Is it just me or is this season of the Bachelor going by REALLLLLLY fast???? Are there really only SIX girls left?? SIX???? Wholy crap!! This is right when it starts to get JUICY! Or as Chris Harrison always says “the most dramatic episode yet”. I think there is a big emphasis on the YET … although last night was …
Does Location Matter as Much as Everyone Says?
Alright, everyone, this is our final post in our series from Mr. Todd Talbot … well, for now, that is!! If you missed the last posts Todd shared with us, you HAVE to check them out as he offers up some valuable advice when it comes to answering your questions as first-time homebuyers, why purchasing real estate is a good …
The Bachelor: AKA The Emotional Rollercoaster Ride
Who else went on an emotional rollercoaster ride from hell watching last night’s episode of the Bachelor?!?! From anxiety to fuzzy feelings, to a terrifying haunted house to a dramatic ending, they seriously pulled out all the stops to f*ck with our emotions and it left me sitting there dumbfounded and totally confused on the couch. Ohhh man … the …
A Lesson from The Bachelor: Shit Happens … Literally
Last week on The Bachelor we had The Backstreet boys … this week we had … cow shit. Lol!!! Yup, I’m not shitting you (lol .. I can’t stop) … Nick brought the girls to his hometown to meet his family and he also put their farm chore skills to the test … some excelled … soooooome not so much. …
How to Choose Your Next Neighbourhood
Morning loves!!! I’ve got a little hump day treat for you … TODD Talbot is taking over the blog today to offer up some advice on how to choose your next neighborhood as part of our mini Real Estate Series!!! Over the last couple of months Todd has given us some awesome insight on first time home buying and points on WHY …
Guess Who’s Back?! It’s Not Just Nick!
If you watched last night’s episode you’ll know that the Backstreet Boys weren’t the ONLY thing that was back!!!! You guessed it, Corinne’s crazy antics were back too!!!! LOL!!! But for real … who else felt like they jumped on a time machine and was shot back to the 90’s as soon as the Backstreet Boys made their appearance last …
Last Nights Bachelor Recap in One Word: Awkward
That’s right!!!! If I could describe last night’s episode of The Bachelor in ONE WORD … it would be … AWKWARD!!!!!! Seriously … OMG!!!! Where do I even begin?!?! Corinne … the SLAP … Liz secretly revealing her and Nick’s skeletons RIGHT in front of the girls??? What a damn shitshow… two hours of AMAZING shitshow awkwardness!!!! Photo Credit Let’s …
Nick Viall’s Journey for Love Has Begun: Is the 4th Time the Charm?
He’s baaaaaaack!!!! That’s right, Nick Viall has ANOTHER attempt at love and there are A LOT of mixed feelings about this buzzing on social media!! Whether you’re for or against Nick, I must say … I’m SOOOO excited to see what happens and I really do have my fingers (and toes) crossed for him on his 4th time around to …
Todd Talbot Series: Why Buy Real Estate?
