by_fallysha (2024)

18/06/2023

Happy Father's day to the man who holds us all together 🥰

24/04/2023

We're so excited to meet you 🤍

20/07/2022

Happy 3rd birthday to my BFF 🎂🎉
We love you to the moon and back Luna bear ❤️🌕🐻

25/12/2021

From us to you - with love 🖤

Whether you're celebrating Christmas, or a quiet Saturday; relaxing, indulging in self care, binging movies - or just simply enjoying the end of the year -

Whatever you do today, I hope it's done with love, joy & mindfulness.

08/12/2021

We need to escape.

To a place where there are no time constraints.

To a place where we are not tied to our laptops.

To a place that affords no responsibility.

To a place that allows you to be in the moment.

No cooking, no cleaning, no same four walls.

It may be a luxury. But it is also a necessity.

To recharge. To reconnect. To recenter ourselves.

Do not feel guilty for needing a break.

Sometimes to continue with business as usual,

We need to escape.

🍁

08/09/2021

Feels like summer is very rapidly coming to an end 😢

Pumpkin spiced everything & halloween decor is making their debuts everywhere 🎃🍁

But we're out here, holding onto every second possible, as tight as we can.

Tell me about your most favourite moments of this summer 👇🏽

I'll start: finally seeing friends & family after 18+ months 🥰

18/08/2021

My body has changed so much in the past year. Who else can relate?

I don't own a scale, but I know I've gained weight.

I wear the same clothes, but I know they sit differently.

At times I feel uncomfortable, but I know what we've been through.

Living through a pandemic.

Back injuries and flare up's.

Low motivation and fluctuating mental health.

Eating for extra comfort and normalcy.

Are these excuses? No, because there is nothing to justify.

My body has done whatever possible to get me to today. I am grateful and proud.

I may not remember this as much as I need to. But if you're feeling anything like me. Here's your reminder.

You are perfect. You have survived. I am grateful you are alive - every single inch of you 🥰

04/08/2021

3 years and counting 💕

I remember how awkward it was posing for pics but how natural it was becoming your partner 🥰

Thanks for always putting up with my sh*t 😇

📸

❤️

06/07/2021

I've been trying to go for daily walks on my lunch break.

Physical limitations have hindered my level of activity immensely! Although, it may not be the same as a work out, walking has so many benefits!

🚶🏾‍♀️Lowers stress & anxiety
🚶🏾‍♀️Improves mood
🚶🏾‍♀️Improves balance
🚶🏾‍♀️Balances blood glucose (especially after a meal)
🚶🏾‍♀️Fights inflammation
🚶🏾‍♀️Moves the lymphatic system

I've loved getting out of the house, and enjoying the weather. It's also helped boost my mood, feel accomplished & cope with the mental setback of flare up's!

How often do you go for walks?

Documented here: my first intense hike in over 1.5 years 😅 I survived 💁🏾‍♀️

22/06/2021

Every few wks I wake up feeling incredibly uncomfortable in my skin.

Nothing I own, fits. Everything makes me look pregnant & I have extremely negative thought patterns in my head 😩

Then like clockwork, after 6-7 days, I get my period and it all makes sense 😅

Why does this happen every.friggen.time?

And I never remember why? But I'm so angry at myself & my body.

EVERY MONTH 🤬🤷🏾‍♀️

Hormones are wild, making you forget you menstruate regularly and bloating is natural - but you still wake up one day feeling HUGE, uncomfortable and so negative towards yourself. It's a roller coaster I did not buy a ticket for 🎫🙅🏾‍♀️

If this is also you, sending you love because periods can suck! But we can curse them together 🥰

Also I downloaded a Tracker App so it's less of a surprise every month - cause it feels more like every other week 😅

Mmkay, that's my rant, byeeee 😘

Normalize period talk💃🏾

15/06/2021

And just like that, summer in Canada has begun 🇨🇦🌞

Stay - at - home orders are slowly lifting and we've had some phases of openings as well! Looking like an optimistic summer ahead 💃🏾

Do you prefer mild summer days, or do you prefer heat, like me?🌡️🌴

11/06/2021

Last week I got my first dose of the vaccine!

