Jennie Guenard

5 BEST LOCAL BOOKSTORES IN CALGARY

5 BEST LOCAL BOOKSTORES IN CALGARY

These 5 local bookstores in Calgary make it easy to find the perfect book for every person you love to give to. Shopping local has really helped me slow down and buy gifts much more mindfully, supporting people within our community only makes gift giving that much more meaningful.

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PRINCE'S ISLAND PARK & THE BEST PASTRIES IN CALGARY

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PRINCE'S ISLAND PARK & THE BEST PASTRIES IN CALGARY

We're always looking for fall family activities to do in Calgary, and downtown is one of our favourite places for a weekend adventure. I recommend you stop at The Black Sheep patisserie on 17th Ave for croissants and hot drinks, their pastries are our favourite in the city, and then enjoy the fall foliage, playground, gardens and wetland at Prince’s Island Park.

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BRIDGERTON INSPIRED NIGHTGOWN

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BRIDGERTON INSPIRED NIGHTGOWN

I finally finished the nightgown I started work on just after finishing the Bridgerton show on Netflix (the first time through, I may have watched it all again now). It’s romantic, so comfy and beautiful, I don’t know why I haven’t taken to nightgowns before.

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GETTING PERSONAL ABOUT GROWTH

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GETTING PERSONAL ABOUT GROWTH

Learning to sit with discomfort is one of the most valuable lessons I’ve ever learned. This was a lesson hard-won through years of postpartum anxiety with my second child but it has transformed my life completely

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DAISY INSPIRED FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY

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DAISY INSPIRED FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY

Our baby girl was born in April and daisies are the flower of the month, making a daisy themed first birthday party the perfect fit. I love that they symbolize childbirth, motherhood, new beginnings and true love, there couldn’t be a flower more perfect to represent all that she is in our lives and all that my journey with her has been.

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PLANTING HABITS OF CONNECTION THIS SPRING

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PLANTING HABITS OF CONNECTION THIS SPRING

I’ve been feeling the pull to implement this time more intentionally with my children, so it is the seed I’m focusing on planting this month in my work of focusing more on connection in my life.

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CINDERELLA INSPIRED BIRTHDAY PARTY

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CINDERELLA INSPIRED BIRTHDAY PARTY

I love how each year, the theme my kids choose for their party reflects so well who they are at that time of their life, what they’re interested in and what matters to them, and incorporate those things all throughout the decorations, food and games. It’s a celebration of their life after all!

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Spring Blossom Newborn Session

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Spring Blossom Newborn Session

I’ll be booking limited photo sessions within Calgary (because of my beautiful new baby), beginning at the end of June, and will be a strictly outdoor photographer during the Covid-19 restrictions so that it’s easier to maintain the proper distance to keep us all safe this summer.

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DIY BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY DURING CORONAVIRUS

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DIY BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY DURING CORONAVIRUS

I kept this list of photos to 15 must haves, making it small and manageable because above all, having my husband present with me and just as involved in experiencing the moments as they happened was my top priority, not having him worry about getting all the right shots.

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7 Ways to Thrive Under Quarantine With Kids

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7 Ways to Thrive Under Quarantine With Kids

Here are my 7 top tips to thrive under quarantine with your kids. I’m going to share what kinds of things we do to keep busy at home, what kind of routine and rhythm guides our days, and what we do for homeschooling. Hint: It’s all about simplifying and slowing down.

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INTRODUCING THE MOTHERHOOD SHOOT

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INTRODUCING THE MOTHERHOOD SHOOT

This is something that has been in my mind and on my heart for a long time. This style of shoot was in the works long before I set things into motion to make it happen, but now I’ve finally completed one to share my ideas with all of you…