Life & Wellness
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Where to Find Fair Trade Home Decor & Furniture in Canada & the USA
There are Many Places to Shop for Fair Trade Home Decor & Furniture Thankfully, there is an ever-growing demand for fair trade home decor and furniture shops within Canada and the USA. Shoppers (just like you!) want to furnish, decorate, and cozy-up their homes with luxury pieces that are fair trade, ethical, handmade, or sustainably…
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Lion’s Mane: the Anti-Anxiety Adaptogen. Here’s How I Take It…
Lion’s Mane Mushroom + Reishi Mushroom = A Calmer, Focused Mind. Opening Up About My Mental Health Journey First off, I want to say thank you to those who’ve reached out about their own mental health journies. When I initially started sharing my struggles with severe anxiety and chronic depression, I really didn’t know what…
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6 Steps to Reduce Cellulite; Your Ultimate Guide
They Key is Understanding Your Lymphatic System. Cellulite. All women have it. Let me say that again: ALL. WOMEN. HAVE. IT. It’s not a matter of weight, body fat percentages, or even fitness level, per se. I’m certainly stepping outside my comfort zone with this post! But I think it’s important to share information, despite…
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The Devil’s in the Details: Venues, Caterers, and Everything Else for a Vegan Wedding
Everything You Need to Know When Planning a Cost-Effective Vegan Wedding in Toronto With so many options, and a set budget, where do you even start? This article is not about creating a Pinterest board or how to find a good photographer, because there are plenty of sources on the internet about that already. What…
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We Tried Salt Therapy And It Was… Strange But Effective
Testing Out Halotherapy With My Fiancé at the Old Mill Inn Spa. Hearing the words ‘Halotherapy’ had me immediately wondering “What is that exactly? It that some aura-cleansing thing?” It turns out that it’s Salt Therapy. And it has been used to treat many ailments, ranging from skin conditions, respiratory issues, and, more recently, chronic…
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He’s The One (I’m Engaged!)
Announcing Our Engagement! On February 14th, 2019 Dusan and I became engaged. And now that it has settled in, nothing could feel more perfect. I’m elated to share the news with you and keep you updated as we work through what our wedding will look like. We both agreed that we want to be as…
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Being Brave.
Being Brave in the Face of Controversy. Bravery requires equal parts strength, determination, and love. Some will say acting out of love makes you weak, but I disagree. Taking the step into veganism was one of the bravest things I’ve ever done. Not that it was a hard choice to make ethically. (That part is…
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Wearing Reformation + Eating All The Vegan Food in NYC
2 Days of Vegan Eating in NYC. Ah, Manhattan. Who hasn’t fallen in love with New York City at one time or another? Infamous for both its influence and power across the design, food and fashion industries. New York is also a go-to destination for vegan foodies. If you ever visit, be sure to sample…
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Hard Life Lessons I Learned Before I Turned 30
Brutally Honest Life Advice From an Extroverted Introvert. Turning 30 seems to have a bad reputation. But I couldn’t feel more optimistic about it! It’s something I embrace wholeheartedly because I finally feel comfortable in my skin. I must admit, it’s been a long, winding path to get here. And yet with every obstacle, I…
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6 Small & Easy Ways to Help Protect the Planet
Switch-Up Your Habits to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint. Smalls changes with large-scale impact is the theme of today’s post. We only have one planet. 🌍 Collectively, it’s up to you and me to take care of it! And while that may seem daunting, I assure you there are some super-simple things that you can start…
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The Best Vegan Brunch Spots in Toronto
Seven Ultimate Places for Vegan Brunch in the Six. I’m big on brunch. Especially vegan brunch. If brunch were a competing category in the Olympics, I would be representing Toronto on the world stage. I love everything about it: bringing friends together to catch up, sipping a mimosa at 10 a.m. with zero regrets, or…
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Shelter From the Storm
What to do When Facing Anxiety, Depression or Post-Tramatic Stress Disorder? I was in a highway car crash on October 26, 2017. It was one of my greatest fears. I was pulled over on the left shoulder of the highway, hazard lights blinking and ears ringing. In my rearview mirror, the hood of a white…