I was recently gifted this @tocobo_official produc I was recently gifted this @tocobo_official product line from @stylekorean to try out and I’ve been really enjoying using them in my nighttime skincare routine!

🥥 COCONUT CLAY CLEANSING FOAM
• Deep, gentle cleanse without drying out the skin, reduces sebum and dead skin cells
• Leaves your face feeling soft and clean, lathers well and is hypoallergenic 
• I’ve really enjoyed using this as my morning cleanser

🍋 AHA BHA LEMON TONER
• Vitalizing and brightening
• Exfoliates and cleanses pores
• Thick and viscous consistency compared to other toners, but absorbs quickly
• Recommended for nighttime due to AHA and BHA

💧 BIFIDA BIOME ESSENCE
• Helps strengthen skin barrier
• Balancing and calming, anti-aging
• Non-sticky, lightweight and absorbs quickly
• Good morning or night, I prefer using it at night

🤍 MULTI CERAMIDE CREAM
• Strengthen moisture barriers, protects the skin and deeply moisturizers 
• Thick and creamy, great as a night cream
• Great as a night cream

🌿 BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
• Vegan-certified and hypoallergenic
• High-quality products and a fair price

I would honestly purchase each and every one of these products again!

#KBeauty #TryMeReviewMe #StyleKorean #SkincareCommunity #Tocobo #SkincareRoutine #SkincareProducts #BeautyBlogger #KBeautyProducts #SkincareReview #TryMeReviewMe_Tocobo #TorontoBlogger #OntarioBlogger  #CanadianInfluencer
Pyjamas all day, please 😌 @arrowitforward rece Pyjamas all day, please 😌

@arrowitforward recently sent over some goodies for me to try, and I am hooked. 

Their candles and wax melts are made with soy and coconut wax in small batches with premium quality fragrance oils – and that’s it! The candles also use natural cotton wicks.

They all smell sooo good, but pyjama day candle might be my fav of the bunch. It smells like fresh bread. The entire household thought I had baked something when I was burning it. 😅🥖

*gifted products

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Ruffi’s daughter, Rory, stayed with us for the p Ruffi’s daughter, Rory, stayed with us for the past few weeks for a little pup-cation! She’s bouncy, full of love, and will always wake you up with her toy donut in your face 🍩😆. 

She went back home to @embee_cavaliers today and was the perfect (paw-fect?) house guest and cuddle buddy. 💕
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Relaxing and recharging with @drteals. 🛁🌿 S Relaxing and recharging with @drteals. 🛁🌿

Self-care looks different for everyone. While it’s so much more than just a relaxing bath, a deep soak is an important part of my process – it helps me disconnect and decompress at the end of each week.

I was #gifted these products to try out, but I think they’ll become a repeat purchase. The blend of stevia, thyme, cedarwood and bergamot essential oils is so relaxing. 

If you want to try out this new scent for yourself, you can find it at @shoppersdrugmart!

#SelfCareTips #DrTeals #SelfCareSaturday #OntarioBlogger #SelfCare #RelaxandRechargewithDrTeals
Did you know that most Canadians drink more coffee Did you know that most Canadians drink more coffee than any other beverage? I can’t function without a fresh cup in the morning, and I also usually have a cafe latte or a cup of decaf later in the day too, so this came as no surprise to me! ☕️

Unfortunately though, this does add lot of waste to our landfills. @preschoice recently launched sustainable packaging that is estimated to offset hundreds of metric tonnes of waste to our landfills per year – even if you’re not a coffee person, I think that’s something everyone will love! 🙌♻️

What’s your go-to brew?

#Sponsored #HeyPC #HeyPCpartner #PCCoffee #CoffeeAddict
Is it wine o’clock yet? Asking for a friend. #Cr Is it wine o’clock yet? Asking for a friend. #CricutMade 🍷🍷

I made these cute #valentines themed wine glasses using my @Cricut and Everyday Vinyl a few years ago, and I still love them. The full tutorial is still up on the blog (link in bio).

