Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Gen X women are angry. Like, really angry. The rage has been building for decades, and this week it has a very specific face. Here’s why we’re done explaining it, and what we’re choosing instead. I’m angry. Like, really fluffin’ angry. Oops, did I just sub in “fluff” to make this more palatable? Silly me. …
A few months ago, I was driving in the car with the CBC playing in the background (like all good Canadians do, right?) when I caught part of an interview where a term I’d never heard before was mentioned: extinction of experience. I was close to my destination and didn’t have time to catch the …
There is a certain orange neighbour to the south who delights in pretending Canada does not matter. He huffs, he puffs, he slaps tariffs on our goods, and thrives on chaos. After nine months of this nonsense, Canadians have shifted from alarmed to annoyed to done. We have reached the grey rock stage. Nothing he …
It’s just you and me here right now, so let’s be real with each other. Despite countless reminders to do so, building an emergency kit in Canada is one of those things we mean to do… but somehow keeps falling to the bottom of our to-do list, right between “clean out the junk drawer” and …
I’m in the middle of planning my third annual Mrs. Roper Party, and let me tell you — keeping it fresh is key. My friends and I are not willing to let this tradition go anytime soon. Honestly, where else can you walk around in the world’s most comfortable outfit, hide your muffin top behind …
Timing has never been my strong suit, but deciding to make 2025 a ‘no-buy’ year? I have to admit, I got this one just right. With Canada caught in an escalating trade war and prices set to skyrocket, it’s fair to say the wind is at my back on this one. Unlike most of my …
If the past few weeks have you wanting to retreat, to curl up and shut out the world as a way to protect yourself, I get it. Truly, I do. But hear me out—don’t. The importance of human connection is never more crucial than during challenging times. I know the pull to withdraw can feel …
This year, more than ever, it’s important to keep our loonies and toonies, in Canada. Shop Canadian, travel within Canada, support Canadians. Shopping from Canadian businesses means backing creativity, sustainability, and community. Every purchase helps small business owners thrive and keeps money in the local economy, creating a ripple effect of positive change. From cozy …
