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| | | S W E A T E R W E A T H E R | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is it about fall/winter babies and loving big comfy sweaters, scarves & boots? The beautiful fabrics? The lovely textures? Being able to layer to your hearts content? I don’t know what it is but I. Am. Here. For. It! 🍂🍂🍂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What I do know is my coziest, easy to wear, easy to style, easy to mom in attire is definitely from @brunettethelabel 🖤 It’s always my go to, whether it’s lounging at home or heading out for a lunch with the ladies.. So simple, chic & versatile! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re looking to pick something up for yourself, a girlfriend, a mama, a mini, a crush maybe— all their pieces would make amazing birthday or Christmas gifts!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Be sure to Use Code: BABESCLUBKAREN for 15% off your order— and thank me later 💋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @brunetteshowroom @brunettethelabelkids #canadianstyle #autumnlook #autumnvibes #boutique #boutiqueshopping #fall #fall2021 #fallcolors #fallfashion #falllook #falloutfit #falloutfits #fallstyle #fallvibes #fashioninspo #fashionstyle #liketkit #onlineboutique #onlineshopping #ootdfashion #outfitinspiration #outfitinspo #outfitoftheday #shoplocal #streetstyle #styleblogger #styleinspo #sweaterweather #womensfashion #THEAGENCYapproved
| | | R E S E T | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m back! My babies are still coughing away but getting so much better. We’re going on almost 4 weeks of on & off sickness and is it ever exhausting. A weekend of R&R really helped them— and me too! I didn’t know I needed it but here I am feeling more like me. Sometimes whether we like it or not, want it or not, life has a way of getting you to slow down and take a minute. Take a breath. Just a little reset & refocus. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I never used to understand the concept of meditation or focusing on your breath. Like what kind of hippie s#!+ are these people in to?! And guess what— now I’m those people LOL.. It just seemed too simple.. How is breathing going to help me stop stressing? How is closing my eyes going to stop the chaos around me? How is thinking about what I’m grateful for going to make me feel less anxious? Impossible, right? Ummm.. well, maybe not as impossible as you might think. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t get me wrong— if your kids are having a karaoke dance party that requires everyone to be making different animal-like sounds while playing tag then ain’t nothing drowning that out, lol.. But that blissful time before they wake or after they finally accept defeat and fall asleep, you should try it. Just for 5 minutes. I used to be that person that couldn’t handle the silence. I found it funny for some reason. I couldn’t commit to it. Immaturity maybe? Insecurity maybe? Not sure. But once I actually gave it a chance I realized there is something magical in the silence. There is something calming & centring about a little bit of peace in your day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Give yourself that 5 minutes of zen. You deserve it. 🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #healing #healthandwellness #healthyhabits #meditation #mentalhealth #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #mindset #nourishyourself #selflove #wellnessblogger #wellnessjourney #wellnessjourneyforlife #wellnessjourney❤️ #wellnessjourney❤️❤❤ #mentalhealthmatters #THEAGENCYapproved
| | | G R A T E F U L | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For him. For them. For the little life we’ve created. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For this. For you. For the outlet to be me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the ups. For the downs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the real. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ _________________________________________ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Who else is all turkey’d out like me? 🙅🏻‍♀️🦃 #NoMoreTurkeySandwiches lol ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ _________________________________________ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #2021 #canada #fall #falldecor #fallvibes #familytime #feedfeed #foodstagram #givethanks #gratefulheart #gratitude #happythanksgivng #holidays #holidayseason #momlife #thankful #thankfulgratefulblessed #thanks #thanksgiving #thanksgiving2021 #thanksgivingday #thanksgivingdinner #thankyou #turkeyday #THEAGENCYapproved