I spent the last year and half feeling nervous, scared, unsettled, tired, and so many other emotions.

But for the rest of the year, I'm going to focus on feeling hopeful.

Feeling hopeful that frontline workers, essential workers and those who are vulnerable will have more layers of protection. Hopeful for hugging my dad, my friends, my nieces. Hopeful for a haircut 🥴

Hopeful to live outside of these 4 walls, once again 😅

So much hope.

What's something you're looking forward to?

Happy weekend 🥳

25/05/2021

This weekend, we spent some time putting together a donation bin for our local food pantry. Teaching Luna from young to share those kibbles 🥰

Food insecurity unfortunately increased exponentially as a result of covid pressures. So we try our best to give back to our community as frequently as we can.

is inviting all Canadians to give back to their communities through their Friendly Future Days ✨giveaway✨! You could win a $10,000 donation to the Canadian charity of your choice!

Share how you are giving back - no gesture is too small – by uploading a photo of how you give back with - Or visit and comment on their giveaway post. It’s that simple! 🥳

If you’d like to learn more about food insecurity in York Region, Ontario, Canada (or in general), please visit:

The annual reports are a good place to start!

Let me know below, how you like to give back to your community & don’t forget to enter Telus’ giveaway 🙌🏽

Not a sponsored post – just a proud employee-in-law 💃🏾

17/05/2021

I'm all about perseverance.

But sometimes it's okay to throw in the towel too.

For example:
▪️When pursuing your goal is making you really unhappy or preventing you from enjoying other aspects of your life

▪️If you're only doing it because you're afraid of "what others may think"

▪️When it's preventing you from going down a road where you could be happier

▪️When you're inability to accomplish the goal is making you dislike yourself or others

▪️When mentally removing the goal from your life gives you a sense of relief

It doesn't make you a bad person or a failure. It actually makes you a person that is mature, knows when to cut their losses, advocates for their mental well-being & someone who takes risks and is adaptable to changing course & destinations if needed 🖤

The puzzle is gone guys 😅 and I'm so happy to have my life & my living room back 🤣

14/05/2021

Looking forward to lounging, sushi & sun 😎🍣☀️

How about you?

Happy weekend 🥳

🍣

14/05/2021

Happy weekend 🥳

We're looking forward lounging, sushi & sun 🍣🌞😎

23/04/2021

PSA: you do not need to be ON all the time.

The past couple of weeks [months, even year, 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽] have been especially trying. The balancing act of priorities, blurring boundaries, and life in overdrive has been draining.

The return of winter hasn't helped either 🥶

I see you friends, I see you mama's and papa's, caregivers, essential workers, work from homer's, everyone who is inevitably wearing multiple hats right now, people living alone, those continuing the fight for justice, anyone feeling stretched & stressed 🤕

Do not let circumstances push you to be on all the time. Shut down. Recharge. Even if it's just for a short time. Do something for you 🙌🏽 this weekend.

Happy Friday friends 🤗

Photo ft my fave birthday gift 👯 .xo

05/04/2021

Happy Monday! I cannot believe it is April already 🤯

Time is simultaneously crawling and flying by & I don’t know what to make of it!

So just your daily reminder, coming out of a long weekend, heading into warmer weather & what seems like never-ending quarantine life;

I hope you know how brave, important, wonderful & sparkling you are, even if you don't feel like it ✨

How are you? 👇🏽

22/03/2021

My goals for this week:

✨ Incorporating more movement & hydration into my days 💦🚶🏾‍♀️

With spring 🌺 & sun ☀️ making an appearance, I can feel my mental health crawling out of it's SAD cocoon.
Hibernation is over and my body is craving movement! 🦋

How I'm going to meet these goals:

☑️ Every hour, step away from my desk & stretch or walk around the condo for a few minutes 🧎🏾‍♀️

☑️ Drink 80 Oz if water daily 🥤

☑️ Put my smart watch back on! Keeping track of movement, steps & water intake helps me stay motivated ⌚

☑️ 3 movement sessions this week (cardio, yoga, etc).

