Things I did for my mental health – Fall edition

October is a month of mental health at my workplace and it got me thinking about being intentional with my mental health. I want to start the series of reflection on what I did or the choices I have made that helped me align with my mental health goals or my personal values as a…

11 ways to get excited about fall

As it always happens, the summer slowly starts to fade away and you can already feel the freshness of the fall in the morning. As much as I enjoyed working through most of the summer in the office, and fighting with insects (flies and bees during the day, mosquitos during the night), I am ready…

The best apple pie

I know right now you would say that I cannot surprise you with an apple pie for a fall recipe. Right? Wrong! Although it is not ground breaking, it is still the best apple pie I have tried in a while, and my husband agrees. While it will be baking, your whole house will smell…

Getting ready for Thanksgiving

I don’t know about you, but as Canadian Thanksgiving is only a week away, all I can think about is Thanksgiving. Despite the usual business at work and home, I can’t help but daydream about the perfect way in which I will set the table for the main fall holiday. I get stressed about planning…

Few reasons to enjoy the fall season

When I was small I used to resent the fall season – I grew tired of it after the first week of school. However, as I got older I learned to enjoy it and now I am actually looking forward for autumn to begin. Below are some ways to enjoy the fall season: Getting &…

French Onion Soup

Every fall I get this strong craving for soup. I want something filling, hot, spicy and yet delicious that keeps me warm and make me feel cozy at home, even before the weather gets cold. This recipe for the French onion soup does exactly that, plus it is easy to make and it uses basic…