It means no worries [according to my kids]… And that’s the goal… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Life can be stressful— take it in stride. Kids can be difficult— give them love. Work can be exhausting— take a break. Your spouse can be irritating— see the good. Family can be distant— reach out. Goals can feel unattainable— keep trying. Expectations can be let down— change them. Love can be tricky— give it more time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are merely suggestions— Thoughts in case you don’t know what to think— Bottom line is— Do what is best for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A wise man once said 2 simple words— Be Happy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ BabaJi— I love you, I miss you, you are forever in my heart. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🤍🤍🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #allsmiles #behappy #betterdaysarecoming #dontstress #dontworry #exercise #feelinggood #freedom #goodpeople #goodtimes #grownwoman #inspirationquotes #lifeisgreat #livelife #lovinglife #lovinme #motivationquotes #noworries #plantbased #positivevibes #prettygirls #smooches #thankful #worryfree #THEAGENCYapproved
| | | VTMN PACKS | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Something that was a really important part of my overall wellness change for fall was getting into the habit of taking daily vitamins. But, like a lot of busy parents out there, I didn’t have the time to research what I needed then go buy it and, most importantly, actually remember to take them! So trying out @vtmnpacks was a no brainer for me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Firstly, they are a Canadian based, female owned brand which is amazing. Then they make finding what you need so easy. After just a few minutes on the website, taking a simple questionnaire asking about my life & health concerns, I was given 3 package options to choose from depending on how simple or comprehensive I wanted my regime to be. Then it was delivered to my door in individually sealed day & night packs. How genius! I keep mine by my coffee maker so I don’t forget to take them because YOU KNOW Mama is having her coffee first thing, lol ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re interested in trying out @vtmnpacks yourself you can find them at vtmnpacks.ca and use code AGENCY20 for 20% off your first month! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I truly believe overall wellness begins from the inside so what better way to do that than giving your body the essential vitamins and nutrients it’s missing. Sounds like a good place to start, doesn’t it? 🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VTMNPacks #VitaminsSimplified #Partner #AD
Is it really mid-September? Are my kids really back in school? Is more than half of my maternity leave really over? Am I seriously thinking about Halloween costumes and Christmas presents? Are this years warm, t-shirt wearing days turning to scarves and fallen leaves— already? Is it just me or has this year flown by so far? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One thing I have have managed to add to my schedule this year is a slower pace. I still can’t understand how we used to do it all pre-pandemic. I remember having a schedule that was down to 15 minute intervals— whirlwind morning, breakfast, walk to school for drop off, run a hundred errands at hundred places, then school pick up, the gym, take one kid to an activity while Dad takes the other, then snack in the car, then play date, then home for dinner, then bath, so on & so forth all day every day. It’s seemed so normal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But when the pandemic happened we were forced to slow down, spend time together, not go out, not be so regimented and that is the silver lining for me amid all the uncertainties. Trying to keep that wellness train going and focus on the good vibes only. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We were all anxiously waiting for 2020 to end and 2021 to show up so we could get a fresh start but it seems pretty much the same to me, no? So we can’t keep waiting for the change— just gotta make it happen 👊🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Throw on your fall gear and enjoy this quintessential Raincouver weekend— because no rain, no flowers, right? 🌧 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Happy Friday friends! 🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #beautiful #goodvibes #goodvibesonly #goodvibesonlystudio #goodvibesonly✌ #goodvibesonly✌🏻 #goodvibesonly✌🏾 #goodvibesonly✨ #goodvibesonly❤️ #goodvibesonly💪 #goodvibesonly💯 #goodvibesonly😘 #goodvibesonly🤗 #happiness #happy #inspiration #instagood #instagram #life #lifestyle #likeforlikes #love #loveyourself #photography #photooftheday #picoftheday #positivevibes #smile #vibes #THEAGENCYapproved
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| | | S W E A T E R W E A T H E R | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What is it about fall/winter babies and loving big comfy sweaters, scarves & boots? The beautiful fabrics? The lovely textures? Being able to layer to your hearts content? I don’t know what it is but I. Am. Here. For. It! 🍂🍂🍂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What I do know is my coziest, easy to wear, easy to style, easy to mom in attire is definitely from @brunettethelabel 🖤 It’s always my go to, whether it’s lounging at home or heading out for a lunch with the ladies.. So simple, chic & versatile! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’re looking to pick something up for yourself, a girlfriend, a mama, a mini, a crush maybe— all their pieces would make amazing birthday or Christmas gifts!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Be sure to Use Code: BABESCLUBKAREN for 15% off your order— and thank me later 💋 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @brunetteshowroom @brunettethelabelkids #canadianstyle #autumnlook #autumnvibes #boutique #boutiqueshopping #fall #fall2021 #fallcolors #fallfashion #falllook #falloutfit #falloutfits #fallstyle #fallvibes #fashioninspo #fashionstyle #liketkit #onlineboutique #onlineshopping #ootdfashion #outfitinspiration #outfitinspo #outfitoftheday #shoplocal #streetstyle #styleblogger #styleinspo #sweaterweather #womensfashion #THEAGENCYapproved
