Personally, I find baked goods to be the safest bet at holiday gatherings, especially when you don’t know everyone. They’re inexpensive to make, show that […]
Food & Wine
T’is the Season for Mulled Wine
I’ve always been a sucker for a piping hot cup of apple cider with cinnamon at Christmastime. But while my boyfriend and I were wondering […]
Local, Travel
The Best Place to Find Alpine Larches in Western BC
Alpine Larches are a rare and beautiful sight, especially this far west. They thrive in conditions where other coniferous trees wither and die once the […]
Local, Travel
Chasing Waterfalls in the Interior
September is lovely, but with it always comes a twinge of longing for the bygone days of summer. Which is why my boyfriend and I […]
Local, Travel
Hiking Banff & Lake Louise
I’ve never been to Banff or Lake Louise until now. Crazy. I’ve always wanted to see more of the Rockies, and toward the end of […]
Books
Story of My Life
I had an assignment in a high school literature class once, to name the books that had had a real and profound impact on my […]
Life
My Favourite Rainy Day Romantic Movies
It seems every day of the week is crammed, leaving little time for rest and relaxation. And when it’s nice out on the weekend, I […]
Books
The Best Books of 2020
As the world grew dark this year, I found light tucked in the pages of some truly wonderful books. I have a sweet spot for […]
Fun Stuff
When Women Ruled the World
Six legendary queens of Egypt spanned the course of a civilization that lasted over 3,000 years. From the time before the pyramids to Cleopatra’s last […]