Hi, I’m Cassandra, Photographer, Writer & Lover of Stylish Things
cassandra mcd.
World's coolest aunt (so I've been told). I'm all about personal growth and living a healthy lifestyle that prioritizes self-care and mental wellness. I want to embrace aging with swagger (and less gray hair), living life more mindfully and filled with an abundance of gratitude.
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Check Out The Books On My October Reading List!
I’m sharing a roundup of my October book picks – two novels by BIPOC women, one a YA novel and the other the second book in a series, and one personal development book that might just spark your interest too … Continue reading
Reading List: Two Books I’ve Recently Read – Hint – it’s all about the Honey
I recently read two novels that I wanted to share with you in case you’re looking for some new books to add to your reading list. These titles are by Black women (one is Canadian) and both have the word … Continue reading
Reading List: Summer Reading Roundup
End of Summer Reading roundup
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5 Reasons to Try a Meal Kit Subscription Service
I’ve been spending more time in the kitchen as of late and let me tell you, I’m feeling pretty impressed with myself thanks to a meal kit delivery service. I used to cook more often but what with the hot … Continue reading
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Tagged canadian meal kit company, dinner for single people, dinner ideas, easy meals, easy to prepare meals, food, healthy eating, healthy meals, helloFresh, homecooking, lifestyle, meal delivery, meal ideas for single people, meal kit review, meal kit service, meal prep, meal subscription, simple dinner ideas, sustainability, takeout food
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Book Lovers: Guess What’s in the Sweet Reads Box for August
Look inside the Sweet Reads Box August book subscription. Continue reading
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Tagged book club, book gift ideas, book list, book lover, book recommendations, book subscription box, booklover, books, canadian small business, currently reading, fall reading list, fiction novel, Ghosts a Novel, reading, subscription box, subscription box ideas, sweet reads box, what to read
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For the Book Lovers – Sweet Reads is Here!
Sweet Reads Box – July Box Have you ever tried a subscription service for books before? Well, I hadn’t until now. I’m excited to do a paid partnership with Sweet Reads Box. I wanted to collaborate because: (1) If you … Continue reading
7 Tips for Organizing Your Space More Mindfully
Getting your space organized with intention It’s been just over a year of life in pandemic lockdown and I don’t know about you, but finding the motivation to do anything has been, well, rough. So, what does one do when … Continue reading
Posted in Health and Wellness, In My Closet, lifestyle, selfcare
Tagged #mindfulliving, #organisation, cleaningtips, closet declutter, closet organization, closetorganising, closetorganization, decliner mindfully, declutter, decluttering, get organized, getting organised, how to organize closet, lessstuff, livingwithless, mindful decluttering, mindfulness, organiseyourspace, organization tips, springcleaningtips, wardrobe organisation
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12 Simple Tips to Help You Go Plastic-Free at Home
Yikes! I just realized how many plastics I use as part of my everyday It’s Wash Day. No, I’m not talking about laundry. I’m talking about washing my hair. I’m a Black woman and washing my natural hair can sometimes … Continue reading
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Tagged Canadian blogger, Canadianblogger, cleaning, decluttering, easy eco friendly tips, eco-friendly tips, ecofriendly, environmental friendly, go green, gogree, healthy lifestyle, home cleaning, home decluttering, home organization, home organizing, plastic free july, plasticfree, simple tips for sustainability, simple tips to go green at home, sustainability, sustainability tips, sustainable living, toronto lifestyle blogger, zerowaste
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5 Ways House Plants Can Make You Feel Good
Deciding to Become a Plant Mom Again Plants have somehow shown up at various stages of my life. As a kid, I remember my mom had a three-tier glass stand that housed different plants. As a student, one of the … Continue reading
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Tagged homedecor, houseplants, lifestyle, plantcare, plantlife, plantlove, plantmom, plantparent, plants, plantsaregoodforyou, plantsathome, plantsinthehome, wellbeing, wellness
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10 Books by BIPOC Women Authors for Your Reading List
Every year I set a goal of reading at least two books per month, and if I happen to read more then, great. In deciding what books to read, I inevitably have no clue and end up taking one of … Continue reading
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Tagged BIPOC authors, BIPOC fiction, BIPOC reading list, BIPOC writers, BIPOCauthors, black writers, book list, book recommendations, booklover, books, books by women, books by women of color, books by women of colour, Canadian authors, Canadian books, Canadian women writers, Canadian writers, diverse authors, diverse books, diverse reading, good books, summer reading list, summer reading list 2021
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