☑️ Daily walks 🐕‍🦺

What do you do to incorporate movement throughout your day? 👇🏽

17/03/2021

🎁 Giveaway Alert - Live Your Best Life ✨

It's my birthday 🥳 and I'm going to be living my best life 💃🏾

But it's no fun celebrating alone 😘

One special winner will receive:
🎁One $50 e-gift card to Lush or L'Occitane
🎁One $50 e-gift card to Aritzia or Knix

[Or the full $100 towards the shop of your choice!]

If you know me, you know creating a sense of belonging, & supporting those around me, is near & dear to my heart.

🎁So the winner's charity of choice will also receive a $50 donation 🥰

How to enter:
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Entries can be submitted until Friday March 26, 11:59pm EST. The winner will be randomly selected & announced here and DMed on Saturday March 27.
Contest open to North American participants only.

08/03/2021

Be the person you needed when you were younger.

A quote that has always stuck with me. Someone that did not have many women to look to as a child, teen or young adult.

Something that I reflect on every day.

Be that person, for yourself, and for those around you.

Surround yourself with those that share this mentality.

Support & celebrate one another.

Amplify the message that each person brings.

You never know who needs to hear it; you never know who else needs someone to look up to.

02/03/2021

Thirsty? 💦

I love feeling hydrated, the energy, happiness & glow that comes with - so I'm usually on top of my hydration goals. Occasionally, I experience phases of not enjoying it 😔 I don't consume enough, start feeling foggy, cranky & sluggish. This often happens this time of year.

5 ways I adjust my hydration to make it more appealing & successful;

1. Flavour Enhancers: fruits & veg change the flavour! Cucumber, lime, strawberries, mint, muddle some melon etc. You can also purchase flavour enhancers from the grocery store, dilute juice, Gatorade, etc.

2. Temperature: sounds odd, but I love hot water! I even add 🍋It’s like a hug in a mug & the perfect way to hydrate before bed. The opposite applies too – sometimes I LOVE adding ice to water 🧊 – sounds basic, but from someone who drinks room temp water 24/7, it makes it fun sometimes 😅

3. Water Alternatives: Coconut 🥥 & Aloe can be an acquired taste, IF you enjoy it, it is immensely hydrating & packed full of many other goodies. My fave drink right now is Sparkling Lime Coconut Water. The carbonation is a nice treat!

4. Associations: walking by our fridge or sink – have a glass. Meal, snack, or sitting to relax, bring a glass. I forget often, so having associations help. Thirst as an indicator is not best – feeling thirsty means you are already dehydrated 🥵 For optimal hydration, drink before thirst kicks in! Having a larger dedicated glass or bottle helps. I have my own dedicated 24 oz mug that travels with me throughout the home.

5. Eat your water: there are so many fruits & veggies that up your hydration. Snacking on these or adding them to meals is great! Some ideas; cucumber, tomatoes, celery, lettuce, melons, soups, broths. Is it weird to sit at my desk with a cup of broth or dhal? Bc I’m hydrating & it’s delicious.

Most of this is not new info – but things that work for me. It’s a reminder that hydration effects so many aspects of your day & MOOD. Just like hanger, dehydration can make you cranky, irritable, increase the onset or amplify symptoms of anxiety & depression.

Which tip hits home for you? Have anymore to add to the list?

27/02/2021

This week was HEA-VY! And I am so ready to completely disconnect & enjoy the weekend 🥰

This week had me in a ball of anxiety, feeling beyond run down, beyond stressed. I felt stuck in place, while things piled on top of me. How do you lift the weight? How do you breathe?

