Category: Lifestyle
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🎄 December Is Here… And So Begins the Christmas Season
The moment December arrives, something shifts in the atmosphere. There’s an unspoken agreement that the Christmas season has officially begun. Music changes, décor comes out of storage, lights start glowing earlier, and families begin preparing traditions that will carry them straight into the end of the year. For many, this month opens the door to…
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My $5.95 Bath & Body Works Haul: Luxurious Scents and Self-Care on a Budget
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of a Bath & Body Works $5.95 sale. It’s the perfect opportunity to treat yourself, try new scents, and restock some of your favorites without spending a fortune. This time, I went all in and picked up a mix of body scrubs, mists, and butters that I can’t stop…
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Movie Review: Sarah’s Oil — A Reminder of Faith, Resilience, and God’s Grace
A faith-based film that mirrors real-life resilience and reminds us of God’s faithfulness, Sarah’s Oil opens in select Canadian theaters on November 7. This story of hope, perseverance, and divine guidance will resonate with anyone who has faced life’s toughest moments.
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Creating Moments of Joy: Why I’m Putting Up My Christmas Lights Early This Year
In a world where negativity seems to echo louder than kindness, I’ve made it my mission to intentionally create and celebrate moments of joy. One of the ways I’m doing that this year is by putting up my Christmas lights early—and I couldn’t be happier about it. For years, I waited until mid-November to decorate…
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When It Doesn’t Feel Like There’s a Lot to Be Thankful For
This Thanksgiving, I have to admit — it doesn’t always feel like there’s a lot to be thankful for. Life isn’t exactly how I pictured it. I don’t have a career that generates consistent income yet, and I can see the wear and tear on my husband from his strenuous job. Still, he’s in the…
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Where Are the Girls Who Love Science?
This past weekend reminded me why I’ve always loved science. As someone with a degree in biochemistry, science has always been part of how I see the world — from how our skin reacts to different ingredients to the way our bodies function on a molecular level. When I was younger, I dreamed of becoming…
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Breaking the Cycle: Learning a New Way to Discipline My Children
Motherhood has been one of the most refining experiences of my life. When I first became a mom, I thought discipline would come naturally because I already had a model: the way I was raised. For years, I believed that discipline was simple — you repeat what your parents did. After all, I “turned out…
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Teaching Kids to Count and Read: A Natural Part of Parenting
Many parents don’t realize it, but home education is already a part of everyday life. Whether you’re counting toys as you tidy up, reading bedtime stories, or singing along to your child’s favorite songs, you’re laying the foundation for literacy and numeracy. Teaching kids to count and read doesn’t have to be daunting—it’s something most…
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New Beauty PR + Fall Sales: Cerave, Merit, Omy Laboratoires, Olaplex & YesStyle
Unboxing this week’s PR: Cerave, Omy, Olaplex, Merit & more. Skincare, haircare, fall beauty deals + why I signed my kids up for swim class.
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My Fragrance Journey: Finding My Signature Scent
Fragrance has always been more than just a finishing touch for me — it’s a way of expressing mood, memory, and identity. As a beauty and lifestyle creator, I’ve been on a journey to discover what feels like my scent story. Along the way, I’ve learned that the perfect fragrance isn’t just about following trends…
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