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Shay, Unfiltered: Beauty, Brains & Real Talk

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Shay, Unfiltered: Beauty, Brains & Real Talk

May 7, 2025May 23, 2025

Hey, I’m Shay So… why are you here? What’s in it for you? And who the heck is Shay? Honestly?…

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Shay

Shay is a proud wife to an incredible woman, mama to two wild and wonderful little humans, clean beauty addict, and unapologetic lover of all things Canadian-made. She dabbles in gluten-free baking with big dreams and mixed results—think delicious chaos, usually sprinkled with crumbs and laughter.

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Comfort food: fluffy pancakes with syrup

Comfort food: fluffy pancakes with syrup

A Journey Through Motherhood, Clean Beauty & Messy Wins

A Journey Through Motherhood, Clean Beauty & Messy Wins

With Love and Intention: Why I’m Sharing Less of My Littles Online

With Love and Intention: Why I’m Sharing Less of My Littles Online

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Baking, parenting, and beauty - join me on a sweet and inspiring journey! #BakingWithLove #LesbianParenting #greenbeauty 🌱🌈🧁💚🌿✨🌟💕✨

Looking for a new experience? Want a job that is r

Looking for a new experience?
Want a job that is rewarding and fun?
Well then I have just the ticket for you!
Why not become a gardener?
Want more details? DM me!

Well hello there, It’s been a hot minute. I have

Well hello there,
It’s been a hot minute. I have missed you all, and I’m back.
A lot has happened since I took my break 6 months ago- we got a puppy! Princess Penelope June Cookie.
We redecorated our home,
We spent a lot of time playing games and singing songs and bonding as a family,
And now I’m starting a blog… and I need your help!
I have a poll going in my stories (I will highlight them as well so you can take the poll after today).
I need to know what you would like from me. I am a wealth of information- but instead of just putting things out there and hoping for the best… I want to customize things to you, my friends.
So take the poll, and leave me some comments. What are you interested in? What need do you want a solution for? What fascinates you? Tell me about you!
I’m happy to be back, and look forward to filling you in on more details soon!
Sending you love & light
-Shay

Taking a big break… and not that you asked, but

Taking a big break… and not that you asked, but here’s why:

My whole life I have tried to numb myself… from childhood chaos, to insecurities, to procrastination… I have not wanted to be fully present in my mind or body.
Obviously that is not sustainable, and does not allow for a well lived life.

Two weeks ago I deleted all social media off of my phone. I was always comparing myself to others, saturating my mind with so much guilt and envy it felt debilitating. The first few days I felt as if I was detoxing from a drug, I was searching for that instant dopamine hit that likes and follows bring… Further proving my point that I needed to be off of social media.

I have spent so much of my life trying to be in control- only to realize that I myself was not in control of my habits, and thus I was not present for those around me.

So in saying all of this- I’m not deleting my account. I’ll check in from time to time- but the apps will no longer be on my phone.

If you need me, text me, call me, send me a letter by carrier pigeon. It’s not hard to find me.

I’ll be in my home, with everything that matters to me in the world- my family. Learning to be more present, living my life without being numb.

Love: a work in progress named Shay

Nearly had a meltdown over these “Apple Cinnamon

Nearly had a meltdown over these “Apple Cinnamon Donuts…”

6/10 would not make again… but I’m glad they didn’t suck.

Here’s the recipe- if you dare! 😅

https://www.thelittleblogofvegan.com/2023/09/vegan-caramel-apple-pastries.html#tasty-recipes-12135-jump-target

Heart melter 💖

A Friendly PSA for all potential stay at home moms

A Friendly PSA for all potential stay at home moms

Stay at home mom
Worth it
Sanity
Mom life
LGBT Mom
#stayathomemom #momlife #lgbtmom #notime

Life with two littles is wild! So it is super hand

Life with two littles is wild! So it is super handy to have products that you not only trust- but make your job easier.

Moonlike products are made with food grade silicone, dishwasher safe, super easy to clean and are grab and go friendly.

Because the last thing you want to worry about as a mom, is your child playing with something filled harmful chemicals- or super hard to wash.

