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    BEAUTY
    DYSON AIRWRAP TUTORIAL + REVIEW
    Jan 26, 2021
    DYSON AIRWRAP TUTORIAL + REVIEW
    Jan 26, 2021

    Recently, I felt like I needed to change what I was doing with my hair. The process of blow-drying and then styling my hair just isn’t for me. Everything changed when I got the Dyson Airwrap…

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    Jan 26, 2021
    STYLE
    MUST-HAVE VEGAN HANDBAGS
    Nov 4, 2021
    MUST-HAVE VEGAN HANDBAGS
    Nov 4, 2021

    I’ve been loving shoulder bags and large totes so I’ve rounded up a few of my favourite vegan + cruelty-free bags for you…

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    Nov 4, 2021
    LIFE
    BIPOC-OWNED BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT IN CALGARY
    Aug 19, 2020
    BIPOC-OWNED BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT IN CALGARY
    Aug 19, 2020

    With the inception of the Black Lives Matter movement, I committed to using my platforms to share more information while creating change in my day to day life. Making change starts in our community so I’ve created a list of BIPOC-owned businesses to support in Calgary…

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    Aug 19, 2020
    STYLE
    VEGAN JACKETS FOR FALL 2019
    Sep 26, 2019
    VEGAN JACKETS FOR FALL 2019
    Sep 26, 2019

    Fall is here and that means more layers and warmer jackets! I’ve picked my favourite Fall jackets and found vegan and cruelty-free versions for you…

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    Sep 26, 2019
    LIFE
    SIMPLE + AFFORDABLE HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS
    Oct 18, 2021
    SIMPLE + AFFORDABLE HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS
    Oct 18, 2021

    I’m going to show you how we decorated our new home inside and out on a budget. I’ve also included all the links for you…

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    Oct 18, 2021
    HEALTH
    WHERE TO FIND VEGAN BRUNCH IN CALGARY
    Aug 20, 2019
    WHERE TO FIND VEGAN BRUNCH IN CALGARY
    Aug 20, 2019

    I am happy to report that there are so many more alternatives available and the options for vegan brunch in Calgary is constantly growing. Here are my top picks for where to find vegan brunch in Calgary:

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    Aug 20, 2019
    HEALTH
    THE BEST VEGAN DESSERTS IN CALGARY
    Aug 21, 2017
    THE BEST VEGAN DESSERTS IN CALGARY
    Aug 21, 2017

    It can sometimes be hard to find vegan desserts around Calgary, but I’ve done the hard work for you. Here’s where you can find your next sugar fix…

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    Aug 21, 2017
    LIFE
    SHOULD YOU USE A CREDIT UNION?
    Aug 1, 2019
    SHOULD YOU USE A CREDIT UNION?
    Aug 1, 2019

    Through my blog and content that I create, I always want to encourage you to make conscious decisions in each part of your life. Today I’m going to be talking about something a little bit different and it’s thinking about where you bank…

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    Aug 1, 2019
    TRAVEL
    HOW TO TRAVEL VEGAN IN SHANGHAI
    Apr 24, 2019
    HOW TO TRAVEL VEGAN IN SHANGHAI
    Apr 24, 2019

    In February I travelled to Shanghai, China to visit my cousin who has been living there for a few years. Everything is flashy, there are fun lights on every building, and all the decor is extra and beautiful. I quickly found out was that Shanghai is a very cool city and it is also quite easy to travel as a vegan…

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    Apr 24, 2019
    BEAUTY
    THE TRUTH ABOUT BOTOX AND FILLERS
    Feb 11, 2019
    THE TRUTH ABOUT BOTOX AND FILLERS
    Feb 11, 2019

    I wanted to learn more and started looking at different places around Calgary. I found Rejuvenation Laser and Aesthetics, a brand new state of the art facility with highly experienced nurses and doctors and booked in for a free consultation…

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    Feb 11, 2019
    TRAVEL
    WHY YOU SHOULD STAY AT THE MALCOLM HOTEL IN CANMORE
    Feb 1, 2019
    WHY YOU SHOULD STAY AT THE MALCOLM HOTEL IN CANMORE
    Feb 1, 2019

