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Swipe left to see how this sign was used at a recent baby shower. I love a popcorn bar for baby showers! First of all who doesn’t love popcorn?? Secondly it’s a great alternative to a candy bar which can be a little bit too much sugar for me. Third who doesn’t love a good pun!?
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My pink and white baby shower decor rentals are now live. You’ll find items for this popcorn bar, giant BABY blocks and a pink tutu table skirt. Check it out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#momtobe #shesabouttopop #shesreadytopop #babyshowerideas #babyshowerdecor #babyshowerdecorations

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Let’s talk eco-friendly holiday gifts! We talked about experience gifts and now we are on to products. The ones pictured here are the ones you find on all the eco-friendly gift guides and while all make great gifts, sometimes I’m looking for something a little more unique. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
That’s why I’ve put together a gift guide with some of these plus many others - grab it at the link in my bio. You’ll find a bag made out of recycled billboards, sustainably sources cotton and recycled polyester hats and more! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Potted plants, reusable coffee cups, tea towels, beeswax candles, beeswax wraps and the @pelacase phone case are all pictured here and make great gifts particularly for the zero waste newbie. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#ecofriendlygifts #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlychristmas #giftguide2019 #sustainablegifts #sustainableliving #christmasgiftideas

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Tis the season! Seeing winter came early, I took the opportunity to go to the @toxmasmarket on it’s opening weekend and it certainly got me in the holiday spirit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The lights, the treats, the carollers! What’s your favourite thing about the holidays?
#tistheseasontobejolly #torontochristmasmarket #christmas2019 #holidayspirit #itstheholidayseason #holidaylights

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Who has their Christmas tree up?? If you’re like me and get a real tree, it’s unfortunately still a little early to get that tree up!
There has been some debate about whether an artificial tree or a real tree is better for the environment. From my research I think the real tree wins as long as you purchase local.
Artificial trees are often made of PVCs often imported from China where they often make PVCs from coal. Some also contain lead in order to keep the needles pliable. These chemicals can be bad for your health and once that tree has run it’s course it’s off to the landfill where they never really break down.
In contrast, tree farms are grown for about 10-15 years to reach harvestable size and in those 15 years, they emit oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife. These trees are often grown on land that isn’t suitable for crops. Real trees can be mulched down afterwards and put back into the soil.
This will be our first Christmas in Hamilton so we will be heading to @merryfarms to cut down our own tree. Have you been to @merryfarms before? We are looking forward to making this a holiday tradition for years to come. 🌲
#christmastrees #christmastreefarm #cutyourowntree #sustainablechristmas #ecofriendlychristmas #christmastreedecorating

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One of the best quotes from one of my favourite holiday movies - who knows what it is?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This is also a great quote to think about as we shop for holiday gifts. There are so many times when I’ve gotten preoccupied with finding the perfect gift and stressing over whose gift I’m still missing. Can anyone relate? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But the gifts and the shopping shouldn’t be the focus. Instead it’s the time spent with family and friends - laughing, doing activities, drinking hot chocolate (or wine), singing the carols and just enjoying the company. That’s what really matters. As a kid, I certainly loved the gifts but what I remember most is sitting around a fire on Christmas Eve reading Christmas books out loud to my parents and my favourite stuffed animals. 💕
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#christmasmoviequotes #drseussquote #drseuss #letterboardquotes #quotestoliveby #holidaymoviequotes #christmasquotes

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I wish you could smell through Instagram. My favourite winter smell is fresh greenery and these boughs were no exception.
Halfway through November is when I start to get our the holiday decorations (no tree yet though 🙅🏼‍♀️) And going to the @toxmasmarket surely got me in the holiday spirit last night!
How do you get in the holiday spirit?
P.s. these gorgeous place cards were lettered by @kjm.lettering
#holidaycheer #holidayspirit #holidaydecorating #christmasdecorating #holidaytable

