Category: Motherhood
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Life Is Balance… and I Still Haven’t Mastered It
If there’s one thing motherhood has taught me, it’s that life is all about balance—and yet, I still haven’t mastered it. I used to believe that if I just worked hard enough, planned well enough, and stayed on top of everything, I could juggle it all: motherhood, work, health, home, and everything in between. But…
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How My Skincare Has Evolved — And Why Yours Should Too
I used to think I had my skincare routine figured out. For years, my bathroom shelf was stocked with Vitamin C serums in the morning, retinol serums at night, and a rotation of actives to “keep my skin in check.” But as time went on, I started noticing something — my skin was changing. Not…
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K-Beauty Skincare in My 30s: Gentle, Effective, and Joyful
At 38, my skincare priorities have shifted. I’m seeing the normal signs of aging—fine lines, sagging due to collagen loss, and overall skin fatigue. But I’ve made peace with that. What I don’t have time for is a skincare routine that feels like a chore. Disclaimer: I have affiliate links in the post below. Feel…
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My Body Isn’t a Problem to Fix: Reclaiming Beauty on My Own Terms
After years of toxic beauty standards, purity culture, and postpartum insecurity, I’m learning to love my body—not when it changes, but as it is. I’m joining Dove’s #UnseenBeauty campaign to help others feel seen.
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How Motherhood—and My Body—Looks 3 Years After Baby #3
It’s been three years since I had my third baby, and motherhood still feels like a journey of constant change—especially when it comes to my body. While I’ve embraced many parts of this phase in life, I won’t sugarcoat it: there are still days when I look in the mirror and feel… disconnected. Like I’m…
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Mini Beauty & Skincare Reviews You Didn’t Ask For (But I’m Sharing Anyway!)
Honest reviews of skincare and makeup from L’Oreal, Maybelline, La Roche-Posay, SkinCeuticals & more. Find out what worked, what flopped, and what’s worth your money.
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Knix Has a Fresh New Look at Rideau Centre—and It’s Worth the Visit
This week, I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the newly renovated Knix store at the Rideau Centre Mall in Ottawa, and I’m still thinking about it. First, I want to extend a huge thank you to Knix for hosting me—from the warm welcome to the personalized experience, it was clear this wasn’t just a…
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My Favourite Liquid Foundations: Performance, Packaging & Price Breakdown
When it comes to building a reliable makeup routine, the foundation is everything. After testing countless formulas, these three liquid foundations have become my holy grail picks:✨ MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15💙 Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation🤍 Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15 Whether I’m running errands, filming content, or heading…
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How I Messed Up My Skin with Too Many Actives, and Why Barrier Care Is the Real Hero
I’ve made some skincare mistakes — and I’m not afraid to admit it. Like many skincare lovers, I got caught up in the hype of “more is more.” Vitamin C, retinol, AHAs, BHAs, niacinamide, peptides — you name it, I was layering it. But as exciting as it was to try new things, it eventually…
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How I Curated a Damage-Repair Hair Wash Routine (Without Compromising My Scalp Health)
Over the past year, I came to a hard realization—my hair was damaged. Breakage, dryness, and dullness crept in after years of coloring, styling, and product testing. To make things even more complicated, I also have dandruff and a sensitive scalp. I knew I needed a gentle yet effective routine that would not only restore…
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