LIFESTYLE
Welcome to the lifestyle section. All the things that help me live a life recovered from anxiety, depression and being captive to negativity. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
Merry Christmas to All
As usual, I had good intentions of writing to you diligently while I've been home in Elkhart {IN}. I also had good intentions of working out...since I teach a triple {three classes in one day} the day after we return home. {Woof.} I even brought me super sweet new...
The Real Polar Express…I had to see it to believe it.
Christmas is a magical time, no matter where you are...but I've come to believe that it might be a little extra magical the further north you go. And in Practically Canada it's pretty magical. I know we are still a long way from Santa's house at the North Pole, but...
It’s a Marshmallow World in the Winter
Last night we hosted our annual Jingle Mingle holiday party. Of all the parties I have the privilege of hosting every year, the one we host at Christmas is my favorite. This year I kept things simple by setting up a hot chocolate bar {with all the fixin's} and of...
8 Free-Fun-Awesome Printable Gift Tags
Hi guys. We've had a little COP. {Change of plans.} Today I'm giving you six...count 'em SIX free printable gift tags for all your wrapping needs. They were really fun to make. I like to punch holes in the top and string them on to packages. But they are just as...
Smitten With Snow
These weeks before Christmas always take a toll on me. You too? Most likely. Because in all the holly-jollyness there are about a million things to do. Food to buy, gifts to wrap, crafts to make. Last night I crafted up a storm. Today I've got to fill empty...
Christmas Portraits {So pretty}
Creating a solid Christmas cards has been one of my favorite traditions since college. Whether posting with my roommates or snapping a quick picture with Derek...the Christmas card is a magical thing. This year, it occurred to me to spread the world of Christmas card...
13 things you never knew about your favorite Christmas movies
Who doesn't love a good Christmas movie? I know I do. But after watching them year after year can get a little mundane. Watch the classics with new eyes this year after checking out this sweet list of things you never knew before. {Go ahead...impress your friends...
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies {and baking with kiddos!}
What would Christmas be with no cookies? I guess it'd still be Christmas. A holiday celebrating the birth of Saviour of man kind...but there would be fewer stomach aches, and nothing to dip in your hot cocoa. I digress... Point? I. Love. Christmas cookies. Love....
My Awkward Life : Christmas Edition
I can't guarantee that this is the only awkward thing that will happen in my life this holiday season. But I can tell you that the event I'm about to describe goes down in history as one of the most janky, rigged-up, random things Derek and I have ever done. And...
I’m Practically Canadian
Most of you have heard me lovingly refer to my new home of Minot, ND as "Practically Canada." It is. The boarder is only a stone's throw away. People here are silly-friendly and sometimes they drag their "oos" and "ohs." But that's beside the point right now. ...
The Secret Life of Cake Stands
Is there anything better than a pretty cake stand? Not in my book. Derek actually had to put a limit on my cake stand habit. I've got more stands than pans to make cakes in. But c'mon. They. Are. Awesome. Even the most aggravating icing job looks down right...
Make Custom Chalkboard Paint at Home
Here's the thing. A few years ago {about three to be exact} I found an awesome old glass cabinet door in my family's barn. You never know what you'll find in there. There was something so...perfectly rustic about it. I needed it. So I asked my dad if I could have...