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What’s your favourite warm beverage? It’s snowing again so seems like winter is here to stay. Which means it’s time for some hot cocoa. Set up a hot cocoa bar for the kids over the holidays or for a winter birthday party. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I used little mason jars for all the different toppings including candy canes, whipped cream, shredded coconut, cookies straws and of course marshmallows! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The easel signage done by @kjm.lettering is reusable because it’s done on a chalkboard. I added evergreen branches and added height with a wooden crate. Easy little setup for a wintery party. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#hotcocoabar #hotchocolatebar #hotcocoa #warmdrink #winterparty #holidaypartyideas #christmaspartyideas

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Let’s talk diapers! Of course the most sustainable form of diapers are cloth ones but sometimes when you have a new baby you have to go the easier route in the name of your mental health. Particularly at the beginning when that little babe goes through SO many diapers per day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So while these diapers will end up in the landfill they will serve two purposes first. This weekend they will be part of some beautiful baby shower decor in this diaper cake. Then they will act as a baby shower gift for the mom-to-be to use on her little one. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I make the cakes so that all the diapers can be used - no glue or tape attached the ribbon and flowers to the actual diapers. A cake like this if of course not a rental so is made with whatever colours you have in mind. Keep it in mind as part of your next baby shower gift!
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#babyshowerideas #momtobe2020 #mamatobe #babyshowerdecorations #hamiltonmoms #diapercake

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Throwback to last year when the little one in the front turned one. And today she turns two! Wow how the year flies! She lives across the pond right now and while I miss her dearly this platform allows us to stay in touch and up to date on all her milestones. They are coming to visit at Christmas 🤗 🌟 Those who live in the Hammer - what’s a good holiday activity for both adults and two year olds? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
This party feels so long ago - it was while I still used balloons in my decorating but I do still have that birthday banner and the paw prints and have reused them! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Happy birthday Yael! I cannot wait to see you in just over a month so I can snuggle you and hear your contagious laugh in real life! 😘 and to @danisarusiphotography good luck with this one! (And can’t wait to see you too!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#twoyearsold #hamiltonontario #hamontmakers #hamont #thingstodowithkids #kidsparty #birthdaygirl #secondbirthday

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I reflected on the venues I did day-of coordination at this year and I think my favourite might have to be @earthtotable_thefarm. Such a gorgeous property just outside of Hamilton, overlooking the city and the barn certainly doesn’t disappoint either. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Not to mention the emphasis they put on local, organic food. They have almost 100 acres of farmland with locally grown produce that chefs feature in the menu. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Check them out if you are planning a wedding I’m the Hamilton area.
#hamiltonontario #hamontmakers #hamont #hamiltonwedding #hamiltonbride #dayofweddingcoordinator

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Sweet as can bee honey bee nectar - how cute would this theme be for a baby shower? A little lemonade or iced tea in the juice dispenser? 😋
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This juice dispenser is a great reusable alternative to serving single serve beverages in bottles plus looks pretty too! For large parties, you can made a big batch of punch and keep it in the fridge and refill the dispenser as needed. You can get these for under $40 at Winners and can be a great investment if you entertain a lot. Or I of course offer it for rent with many other reusable serving dishes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#sweetascanbee #babyshowerideas #mamatobe #hamiltonmoms #babyshowerdecor #babyshowerdecorations #lemonadebar

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Well it snowed yesterday which means the candles are out and ready for staying cozy. But did you know that most candles are actually really toxic to humans and to the environment? Candles that are made of paraffin wax and artificial scents create toxic benzene & toluene chemicals which are carcinogens. Breathing them in is as bad for you as breathing in second hand smoke. They create soot that adds to the pollutants in our atmosphere too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What you need to look for are organic and eco-friendly candle options with cotton or wood wicks made from coconut, beeswax or soy. And If the candles are scented, you want essential oils as the scent not synthetic fragrances. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So bask in the glory of candle season - but make sure you read the label first. For the health of yourself and the planet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#candleseason #winterishere #candlemagic #candleaddict #sustainableliving #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlytips #ecotips

