…tryna live her best life (sort of).
Happy Thursday everyone! This season of writing seems to have me posting updates lately so I thought I’d continue the trend and share my thoughts on a recent major life development: my aligners! I’ve been wearing them for almost five months now and, believe me, I NEVER thought it would be as easy as it’s […]
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It’s been a year since Steve and I arrived in New Brunswick. And what a year it’s been! If I could describe these last 365 days in one word? Crazy. Yep, I’d have to go with crazy! This past year has really been the craziest roller coaster ride imaginable! Life in Oromocto, New Brunswick… …is […]
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Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since I’ve done a beauty review so I thought I’d share my first impressions of a newer product by Australian company, Sand&Sky, that I’ve recently started incorporating into my routine. With winter in full-swing, here in New Brunswick, my dull, dry skin needs all the extra TLC right now. For […]
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Something happens when your spouse is suddenly not in the picture. They have to leave you for a little while, whether it be for work or maybe something else beyond their control. You both know you’ll eventually see each other again but the days until then feel like one big question mark after another: What […]
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Since moving to New Brunswick, Steve and I haven’t had much of an opportunity to explore our new home. Normally, I’d be itching to see as much as possible but these last couple of months have kept us waaay busy! Having never lived outside of Ontario (save for my time overseas), the amount of items […]
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Tucked away, just a short drive north of Kingston, is a little shop chock full of local gems just waiting to be discovered. The name says it all – Countryside Treasures – and couldn’t be more fitting for this trove of antique collectibles and small-batch wares. Operating in the rural community of Glenburnie, Ontario, this […]
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For those who’ve happened upon some of my past Instagram stories or follow along on the blog, you’ve probably noticed that I’m a huge fan of Shiva’s Delight’s vegan skincare. I was introduced to this brand almost a year ago and was immediately impressed with the quality (and longevity) of their products. Since then, I’ve […]
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Growing up, it’s safe to say that my self-care regimen was lacking, to say the least! On worse days, non-existent. As a teenager, I used whatever we had lying around the house, swiping my mother’s Noxzema (remember Noxzema?!) until I’d saved enough pocket money to buy my own cleanser! Back then, it was enough to […]
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It’s been one month since I launched Just Your Average Gal (wow, seriously?!) and time has flown! I’ve learned so much, not only about blogging itself but about all the feelings that come with taking a leap into the unknown: nervousness, excitement, fear, anxiety, frustration, happiness. And through all of this, there are five important […]
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When my partner, Steve, and I had first discussed our New Years Eve plans, they hadn’t extended much beyond a quiet evening at home. And, to be honest, I wasn’t mad about this! Nowadays, I am all too ready to snuggle up on the couch with my current Netflix obsession and a cup of piping […]
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Happy Christmas Eve everyone! Last year, Steve and I spent Christmas with his family in Nova Scotia and as my first east coast Christmas, it was definitely one for the books! On Christmas Day, we sat down to the most delicious meal and Steve’s grandmother brought over a dark gingerbread cake for dessert. OH MY […]
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Hi everyone! Happy long weekend! Today on the blog, I thought I’d share a quick and easy way to turn a classic vanilla cake recipe into an Easter-inspired dessert for family dinner! When the holiday is literally right on your doorstep (how is it the middle of April already?!) sometimes a no-fail recipe is the […]
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