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If It Broke Tomorrow: 10+ Things I’d Replace Immediately

In no particular order, here are ten things I would (want to) replace the very next day if they broke. (I’ve included some links, but none of these items are sponsored or affiliate links.)

(I’m…

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  • Favourite Things, Personality Insights, Random
  • Feb, 17, 2026
  • 63 Comments

Year in Review: Favourite Memories from 2025

I’ve already recapped 2025 in terms of blogging and books (my top ten fiction reads from the year, along with my top ten non-fiction). I’ve written plenty about our Christmas (gifts, treasure hunt, general…

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  • Favourite Things
  • Jan, 14, 2026
  • 34 Comments

*Drumroll* Announcing My Ten Favourite Non-Fiction Reads from 2025

Since my mid-20s, I’ve been a non-fiction gal through and through. This year, I read far fewer non-fiction books than normal (I’m hoping to reverse that trend in 2026)!

After pulling together a HUGE post…

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  • Favourite Things, Reading
  • Jan, 08, 2026
  • 36 Comments

*Drumroll* Announcing My Ten Favourite Fiction Reads from 2025

This was hard! For the first time in years, I have had an absolutely banner year of fiction reading and I give all credit to the blogging community. The number of incredible suggestions coming…

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  • Favourite Things, Reading
  • Jan, 06, 2026
  • 25 Comments

My 3-Minute, Minimal, Cheap Makeup Routine!

This will either be a post you find tremendously interesting or a complete yawn-fest.

Most makeup tutorials I see online feel wildly unrealistic for me.

I want fast. I want cheap. I want minimal.

I am…

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  • Favourite Things, Habits
  • Dec, 11, 2025
  • 45 Comments

Farewell, Crockpot. Hello…Instant Pot?

After many years of loyal service (it was a wedding shower gift from one of my uncles), my big crockpot has finally given up the ghost. It developed a giant hairline crack which means…

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  • Favourite Things, Food, Home, Random
  • Sep, 11, 2025
  • 49 Comments

What Smells Like Fresh Grass and Tastes Like Corn on the Cob? Summer Mode

In addition to celebrating Canada Day, today marks the official start of summer in our household — Indy wrapped up his final day of school yesterday (Belle finished last Thursday) which means we’re now…

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  • Favourite Things, Joy, Summer Celebrations
  • Jul, 01, 2025
  • 31 Comments
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