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10 Toys Under $20 To Help Prevent Hearing “I’m Bored” This Summer

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We all love summer break – less responsibility, no packing lunches, no homework, and more fun. If you’re a parent or caregiver, you know that the fun of summer break can come and go very quickly the first time you hear “I’m bored”. We’re only two weeks into summer break here in Canada, and I’ve already heard these words 15 times.

With that, I’ve complied a list of 10 products under $20 that don’t require you leaving the house (and are all available on Amazon). Check it out below:
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Our Wedding: The Details

This post contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own. Read my full disclosure statement here. All photos in this post by Kristle Leigh Photography and myself.

It’s been 1.5 years since our wedding day, and over time I’ve been sharing bits and pieces of our big day From the invitations, to the budget, to the ceremony itself, I’ve shared almost everything.

With that being said, I’ve finally reached the end of our wedding series. In this post, I’m sharing all the small details that were left out of my other posts – enjoy! (To start our wedding series from the beginning, click here or scroll to the bottom of this post.)Read More

Esqido Unisyn Lashes are Here! (+ a 15% off Discount Code)

This post contains a press sample, but all opinions are my own. Read my full disclosure statement here.

A few months ago, I was lucky enough to test and review Esqido Mink Lashes. Having never been a fan of false lashes, these ones blew me away. They looked and felt so much more natural than the cheap lashes I had tried in the past. With that, I became a fan.

Esqido recently launched their Unisyn collection and sent me some amazing samples to try. Lashes in the Unisyn collection are made with a blend of ultra-fine synthetic fibres. They are less expensive than mink, but are supposed to convey the same natural look. Check out some of the new collection!Read More

How to be Happier in Your Own Home

One thing about living in the blog world is that it’s very easy to get caught up in the perfection that photos and social media can portray. Day in and day out, I look at photos of seemingly perfect homes wishing I could change mine. It’s a real struggle learning how to be happier in your home.

The truth of the matter is that we purchased our home for a great price, but we knew from the start there would be work to do. Although we’ve been making changes since we moved in 2014, our home is nowhere near where I would like it to be. Regardless of the fact that we have a good sized functional home, I find myself stressing over the fact that our kitchen has yet to be redone, our upstairs is still covered in the home’s original carpet, and our front yard has no landscaping. I’m slowly learning to be happy in the home we have, but it’s difficult.

Here are some things I’ve learned to be happier in our home:

 

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Our Wedding: A Simple Gold Glitter Detailed Wedding Cake

This post contains affiliate links, but all opinions are my own. Read my full disclosure statement here. All photos (minus one) in this post by Kristle Leigh Photography.

When we began to assemble our wedding budget, it hit me that there was no way I would spend $300+ for a cake. I knew that it would be an extra wedding day stress, but making cakes is something I’m fairly good at, so I decided to make our wedding cake myself.

I kept the design simple with a few pops of glitter to coordinate with our wedding decor. Here’s what I chose to do:Read More

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