A Many Bean Salad
A Life Well Consumed ~ I’m a texture person, I like a good crunch in a meal, and this updated bean salad has become a fast favourite in my home. I like the mix of beans, fresh herbs, and a hint of...
View ArticlePeppermint Bars So Delicious You Won’t Want to Share
A Life Well Consumed ~ I am not quite sure why or when peppermint became such a popular, festive flavour, but it’s a holiday favorite. Candy canes are fine, but we all know that peppermint is best when...
View ArticleOur NYC Christmas Trip
A Life Well Consumed ~ As I’m sure with most millennials who grew up watching holiday movies set in New York City, I finally got to live that dream this past December. My brother and his wife have been...
View ArticleRowan Turned 3!
A Life Well Consumed ~ Rowan’s third birthday party was a fun-filled celebration with family and friends. It was nice to have people over this year to celebrate her. How is she three already? I’m...
View Article22 Things To Do with Kids in Vancouver
A Life Well Consumed ~ I’ve become sort of an expert at what to do with Rowan in the city. Especially on those dreary days (months let’s be real) and sunny days. There are so many family-friendly...
View ArticleRowan’s Bedroom Transformation
A Life Well Consumed ~ Now that we have moved and own our apartment we can finally do some decorating that’s a bit more permanent. So first up of course (besides the living space) was Rowan’s bedroom!...
View ArticleThe Turmeric Face Mask You Need to Try
A Life Well Consumed ~ I found my new favourite face mask and I want to share it with everyone! Dans un Jardin reached out a couple of months ago asking if I’d like to try this turmeric face mask out....
View ArticleA Week with a 2024 BMW X5 + Review
A Life Well Consumed ~ Recently BMW lent me their new 2024 X5 iDrive40 to take for a week and drive around with the family. I was so excited that I immediately booked us for a few days in Victoria. The...
View Article19 Things To Do In Palm Springs
A Life Well Consumed ~ Palm Springs is the pinnacle of everything everybody loves about California. It has a history of celebrity glitz and glamour, shopping, lush green palm trees, and breathtaking...
View ArticleChristmas Events in Vancouver | 2023
A Life Well Consumed ~ It’s that time of the year again! When Vancouver gets a little festive for the holiday season. From music concerts to craft markets to pop-up cocktail bars, there’s so much on to...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Preschoolers
A Life Well Consumed ~ Since Rowan is now a preschooler, not a toddler anymore according to Google, which was a sad realization for me, I’ve made a gift guide for her age group! If you have toddlers or...
View ArticleA Jolly Old Fashioned
A Life Well Consumed ~ This Jolly Old Fashioned is a perfect, cozy cocktail to settle into holiday evenings at home. Homemade cardamom-infused maple syrup, mixed with bourbon, lemon and orange juices,...
View ArticleFestive Blood Orange Cranberry Mojitos
A Life Well Consumed ~ Festive, terribly beautiful, and flavorful- these Blood Orange Ginger Cranberry Mojitos are a wonderful addition to your cocktail hour. The flavors of orange, cranberry, and...
View ArticleWe’re Having a Baby… Again!
A Life Well Consumed ~ You read that right, we are expecting baby number 2 this April! Everyone is pretty excited over here, especially Rowan! She’s constantly asking about the baby, reading to it,...
View Article29 Weeks Pregnant Update || Bump is Larger, Feeling Tired +...
A Life Well Consumed ~ The past 29 weeks have flown by! I’m in my 29th week of this pregnancy, in my 7th month!! NOT READY LOL Let’s see where we left off. We went on our babymoon and will share a...
View ArticleWhat to Do in Tofino with Kids
Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Tofino is one of the most visited destinations in the Pacific Northwest. It’s known for surfing, incredible food, wildlife, and outdoor activities such as...
View Article34 Weeks Pregnant Update
6 Weeks to go! Wow, in just a few weeks we will meet this little person growing inside of my belly. I’m trying to just enjoy the next month and a bit. We’ve been nesting like crazy, finishing up little...
View ArticleOur Hawaiian Babymoon
What to eat and things to do for a relaxing Hawaii Babymoon! If you’re pregnant and heading to Oahu for a babymoon, this travel guide is for you! Where to start besides that Hawaii was the right call...
View ArticleMy Winnie the Pooh Themed Baby Shower
This past weekend, I celebrated this baby with my friends and family! My mom and sister hosted the shower, which we had at the H Tasting Lounge in Vancouver for their Winnie the Pooh-themed afternoon...
View ArticleWhat I Packed for My Hospital Bag for Baby 2!
My hospital bags are OFFICIALLY packed and I am feeling relieved! I wanted to be packed before the last four weeks of pregnancy and I did it. I even packed Rowan’s little bag to go to my mom’s when I...
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