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It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been on here It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been on here! Every winter after the holidays I like to take a little break from content creation for a few weeks to rest and reset. 

This year’s break was a little longer than I had originally intended, but that’s ok. I was feeling a little overwhelmed and just needed a bit of extra time before diving back in. 💕

I have started to work quietly behind the scenes and am super excited about some things that are in the works for this year! I’m looking forward to creating content for you again, and I have some fun brand collabs and giveaways headed your way. In the meantime, here is an old photo because it’s cute and I’m still editing some of the new content 🙈🙈.

How has your 2022 been so far?

#ontarioblogger #torontoblogger #mystyle #smallblogger #canadianinfluencer #discoverunder4k #lifestyleblog #valentinesinspo #valentinesday #thehappynow #valentinesoutfit #livecolorfully #flashesofdelight
Forever matching my phone case with my stationary Forever matching my phone case with my stationary 💁‍♀️. @casecoinc

I was recently #gifted this phone case from Caseco. I’ve been using it for a little over a week and am truly impressed with the quality of it 🤩. It’s also eco-friendly and made from recycled material!

(P.S. if you’re in the market for a new phone case they also gave me a code for 15% off! It’s “Kaitlyn15”.)

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Everything Else, Good Reads · November 16, 2016

You Care Too Much: the important act of self-care

You Care Too Much: Creative Women on the Question of Self-Care

What does self-care mean to you? For me, in addition to my daily routine of putting my face on, it’s getting that much needed “me time” and letting my body relax and recover from life. I make a conscious effort to not schedule anything on Sundays. Sundays are my “me day” – I catch up on freelance work, my TV shows, stay in my PJs and end the day with a lush cosmetics bath. It’s my Sunday ritual.

Self-care is such an important act, one that I think we often push to the sidelines for various reasons: we’re too busy caring for others, we don’t have time because of our jobs, school work or adulting, blah blah blah. I won’t lie, I catch myself making excuses too sometimes. When I chose to dedicate one day a week to self-care, the excuses started happening a whole lot less. And honestly, it taught me just how important and valuable the simple act of self-care is.

The weeks that I don’t take the time to practice self-care are also the weeks that just seem to emotionally, physically and mentally drain me, for no reason other than the fact that I just have this feeling like I’m being “rushed”.

To me, self-care is taking time for myself to relax and let go. It’s making lists of useless things and thoughts to help me sort out my feelings. It’s bushing my hair when I wake up. It’s choosing to not brush my hair when I wake up. It’s making sure there isn’t gluten in literally everything I eat/drink/touch so that I don’t die***. It’s accepting my gluten-allergy, stomach and immune system for what it is. It’s accepting myself.

***totally exaggerating, kinda…

You Care Too Much: Creative Women on the Question of Self-Care

This summer, I had an amazing opportunity to work on one of the most inspiring books (I realize I may be a bit biased, but seriously it’s the truth) and rewarding freelance projects. You Care Too Much is an collection of stories, poems, illustrations and photography created by women on the question of self-care.

The book explores the idea on self-care on a much deeper level than just soaking the day’s worries away in a hot bubble bath. It’s a book that challenges you and really prompts you to dig deeper.

 

You Care Too Much is a collection of poetry, fiction, confessional writing, art and photography by seventeen female contributors on “the question of self care.” 

Self-care™ has become a buzzword— Listicles, Instagram, and GOOP remind us to take a break, treat ourselves—we deserve it. But it’s not enough to hear Gwyneth say that, so matter-of-factly, without it feeling like it’s just another thing we’re expected to make time for, another thing we should be doing well. What happens when a hot bath or pedicure aren’t enough? Where is the guide that will lead us to real healing, in the moments we need it most? 

These are the questions that inspired seventeen contributors to tackle the meaning of self care—and the very related theme of caring for others—in their own lives. The result is a dynamic and surprising collection about the great search for our best selves.

