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Me Time At Milk Crate

June 20, 2019 By Kari Leave a Comment

poppy barley summer-1I always feel like a whole new mom when I get a few hours to myself. It’s an added bonus if I’m able to explore a new coffee shop, boutique, or restaurant in my city. Having a couple of hours to “check out” while somebody else watches our little man Wyatt is pure gold for me. I love to swap out my mom uniform for an outfit in which I feel fabulous, and head to a coffee shop solo, sipping on a beautifully-crafted latte, with no interruptions. After an hour or two of that, I can’t wait to get back home and hang with my family! I know I’m a better mom when I’m taking care of myself.

poppy barley summer-2My most recent “Me time” was at Milk Crate – a new cafe in Epcor Tower opened by Steve Brochu, formerly of Chartier. I indulged in one of the best almond milk lattes I’ve ever had (and I’ve had a ton), and a delicious, freshly-baked scone. Milk Crate offers coffee, baked goods, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and (most recently) homemade ice cream sandwiches! As an added bonus for every visitor, you can’t help but enjoy the aroma of made-in-house Sourdough bread when you walk in.

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What I Wore

poppy barley summer-6 The Perfect Handbag

It’s sure nice to sport something other than my Mom Bag every once in a while. I’m in love with The Perfect Handbag from Poppy Barley – one of my favourite brands – designed in Canada and ethically made. This 100% leather bag comes with the perfect amount of pockets to store your laptop, phone, and headphones. The centre console (as I like to call it) is a zippered pocket in the middle for those personal items you may not want to flash when you open your purse (y’know, loose receipts, kid snacks, etc…just like that one room of the house with the door closed every time company comes over)! The Perfect Handbag comes in black and sand pebble. Shop it here.

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Gold Shoes

You’ll probably wear gold shoes more than you think you will. The colour really does go with everything! Poppy Barley’s Summerland Sandal is stylish and comfy with a 3″ natural stacked heel. You can rock these at the office, with a cute dress to a patio date, or to a summer wedding. The shoes are super versatile and come in three different colours. Shop here. 

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Dress | Minimum Blazer From Bamboo Ballroom (sold out) Check out a similar jacket here | Earrings

Photography + Makeup: Elizabeth Segura

 

Pin this to your Explore Canada and Canadian fashion boards and follow me on Pinterest here.

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Thank you to Poppy Barley for teaming up in this product for post partnership.
As always, thoughts and opinions are mine. 

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xx

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your go-to mom friend 🙌
Here's what works best for me and my family. Share ⬇️ what works best for you + yours!
❤️ Wyatt, Noah, Moses🐾 Monroe🐾
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Easiest Easter Dinner! ➡️ Give yourself a bre Easiest Easter Dinner!

➡️ Give yourself a break this year and just order your Easter dinner from @fresonbros!

📍These delicious chef-prepared Easter Dinner Boxes are totally customizable. Your main course  is mouth-watering, tender Mountain Park ham, with a delicious ham glaze, roasted garlic parmesan baby potatoes and honey dill carrots.

Customizable add-ons include:

- Granny’s Stuffing
- macaroni salad
- Alberta sourdough
- iconic sourdough hot cross buns
-choice of desserts like
coconut macaroon cookies, sourdough cinnamon buns, and sweet coconut cream pie!

➡️ Order online (link in my bio) from now until April 16 and pick up at your nearest Freson Bros. location. Save this idea and make sure to share with your friends!

{partner}

#cateredeasterdinner #easydinner #easyEasterdinner #yegfood #easterbox #ordereaster
Disney photos! Having a blast! ❤️ Noah got to Disney photos! Having a blast! ❤️ Noah got to go on a lot of the rides too. 🤗 

What's your favourite food to get at Disney? A must-try. Share ⬇️
We surprised our seven-year-old with a trip to Dis We surprised our seven-year-old with a trip to Disneyland! I highly recommend surprising your kids with adventures - no matter how big or small. ❤️ This was so much fun! What he said at the end was the best. :) 

#disneyland #disneysurprise #disneyparks
Choose the one you can't live without. That cares Choose the one you can't live without. That cares enough to put in the work every day - especially when it 'aint so pretty. That fights for the life you've built together. The one that's willing to grow in new ways together and open their mind and heart to new possibilities.

You're the one I want to go through all the times with - the good and the tough, the happy and sad. Thank you for being the guy that folds all of our laundry and respects that I don't want you to wash mine. 😄 Thank you for changing the garbages - cause you know I hate it. Thank you for building us epic fires in the summer and making THE BEST popcorn ever. ❤️ Thanks for watching The Bachelor with me (and providing hilarious commentary throughout). Thanks for being a gentle parent with our kiddos. ❤️❤️❤️

To the love of my life, my partner in life, and greatest Daddy - Happy 14th!
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