    Living in Calgary we are lucky to be so close to the mountains. Driving out to the mountains is the perfect way to escape the city and spend the weekend! Last month Canmore’s first luxury hotel, the Malcolm Hotel, opened so I had to check it out…

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    Feb 1, 2019
    STYLE
    THE BEST VEGAN JACKET BY WUXLY MOVEMENT
    Jan 16, 2019
    THE BEST VEGAN JACKET BY WUXLY MOVEMENT
    Jan 16, 2019

    One of the biggest challenges of living in a cold climate, like Calgary, is finding a winter jacket that is warm and checks all of the boxes. This is why I am beyond excited to have found the best winter jacket that checks every single box, the Wuxly Movement Vegan Doe Parka…

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    Jan 16, 2019
    HEALTH
    NEW VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN CALGARY
    Nov 29, 2018
    NEW VEGAN RESTAURANTS IN CALGARY
    Nov 29, 2018

    The vegan community in Calgary is amazing! Here are some new vegan restaurants in Calgary that you should definitely check out…

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    Nov 29, 2018
    TRAVEL
    HOW TO TRAVEL VEGAN IN PARIS
    Nov 21, 2018
    HOW TO TRAVEL VEGAN IN PARIS
    Nov 21, 2018

    I spent five days in Paris and felt like it was a great amount of time. I definitely didn’t see everything because there is just so much and I know that I will be going back. Keep reading to see my travel tips, itinerary, and how to travel vegan in Paris…

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    Nov 21, 2018
    TRAVEL
    HOW TO TRAVEL VEGAN IN ITALY
    Oct 10, 2018
    HOW TO TRAVEL VEGAN IN ITALY
    Oct 10, 2018

    Travelling vegan in Italy was so much easier than I thought it would be. Keep reading to see my travel tips, itinerary, and how to travel vegan in Italy…

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    Oct 10, 2018
    TRAVEL
    HOW TO TRAVEL VEGAN IN GREECE
    Sep 4, 2018
    HOW TO TRAVEL VEGAN IN GREECE
    Sep 4, 2018

    Yasou! I'm travelling around Europe for five weeks and my first stop was Greece! Here's a breakdown of my time there and how I was able to travel vegan in Greece…

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    Sep 4, 2018
    TRAVEL
    THE MOST SUSTAINABLE WAY TO VISIT BANFF NATIONAL PARK
    Jul 15, 2022
    THE MOST SUSTAINABLE WAY TO VISIT BANFF NATIONAL PARK
    Jul 15, 2022

    What’s better than a weekend getaway in the mountains?!

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    Jul 15, 2022
    EXPLORING BANFF WITH PURSUIT BANFF JASPER COLLECTION
    Aug 9, 2018
    EXPLORING BANFF WITH PURSUIT BANFF JASPER COLLECTION
    Aug 9, 2018

    This summer I decided to do some touristy things around Banff and I checked out what Pursuit Collection had to offer…

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    Aug 9, 2018
    BEAUTY
    EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUNSCREEN
    Jul 12, 2018
    EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUNSCREEN
    Jul 12, 2018

    I had the opportunity to sit down with Sara Dudley, the Executive Director for The Sunscreen Company. We talked about how the company started, the secret to staying beautiful forever, and everything sunscreen…

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    Jul 12, 2018
    STYLE
    THE GRINNING GOAT: THE FIRST VEGAN BOUTIQUE IN CALGARY
    Jul 5, 2018
    THE GRINNING GOAT: THE FIRST VEGAN BOUTIQUE IN CALGARY
    Jul 5, 2018

    …there is still a huge gap in the market, especially when it comes to things like vegan fashion. I am very excited that someone recognized this gap and decided to do something about it. Crystal Brown opened Calgary's only all-vegan boutique, The Grinning Goat…

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    Jul 5, 2018
    STYLE
    WHERE TO BUY ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING IN CALGARY
    Oct 30, 2017
    WHERE TO BUY ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING IN CALGARY
    Oct 30, 2017

    Since I've started talking more about my new vision for the blog and my ethical and sustainable lifestyle a lot of people have asked: "how can I shop ethically/sustainably in Calgary?", so I decided to make a list!...

