Prioritizing Our Wellness & Sleep with Casper Original Hybrid Mattress 

Our home is constantly a coming and going zoo full of busy days and lots of driving, play dates, work etc. With that we really love to hone in on creating the best bedroom sleep for us parents to get the best sleep possible. Because let’s face it the better us parents sleep the more productive, we will be the next day. 

While we just recently moved into a beautiful new home and have our newborn baby waking us up all night. We gladly welcomed Casper Canada Original Hybrid Mattress into our bedroom and new nighttime routine.   

This mattress is Casper’s best-seller for a reason – it creates comfort and peaceful sleep the moment you climb into bed with its hybrid technology pairing springs and foam for the perfect balance of comfort and support.  

It’s designed to specially stay cooled for anyone who runs hot at night (hands up me hello!) 

It’s made with certified products that are not harmful for human health. The mattress cover is OEKO-TEX approved and the foam is CertiPur-US approved.  

With a new baby and the late wake up calls we love that it is zoned support with reduced motion transfer, to avoid accidentally waking up anyone else in bed. The Original Hybrid Mattress has layers that were just loving, the cozy knit cover, Casper signature foam, premium memory foam and flex coils. All these pieces make for the best mattress.  

But also, the fact that it ships to your door is the BEST because why add on more errands on our list and when we can just as easily order online or instore with it shipped to our door. With the best customer service to book with a sleep specialist.  

Having the new resets to our bedroom really just makes such a difference and prioritizing our wellness and creating a bedroom space that’s comfortable is top priority for our well-being. A new mattress, fresh clean sheets, reading before bed, relaxing pillow spray. All these things really help to change the course of our sleep and how we roll for the next day! 

Check out casper.ca to find the right mattress for your sleep needs.   

How do you prioritize your wellness?  

{Disclosure: This was a written article in exchange for item. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own}

The Only Electric Bike You’ll Ever Want & Need | Momentum Voya E+ 3

Ever since we visited Tofino in the Fall and tried out electric bikes for the first time, Owen and I were just so excited at how fun it really was to ride them. We remembered it everyday since just the other week when we became proud owners of our very own electric bike from Momentum Canada!!

The Momentum Voya E+ 3 is the best electric bike we’ve ever rode with 4 different electric speeds, easy to use and charge. It’s been such a blast to ride. We’ve both been like kids fighting over using it!

Coming in two different colors Asphalt Green and Beeswax, we of course went with the Asphalt green and it’s the perfect color. Such a sleek look. Gender neutral for the both of us to ride. Adjustable seat, comfortable handlebars that are perfectly positioned. Hand brakes, bell to ring along the way and easy to change speed for those days that you really want to ride and get that work out in.

Being able to match up with the electric speeds for different terrain has been fun to test out to. Sometimes I do like to get a little work in so when I change the electric speed and speed on the bike I can still work up a good sweat. Or on lazy days just hit the electric speed and boost me up any hill!

It’s very lightweight weighing 39.6lbs, making it easy to move, a powerful battery full of life and a one button for speed controls. Making it super easy to use also. The smart assist included on the Momentum delivers seamless support to automatically get you going. Charging it is a breeze, one electric cord plugged into the wall that plugs into the bike and done!

The Momentum Electric bike is a very cost effective budget friendly ebike that will have you not really wanting to even drive a car for commuting distances. Momentum helps you ride farther and faster with little effort conserving your energy while using the bikes to get you where you need to go efficiently. Even though they still do need energy to charge, electric bikes still reduce Co2 and other transmissions by up to 90%.

I love my electric bike from Momentum and I’ve been expressing it with everything inside of me because it’s been that much fun with it. I love taking it out and exercising or just using it to get me where I’m going without worrying about taking my car and fueling up!

Disclosure | This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Momentum Canada. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own!

Keisha Lynne, xx

Getting Through Spring & Summer with Vessi

The shoe that fits all seasons Vessi!

We really fell in love with this line of footwear last year when we all tried our first pairs of Vessi, and it was the best especially living where we do where it rains so much. They’re waterproof and breathable and perfect for on the go or everyday. I love the comfort and especially the versatility of them. But honestly another perk is being able to wash them in the washing machine and air dry. They are back to brand new shape after that and its such a good feeling.

There are so many ways to wear them, styles and colours. Owen and I tried out the Borderwalk in White and the Everyday Classic in black. The are honestly the best waterproof walking and exercising shoe we’ve ever had. Comfort is huge and lightweight. Plus, they’re vegan. Nothing is made with any animal products at all.

