Spring feels

Spring in Calgary blooms later than I’m accustomed to growing up on Vancouver Island. It’s also a lot dryer, with a greater chance of snow flurries than April showers. While the lack of rain makes me a little homesick, it’s still my second favorite season and the days just keep getting longer. Here’s what I’ve...

Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day! Today marks the 51st year we demonstrate support for environmental protection. I don’t actively celebrate many holidays or recognize many days, but I try to honor Earth Day in some way every year. If you want to learn about the day or get involved, EarthDay.org has a plethora of information. Otherwise, here...

What I’ve learned about having pets

If you follow or know me, you know mine and G’s family includes our beloved pets, Kanga and Archie, and previously Socks. What you may not know is I grew up without pets. We had some goldfish early on, but after they passed we didn’t replace them. I remember my favorite part of having fish...

Calgary favorites- Walks

As the weather has started to gradually warm up over the past month here in Calgary, or what I’ve fondly come to call our fake spring we get every year around this time, I’ve consciously started trying to explore our city more. Calgary is a beautiful city with something for every interest, even if winter...

Treadmill playlist

Last week I shared the positive changes I’ve started making to improve my health, including committing to a four-week start-running-again program. This week I want to share some of the tunes that are getting and keeping me motivated while on the treadmill. Fastlove- George MichaelAll That She Wants- Ace of BaseJumpin Jumpin- Destiny’s ChildB.O.B (Bombs...

Flossing

This week I wanted to share a bit of public service announcement, a nightly habit I hope to encourage others to adopt. Flossing. I’ve always been a daily flosser. Every night before bed I floss, then brush my teeth. Recently rather than using a piece of floss wrapped around my fingers, I’ve been using floss...

This year…

This year... … I want to be kinder. To myself, but more so to others. … I want to be part of positive change. … I hope the world becomes a more compassionate place. … I want to travel abroad (Covid permitting). … I plan to bring more content to the blog, particularly Fashion Friday...

Think local

This week I wanted to do another post featuring some of my favorite small businesses and shops in Calgary. With the continued effects of the pandemic being felt on the economy, particularly small businesses, it’s more important than ever to support and shop local. In addition to some repeats from my Local faves post earlier...

Lest we forget

Remembrance Day is one of the few holidays, and I use that word loosely here, I choose to recognize.  While how you observe the day and choose to remember is personal, I wanted to share some ways anyone can get involved. Some suggestions are Calgary specific, but most places will have similar opportunities to show...

Tea time

“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy tea. And that’s kind of the same thing.” -Anonymous “Tea time is a chance to slow down, pull back and appreciate our surroundings.” -Letitia Baldrige Image © Pinterest This week I want to share about one of my favorite things, tea. I not only drink it for...