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summer weekends Summer weekends are just the best, we try to soak up every last moment of them like a bunch of sponges. What are you plans for the weekend? We are planning to hit up a PanAm event, I figure if we don’t we will surely regret it. For sure visits to Goodlife and the yoga studio, always and forever with those (or at least that’s the plan). Maybe a backyard BBQ at some point? I don’t know why I asked you. And just generally being together, probably something from this list.

mini mioche is having a sale and our heart and habit, capsule collection is included!
speaking of summer, how are those pesky mosquito’s? Keep them away with this.
Sorry Taylor Swift (and Harlow), I think I like this slower version much better.
Even if you are not a fan of hockey you should give this article a read, it was really wonderful (I’m not really the biggest fan and I really loved it).
How are those summer mornings going with the kids? Maybe this oldie but a goodie will offer some help.
These fish tacos are still our favorite, the kids as for them on the regular.
Stain? What stain? This DIY stain remover is totally the best.

Last weekend I somehow got sand in my camera lens and I have been unable to use it since. I have been meaning to buy a new lens (or two) for ages so, it’s probably due time. Any tips on where to find a good one for cheap-ish? And your favorites?

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You Guys (Gals) Are Awesome!

hello is it me youre looking for? this photo, pretty much unrelated to the topic but I saw this sign in a window and it killed me that no one else on the street noticed — I thought it was good. [West Queen West in Toronto]

You guys!! More specifically the ones who have taken the time to do my little survey, you guys (actually 100% gals) have made my whole week. But for the record, the rest of you are also really great, I just don’t have the same first hand knowledge to base that on. Your answers are amazing so far, unbelievably kind and uber insightful. It’s been hard for me reading what you have to say and not being able to respond in a conversation — but hey anonymous is anonymous.
A few of you left suggestions that literally felt like you plucked the ideas right out of my head, either things I was stewing on or already have in motion (same page!). My head is swimming with thoughts and inspiration, thank you so SO much for reading this blog and for chiming in — I appreciate both so very much.

And hey, if you haven’t gotten a chance to take our survey, but you really really want too (I don’t blame you) — just click the big button below and have an awesome 5 minutes. Please, keep those awesome answers coming!

Most of your answers/questions I’m going to put to very good use, a few of them I will put in my loong over due FAQ page, but there were a few I wanted to quickly address:

I know I don’t often share as much family or kids posts as I once did, but the kids are getting older (five and six to be exact) and their little lives are just that, their little lives. Sharing parts of them just feels different these days, and much less my story to share as it is their own. I try to share, in an often non-oversharing way when it feels right, but if you want to catch glimpses of everyday life more often — you could follow me on Instagram, since I post a lot of daily little life glimpses there.
You guys really love Canada, even many non-Canadians – but really who can blame you! 😉
That searching for balance, finding time to take care of yourself, finding out what to do outside of mom life, and what to do after the kids go off too school is a super theme around here — and one (or many) I hope to address in a really meaningful way.
kids style, I still love it. But I find it harder to post about, for the same reason as my first point above — plus the kids just don’t always want me to take their photo (I fully understand that feeling). I will brainstorm a bit on how to bring this topic back a little bit, that will make it fun and real. My favorite way to share kids style, hands down has to be sharing the little items I co-design — and I may or may not have another little capsule collection coming in a couple of months, did someone say more cowl hoodies? (eeek!!).
I’m just so humbled by your feedback and basically I should ask what you guys think more often because not only is it a great reminder of who I’m talking to but that I’m talking about things you want to hear.

It’s Friday, thank you for making my week extra special and for sharing your thoughts and feedback with me. Have a great weekend, what are you up too?

Filed Under: Daily, HOUSE KEEPING

I Want To Hear From You!

talk to me Every once in a while I have this realization, well less of a realization and more of a remembrance. Since I already know that I talk a lot, it’s not a new realization or anything. But every once in a while I remember how much talking I actually do, do. And hey, I know you are a quiet bunch, which I very much get because I’m exactly the same when I read other blogs. But here’s the thing, yes I talk a ton but I swear I’m also a pretty darn good listener. And guess what this whole post is about? I’d love to hear from you (or maybe our feet would love to hear from you?), and I made it totally easy, totally anonymous and it would be totally helpful. I put together a really quick and easy survey, it will take you less than 5 mins to fill out, scouts honor. Just click the button below, can’t miss it.

And because I also want to make sure you left with something, well more than that warm feeling in your belly after helping me out. Here are 4 free things I found around the internet, things I thought were so awesome I bookmarked them for later:

free summah desktop wallpapers, you know for your computers summer look.
free vintage botanical prints, for your walls.
free vacation mood on wallpaper, I know I’ve been in vacation mood since summer hit.
free girl boss printables, for your walls.

Thank you, thank you! For coming here and reading as often as you do, and for taking a second to make me feel like a good listener.

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What Do You Do Again? | Career Questions and Answers

a-question-and-answer-post-about-the-apparel-design-industry If I had a dollar for every time I was asked this or a version of this very question, I’d be answering it from a beach or resort (because I’d have so many extra dollars to spend to get me there). What I do for a living/loving (cheeesey) is often a pretty confusing thing and now that blogging and social media are a part of it, it’s litres more confusing. My elevator pitch could also use some brushing up, because it would probably be much less confusing if I was just better at explaining it. So that’s basically what I thought I would do here and now, answer that most frequently asked question and explain what I actually do (consulting for what?).

I think probably the least confusing (or most, we will see) way to start is to just start at the beginning (of time…kidding), and move along the path to explain what I do currently. Not the best or most time efficient elevator pitch, but it’ll be a work in progress.

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HIT ME WITH YOUR QUESTIONS

Keeping in theme with this whole new year start fresh thing. Well, I really like to try and start fresh and be all organized at the beginning of the year, and so far so good. I even organized my Pinterest, anally so I might add – oh so exciting. Part of starting fresh means an empty and clear TO DO list, no more carrying things over each week (or all year-long, in my case). So in an effort to get to so many things I’ve been meaning to do (of my TO DO), I wanted to finally post a FAQ page for the blog. I have a semi list of most commonly asked questions, but I thought maybe you guys might have some more? And it’s Friday, so maybe it would be fun to throw some questions at me? Maybe? IDK.

If you do have one or some, hit me with them! I’d love and appreciate getting hit with them, but please be kind! Leave a comment below, you don’t even have to use your real name (actually don’t, enter something funny – I like to smile) and I won’t publish any of your comments – promise! Thanks guys and happy first Friday of 2015!

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