We tested them out on our most recent Vancouver Island vacation and it was rainy mixed with lots of sun. So we packed our one pair and fit everyday perfectly. Less shoes to pack!

Vessi is eco friendly and they offer a great warranty for any damage to their footwear. We plan on keeping these close to us all Summer long after a great Spring with them. We will for sure be purchasing more and trying out new styles that they offer for Women Men and Kids.

The best is getting a new pair of shoes and honestly my lazy ass loves the quick and easy slide on, slide off when putting running out the door. It’s like walking on clouds and fits every outfit in my closet so there’s little thought process when grabbing shoes to wear. Plus, my feet just don’t sweat in them. The breathable material helps them to escape the heat and stink.

When ordering they do have free shipping with any order over $80 and free exchanges. Take advantage of their discount code to for signing up for updates!

Disclosure: This blog post was part of a sponsored campaign. All thoughts and opinions are that of my own!

Getting Summer Ready! While Also Staying in Budget

Summer is nearing and with that means getting yourself and the kids ready for Summer weather. Either style or outdoors. We love saving money and being able to find the right products. We’re sharing some of ours below for parents and for the kids!


  1. Ray Ban Always a number one must for Summer and the styles are always so on point. Plus, they do carry kids eyewear!

2. Bose Sound speakers are great for hitting up the beach or lake days! The sound carries and the easy to take with you no cords needed is perfect.

3. La Roche Posay SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer If you have people in your family with sensitive skin but need to apply that SPF. This is a great option! With a great price.

4. CROCS A popular choice for Summer footwear with now. Making their big comeback! CROCS!

5. MadeWell Oversized tees! Get 6% back when you grab your favourite basic tees at Madewell!

6. RTIC Coolers Get to your Summer location and pack all your lunches and meals in the RTIC cooler. Ultra weight and wheels to move more easily.

7. ULTA BEAUTY Wet Brush is a must have in this house. Basically anything from ULTA Beauty is a win win in the Summer time getting you beauty ready!

8. New Egg Tower Fan Such a great deal and we always need fans in every room of our home in the Summer! Heat travels fast!

9. T3 Featherweight Dryer & Styler In a rush out the door and didn’t have a ton of time to style your hair this is a great option to get the job done! Leave the house with styled hair.

10. Bobbi Brown Carry lip sets that are a great deal! Throw them in your purse or your beach bag!

What are some your go-to Summer picks??

6 Things To Do While Staying At Long Beach Lodge Resort Tofino B.C

It’s no new fact that our family loves to visit Tofino B.C. It’s one of the most beautiful getaways that really leave you feeling relaxed, inspired and like you really just had a vacation. Normally when we go, we pick a few things that we all really want to check out. We don’t over indulge in the go go go itinerary every trip which is why so many of our blog posts about Tofino spill a new little secret to where to visit. Plus, it’s a growing town things are starting to really bloom and Tofino is just getting started.

The past two trips we’ve stayed at Long Beach Lodge Resort. They offer Rainforest Cottages and rooms to stay in at the main lodge. We stayed at a Rainforest Cottage. It just is the perfect set up for our whole family and the dogs. It’s a big enough place to house us all comfortably. We love the private hot tub, full kitchen and its cozy fireplace. There really are many amenities here in the cottages that we love.

It’s located right on Cox Bay Beach so everyday you’ll find yourself wandering down to explore and take it all in. That’s top of our list while staying at Long Beach Lodge. It’s become our home away from home and we love the relaxed feel the resort gives us.

Today I’m sharing with you 6 Things To Do While Staying At Long Beach Lodge Resort. Things that are nearby and things you can do right there!

6 Things To Do While Staying At Long Beach Lodge Resort

  1. Tofino Bike Rentals | This happens to be located just two minutes down the street. Owen and I walked over on the beach, picked up the beach cruisers and rode them back to the cottage. Locked them up with bike racks right at the cottage it was perfect. You can rent them hourly or daily. These bikes you can ride right along the beach, not of course in the water. But they are street and beach cruisers. So have fun! We doubled our shell searching time on these that’s for sure!

2. Cox Bay Beach Hike | This hike is really hard I’m not going to sugar coat it at all. The kids and I managed to complete a majority of it I think. But again it’s hard and it’s not laid out nicely. When we made it to the top of where we felt comfortable going we felt good because the view was amazing and honestly so worth it. A little side note is that you can find it on the All Trails app and its right outside Long Beach Lodge Resort on Cox Beach so if you don’t get it the first time you could always climb again the following day!

3. The Surf Club | This was our second time hanging out with the Surf Club located right at Long Beach Lodge Resort. We grabbed rentals this time and headed out on our own. The waves this time were much larger and a lot of fun. We kept to the centre of the beach just outside the resort and played in the water and it was great fun. Experience or not I totally recommend trying this out!