Alright loves, remember a couple weeks back when Todd took over my blog and answered some of Shay’s first home buyer questions?!?! If you happened to miss that blog and would like to check it out, click here!! Well, I thought that was SO helpful for so many of my followers that I’ve asked Todd to do another one for …
5 Questions For Todd Talbot On First Time Home Buying
Hey everyone, Shay here, with Jillian in Maui this week we thought Todd Talbot taking over the blog was the perfect time to start a realtor blog series. I recently sat down with Todd as I am looking at buying my first home. As a first time home buyer at Trumpeter, Edmonton, I asked him SO many questions and he …
Key Dates & How To Shop The Best Sales Of The Year
As I sit poolside in Maui with my little family I wanted to share ALL of the details about what’s to come for you and for the site in the next little while. It’s crazy to think but … it’s only a 39 Days until Christmas .. can YOU believe that??? Stores are already playing their Christmas music and people …
Leo’s Birth Story
Our birth story isn’t exactly how we would have imagined it. For me, I feel like I envisioned a quiet night at home with just Justin and I … (and Nacho) just like in the movies, I would wake Justin up in the middle of the night with a gentle nudge “it’s time” and off we would go down to the …
Hometown Glory
I can’t believe the hometown dates are already here … WHERE has this season gone!?!?! This is one of my favourite episodes of the season for a two reasons: 1) Family is so important to me and I think family life reflects a lot about someone, and 2) We FINALLY get to know a bit more about each guy (Chase …
Last Nights Horseplay On The Bachelorette
Writing the Bachelor blogs at this stage in the game is always stressful for me because I’m a part of the Bachelor family. If I say I don’t like someone and she ends up picking him, I’ll probably have to meet that person face to face … so I have to be really careful about what I say!!!! This has happened to …
Battle Of The Bachelorette Exes
After last night’s episode of the Bachelorette .. I am TOTALLY hooked. Not only do I adore JoJo and watching her … I am finally starting to get to know the guys a little bit better. This is when their true colours start to show through and you can start to see the connections they’re making …. and also NOT …
The Bachelorette Isn’t For Everyone…Including Myself
To get on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette there is a three day screening process. There’s psychological testing, multiple choice tests, all types of tests, and it’s intense!!! I remember when I was on the show, after doing all of these tests a therapist pulled me aside and told me I should reconsider going on the show. From my previous …
JoJo’s Protein Shake Brings All The Boys To The Yard
One of the things that I always say at the start of every season of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette and I’m saying it again … the first few episodes are really hard for me to get into. You’re trying to get to know all of the different characters and all of their drastically different personalities. It’s really hard to …
Why I’m Completely Obsessed With JoJo & A Few Behind The Scene Secrets
WAHOOOO the Bachelorette is BACK!!! Is it just me or did this season totally sneak up on me?? Either way, I am SO excited to watch JoJo on this crazy journey to find love. I honestly feel like Jojo is going to be the best bachelor in history. I was so obsessed with her last night … I couldn’t get over …
25 Things You Don’t Know About Me
Everyone has little quirks about them that you don’t really KNOW until you get to reallllllly know someone. I was thinking about all of the different questions I get asked and all the things you don’t actually KNOW about ME!!! And well, I thought I would share some of those little things with you so we can get to know …
The Best Of Etsy
As I’m sure most of you already know, supporting local and small businesses is close to my heart. I love shopping from small mom and pop shops that dedicate their heart and soul into something they love and believe in so strongly. There is something so special about buying something you need (and would buy anyway) but in return, giving …
A HUGE Congratulations Is in Order … To Ben & Lauren!!
First of all … a huge, huge, huge, CONGRATULATIONS is in order to Ben and Lauren B!!! Your life together is just beginning and I couldn’t be more excited for you!! The finale always brings back so many memories for me. I remember feeling the exact same way that I’m sure you are feeling … you finally get to start going …
WE ARE PREGNANT!!!
This has to be one of the most fabulous, emotional, wonderful blogs I have EVER written and we are SO happy to share this news with you. This blog and its community has become an extension of our lives, you have supported us, shared your love, questions, frustrations, stories and lives with us, and now we can’t wait to share …
Blogging … It Ain’t Easy … Or Is It?! 10 Tips To Successfully Launching Your Brand
Over the past few years, blogging has taken off and has become its own industry. I know so many women who are now the bread winners in their homes because they’re doing what they love. Whether it be fashion, food, beauty, travel, lifestyle, women AND men are able to inspire others while working with different companies and products to earn …
Can Ben Really Be In Love With Two Women?!?!
OMG OMG OMG like seriously THE best episode of the Bachelor in BACHELOR HISTORY!!! I am still freaking out about last night’s episode. This episode always brings back tons of memories for me … it was the episode where I was sent home on the Bachelor. I remember the heartbreak like it was yesterday … I thought my world was …
