Author Archives: cassandra mcd.

About 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 greys), living life more mindfully and filled with an abundance of gratitude.

5 Easy Ways to Cultivate Gratitude in Your Daily Life

Posted on April 29, 2021 by cassandra mcd.

5 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude Daily Continue reading →

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Reading List: The 27 Books I Read in 2020

Posted on January 30, 2021 by cassandra mcd.

A few years ago I set a reading goal of at least two books every month and I’ve stuck to that goal, more or less. Last year was supposed to be no different, but then it was. I normally don’t … Continue reading →

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10 Tips to Help You Set Goals with Intention

Posted on January 27, 2021 by cassandra mcd.

10 simple tips for better goal setting. Continue reading →

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6 Tips to Help You Cope with COVID Fatigue

Posted on December 26, 2020 by cassandra mcd.

Six tips for coping with covid fatigue Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Help You Get Ready for the Holidays During Covid19

Posted on December 18, 2020 by cassandra mcd.

The first sip of a pumpkin spice latte, the sweet smell of freshly baked apple pie, cozy knit sweaters and the beautiful burnt orange and bright red colours of the changing fall leaves. These are all parts of what makes … Continue reading →

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7 Tips for Organizing Your Closet Without the Pressure of Perfection

Posted on September 27, 2020 by cassandra mcd.

Quarantine Life – Day 5,046,000 and I finally got off the sofa, dusted the potato chip crumbs off my wrinkled t-shirt and decided I’d tackle organizing my wardrobe. I wanted to strike while the motivation of a new season was … Continue reading →

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3 Steps I’m Taking to Get My Money Right in the Time of Covid19

Posted on September 10, 2020 by cassandra mcd.

Taking these 3 Steps to get my personal finances in order in the time of Covid19 pandemic Continue reading →

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Wardrobe Essentials: 20 Must Have Pieces You Need In Your Closet

Posted on August 26, 2020 by cassandra mcd.

I’ve been feeling a bit meh about my wardrobe for some time now. Simply uninspired and bored. Yet, I’m also being more fiscally responsible and budget more and spend less. My goal is to shop my closet and if I … Continue reading →

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Wondering How to Wear All This Summer? Try These 5 Easy Looks

Posted on July 29, 2020 by cassandra mcd.

Summertime is my time to shine and one of the ways I love getting my summer vibes on is by wearing a lot of white. Now, I know there are some people who will say they can’t possibly wear white. … Continue reading →

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Know Someone Who Suffers From Migraines? Read This

Posted on June 29, 2020 by cassandra mcd.

Migraine and headache awareness, understanding basic facts and triggers is important to supporting loved ones with migraine headaches. Continue reading →

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