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    Oct 30, 2017
    HEALTH
    WHAT IS CUPPING AND SHOULD YOU TRY IT?!
    Sep 6, 2017
    WHAT IS CUPPING AND SHOULD YOU TRY IT?!
    Sep 6, 2017

    Have you ever seen people walking around with huge red circles on their skin? It's becoming more common and it's less shocking when you find out it's not actually from an octopus attack. If you still don't know what I'm talking about...

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    Sep 6, 2017
    HEALTH
    MY VEGAN COOKBOOK COLLECTION
    Aug 8, 2017
    MY VEGAN COOKBOOK COLLECTION
    Aug 8, 2017

    There are so many recipes available online, on Pinterest, even Facebook and Instagram but I still love a good cookbook. I thought it would be fun to share my vegan cookbook collection...

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    Aug 8, 2017
    BEAUTY
    DYSON AIRWRAP TUTORIAL + REVIEW
    Jan 26, 2021
    DYSON AIRWRAP TUTORIAL + REVIEW
    Jan 26, 2021

    Recently, I felt like I needed to change what I was doing with my hair. The process of blow-drying and then styling my hair just isn’t for me. Everything changed when I got the Dyson Airwrap…

    Read More →
    Jan 26, 2021
    THE BEST OF BEAUTY IN CALGARY
    Feb 27, 2020
    THE BEST OF BEAUTY IN CALGARY
    Feb 27, 2020

    Tried and true. Here’s the best of beauty in Calgary…

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    Feb 27, 2020
    THE BEST VEGAN AND CRUELTY-FREE HAIR PRODUCTS
    Nov 4, 2019
    THE BEST VEGAN AND CRUELTY-FREE HAIR PRODUCTS
    Nov 4, 2019

    I always find it a struggle to find vegan AND cruelty-free hair products and brands. So I’ve shortlisted my favourite brands, most of which are salon-quality, to make it easy for you to shop consciously…

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    Nov 4, 2019
    THE TRUTH ABOUT BOTOX AND FILLERS
    Feb 11, 2019
    THE TRUTH ABOUT BOTOX AND FILLERS
    Feb 11, 2019

    I wanted to learn more and started looking at different places around Calgary. I found Rejuvenation Laser and Aesthetics, a brand new state of the art facility with highly experienced nurses and doctors and booked in for a free consultation…

    Read More →
    Feb 11, 2019
    EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUNSCREEN
    Jul 12, 2018
    EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUNSCREEN
    Jul 12, 2018

    I had the opportunity to sit down with Sara Dudley, the Executive Director for The Sunscreen Company. We talked about how the company started, the secret to staying beautiful forever, and everything sunscreen…

    Read More →
    Jul 12, 2018
    WHY YOU NEED A HAMMAM TREATMENT NOW
    Jun 27, 2018
    WHY YOU NEED A HAMMAM TREATMENT NOW
    Jun 27, 2018

    Today I'm going to share an absolute hidden gem and my new favourite spa. Brand new to Calgary, Hammam Retreat and Spa is such a unique space with so much to offer!

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    Jun 27, 2018
    EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LÖSCHN METHOD
    Apr 23, 2018
    EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LÖSCHN METHOD
    Apr 23, 2018

    Have you heard about the hottest new facial bar in Calgary? This isn't your typical facial. This is a lymphatic and microcirculation facial. The Loschn method uses a medical grade…

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    Apr 23, 2018
    BEST NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR PIMPLES
    Jul 18, 2017
    BEST NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR PIMPLES
    Jul 18, 2017

    Did you see my skin story and how I got the best skin of my life? If you did, you would have seen how much acne I used to have and how little I have now. Throughout my acne journey, I learned A LOT about pimples...

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    Jul 18, 2017
    DRYBAR BLONDE ALE SHAMPOO REVIEW (VEGAN + CRUELTY FREE)
    Jul 11, 2017
    DRYBAR BLONDE ALE SHAMPOO REVIEW (VEGAN + CRUELTY FREE)
    Jul 11, 2017

    I've been on the hunt for a great purple shampoo that is a bit more natural and doesn't contain any of these ingredients but it has actually been very difficult. My most recent search on... 

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    Jul 11, 2017
    4 TIPS FOR HEALTHY NATURAL NAILS
    Jun 13, 2017
    4 TIPS FOR HEALTHY NATURAL NAILS
    Jun 13, 2017

    I have been getting a lot of questions about how I get my natural nails to be so long and healthy. The more I thought about it I realized that I do have some nail care tips and tricks to share. If you do these 4 things...

