I don’t remember a time where I haven’t thought about escaping my problems. Whether it was laying in bed for … More
Author: Amanda Howlett
Yes, we met online! No, it’s not a big deal.
I have something to admit, something I thought I had to keep a secret and something people talk about as … More
Couch to 5K: Becoming a runner in 2016
I’ve always wanted to be a runner, and to be honest, I couldn’t tell you why. I was never particularly … More
Meal Prep Sundays: How planning weekly eats can save time and money
When I started my full-time job, I slowly began to notice that more and more of my earnings were being spent … More
One Step At a Time: Why I love my Fitbit
Sometimes, you need a little motivation to get moving. I moved to Alberta weighing just over 170lbs and made a … More
Music Monday: Top three Spotify playlists
Once upon a time, everyone dreamed of having extensive music collections that their friends would envy. They would sit by … More
Music Monday: Ed Sheeran Multiply Tour
When my boyfriend told me back in February that we had tickets to see Ed Sheeran in June, summer felt … More
Music Monday: Five campfire songs we all love
With warmer weather comes the best evening activity you’ve been waiting for all winter – the campfire. Campfires are the … More
Mental Health Awareness: Being mindful of the positive
With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, I decided to take a step back and look at the things that … More
Photo Friday: “The mountains are calling and I must go”
Not long after I moved out to Calgary, Alberta in August 2014, my best friend Jen landed a job in … More
Twenty-one reasons I love my niece
March 21 is a day that held no meaning to me until nearly four years ago when my niece was … More
Online Dating for Friends: Why Meetup.com matters
There is nothing more exciting than moving to a new city. It’s a chance to start your life fresh with … More