It's December and the holiday season is now in full swing! One of my favorite things about this time of year is visiting all of the Christmas markets and events in Montreal. And let me tell you, Montreal has a lot of them! Since last year all Christmas events were canceled due to the pandemic and the subsequent second-wave lockdown, this year everything is back with a bang (the good kind!). The best thing about all of these events ... Read the Post...
8 Ways To Cope With End Of Semester Stress | tips + advice
The end of the semester is now nigh, and I mean like less than three weeks away. This means that stress levels will go from bad to worse. So today I'll be sharing with you how to cope with the end of semester stress. Along with how to take care of your mental health in the process. It's hard to believe that the end of the semester is almost here. While in school time flies so slowly and quickly at the same time, that I feel like I'm ... Read the Post...
Deep Dish Sugar Cookies | easy + delish (mini life update)
Happy November! It's hard to believe that there are less than two months until the year is over. Like always, I wonder where time flies! So to start this new month with a zing, I'll be sharing with you how to make these individual deep dish sugar cookies treat. *This post contains affiliate links (marked with an **) which means that at no extra cost to you I will receive a small commission that helps support this blog.* A fun take on the ... Read the Post...
Summer Sewing | 2021 Edition (p.s. it’s lots of dresses!)
So I forgot to share my summer sewing roundup back in September when it was still summer, but better late than ever eh! Between May and July, I got more sewing done than in all of 2020 and 2019 combined. And by the time August came to an end, I had made well over 12 (wearable) garments! One of the things that helped in this summer being sewing-focused is that last year I spent a lot of time building furniture, transforming spaces, or even ... Read the Post...
Sugar Pie with Maple Syrup | A Canadian Recipe
With Thanksgiving arriving soon why not make a warm delicious pie! One that reminds the eater of one of Canada's main motifs. Yes, I'm talking about a sugar pie made with maple syrup! Today I'll be sharing with you one of my favorite pie recipes I've ever made (besides a classic pumpkin pie). This Canadian maple syrup is super easy to make and goes perfect with ice cream or fresh whipped cream. It's firm, sweet, and oh so delicious ... Read the Post...