I used to get so overwhelmed when having friends over. I would be running around the kitchen, frantically trying to stir a pot on the stove while realizing I completely forgot where I put the serving dishes. Trying to cook…
The Mindful Host’s Guide to Easy Holiday Mocktails
Getting ready to host a gathering always feels like a mix of excitement and careful planning. Lately, my friends and I have noticed a massive shift. So many people in our circle are cutting back on heavy drinking to focus…
The Perfect Recipe for Homemade Apple Pie From Scratch
What would a crisp Vancouver autumn be without the lingering scent of warm spices filling the house? I have been baking this specific homemade apple pie from scratch every year since 2018, and it has quickly become my absolute go-to…
Friendsgiving: 7 Meaningful Ways to Give Thanks That’ll Change How You See Everything
Every year, one of my closest friends throws her door open for our annual Friendsgiving, which has easily become one of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions. The rest of us show up. Some bring dishes, some bring wine, and a few…
5 Shoulder Season Travel Benefits That Make Autumn the Best Time to Explore
If you have ever come back from a summer trip feeling more exhausted than when you left — overheated, overcharged, and slightly resentful of every tour group you had to squeeze past — autumn travel might be exactly what you…
The Ultimate Guide To The Most Comfortable Leggings for Working From Home
Working from home has given me the flexibility to wear whatever I want most days, or at the very least, to wear the pants I actually want. After years of trial and error, I think I’ve finally found the most…