Take the pictures. 💕 Even if you’re not feeling your best. Even if the angle isn’t flattering, or your hair isn’t perfect. Because one day, these snapshots will be the only tangible pieces of moments that are gone. The laughter, the love, the messy, real-life beauty—we don’t get those moments back. But we can keep…

✨ Boxing Day Magic at Glow Enchanted Forest ✨ Today was all about family, wonder, and pure enchantment at the Glow Enchanted Forest! We wandered through stunning light displays, with the air sparkling in every sense of the word. The kids were wide-eyed at the glowing trails, and holiday magic. Moments like these remind us…

✨ Merry Christmas from the Desautels Family! ✨ Wishing you a holiday season filled with love, laughter, and moments that make your heart feel full. From our family to yours, may your Christmas be merry and bright, surrounded by the people (and pets!) you hold most dear. Here’s to joy, connection, and a little magic…

After all these years, my babies still know to wait at the top of the stairs before coming down to see if Santa came ❤️ This morning, we were serenaded awake by these two and they waited patiently for Dad and I to get up before they came downstairs. I love that this is the…

📚✨ My Goodreads Year in Books ✨📚 At the start of 2024, I set a goal to read 100 books. Now, as the year comes to a close, I’ve surpassed my wildest expectations, completing 157 books and an incredible 59,715 pages! It’s been a year of unforgettable stories, new perspectives, and hours of joy (and…

Meet Kali Desautels I’m Kali Desautels—a writer, a mom, a wife, a dog mom, a feminist, and so much more. My life is a vibrant tapestry woven with the threads of family, creativity, and purpose. As a mom to two wonderful kids, Ollie and Liam, and a proud dog mom to Sadie, our spirited dachshund-German…

🎄 Yippee-ki-yay, Christmas lovers! 🎅 In our house, it’s not officially Christmas until Hans Gruber takes that iconic plunge from Nakatomi Plaza. Die Hard has been our unconventional annual holiday favourite, and every year, it delivers the action, the laughs, and the festive explosions we love. Because who needs carolers when you have John McClane…

✨ Winter Magic in Martini Town ✨ Last night was straight out of a holiday dream. We spent the evening in Martini Town, Langley BC, where the backlot transforms into a stunning winter wonderland! ❄️🌟 Every corner sparkled with Christmas lights, and there was even magical (artificial) snow in the air. The air was filled…

What a year of reading! 📚 I’m so proud to have read 157 books and 59,715 pages this year. It’s been an incredible journey exploring stories, learning new perspectives, and getting lost in some unforgettable worlds. Bonus: I made it into the top 1% of readers on Goodreads! 🏆 Here’s to another amazing year of…

I asked Dave to take a picture of my NSFW mug (one of my favourite lines from The Office)… and this is what we ended up with. He wanted to include my It’s A Wonderful Life sign, my Elvis Stocking, and me laughing… looks like he succeeded. It’s easy for me to criticize myself in…