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You don’t need to go out and buy a whole bunch of eco-friendly products in order to live an eco-friendly life. While those products are fun, and I definitely have a few, there are so many things you can do that don’t involve going out and getting something new. What do you have at home that works just as well as the fancy eco-friendly product?
For example save all your jars and use them as containers for soups, chilli, pasta sauce etc. They have lids that won’t leak and are glass.
Or how about a mason jar turned into a reusable coffee mug? Throw some elastic bands around the outside to protect your hand from the heat and away you go.
Milk bags, bread bags and other plastic bags can be reused as garbage can liners for in the kitchen. You can find second uses for so many things you already purchase - see what you can repurpose today.
#ecofriendlylifestyle #sustainableliving #ecofriendlyliving #letterboardlove #quotestoremember #letterboardquotes #reducereuserecycle

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Raise your hand if you get a little (or a lot) overwhelmed as the holiday season arrives? 🙋‍♀️ There are ads everywhere telling you what you NEED to buy and there’s so much pressure to make everything perfect.
This month I’m going to be talking about simple strategies to stay sustainable and eco-friendly during the holidays. From gift giving to hosting, decorating to wrapping, I’ll be covering it all!
The way to a less stressful and more eco-friendly holiday begins with making a plan. Write out a list of who you need to buy for and even some gift ideas. This will help keep you on track when you are out shopping and keep you from buying gifts with no recipient in mind only to later realize you didn’t need to buy it. I’ve got my list down, now just need to brainstorm gift ideas 💡
#holidaysarehere #makeaplan #christmas2019 #ecofriendlychristmas #sustainablechristmas #hamiltonchristmas

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Step right up! It’s a carnival party up in here 🎡 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
From the cupcake Ferris wheel to the candy guessing booth - these rentals will make for a sweet party. The first renters had a little one turning 6 and her and her friends had a blast. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
What’s your favourite thing about a carnival? Mine is definitely the snacks - particularly the candy apples 😋
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#carnivaltheme #kidspartyideas #kidspartydecor #birthdaygirl #birthdayboy #thisissix #steprightup #carnivalparty

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And just like that sweater weather seems to be over. The winter coat is out and it gets dark before 6 pm. 😔
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What do you do to combat the winter blues? I find the darker weather really gets to me - especially by February. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here’s a throwback to about a week sho when it was 18 and sunny. Sigh. 😩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#winteriscoming #goodbyefall #winterblues #hamiltonontario #hamont #cornmaze #fallweather🍁

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Sustainable wedding tip: repurpose your wedding bouquets for reception decor. Typically your bouquets will come in vases to keep them hydrated. Put those vases out on the head table and drop your bouquet and the bridesmaid’s after the ceremony. ⠀
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The amount of times I have seen a sad dried out bouquet laying on a table at the end of the night! 😫 Don’t let them dry out and repurpose your decor to make it work double duty! ⠀
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This was from last nights wedding - we had 70 of these beautiful candle holders on the table. I rent these out for parties and if I’m your day-of coordinator I’ll set them all up and pack them up too! ⠀
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#hamiltonweddings #niagaraweddings #dayofcoordinator #weddingdecorations #hamiltonbride #sustainableflowers

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Whales, octopi & fish oh my! This little one’s first birthday was all about hanging under the sea and this was his milestone banner. ⠀
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Each month his mama took a photo of him alone and one of him with his brother Diego (the pup 🐶) I love how they turned out - each photo shows so much character and his development each month. ⠀
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#kidspartyideas #kidspartydecor #firstbirthdayparty #firstbirthdayideas #1stbirthdayparty #firstbirthdaytheme #birthdaygirl #birthdayboy #undertheseatheme⠀

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Anyone still in the mood for sweets? You know - if last night you didn’t get enough!? How did you manage with that rain though - not the best trick-or-treat weather but we still had a nice turnout. ⠀
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This donut wall is sweet as can bee. I took this photo before the pegs were in but swipe left to see it in action. I love getting photos sent over from clients to see how they did the setup. ⠀
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The whole “happy bee day” theme can be found at the link in my bio but items can also be rented separately. PM for details. ⠀
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#sweetascanbe #sweetascanbee #donutwall #sweettable #partydecorations #kidspartydecor

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