Do you all remember about two years ago when my computer and external hard-drive both died on me and I lost months of work because I hadn't been backing things up more than a few times each year? Well, earlier this month, I accidentally spilled a half-cup of tea on…
Shopping trips can be tons of fun---and they can also sometimes be exhausting and overwhelming! These tips will help you have an enjoyable, highly successful shopping trip, without the burnout factor. These tips will help you plan for your next all-day shopping excursion: 1) Figure out what you need. Go…
I love Nature's Path. They have some super tasty products, they are big proponents of choosing organic, and they have a nice balance between choosing healthier ingredients for their items without sacrificing flavors (because, let's face it, a lot of commercial whole food cereals and bars just aren't quite the…
Anyone who knows me knows that I tend to stick with neutral (and often dark) colors as my base for an outfit. I generally prefer to keep my clothing fairly simple, but accessorize with a sparkly scarf, dangling earrings, or fantastic shoes. It's not that I dislike color; I simply…
We are in the thick of the holiday season, and you know what that means---it's party time! Last week, Mr Science and I hosted a lovely little holiday cocktail party. I adore hosting parties (like, seriously. It's ridiculous how much I love having people over as long as I have…
The holiday season is party season! But don't stop at just getting your outfit and makeup party-ready. You can also get super pretty, festive hair in seconds. I promise this look is crazy simple. Here's what you have to do to get a pretty princess hairstyle: Brush or comb your…
This is the perfect season for baking! I adore tasty baked goods, but they can pack a whole lot of sugar and butter that we don't really need. Enter healthy baking ingredients! My top three, favorite, go-to healthy baking ingredients include: PUMPKIN | ZUCCHINI | BANANA Why are pumpkin, zucchini,…
I am a huge fan of Joss Whedon, and my all-time favorite of his TV shows is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Putting aside the awesomeness of the show, Buffy herself, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, has a fantastic style. Keeping in mind that the show aired from the mid-90s to…
Winnipeg winters can be brutal. From our mosquito problem in the summer to the -40 degrees C temperatures in the winter, it's not exactly the most ideal place to live, climate-wise. And as winter rolls around again, I find myself searching for ways to ensure that I actually leave the…
Got a fashion blog? Thinking about doing a photo shoot but not quite sure how to get started? Here are some tips to help you out! 1) Plan ahead of time the outfit(s) you want to use and the type of setting you want as your backdrop. What do you…