4. Electric Bike Rentals | WoW! Okay what fun this was. We rented two electric bikes also. These are not allowed on the beach, but just street and sidewalks. We rode them into town and along the km through the national park. You can rent them through Long Beach Lodge Resort so for sure ask when making your reservation about renting these. Made life so much easier to be honest getting around. Plus just FUN you guys.

5. Canso Plane Hike | This was more of a trail hike, nicely laid out and easy to find. We double checked everything on our All Trails app to make sure we were all good every step of the way and we were. This place is a War Plane from 1945 that crashed just moments from taking off and landed in such a way where everyone inside the plane was able to walk away. It’s incredible and all the pieces lay there still to this day. Very cool to check out. It’s about 5km round Make note: there are no washrooms, or garbage cans along the way so take things out with you and bring water!

5. Amphitrite Point Lighthouse | This visit is a little more than 10 minutes away from Long Beach Lodge Resort and really a favourite of ours. This lighthouse is located right on the sea and along it is a really breathtaking trail of the ocean views surrounding it. Located in Uclulelet! We love taking the kids here so they can run off some steam!

6. Beach Walks | This is a given and one of the reasons why we love it so much here. Drew and I both grew up by the ocean. The ocean was our playground so we take any opportunity to let our kids run free here and share with them the same childhood memories we made growing up!

Thanks to B.C Ferries for always guiding us there and taking such good care of us!

Disclosure: This travel blog post was part of a sponsored collaboration with Mazda, Long Beach Lodge Resort, B.C Ferries, Tofino Bike & The Surf Club. All opinions and reviews are that of my own!

Keisha Lynne, xx

DIY a Christmas Tree Box This Holiday with Home Hardware 

Dressing up the bottom of the Christmas tree is a tradition most families have at their home when decorating the family Christmas tree. Normally we have a fabric tree skirt that runs below, but year after year we are always struggling with it. By struggle I mean the dogs want to rip it out from under the tree and either sleep on it or tear it apart. Which becomes quite the thing in our home.  

We wanted to create a Holiday collaboration project with Home Hardware this year. We thought to ourselves, wouldn’t this be a great idea to help solve that case but also give the bottom of the tree style and still hide that metal tree stand that’s always sticking out haunting us! 

To say that this one was an easy project would make you laugh because it was really easy to whip together and quite honestly the supplies are minimal and budget friendly. Which is always a bonus for us. 

We found everything we needed for this handy little project at our local Home Hardware store. Super easy and efficient to find. We grabbed a few L hinges, 2 locks, white paint we had left over, polyfill for the cracks, nails and of course the wood.  

WHAT YOU NEED:  

● Nails  

● 2 Locks  

● Polyfill  

● Sandpaper  

● 8 Small L hinges  

● BeautiTone Paint  

● Pine Wood Cut 11” x 11”  

● Detail Wood Strips cut at 1”x1” (3 placed at the top, 2 on the sides, 3 in the middle marking the pattern X)  

HOW TO:  

First Step: So, you’ll want to figure out how big your box needs to be to house your tree stand. Ours was cut and sized at 11”x11”.  

Second Step: Cut your pine pieces out to size. Nail all four sides together and sand it down.  

Third Step: We added some small cut out details on the front of the box for more design. But this is where you can really get creative with setting up your own style.  

Fourth Step: We left one side open to fit securely under the tree and placed locks on both sides so we could lock it in place. 

Fifth Step: Fill in all the holes around your box using PolyFill. After waiting for it to dry completely we painted it!  

I loved how it came together and looks perfect under the tree! As time goes on, I think we might add some sentimental things like the kids hand prints or our last names, years etc. This piece will be in the family for many years to come!  

Keisha Lynne, xx

(Disclosure: This blog post is part of a sponsored collaboration and all thoughts and reviews are that of my own!)

Up Your Winter Skincare Game with Maison Apothecare, Pure Plant Wellness

Just as we change our wardrobe as winter approaches, our skincare routine also needs an adjustment to preserve and protect it. During the colder months our skin requires added hydration as exposure to frigid temperature combined with warm and dry central heating can result in skin irritation. Give your skin a little TLC with Maison Apothecare’s line of beautiful, clean skincare products, safe for the entire family.

I was recently introduced to Maison Apothecare, a Canadian owned, female run small business founded on luxury, efficiency and sustainability. As a mother I have always had a curiosity for discovering new products that are gentle enough for my young children. Maison Apotheare’s commitment to sourcing 100% natural, clean, yet luxurious and effective skincare products gave me the confidence it could be a fit not just for my children but for my entire family.

