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
Lifestyle
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
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Lifestyle
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
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Healthy Travel
Kelowna Holiday Highlights
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
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Lifestyle
NITK’s Newborn Essentials
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
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Lifestyle
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
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Healthy Eating Tips
25 Simple Summer Health Tips from 25 Health Pro Bloggers!
Eee!! I’m SO excited for today’s post! It’s been a while in the making and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I enjoyed putting it together. I thought it would be helpful to share some Simple Summer Health Tips that you can put to the test to experience your healthiest and most enjoyable
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Europe
NITK’s Healthy Barcelona City Guide
Wow…Barcelona, what a city! I have to say this magical place surprised me in many ways from the spotlessly clean streets to the wonderfully organized bike lanes and the copious amounts of funky little restaurants, cafes, and wine bars. If it’s food you love, beaches, architecture, or just people and culture, Barcelona has so much
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Healthy Eating Tips
NITK Video: How To Stock A Healthy Pantry & FREE Printable Pantry Cheat Sheet
Hey everyone! I’ve got two awesome things for you today on the blog: The first is another video by yours truly and the second is a free printable guide to help you stock your pantry in a healthy way! It’s funny, whenever my hubby and I have guests over, I often have people poke their