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Writer, Mama & Student of Life

Did you always know what you wanted to be when you grew up? I sure didn’t. But it’s been one heck of a ride, and that is what life is all about.

I am a thirty-something year old Pacific Northwest kid, with a heart full of wanderlust, a decade and a half of experience in the tourism and writing business, and an adventurous little family that keeps me laughing.

I use this platform to share stories, provide expert advice, collaborate with brands that speak to me, and connect with humans who believe in kindness over all else.

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Anyone else feeling a little inside out these days

Anyone else feeling a little inside out these days? Suffering from Covid fatigue? Missing human touch and deep connection? Battling mental health monsters? Dealing with employment uncertainty? Parenthood challenges? These are just a FEW of the things I’ve been grappling with over the past few months, but I’ve also been trying to find new outlets and new ways of connecting with my community (online and offline), as well as coax out once muted passions and interests. But I want to know, how are YOU dealing these days? Talk to me🥰 How can I support YOU?
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#community #communityfirst #mentalhealth #support #hypewoman #cheerleader #connection #humanity #kindness #postivity #itsokaynottobeokay #wegotthis #letstalk #authentic #realness #friendship

A number of my sisters have nominated me, but it’s just not quite sitting right with me. I’m very grateful and humbled for the nominations and support. However, after doing some reading, I understand that this “Challenge Accepted” movement has been co-opted here in North America (and other places) as a way to show solidarity with our sisters. However, I am going to link arms with the Turkish movement, arguably the original movement, and help our Turkish sisters shine a spotlight on victims of femicide. This beautiful woman pictured here is Audrey Hopkinson, a nurse and pregnant mother to a 4 year old girl and 13 month baby boy. Audrey was murdered by her domestic partner on March 31, 2020. We lost an irreplaceable sister that day. The world is a little dimmer without this Mama, this caretaker, this human. May she rest in power, and may her incredible family and her small Ontario community have all of the support they need to raise those babies into the humans she wanted them to be❤️

#challengenotaccepted #realchallengeaccepted #challengeaccepted #femicide #femicideinturkey #murder #violenceagainstwomen #canadianfemicide #canada #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #neveragain #standup #pınargültekin #kadınaşiddetehayır #istanbulsözleşmesiyaşatır

Why is it so difficult for people not to be jerks

Why is it so difficult for people not to be jerks online? What is this incessant need to be right, or to wound someone, to belittle, disrespect, or attempt to intimidate someone you’ve never even met. I’ve recently been the target of this bullsh*t and I’m over it. I felt so passionate about it, I blogged about (link in bio). If you are a bully online, you’re a bully offline, and you need to seek out help. I will not negotiate or engage with bullies.
Block. Delete. Report. Adios.

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Have you ever been the target of cyberbullying?

📷 - @silkelabson
👗 - @threadandsupply
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#cyberbullying #racism #prejudice #bullying #bullyawareness #nobullying #bekind #whentheygolowwegohigh #sayno #notworthit #mentalhealth #anger #empowerment #staypositive #lookup #squamish #squamishlife #writer #canadianwriter #canadianblogger #blogger #writing

Teach your children to love and respect the shores

Teach your children to love and respect the shores, and their love will spill endlessly into the seas
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# children #childhoodmemories #toddlerlife #toddlersofinstagram #lifelessons #seaside #seashore #beach #coastalliving #coastal #westcoast #pacificnorthwest #britishcolumbia #rainboots #explore #curiosity #adventure #discoverbc #roadtrip #familytravel #travel #localtravel

In every walk with nature, one receives far more t

In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.
~ John Muir
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#nature #walk #walking #hike #helliwell #hornby #hornbyisland #family #familytime #toddler #toddlerlife #toddlersofinstagram #discoverbc #beautiful #britishcolumbia #coastal #islandlife

“Never limit yourself because of others’ limit

“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination”
~ Mae Jamison (Doctor, engineer and first Black woman to travel into space on board Space Ship Endeavour. Basically, a woman I will never be as great as, but will look up to for the rest of my days).
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Look up to those who’ve gone before you and laid the groundwork. Look back to extend a hand to those you are setting the sample for. And look inwards because the work starts there, never stops, and it’s the only way to become a better human.
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📸 @silkelabson
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#quotes #quoteoftheday #innerwork #insideout #gratitude #bebetter #bekind #honesty #dreamer #mama #woman #womanhood #threadandsupply #instadaily #instamood #instafashion #human #squamish #squamishliving #seatosky #canadian #ethnic #melanin

“It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of m

“It’s the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.”

