Top 10 Things to Do on Mayne Island

One of the best things about living in Vancouver is that you can drive for an hour out of the city and find yourself in beautiful nature. This past weekend, my boyfriend Jason and I escaped the hustle and bustle for a relaxing getaway on Mayne Island. One of BC’s Southern Gulf Islands, Mayne is

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Healthy Homemade Pina Colada Recipe

Because who doesn’t want a vacation in a glass? This healthy homemade pina colada recipe only requires a few ingredients, has much less sugar than pre-made mixes from the store, and tastes like a dream. I like to use Havana Club white rum, but any other type of white or gold rum will work just

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Welcome to My Simple Living Blog

Well, here I go with my first post! I wanted to kick things off with an introduction and explain who I am, where I’m coming from and why I decided to start a blog about simple living. First things first – my name is Emily and I’m a 27-year-old living in beautiful Vancouver, BC. I’ve

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