Hi Everyone!! As most of you know I started up the “Little Leaders” series last year to shed some light on the little shining stars in our communities and so far it’s been amazing to see the positive response come in from everyone in support of these uplifting blogs and the number of emails that we’ve received sharing stories of …
10 Tips for Traveling with a Toddler
I haven’t counted for sure but I think it’s safe to say that Leo has been on close to 30 flights … and trust me, while he is a pretty good little traveler, not all of our flights have been rainbows and sunshine. For example, on our way back from Maui we honestly had one of the WORST flights with …
Happy Birthday Mindy!
Today is a very special persons Birthday … if you don’t know Mindy she has been a member of Team Jilly for just over a year. She not only completes us … but she makes work A LOT more fun. She is easy going and kind hearted and will NEVER turn down a glass of wine … no matter what …
Happy 30th Birthday Justin!
Dear Justin, By now, you are on a plane, bound for NYC for HOPEFULLY a weekend of a lifetime. It’s your 30th birthday today. I’ve been waiting for you to turn 30 since the day I found out you were only 24! Hahaha!! And nowI’mm 2 years away from being 40! WTH! LOL!! But holy how much you’ve experienced in …
What Leo and I Get up to on the Weekends
I’ve always LOVED my mornings with Leo but now, especially since I have gone back to work, I live for my weekend mornings with him! I can say that this whole “going back to work” process has been a lot easier than I had originally imagined it would be but I honestly miss our mornings together so much! When I’m filming during …
From Carnivore to Herbivore: Justin’s Take on Plant-Based Eating
Good morning everyone!! I often talk about MY experience with transitioning to a plant-based diet and every time I share my thoughts or progress … I always get questions about Justin and how he has dealt with the transition. Since both of us grew up in Alberta, meat was always a huge part of our lives. It by no means …
10 Morning Routines That’ll Leave You Feeling Refreshed & Energized
Let’s face it, mornings can be tough, especially when you’re a mama (what is sleep again?? LOL!), but I have a list of 10 simple morning routines that’ll leave you feeling refreshed and energized … well, at least for me! The best part about these routines is that they are super simple and you can start them as early as …
Ask Jilly: Secrets from My Time as The Bachelorette
Hello everyone!! Today is episode THREE of Ask Jilly!! If you missed episode one and two, make sure to catch them here (and don’t forget to hit subscribe while you’re in there!!). Today I’m dishing some JUICY secrets from my time on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, I’m covering everything from dates to what REALLY happens in the fantasy sweet and …
The Bachelor Recap: My Perspective from Being a Former Bachelorette
Hi everyone!! Jillian here!! I decided to step in for Mindy today on this recap as I have some thoughts to share with you based on my experience on The Bachelor along with my thoughts on how everything went down in this crazy ass finale!! Please be aware though, before you read this any further … there is a SPOILER …
The Bachelor Recap: Were the Rumors True?
Hi Everyone!! Did you watch the THREE HOUR LONG episode of The Bachelor last night?! It was a painfully long episode … not to mention … over an hour of it was watching the most awkward, heartbreaking break up ever! Gah! I felt totally gutted watching it all unfold. How did you feel watching this?! I’m so upset that the …
A Day in the Life of Team Jilly: Our First Team Meeting of 2018
Morning everyone!! I’m sooo excited to share this vlog with you because so many of you have asked for behind the scenes glimpses into how Team Jilly functions and we thought, what better way to show you than to bring you along on our very first team meeting of 2018 in VANCOUVER?!?! 72 hours after we got back from our …
The Bachelor Recap: I Love You … and You!