— Erin Klassen

 

Erin Klassen is a writer, editor, #GirlBoss and founder of With/out Pretend; an independent publishing company based in Toronto. With/out Pretend puts a large amount of focus on working with emerging female writers and artists, which is so inspiring to see. Erin is also the brain behind the collection, as well as the equally inspiring book Portraits. She is just a magical and inspiring human being.

(I also had the opportunity to assist with re-developing her brand, which was an equally amazing experience.)

Do you have any self-care rituals, or any thoughts on the topic of self-care? Let me know in the comments & don’t forget to check out You Care Too Much!

(I realize this isn’t my typical blog post, but I really wanted to take the time to share this book because it’s kind of amazing. Sorry not sorry.)
 You Care Too Much: Creative Women on the Question of Self-Care 

 

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🥥 COCONUT CLAY CLEANSING FOAM
• Deep, gentle cleanse without drying out the skin, reduces sebum and dead skin cells
• Leaves your face feeling soft and clean, lathers well and is hypoallergenic 
• I’ve really enjoyed using this as my morning cleanser

🍋 AHA BHA LEMON TONER
• Vitalizing and brightening
• Exfoliates and cleanses pores
• Thick and viscous consistency compared to other toners, but absorbs quickly
• Recommended for nighttime due to AHA and BHA

💧 BIFIDA BIOME ESSENCE
• Helps strengthen skin barrier
• Balancing and calming, anti-aging
• Non-sticky, lightweight and absorbs quickly
• Good morning or night, I prefer using it at night

🤍 MULTI CERAMIDE CREAM
• Strengthen moisture barriers, protects the skin and deeply moisturizers 
• Thick and creamy, great as a night cream
• Great as a night cream

🌿 BRAND HIGHLIGHTS
• Vegan-certified and hypoallergenic
• High-quality products and a fair price

I would honestly purchase each and every one of these products again!

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@arrowitforward recently sent over some goodies for me to try, and I am hooked. 

Their candles and wax melts are made with soy and coconut wax in small batches with premium quality fragrance oils – and that’s it! The candles also use natural cotton wicks.

They all smell sooo good, but pyjama day candle might be my fav of the bunch. It smells like fresh bread. The entire household thought I had baked something when I was burning it. 😅🥖

*gifted products

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I was #gifted these products to try out, but I think they’ll become a repeat purchase. The blend of stevia, thyme, cedarwood and bergamot essential oils is so relaxing. 

If you want to try out this new scent for yourself, you can find it at @shoppersdrugmart!

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Unfortunately though, this does add lot of waste to our landfills. @preschoice recently launched sustainable packaging that is estimated to offset hundreds of metric tonnes of waste to our landfills per year – even if you’re not a coffee person, I think that’s something everyone will love! 🙌♻️

What’s your go-to brew?

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It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been on here It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been on here! Every winter after the holidays I like to take a little break from content creation for a few weeks to rest and reset. 

This year’s break was a little longer than I had originally intended, but that’s ok. I was feeling a little overwhelmed and just needed a bit of extra time before diving back in. 💕

I have started to work quietly behind the scenes and am super excited about some things that are in the works for this year! I’m looking forward to creating content for you again, and I have some fun brand collabs and giveaways headed your way. In the meantime, here is an old photo because it’s cute and I’m still editing some of the new content 🙈🙈.

How has your 2022 been so far?

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I was recently #gifted this phone case from Caseco. I’ve been using it for a little over a week and am truly impressed with the quality of it 🤩. It’s also eco-friendly and made from recycled material!

(P.S. if you’re in the market for a new phone case they also gave me a code for 15% off! It’s “Kaitlyn15”.)

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I went back and forth between getting this sweater from @cavologybrand in the black & tan version to match Ruffi, or the tri version to honour our sweet girl Kodee (which is what I ended up doing!) – she always “helped” with wrapping by sitting on top of the paper whenever you tried to roll it out and loved to nap under the Christmas tree post present opening🎄.

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