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    Jun 13, 2017
    STYLE
    HOW TO CREATE A CAPSULE WARDROBE
    Jul 4, 2017
    HOW TO CREATE A CAPSULE WARDROBE
    Jul 4, 2017

    I've started a new project and I can't wait to share it with you. The intention behind it is to help you fall in love with your closet, find your style, and save money!

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    Jul 4, 2017
    LIFE
    VEGAN AND CRUELTY-FREE GIFT IDEAS
    Dec 9, 2019
    VEGAN AND CRUELTY-FREE GIFT IDEAS
    Dec 9, 2019

    I’ve created a list of some of my favourite vegan and cruelty-free brands to give you some inspiration for your holiday gifts. Plus, I included discount codes for some of them…

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    Dec 9, 2019
    WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CALGARY IN DECEMBER
    Dec 5, 2019
    WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CALGARY IN DECEMBER
    Dec 5, 2019

    There are always so many fun events happening Calgary and I’ve picked a few of my favourites to share with you. Here’s what’s happening in Calgary this December:

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    Dec 5, 2019
    VEGAN THINGS HAPPENING IN CALGARY OCT-NOV 2019
    Oct 8, 2019
    VEGAN THINGS HAPPENING IN CALGARY OCT-NOV 2019
    Oct 8, 2019

    Here’s an update on vegan restaurants and events happening in Calgary from now until November.

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    Oct 8, 2019
    WHY I WENT VEGAN - MY VEGAN STORY
    May 23, 2017
    WHY I WENT VEGAN - MY VEGAN STORY
    May 23, 2017

    So you know when someone tells you not to do something and it makes you want to do it even more? Well, that is how my vegan story began.

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    May 23, 2017
    MARCH FAVOURITES (VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE)
    Apr 11, 2017
    MARCH FAVOURITES (VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE)
    Apr 11, 2017

    I've rounded up some of the things I've been loving in March and just a warning, there are A LOT of beauty products. I picked up quite a few of these things...

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    Apr 11, 2017
    LIFE WITH ZANDRA LAUNCH PARTY
    Oct 11, 2016
    LIFE WITH ZANDRA LAUNCH PARTY
    Oct 11, 2016

    The first few weeks of having my blog have been a whirlwind of energy and excitement. I have received more traffic and feedback than I could have imagined. I wanted to keep the energy going and host a little launch party for my blog (okay, it was just an excuse to have a party and hang out with cool people)...

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    Oct 11, 2016
    STYLE
    THE PERFECT CHLOE FAYE BAG DUPE (VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE)
    Apr 18, 2017
    THE PERFECT CHLOE FAYE BAG DUPE (VEGAN & CRUELTY-FREE)
    Apr 18, 2017

    Being vegan means that I don't get to splurge on designer bags (which is probably a good thing). But there are a lot of beautiful bags I would like to have...

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    Apr 18, 2017
    ABOUTCONTACT
    These stores make it easier for us to choose eco-friendly products and reduce the amount of plastic we use.

Go check them out!
    Golden hour nail inspo✨
    The best vegan brunch in Calgary is at @namoyyc!

Have you been??
    I found this scarf at some random vintage market on 17th Ave and ooo we love her ❤️
    Did a photoshoot with @sheenazilinski tonight ✨ not for clients or for content, just for me.

She has an incredible film offering right now and is creating some serious magic, go take a look
    Summer MOOD✌🏻

I’ve been trying real hard to improve my golf game over the last few years and I’ve made serious progress thanks to @golfandtacos!

Whether you’re a new golf babe or want to improve your game, their lessons are the b
    Heading to the mountains or just need a ride down to Stampede? Get there with @communauto_yyc

Use code ZANDRA20 to get a free Communauto membership, a $20 credit and a free month of the flex unlimited pass!
    The good life ❤️

Took a much needed break from reality and posting on Insta. Now it’s time to get back to work and start packing because we move in 3 weeks!!!
    @useitagainstore is Calgary’s newest refillery and you need to check it out!

Their goal is to reduce the amount of plastic we use so you can take your old containers and refill them with anything you need for your home!
They have everything fr
    Because sometimes you just want a really good burger…

Have you tried any of these???