Author: tierneygrattan
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Fall Activities
Here are some activities to do before Fall ends! Bake Cookies Who doesn’t like baking cookies, especially on colder days. Invite a friend over, add some chocolate chips, and play some music! Start a Book Club Choose a book for the group chat to read, and come together for a meal or drinks to talk…
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Fall Re-Watch
Here’s a list of movies to re-watch and for the good Autumn vibes. Addams Family Values – 1993 A Rainy Day in New York City – 2019 Autumn in New York – 2000 Coraline – 2009 Corpse Bride – 2005 Dead Poets Society – 1989 E.T. – 1982 Election – 1999 Edward Scissorhands – 1990…
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Sooke Weekend Getaway
A popular seaside getaway, Sooke is an hour’s drive from Victoria, at the bottom tip of Vancouver Island. With lots of nature walks and ocean views (and October having beautiful weather this year), I got to enjoy the beautiful outdoor atmosphere. If you’re planning a quiet getaway, I recommend any of these spots. Whiffin Spit…
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Aperol Spritz Recipe
If you’re looking for a cocktail to match the orange October vibes, here’s a recipe you might like. The aperitif cocktail was originally created and served in Northeastern Italy. People sipped on it before dinner to oppose the heat. Since the warm weather is still with us, why not have some! While on a weekend…
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Self-Care September
During this month of September, I decided to challenge myself by doing something everyday that was deemed self-care. I would post about what I did whether it was drinking more water, going or a walk with my dog, or doing skincare. I tried to do different activities everyday. I knew from the beginning that self-care…
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Fall Forward
Little things to get excited about with the new season. Vancouver has had its first couple colder days, making us eager to leave the hot summer months behind us. Here are some things we are looking forward to. Coffee Shops Finding a cozy café to have warm drinks with a friend. Period. Reading Books All…
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Fakes Review
Finally a tv show actually based in Vancouver If you’re looking for something new to binge watch, look no further than Fakes. A CBC Original in collaboration with Netflix, and created by David Turko. What’s super special about this show is that it’s filmed AND set in Vancouver. This is a rare thing to come…
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First Day NOT going back to School
For the first time in sixteen years, this is the first September I did not go back to school. I graduated high school and did the four post-secondary education years that adults recommend you do. After completing all that, I have no desire to go back to school, at least not right now. There is…
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6 Things to do on Bowen Island
A list of my traditions when visiting Bowen Island BC If you plopped me on any north west coast island, I’d be happy, but Bowen is beautiful and close to home for me. Only a twenty minute ferry ride from horseshoe bay, it’s a great idea for a daytrip from Vancouver. A hidden gem of…
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Scandinave Spa Review
Sit in silence and read a book? Sign me up! About a 10 minute drive north from the Whistler Village, is this beautiful silent spa. The Scandinave Spa is an outdoor and indoor facility that includes steam rooms, saunas, cold pools, and hot tubs. I heard about this spa through a family friend and wanted…
West Coast Mermaid 