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This is a space for women who are done shrinking themselves to keep others happy, and done letting anyone else define what their life should look like. It's honest, warm, a little messy, and completely real. It's about building a creative life, raising intentional little humans, and finding joy in the beautiful chaos of doing it all on your own terms. Hey, I'm Bex, a mom of twins, a creator a heart, and a big believer in saying yes to the things that matter most.
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eco-friendly reusable cotton makeup remover pads – DIY Free Crochet Pattern
These eco-friendly reusable cotton makeup remover pads are a great alternative to disposable ones. My sister decided to go the cloth diaper route with Baby […]
10 things I learned from 90 days of whole30
Complete a whole 90 – in other words, eat whole30 for 90 days. It was an ambitious thing to put on my 29 x 30 […]
quick, easy, healthy breakfast idea: chocolate chip banana quinoa.
Today we're sharing my favourite quick, easy, and healthy breakfast idea. It's definitely my go-to breakfast these days. Since the beginning of the year, my […]
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Making a cross-stitched pillow
I am far from good at sewing. My mom once made my sister's grade eight graduation dress. I stood in awe at the fact she […]
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- 35 x 36
- 3 Tips for Starting Amazon KDP as a Passive Income Generator
- The Falling by Anna Todd | Book Club
- The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
- BOOK CLUB: The Overnight Guest
35x36, Bucket List
35 x 36
A birthday bucket list is a creative way to document your year. This year, I’m tackling 35 things before I turn 36.
Creator Economy, Design & Printables, Productivity
3 Tips for Starting Amazon KDP as a Passive Income Generator
Ah! It’s here! I finally received a copy of the first product we made through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing or Amazon KDP. Later in this post, I’ll share the 3 tips for starting Amazon KDP I learned in this process. But first… Introducing my beautifully aesthetic lined notebook, “In my Manifestation Era.” What is Amazon […]
Book Club
The Falling by Anna Todd | Book Club
This month’s book club book was chosen by my sister, Jess! We were both pretty big fans of Anna Todd’s After series, so I was looking forward to this next read. Here’s what the synopsis has to say about the book. Be sure to read on to see what I thought! The Falling by Anna […]
Book Club
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Following last month’s thriller, this month’s book club book was picked by Lindsey and for my sake, was not another thriller! Thank goodness. On the docket, we had The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods, which, can I just say the cover of this book is absolutely magical. Here’s what the synopsis has to say about […]
Book Club
BOOK CLUB: The Overnight Guest
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New hobbies to start collect
A little peek at what's been on my heart, in our home, and on the making table this season.
the most creative 30th birthday: a macrame garden party
What makes for a creative birthday party idea? Trying something new! Anybody who knows me knows I’m always up for trying a new craft. In […]
100% handmade christmas tree ornaments
There's nothing more cozy and homey than a Christmas tree covered in handmade ornaments. Christmas is one of my favourite times of year - not […]
first time taking a pottery class
Pottery has been a craft medium I have been swooning over since Elise started making her own dishes. I talked about taking a pottery class for […]
DIY: reusable cash budget envelopes
Looking to implement a cash budget? Try making these adorable DIY reusable cash budget envelopes. A couple of years back I attended Financial Peace University […]
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Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty | Book Club
How would you change your life if you knew it was limited?
35x36, Bucket List
35 x 36
A birthday bucket list is a creative way to document your year. This year, I’m tackling 35 things before I turn 36.
Creator Economy, Design & Printables, Productivity
3 Tips for Starting Amazon KDP as a Passive Income Generator
Ah! It’s here! I finally received a copy of the first product we made through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing or Amazon KDP. Later in this post, I’ll share the 3 tips for starting Amazon KDP I learned in this process. But first… Introducing my beautifully aesthetic lined notebook, “In my Manifestation Era.” What is Amazon […]
Book Club
The Falling by Anna Todd | Book Club
This month’s book club book was chosen by my sister, Jess! We were both pretty big fans of Anna Todd’s After series, so I was looking forward to this next read. Here’s what the synopsis has to say about the book. Be sure to read on to see what I thought! The Falling by Anna […]
Book Club
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Following last month’s thriller, this month’s book club book was picked by Lindsey and for my sake, was not another thriller! Thank goodness. On the docket, we had The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods, which, can I just say the cover of this book is absolutely magical. Here’s what the synopsis has to say about […]
Book Club
BOOK CLUB: The Overnight Guest
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BOOK CLUB: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
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BOOK CLUB: In Five Years
33x34
33 x 34
Following the high of my amazing bucket list birthday party for my 32 x 33 list, I was eager to get my list started for this next year. Writing my list this year was such an interesting experience. It felt so nice to try and remember what I would have put on these lists before […]
32x33
32 x 33
This past year was the first year in many that I did not make a birthday bucket list at all. Last year we had my baby shower two days before my birthday, and so my birthday came and went without a blink of an eye pretty much. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. […]