Life & Wellness
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Motherhood Taught Me To Be Selfish
I Was A Miserable People-Pleaser For Several Years… Now I’m Unapologetically Self-Serving, Brazenly Happy, and Finding Joy Literally Everywhere. My daughter is just 17 months old, but she has inspired me more than anyone else in my life. People say that becoming a mother changes you, but I didn’t anticipate this… Yes, I have less…
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Meet My Sky Garden
A Lush Container Garden Perched Two Stories Up There’s a new chapter in The Purist Life, one that I haven’t spoken about before. But I’m ready to start sharing about another love of mine: gardening. I know that not all of you will find this topic interesting, but it does intersect with sustainability as well…
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The Best Vegan Food in Paris
Urban Greener, the Best Vegan Brunch in Paris Let me assure you that I take brunch seriously. Very seriously. I tried several vegan restaurants in Paris before being absolutely blown away by this little gem hidden on a residential side street near Sacre Coeur. Urban Greener makes an epic brunch on Sundays. The size of…
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I’m Currently Obsessed With… #5 | New Mom Life
Body and Health Chloe Ting’s Summer Shred Challenge I’ll be the first to admit that I thought my body would’ve snapped back to its pre-pregnancy shape just a bit quicker… But given that I am seven months out from giving birth and still not quite where I want to be fitness wise, I figured it…
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How I Reduced My Waist Size Post-Pregnancy Using Hydrotherapy: Carillon Miami Review
Hydrotherapy Circuits Helped Me Shed Stubborn “Water Weight” (AKA: Stagnant Lymph Fluid) You may have heard about hydrotherapy. It’s the concept of moving between hot and cold water to rev up your circulatory system. But what most people don’t realize is that it can be used to help flush the lymphatic system. And I’ve learned…
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3 Major Eco ‘Trends’ to Support in 2022
Let’s Make Them More Than a Trend! My hope is that these actually aren’t trends but will instead become permanent practices! I was recently a guest at Chatters Style Consciously event where the spotlight was on ’green’ haircare and eco-conscious product innovation. That got me thinking about which of the latest trends are actually worth…
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Six Tips to Reduce Swelling After a C-section or Giving Birth
Nothing Could Have Prepared Me For the Level Of Swelling That I Experienced… When it comes to research, I thought I had studied all the possible scenarios for giving birth. Well, it turns out I missed a big one: many women’s bodies swell after giving birth. And if you’ve had a Caesarean, the swelling is…
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A Hopeful Second Trimester Recap
The Second Trimester Was Probably The Easiest… And that’s no surprise! Most experienced mothers always say the second trimester is the best part of pregnancy. Your symptoms decrease, you start sporting a little baby bump, and you get to see the first images of your new babe. This article is the second in my pregnancy…
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Heartwarming Vegan Banana Bread Muffin Recipe
My Easy Vegan Banana Bread Recipe This is a simple vegan banana bread muffin (or loaf) recipe that’s pretty flexible. I will use what I have on hand, so feel free to swap out one type of flour for another or try adding dry fruits instead of nuts. The end result is a slightly crispy…
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The Ultimate Made-in-Canada Gift Guide (and other Fair Trade / Sustainable Gifts!)
Looking For Something Nice While Also Supporting Ethical Businesses? I’ve got you covered! If you’re on the hunt for sustainable gifts, you have more choices than ever before. And this truly is the ultimate gift guide for those wanting to support local businesses and shop ethically while still nailing the “best gift giver ever” award.…
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Brutally Honest First Trimester Recap: Mental Health and Pregnancy
How I’m Balancing My Pregnancy While Coping With Depression and Anxiety Here is your fair warning that this is a very TMI article. Like… way too graphic for me to be comfortable with my coworkers or ex’s reading. I will also be discussing mental health, body image, projectile vomiting, and medications. These are all difficult…
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4 Romantic Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day at Home
Stay In and Save Money this Valentine’s Day. I know many of us are cooped up right now. Or maybe you just prefer staying in? Either way, I want to share some of my favourite ways to pamper my partner (and myself!) at home. Below you’ll find a few budget-friendly romantic ideas that you can…