Happy New Year! I know, I know: it’s January 23, so I’m a wee bit late. I don’t know about you but January has just passed by without me noticing. What have I been up to? Well, I’ve started my second term as a kinesiology student, enjoyed (?) many snowstorms (it’s currently snowing like crazyContinue reading “2019, Community and Values”
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Surviving winter, some tips from a summer lover
Winter is such a controversial season over here. People are pretty much separated in three categories. Category A: Winter lovers. These guys will tell you that there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. They enjoy the cold and take every occasion to tell you how amazing it was to go jumpContinue reading “Surviving winter, some tips from a summer lover”
Spice Girls and Feminism
Some time ago, I was listening to the radio when a journalist explained how growing up with the Spice Girls made her a feminist without knowing it. This resonated with me as I was obsessed with Ginger Spice and collected everything I could get from the band (I still have a pretty complete collection ofContinue reading “Spice Girls and Feminism”
My BuJo version, or how I stay organized
A few weeks ago, I launched my planner, the LEAFY planner. I love this planner because it’s beautiful and includes all the organization tools that I need as well as mindfulness and well-being practices. However, before I made this planner, I used notebooks as my daily organizers. I loved using notebooks because it is creativeContinue reading “My BuJo version, or how I stay organized”
Book Review: The Little Book of Hygge
I had my eyes on this book for a while, and, so, when I saw The Little Book of Hygge, by Meik Wiking at my local bookstore, I just had to bring it home. Hygge was all the rage last year with our European neighbors. I have to say, the hygge craze is yet to catch inContinue reading “Book Review: The Little Book of Hygge”
Going sugar-free for 2 months
Last fall, I tried going sugar-free for 2 months. I had difficulties with my digestion, hormones and sleep. I decided to go on a sugar detox for 2 months to see if it could help me balance out whatever was going on on the inside. So for 2 months, I cut out refined sugars, dates,Continue reading “Going sugar-free for 2 months”
Go check out Go Study Annie!
When you are working on a blog or on an Instagram account and trying to build an audience, each milestone is important. Every new subscriber or follower is a personal victory. Well, my cousin has recently reached 50 followers on her instagram Go Studie Annie. Congrats Annie! To celebrate, she suggested that we did aContinue reading “Go check out Go Study Annie!”
The importance of giving yourself time
A few weeks ago, a mom asked me if I would give her 9 years old daughter French lessons. I accepted, however, we quickly realized that it was impossible for me and her to meet and be free at the same time. She had piano lessons, scouts meetings, math tutoring, Vietnamese lessons, and soccer practiceContinue reading “The importance of giving yourself time”
Vegan Story Time: Elizabeth from Enough Elizabeth
Another Tuesday is here! I’m really enjoying receiving and sharing all of your amazing vegan stories, so keep them coming! If you want to be featured here in a future Tuesday, you can contact me and check the guidelines. I can’t wait to read your story! Today, I’m sharing Elizabeth’s story. If you haven’t beenContinue reading “Vegan Story Time: Elizabeth from Enough Elizabeth”
Vegan Story Time, Kate from The Vegan Wayfarer
I have another wonderful vegan testimony for you! If you are not familiar with Vegan Story Time, it is a series that I started so that people could share how and why they became vegan. If you’d like to participate, check this out and don’t hesitate! Today, I’m sharing Kate’s story. Kate is a veryContinue reading “Vegan Story Time, Kate from The Vegan Wayfarer”
My Lighthearted Kitchen 