Hi Everyone! Mindy here! Can you believe there are only TWO girls left on The Bachelor?? This season has been a whirlwind and I feel as though it has also been one of the toughest seasons to predict … just when I think I have it all figured out, Arie throws a curveball my way!!! Does anyone else feel the same?? …
Little Leaders Series: Ryder Moore
Hi Everyone!! As most of you know I started up the “Little Leaders” series last year to shed some light on the little shining stars in our communities and so far it’s been amazing to see the positive response come in from everyone in support of these uplifting blogs and the number of emails that we’ve received sharing stories of …
The Perfect Girls Banff Getaway
As everyone knows, I’m a HUGE fan of girls getaways!! I think everyone deserves and needs a little time away from work and their crazy busy family life to get together with your besties and have some wine, laugh, relax and indulge!! Just recently I look off to Banff with my closest friends from Alberta … I’ve known most of …
The Bachelor Recap: Taxidermy Terror
Alright … I assume I wasn’t the only one totally freaked out over Kendall’s Taxidermy room last night … right? I could barely stomach this hometown date … she originally lost me when they walked into her room dedicated to her strange obsession and then she REALLY FREAKIN lost me when she busted out the rats to stuff and took …
5 Things Justin and I Love About Each Other That Might Surprise You
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!! Today, instead of writing a love letter to Justin and sharing it with you here … I thought it would be fun if Justin and I both shared 5 things we love about eachother that might surprise you … sounds like fun, right?? Welp, let me get this party started and then Justin can take over!! What …
The Bachelor Recap: Carbs, Wine, and Some Guy Named Arie
Gooood morning everyone!! Mindy here with another recap of The Bachelor!! I was FULLY living vicariously through the girls last night (my jealousy was at a high 10). I’ve honestly dreamed of traveling to Italy for longer than I can remember … in fact, I always say that I feel like I belong there, and don’t get me wrong, that might …
Our Very First Travel Vlog!
That’s right everyone!!! Not only are we back with another vlog but this is our very FIRST travel vlog!! We’re so excited to take you on this journey with us … I mean, I know we’re not currently in Mexico BUT when we were there we made sure to bring our phones with us everywhere to capture as much footage …
The Bachelor Recap: I Didn’t See That Coming
Hey everyone! Mindy here! Did you watch The Bachelor last night?? If so, were you JUST as shocked by all of Arie’s choices as I was?? I mean, I’m not saying I was shocked because they were bad choices, in fact, it surprised me so much because they were GREAT choices and the best part is, this entire episode threw …
The Bachelor Recap: Hurricane Krystal
Holy smokes … Hurricane Krystal came in HOT last night on The Bachelor!! I’m actually sitting here still shocked and dumbfounded that Arie gave the last rose to Krystal last night and sent Maquel home … WTF?! 🤦🏼♀️Okay, before I start getting too fired up about the shenanigans that went down last night’s episode of The Bachelor, let me backtrack to …
10 Things I’m Afraid to Tell You
Latley I feel like there is a TON going on in this online world. There is bullying, politics, sadness, happy stories, and lots of guards up. Lots of people ONLY sharing the good and not too many people letting their guard down. I am one of them. I mean if you follow my Instagram stories you will know I’m not …
The Bachelor Recap: Who Drinks Their Own Pee?!
Hey everyone!! Whoa … who watched last nights episode of The Bachelor?! All I have to say is, what the hell?! What happened?! I’m so confused!! Before I get too carried away with my thoughts, let me start off from the beginning starting with the first one on one date with Sienne!! OK, I loooove Sienne!! I think she’s gorgeous, she …
Little Leaders Series: Reece Reichelt
Hi Everyone!! As most of you know I started up the “Little Leaders” series last year to shed some light on the little shining stars in our communities and so far it’s been amazing to see the positive response come in from everyone in support of these uplifting blogs and the number of emails that we’ve received sharing stories of …
5 Tips for Selecting Your Perfect One-Piece Swimsuit
Ever since having Leo I’ve been a bit more self-conscious of my tummy, Justin always tells me I look great and that I look awesome in a bikini and I KNOW this is all just in my head (funny how we all do this to ourselves, right?!) but for now I feel sooo much more comfortable in a one piece! …