📸 @silkelabson ❤️
👚 @threadandsupply

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#woman #smalltowngirl #mama #californiadreaming #threadandsupply #ootd #summer #summervibes #happiness #quotes #quoteoftheday #mayaangelou #selflove #goodness #canadian #canadiangirl #halfrican #ethnic #curlyhair #squamish #squamishlife #squamishbc #mountainlife

How are you supporting your community? I like to s

How are you supporting your community? I like to start small, and work my way up. When I starting needing things after Covid hit, be it a new item of clothing, something to help our family celebrate a milestone, an educational toy for my cub who is marching his way through toddlerhood in leaps and bounds...every time I needed something, I sourced it out locally. I needed to replace my old maternity blouses (yes, I realize it’s been almost three years, don’t judge my balloon-inspired style😳), so I hopped onto my local Buy and Sell and shopped the closets of local Womxn. When I wanted to replace my son’s dilapidated sensory table, I scooped a locally made table from @coastaldesigncontracting a company who also happened be donating the proceeds from these tables to a local women’s organization. And when I went on the hunt for “Junuary-friendly” activity’s for my cub, I turned to @treasureboxplaykits who delivered them right to my door. And when I wanted something sweet and unique to celebrate Father’s Day, I found a cookie maker so talented, she could easily run a high end bakery in any cosmopolitan centre, and she was hiding in a local Mom group. We need to be supporting our local artisans, now more than ever. Try, if you can, to skip the big box stores and seek out local talent. There is so much of it. And so many of these local artisans have no idea how talented they are. So seek them out, find the “makers-of-beautiful-things” in your favourite local FB groups, or meet-up groups. And support them, because we could all use more handmade goodness in our homes❤️
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#homemade #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #buylocal #supportlocal #craftmovement #handmade #squamish #madeinsquamish #madewithlove #madeincanada #artisan #craft #creative

Your willingness to look at your darkness is what

Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change ~ Iyanla Vanzant
Anyone else doing “the work” right now? Whatever that may be?

The depth of darkness is different for everyone. We don’t all share the same monsters, and for some of us, it’s hard to know where our shadows end and self begins. But here’s a little piece of advice; don’t be someone else’s monster. Before those keystrokes take a swipe at someone’s dignity, put your phone down, take your fingers off the keyboard and float them towards your heart. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Open your eyes. Ask yourself: What is the purpose of what I am about to say and what do I hope to accomplish with my words?

We’re all walking around with our own monsters. Some with a tighter grip than others. Don’t be someone else’s monster. Take up a torch and spill a little light on their path so they can make their way through the dark to the other side✌🏽
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#self #innerpeace #selfportrait #dothework #deep #deepthoughts #human #imperfect #bethelight #bethechange #bekind #kindness #love #blackandwhite #strength #womanhood #woman #philosophy #quote #yougotthis #reachout #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #bullying #online #nohate

“Let’s go looking for bears Mama...don’t be

“Let’s go looking for bears Mama...don’t be scared.” Okay cub❤️🐻
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#mamasboy #mamasbaby #boymom #motherhood #childhood #toddlerlife #toddler #toddlersofinstagram #adventure #fearless #nature #forest #sunnyday #letsgo #followme #radioflyer #redwagon #squamish #squamishlife #canadianboy

“You never know how strong you are until being s

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” ~ Bob Marley
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#strongasamother #strength #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #life #lifeskills #pandemic #mama #chronicpain #autoimmunedisease #keepmoving

“Where are you going baby?” I call out to him.

