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While this probably wasn’t how you expected to spend your birthday this year, I want to help you to make the most of it anyways. So today, I’ve rounded up a few of my favourite gifts and ideas to help you celebrate your own birthday or help you throw your child’s extra special, all about me, you can’t sit with us (physically) party!

So 2020 isn’t exactly going the way you though it would. You’re now spending all of your time at home and searching for ways to keep your positive energy up. Whether you’re inside with your significant other, kids, roommate or even alone, there is always a way to celebrate a little day-to-day joy.

So today, I’m sharing 5 easy ways to get your spooky decorating prepped and ready just in time for the ghouls and boys to come trick or treating your way! Are you ready? Let’s dive in!

Planning and styling this bridal shower styled shoot was such a dream come true for me.  Honestly, if I could go back and do my own wedding prep again, I would 100% plan this for myself! Amazing food, best friends, fancy party dresses and a side of bubbly – yes please!

Have you ever attended a dinner party at a friend’s place and you just KNOW she put so much effort into the this being the perfect evening for you? Not only did she cook a killer meal and if you’re lucky, a yummy dessert, but there was

Styled shoots can be a lot of work, but they’re always so much fun! My hopes when doing them is to inspire the viewers and show you what is possible for your own celebrations. Keep reading if you want to see what I’m talking about.

The theme of this shoot was a bohemian baby shower meant to treat the mama to be with love from friends and family. We wanted this to be a relaxing shower where mama can

Whether you’re in a relationship or not, you should still take full advantage of celebrating Galentine’s Day, the holiday made up by Leslie Knope of Parks and Rec.  Celebrated on February 13th, it is a day for ladies to kick back and have a good time celebrating with other ladies in their lives.

There’s plenty of local hot spots here in YYC that would make the perfect Galentine’s celebration.  From food to pampering to shopping, this guide has got you covered.

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