| | | R E S E T | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m back! My babies are still coughing away but getting so much better. We’re going on almost 4 weeks of on & off sickness and is it ever exhausting. A weekend of R&R really helped them— and me too! I didn’t know I needed it but here I am feeling more like me. Sometimes whether we like it or not, want it or not, life has a way of getting you to slow down and take a minute. Take a breath. Just a little reset & refocus. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I never used to understand the concept of meditation or focusing on your breath. Like what kind of hippie s#!+ are these people in to?! And guess what— now I’m those people LOL.. It just seemed too simple.. How is breathing going to help me stop stressing? How is closing my eyes going to stop the chaos around me? How is thinking about what I’m grateful for going to make me feel less anxious? Impossible, right? Ummm.. well, maybe not as impossible as you might think. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t get me wrong— if your kids are having a karaoke dance party that requires everyone to be making different animal-like sounds while playing tag then ain’t nothing drowning that out, lol.. But that blissful time before they wake or after they finally accept defeat and fall asleep, you should try it. Just for 5 minutes. I used to be that person that couldn’t handle the silence. I found it funny for some reason. I couldn’t commit to it. Immaturity maybe? Insecurity maybe? Not sure. But once I actually gave it a chance I realized there is something magical in the silence. There is something calming & centring about a little bit of peace in your day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Give yourself that 5 minutes of zen. You deserve it. 🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #healing #healthandwellness #healthyhabits #meditation #mentalhealth #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #mindset #nourishyourself #selflove #wellnessblogger #wellnessjourney #wellnessjourneyforlife #wellnessjourney❤️ #wellnessjourney❤️❤❤ #mentalhealthmatters #THEAGENCYapproved
| | | G R A T E F U L | | | ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For him. For them. For the little life we’ve created. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For this. For you. For the outlet to be me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the ups. For the downs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the real. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ♥️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ _________________________________________ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! Who else is all turkey’d out like me? 🙅🏻‍♀️🦃 #NoMoreTurkeySandwiches lol ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ _________________________________________ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #2021 #canada #fall #falldecor #fallvibes #familytime #feedfeed #foodstagram #givethanks #gratefulheart #gratitude #happythanksgivng #holidays #holidayseason #momlife #thankful #thankfulgratefulblessed #thanks #thanksgiving #thanksgiving2021 #thanksgivingday #thanksgivingdinner #thankyou #turkeyday #THEAGENCYapproved
It means no worries [according to my kids]… And that’s the goal… ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Life can be stressful— take it in stride. Kids can be difficult— give them love. Work can be exhausting— take a break. Your spouse can be irritating— see the good. Family can be distant— reach out. Goals can feel unattainable— keep trying. Expectations can be let down— change them. Love can be tricky— give it more time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are merely suggestions— Thoughts in case you don’t know what to think— Bottom line is— Do what is best for you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A wise man once said 2 simple words— Be Happy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ BabaJi— I love you, I miss you, you are forever in my heart. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🤍🤍🤍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #allsmiles #behappy #betterdaysarecoming #dontstress #dontworry #exercise #feelinggood #freedom #goodpeople #goodtimes #grownwoman #inspirationquotes #lifeisgreat #livelife #lovinglife #lovinme #motivationquotes #noworries #plantbased #positivevibes #prettygirls #smooches #thankful #worryfree #THEAGENCYapproved
 

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