My winter skin care regimen has begun and the following steps will help to ensure my winter skin is preserved, protected and glowing:

1.  Cleansing | Every morning and night I use the Maison Apothecare Cream Cleanser with Healing Oil. Gentle yet powerful, this cleanser wipes the day off; coconut, shea butter and pure neroli essential oil work together leaving my skin soft, moisturized and fresh.

2.   Lips | Cold, dry temperatures wreak havoc on our sensitive lips leaving them red, chapped and peeling. Maison Apothecare carries a plethora of lightly naturally scented lip balms, from orange and vanilla to buttermint, there is a flavor for everyone.  Nourishing lip care formulated with the highest quality olive oils, Canadian beeswax and 100% pure essential oils. I always have one readily available, in my purse, on my nightstand and in my travel kit. For best results, don’t forget to exfoliate your lips before applying the balm.

3.   Moisture and Heal| I always keep Maison Apothecare best-selling Healing Oil on my bedside table and it has become a staple in my nightly self-care regimen. Packed with Neroli Essential Oil, a healing super ingredient it heals, reduces the appearance of fine lines and sun spots while reducing inflammation and locking in moisture.  What I love about this gorgeous lightly scented elixir is that it can be applied on the body, the face and applied to the hair nourishing all parts of the body.

So whether you are looking to up your winter skincare routine, find a line of products that is safe enough for your entire family or simply treat yourself to luxurious pure plant wellness, look no further than Maison Apothecare. #Kind&Divine

Disclosure: This blog post is part of a sponsored collaboration. All thoughts, reviews and opinions are that of my own!

Modern Farmhouse Dining Table + Bench | DIY with Home Hardware

Well I have been patiently awaiting the Holidays and it’s creeping up around the corner. Which has our whole family very excited because we love Christmas. The whole spirit of it, the energy and uplifting good we see around us. It’s an exciting feeling that is so powerful. But most importantly the best thing about Christmas is the good food, am I right?  

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20 Fun Halloween Costumes with Glasses & Sunglasses

I LOVE Halloween and I LOVE dressing up. Our kids love to dress up and we totally get into the spooky spirit this time of year. Every year since Owens wore glasses we’ve always had to really brainstorm costume ideas that go well with his glasses. For the most part we’ve always just incorporated it into the theme of whatever he was going for but the past few years we’ve been getting creative!

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The Best Homemade no fail focaccia bread

You read that right you guys, somehow managed to succeed at making Focaccia bread!

Looking back before making it, it seemed like a daunting recipe that I thought I’d fail for sure. I had no idea at just how easy it is to make and it tasted amazing. The perfect Fall bread to make for days in cooking comfort food that’s for sure.

This recipe is literally simplified for you because I simplified it for myself. Just so that I knew I’d make it as easy as I could. Life’s busy, making bread seems so out of touch right? But not this one!

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups Flour
  • 2 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Thyme
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/4 cup Oil
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Butter

Preparation:

  1. In a large bowl mix your yeast, water (1 cup) & sugar. Set aside for 10 minutes to activate.
  2. In another bowl mix together 1 cup flour, salt and thyme. Add remaining water, oil.
  3. Stir in yeast mix, stir until a wet dough forms. Add rest of flour.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for about 2-3 hours.
  5. Oil a baking dish by 12×18 with 2 Tbsp oil. Make sure to get all the nooks and corners real well.
  6. Pour bread mix into the dish and let it rise again for another hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 450.
  8. Once bread has risen a little more, finger dimple the dough with your hands. I got a good amount so oil can sit in them. Gets it nice and crispy.
  9. Add flavours on top like your parm cheese, tomatoes, butter. etc.
  10. Bake for 16-18 minutes.
  11. Bring out and let it cool for another 10 minutes, serve and enjoy!

On top of the dough before baking, I did get a little creative with peas, tomatoes, garlic and parm cheese. I forgot to mention this to Drew so when it came out of the oven he got super excited and spread more butter on top and it may have got destroyed. haha. But hey! Still tasted good! Thats what matters!

Of course, the longer you let it rise the better. I was running on crunch time. But still felt letting it rise for 3 hours in total was the perfect time and it still came out with the same great taste and fluffiness. It was soft and the perfect pull apart consistency. The kids loved it we loved it. The baking time itself is super quick and easy. I would say adding the melted butter on top prior to baking is key to get that great crispy texture.

We mixed up some basil and avocado oil to mix in and honestly just straight up butter was good enough for us!

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