April is here and as I type this post the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and the birds are chirping. Is it safe to say that spring is in the air?! We might still be getting bouts of snow here in the prairies but little by little spring is flourishing. I think it’s…
Pre & Post Workout Nutrition & A Free E-Book Guide Download!
I recently shared over on Instagram that I had taken a little hiatus from my normal exercise routine over the past few months and became rather inconsistent with working out. I used the excuse of Hemsley’s nap schedule preventing me from going to my beloved classes and the winter weather keeping me cooped up inside more…
Feeding Hemsley Pt. 1 // Babyhood
When I was pregnant with Hemsley there were a few topics that seemed to continually pop into my mind as I thought about life with a baby. You’d think like most women I would be worried about the feat of childbirth, but that really wasn’t much of a concern to me. Instead, I thought a…
5 Ways to Improve Your Life (and health) in 2018!
This blog post is in collaboration with iHerb, as always all thoughts and opinions opinions are my own. Happy New Years Eve! We are just one sleep away from the start of a fresh, shiny, spankin’ new year… Helloooo 2018! I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again, I love the start of the new…
NITK’s HEALTHY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE & a GIFT BUNDLE GIVEAWAY!
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…
