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YEG Local Food Bike Tour Review

Whether you’re a YEG local or not; it happens each year–the time comes when you need to figure out a gift for your bestie’s birthday. More often than not, I am ashamed to say

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Getting An Autism Diagnosis: What I Wish I’d Known As a Parent

My son’s autism diagnosis happened six years ago this spring. Thankfully during that time I have grown a lot and learned so much. I didn’t handle the lead up to the diagnosis well. It

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Knix: My Honest Review of Every Product I’ve Tried

Knix has been my go-to underwear brand for a few years now. From the first pair of underwear, I was hooked! I’ve tried so many of their products from regular undies, period products, bras,

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We’re Back in Lockdown

Where I live in Alberta, we have been put back into lockdown. I understand that I have a lot of privilege and the lockdown does not affect me in a major way. Believe me

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Self Care for Mothers

Personal hygiene is often marketed to mothers as luxurious. Suggesting our needs aren’t being met. What is self care? What do we really need?

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Wondering if your child may be autistic?

Autism is a complicated diagnosis that can only be given by a specialist. If you’re concerned about your child, here are some of the less obvious autism signs that you may want to investigate.

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