Christmas is only 15 days away (well, technically 14 if you count Christmas Eve, which I totally do!) and I am not far from being finished my gift shopping! I’m pretty surprised that I’m so on-the-ball this year but I’ll thank online shopping and a family that loves gift cards for that. If you are still…
My Postpartum Wellness Plan & An Important Conversation
It has been six months since sweet Hemsley was born. Six months! How did that happen? I feel like I’ve just blinked and she’s turned from a sleepy wrinkly little newborn to a chatty, active, bubbly baby girl. I have to admit, when I was pregnant as my due date loomed, I felt pretty uncertain about…
Why I’m No Longer Buying Into ‘The Lie’
I typically keep things pretty light and airy on the blog. Even personal posts tend to be more on the positive side because often, when I think of sharing more serious topics I hear that silly voice that says “Nobody wants to read that Christal, don’t bother”. But I’m choosing to ignore that voice because I believe…
Summer Holiday Highlights & 5 Surprising Benefits From My Social Media Fast
We had such a wonderful time on our Summer holiday this year! My husband, myself, and Hemsley whisked away for 10-days to British Columbia visiting Invermere and Kelowna. The weather was beautiful as was the scenery and we really did enjoy the drive. I wasn’t sure how we’d like travelling with a baby as this would be our…
NITK’s Newborn Essentials … aka Lifesavers!
I’ve been planning to write this post for a few weeks now but having a 3-month old can throw plans off a little (or let’s be real…a lot!). Since Hemsley arrived almost 15 weeks ago I’ve been making note of the items that have been true staples for us. Making this list was actually a…
Dear Hemsley Ann // Your Birth Story
Dear Hemsley Ann, I can’t believe it’s been almost 2 months since we welcomed you into our family. You are so full of life and I can already tell you have a tender, sweet heart that will bring joy to so many. Over these past two months you have shown your papa and I how…
My Pregnancy Exercise Plan: What’s Worked & What Hasn’t!
If you’ve followed the blog for a long time, or at least a few years, you’d know that exercise is definitely an integral part of my life. It’s been a journey for me as I’ve learned over the years what works best for my body and my personality. I can be a bit obsessive (…or…
My Second Trimester Pregnancy Update & A $500 AMAZON Giveaway!
29 weeks. 7 months and 1 week. How did that happen so quickly?! When I first found out I was pregnant in early September last year, I didn’t imagine the time would fly by so quickly. Before I knew it, I’d be 7 months along with a babe the size of a “butternut squash” in my…
My Healthy Banff Town Guide… and a very, VERY special Banff surprise!
At the end of October I enjoyed a blissful 4 days in Banff, Alberta exploring, eating, resting, and relaxing along with the lovely Davida (from The Healthy Maven), her partner, and my husband. Banff is such a beautiful town nestled in the Rocky Mountains and seriously has a powerful rejuvenating ability. Everywhere you go in the…
How are you going to make 2017 (and beyond) your healthiest? THIS.
It’s here, it’s here, it’s officially here (cue happy dance)! The months of work I’ve put into this program, creating brand new recipes, worksheets, quizzes, forms, videos and more to help you, had finally paid off because I now have this program ready, hot off the press, for you to experience for yourself! And geez…..