“Where are you going baby?” I call out to him. “I’m going to see the bears Mama. You left “Bear” at home. I need a new bear.”🥰
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My fearless, precocious, bright little cub. Never in my life did I think I could have moments of actual joy, every single day of my life❤️ .
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#intothewoods #walkinthewoods #childhoodmemories #childhood #toddlers #toddlerlife #toddlersofinstagram #motherhood #mamasboy #nature #naturelovers #forest #explorebc #beautifuldestinations #beautifullife #camping #canada

Camping with kiddos. Yep, it’s as chaotic as it

Camping with kiddos. Yep, it’s as chaotic as it sounds. Well, maybe just my wild child is causing chaos🤦🏾‍♀️ We’re two hours past bedtime, everyone else it outside enjoying the fire and warm drinks and I’m stuck inside trying to explain to a miserable cub that yes, we are in fact spending the night here🤦🏾‍♀️ .
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Mama’s done too...but at least the views are pretty🤷🏽‍♀️
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#camping #campinglife #campingwithkids #toddlers #toddlerlife #outside #outdoors #explorebc #alicelake #squamishbc #squamishlife #beautifulbc #britishcolumbia #discovercanada #travel #localtravel #parentlife

Don’t lose yourself in motherhood, they said. It

Don’t lose yourself in motherhood, they said. It’s not the only thing you are, a mother. And while you’re at it, don’t forget who you are, remember the “pre-mom” you. Be a mother, but remember, you’re so much more than that...Not trying to be all ‘judgy’, I never bought into that. I didn’t forget who I was, I just transformed. I didn’t think that being a mother and being everything else was separate. I am a mother who sees, believes, does and loves. Motherhood is the lens in which I choose to view life through. It might make me boring at parties sometimes but I don’t fu*king care. It’s exactly who..I...am. MY motherhood is raw, humbling, terrifying at times yet profoundly beautiful❤️
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#motherhood #mothersday #mama #mamabear #mommyandme #mommylife #mamasboy #mamalife #momlife #momsofinstagram #mybaby #love #loveyou #mylife #myeverything #iloveyou #igotyou #beachlife #vancouver

Black. Lives. Matter. ✊🏽 #blacklivesmatter

Black. Lives. Matter. ✊🏽 #blacklivesmatter

My fearless explorer, my light, the keeper of the

My fearless explorer, my light, the keeper of the most tender part of my heart. As you try and figure out how to be in the world, it feels like most of our days seem to go completely sideways, but, they always begin...and end with those big brown eyes, beaming smile and sweet voice, “Mama...I miss you sooooo much.”❤️😭❤️😭❤️ .
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#motherhood #mama #mamabear #mamasboy #mybaby #mamasbaby #toddlerlife #toddlersofinstagram #toddler #toddlermomlife #childhood #struggle #lifelessons #lifeisbeautiful #nature #walkinthewoods #squamish #squamishlife #westcoast

A big thank you to Coastal Design Contracting for

A big thank you to Coastal Design Contracting for building this gorgeous cedar water and sensory table. All proceeds from purchased tables went to the Squamish Food Bank❤️ I love this incredible community so much❤️❤️❤️ .
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#community #coastaldesigncontracting #localbusiness #supportlocal #buylocal #woodworking #sensoryplay #waterful #toddlerlife #toddlers #childhood #summerfun #balconylife #giveback #community #squamish #squamishlife #squamishliving #squamish #squamishbc

Nature is this family’s therapy. Rain or shine,

Nature is this family’s therapy. Rain or shine, get your gear on, take a deep humbling breath and hit the trails. Breathe in...breathe out...
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#nature #forest #forestbathing #forestphotography #getoutside #getoutdoors #freshair #westcoast #rainforest #britishcolumbia #explorebc #outdoors #wilderness #toddlers #kids #lifewirthkids #cycling #bikelife #squamish #squamishlife

Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries o

Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life 🌍~ Rachel Carson
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#nature #naturephotography #naturelover #naturelovers #beach #westcoast #pacificnorthwest #ocean #mountains #mountainlife #isolation #instamood #home #smalltowngirl #squamish #squamishlife #squamishisawesome #squamishbc #explorebc #britishcolumbia #canada

Petrichor (/ˈpɛtrɪkɔːr/) is the earthy scent

Petrichor (/ˈpɛtrɪkɔːr/) is the earthy scent produced when rain falls and hits dry soil and plants. Plants release an oil into the air along with geosmin, a byproduct of a particular actinobacteria. This beautiful botanical perfume is what makes walking in the rain feel like an awakening of sorts. It grounds us, quite literally, to the earth below our feet❤️
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So get outside and have a dance in the 🌧 .
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#nature #natural #trees #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturewalk #forest #deepbreaths #forestbathing #westcoast #pacificnorthwest #squamish #britishcolumbia #motherhood #boymom #mamabear #getoutside

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