An errand during the day yesterday took me outside, into the sun, driving, singing along to my top hits of 2018 😂 I was living large! It felt re-energizing, uplifting, freeing💃🏾Like spring was in sight. Reminding me that the weight is always temporary✨

So I'm holding onto that magical feeling. And reminding myself, and maybe you - if you need to hear it - everything heavy is temporary & you have permission to put it down, take a break & regroup.

Happy weekend 🥳 we deserve it 🙌🏽

23/02/2021

It's been just over a year since I began my journey with Instagram & writing! And to celebrate, we've decided to take on more work 😅 JK - we're branching out, babies!

In my bio, you'll find a linktree to my brand spanking new YouTube channel - go check out my first video & how nervous I was 🤭

You'll also find all my other channels 👏🏽

I'm hoping to share even more tips, tricks & things that I love 🥰

Let me know what topics you'd like to see 👇🏽

PS that summer glow is making me feel all kinds of ways 😭☃️

15/02/2021

Long weekend vibes ✨ & we're still in lockdown 😅 What have you been doing with your spare time, lately?

We've been playing a lot of games! And today I'm going to deep clean & start purging cupboards & closets 😂 What an exciting time to be alive 💃🏾

11/02/2021

My fave “holiday” is the birthday; but COVID birthdays present a new level of complexity 🤔

So here is a list of at-home, covid-friendly, ideas; for someone special – or yourself! These could definitely double for other events, like Valentine’s Day 😏

Suitable for individuals, couples & virtual groups:

🎉 Date Night – set your table, restaurant style; candles, mood lighting, a menu. Order in or cook their fave meal – don’t forget dessert 🎂

🎉 Spa Retreat – a massage, luxe bath & the perfect nap set up! This is what I did for hubby & I included the products used for the perfect spa experience 🧖🏾‍♀️➡️

🎉 Dinner Party – drop off ingredients or provide guests with a list. Cook the same recipe virtually & see who's top chef! Don’t forget the🍷

🎉 Virtual Game, Paint, Karaoke Night

🎉 Virtual Experience - cocktail/mocktail making, cooking, dance, massage, yoga classes are all available virtually! Feel like more of a spectator? Virtual murder mystery, plays & magic shows!🐰

🎉 The Club Experience – curate a list of their fave songs, get dressed up (or don’t). Unlimited bottle service or signature bday cocktail encouraged! 🍾🥂

🎉 Picnic or High tea – make yourself or order from local spots. Pre-made picnics, traditional tea treats are available locally 🫖🍰

🎉 Tastings 🍷🍺🥃 – grab some international treats from your local store & guess where they're from 🍻

🎉 Around the World – from home, you can visit places like the Louvre, Mt Fuji, Volcano’s in Hawaii & Machu Picchu; what a time to be alive!

🎉 Themed Party - Camping (living room/backyard), Movie Night (fort & popcorn bar) 🍿🍫

🎉 Extend the Happy - plan small surprises for the weekend, or week! I do this even w/o pandemics 🥰

Lastly - decorations! Themed, pretty or personal. I couldn’t get my decorations without asking hubby, so I made my own sign 🤣 There are also many local businesses that do 🎈 arrangements.

Do you have any upcoming celebrations? Any of these ideas look appealing? Have anything to add? 👇🏽Let me know below.

Happy Celebrating!!! 🥳 @ Vaughan, Ontario

08/02/2021

10 things we love about you:

💙 You're the most selfless person we know [great for when I need water, but don't want to get up]

💙 Your cooking skills have come a long way & you're a pretty incredible baker 🍪🎂

💙 Your love for tech may drive us crazy sometimes, but we always have access to the best entertainment 🙌🏽

💙 You push us to be the best we can be - always

💙 You're pretty handy around the house - when you eventually get to it 😂

💙 Your adventurous spirit has motivated us to experience so many new places & things

💙 Luna thinks you're the best dog dad ever [not to be confused with best human - that's still me] 🐶

💙 As our designated shopper, you bring us all the best kibbles, food & snacks

💙 You're the only morning person within our household & we'd be pretty unproductive without you waking us up every. single. day.

