One of the positives that came out of 2020 for me was a chance to sit back and analyze all areas of my life. When have we ever been given the permission to truly slow down? I’m not a fan […]
Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. Growing up with parents who were small-business owners I know firsthand how important it is to support real people, not just a company name. And not just on Small Business Saturday — […]
The first sunny day of the year, Vancouverites flock to their favourite patios in the city. After months of rain, who doesn’t want to eat outside and do a little people-watching? Well, it’s August and with all things pandemic, I […]
I didn’t grow up eating avocados. It just wasn’t something in the McAuley family rotation. The first time I had avocado was in a fresh guacamole in Puerto Vallarta when I worked on cruise ships. I was in love. Over […]
Road trips weren’t exactly top of my list for 2020 summer getaways. Sure, I love a weekend lake trip here and there, but this summer, road trips will be our vacay bread and butter. It’s better than catching COVID, so […]
You might think we’re crazy for cooking homemade dog food for Ralfie every few weeks, but it’s been such a money saver. More importantly, his body hasn’t rejected it like it started to do with the raw diet he was […]
Domestic abuse isn’t a joke. If you are in an abusive relationship there are resources to help you — especially now. Canadian hotline: 1-844-368-0440. Or visit https://canadianwomen.org/ Today marks five years since our first date. Well, I didn’t think it […]
I’ve hummed and hawed over whether or not I was going to articulate this nagging thought that hasn’t subsided the last few weeks. And if I do try to type out my feelings, how can I be sure I don’t […]
Alex and I got engaged mid-December. And since I’m over here basking in the glow of Valentine’s Day, I’ll finally answer the question, “how did he propose?” Brace yourselves. This isn’t exactly out of a teen movie… We’ve been together […]
Roughly two years ago, I opened up publicly about my struggles with anxiety and depression. I don’t know what I thought would happen when I posted my fears and recovery in black-and-white on the internet. But, pulling the trigger was […]
I have a love/hate relationship with my January birthday. While it’s a great place to start fresh with the calendar’s new year, it’s also a sober month that leaves celebrations feeling a touch lacklustre. The older I get, however, the […]
Chances are your environmental impact isn’t your top priority now that we’re in full swing of the holiday season. I know soirees, the excitement of finding the perfect gift, buzzing around from one place to another, and all of the […]
My household is in the full swing of Christmas cheer. But if you’re looking to avoid the mayhem of the season, here’s a cheat-sheet of perfect gifts for everyone on your list. I’ve included items across different price-points and a few stocking […]
I get a ton of questions on Instagram about our pup, Ralfie, and the toys, treats, and other products we love for him. I’ve built out an Amazon store with all of my suggestions here: Ralf’s picks, but read below […]
In fair Verona… jk, Roma… the weather was as stifling hot as it was in Florence. The streets were only buzzing with tourists, because the locals knew better than to stick around in the heavy, humid heat. Alex and I […]