💙 Your can - do attitude, your jolly personality & your loving nature make you the absolute best roommate, coworker, hubby, dog dad, best friend ever. You complete our home.

We're celebrating you today - one of the best people we know 🥰 We are so very thankful to have you.

Happy Birthday Pager 🥳

❤️

01/02/2021

New week, new month & still a new year! Even though it felt like January was never-ending 😅

I find time is simultaneously barely moving & flying by. Each day crawls, each day is the same. Weekends fly by & somehow we've been working from home for 11 months now!

I love this time of year, birthday season starts amongst my friends & family 🥳 It's something fun to look forward to when winter starts to feel too long, grey & monotonous 😔 So you can imagine how welcomed it is this year!!

I've been trying to adjust birthday planning and ideas to fit covid living. Hubby's birthday is next week 🎂 & I've planned some nice surprises to make the day feel special - so I will definitely be sharing some covid-friendly birthday ideas, after his birthday on Monday 🤗

Is time flying or crawling for you right now? 👇🏽

28/01/2021

It's okay to not be okay. It's okay to need help. It's okay to talk about it. 💖

I struggled with mental health long before I knew what mental health was. But I always felt like something was 'off'.

What helped me, was talking about it. Finding someone outside the situation to help identify & navigate what I was feeling. Giving me skills to teach myself how to cope & navigate.

Mental health is an extension of physical health. Therapy is just like physio. Medication is just like vitamins. There is no stigma. There is no shame. But there's a lot of things that could be impacted if you keep it to yourself.

Here is a list of places to contact if you or someone you know needs to chat [Canadian]:

[free for Ontario residents]

Kids Help | 1-800-668-6868

LGBTQ Youth Line | 647-694-4275

Hope for Wellness Help Line
1-855-242-3310 | offers immediate MH counselling & crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada

Help for Newcomers | Anyone finding resources within Canada
eMentalhealth.ca

For Frontline workers | ESPRI by Health

Canada Su***de Prevention Services
1-833-456-4566 | Text 741741

Crisis Services Canada
1-833-456-4566 | Text 45645

✨Check in with yourself, your friends & your loved ones regularly✨

is a great initiative - it's a date to drive donations towards MH services in Canada 🖤 It is not a date we need to wait for to have these conversations, to consider donations, or to share resources.
Normalize the topic by normalizing conversations around Mental Health.

25/01/2021

Seasonal Affective Disorder leans hard on social interaction for me. As does covid, for everyone. It can become very easy to disconnect from people.

I’d like to share a few things that help me stay connected to friends & family right now 🤗

☑️Set aside call/text catch up times ☎️📱

Designate a time during the day or week to message/call loved ones.
Each morning, I try to send good morning texts.
My dad & I have a text time set aside each evening.
Saturdays after physio, I grab a coffee & call 1-2 friends to catch up.

☑️Video calls 💻🍷

This one is difficult sometimes, because of the pressure to look presentable. But setting up dinner dates on video, coffee dates, wine nights - these are all things you can schedule & prepare for.
Virtual games night.
Recreating the same recipe.
Virtual work outs or walks are also a fun way to do something together!
Look for opportunities to celebrate together, even if they're small ✨

☑️Parking lot coffee dates 🚘☕

When we are not in complete lock down, this is my fave 🙌🏽
Grab a coffee & park beside each other with the appropriate amount of space in-between. You can’t hug hello or goodbye, but it’s still a nice way to connect.

☑️Last thing 👯🥰

If you’re comfortable sharing how you’re feeling with people, it allows them to check in on you. If my friends don’t hear from me for a couple of days, they will check-in. And vice versa. Especially those living alone.
Some days, that’s exactly what I need.

What are some fun ways you keep connected with your loved ones? 👇🏽

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