Plus what you get the deluxe set- it comes in this beautiful keepsake box, perfect for collecting your little ones treasures along the way.

#Moonkie, #Moonkieofficial, #Moonkieshop #BabyEssentials, #Babymusthaves, #MomLife

It’s easy to get so wrapped up in the big things

It’s easy to get so wrapped up in the big things in life- that you forget the little things in life make the world go around.

#gifted #postitcanada #scotchbrandcanada #butterly

My life all day long, plus a very active toddler… but I wouldn’t trade it for the world!

#Breastfeeding #clusterfeeding #lgbtmom

This week with my boys 💗🌈🥰

This week with my boys 💗🌈🥰

One day I woke up, and there was a message from th

One day I woke up, and there was a message from this human, and without knowing your name, or where you lived- I knew our souls already belonged to one another.
Katie you are the epitome of love. You weave yourself through time and space with love of your family, of nature, of learning flowing through you. Creating magic with each step that you take.
With one message you created a life that neither of us dreamed of- but were destined for.
You are my life, our family is my world.
And I am grateful for every moment in our beautiful, chaotic, noisy, dreamy life we built together.
Happy birthday my love, thank you for all that your are, and all that you do!
I love you so!

If anyone knows me, they know I love a good serum.

If anyone knows me, they know I love a good serum. Well these enchanting serums from @grownalchemist are nothing short of fabulous!

Formulated with the best nature has to offer, the Skin Renewal Serum & the Instant Soothing Serum has helped to keep my skin hydrated and glowy, while minimizing lines and smoothing out my skins texture.

What more could you ask for?

Try them today!

Kindly gifted from @thisisbutterly

Today is my due date… but we welcomed little Law

Today is my due date… but we welcomed little Lawson Lennox to the world on Wednesday.

My blood pressure was not to the doctors liking, so we got to meet this little guy sooner than expected, he shot out of me in less than two hours (giving the doctors the middle finger to boot) apparently we have quite the character on our hands.

Zeph welcomed him with open arms, and Katie and my hearts are so full!

As I sit here, I am flooded with all the memories of having Zeph enter our world. It is the great honour of my life to be a wife and mama; and be privy to watching this family grow.

So without further ado… welcome to the light little Lawson- we’ve all been waiting for you!

39 weeks +1 day. I’m getting super tired, but I

39 weeks +1 day. I’m getting super tired, but I managed to wash my hair (that is a full undertaking believe me). Bags are packed, baby room is ready, now we just wait for this little bean to arrive and join our family.

Am I a little nervous to give birth again? Oh heck yes!
They say you don’t remember the pain- but yeah I remember that hurt A LOT!

But at least there is this brilliant little miracle at the end of the pain. My mom used to call it “the best pain she ever experienced” and I wholeheartedly agree with that.

So we are here waiting for you little guy, and are ready to welcome you to the light.

#thecountdownison #39weekspregnant #lgbtfamily #lesbianmom #secondbaby

Soaking up the last few weeks as a family of 3 💖

Nature never ceases to amaze me! So why look any f

Nature never ceases to amaze me! So why look any further than a natural product?

With so many amazing alternatives from makeup to skincare, you can have effective products without all the extra gunk!

Here are some of my favs!

@cleanbeauty_collective Nectarine Petal Eau De Parfum

@bluelizardsunscreen Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

@toms_of_maine Rose Vanilla Deodorant

#gifted #naturalfinds #cleanalternatives #naturalskincare

Clean swaps, Clean Perfume, clean products, natural products

I walked for 3 hours today… I now and forever mo

I walked for 3 hours today…
I now and forever more live on Couch.
If you need me- please contact me at couch.
I’m done

I have become obsessed with the idea of plum lashe

I have become obsessed with the idea of plum lashes- to make my blue eyes pop.

So when I saw the viral Charlotte Tilbury plum mascara, I instantly wanted it…

But- as per usual I couldn’t get behind the ingredients…

So I scoured the internet and found the @fitglowbeauty Plum Lash Primer Mascara!

It gives a subtle plum colour to your lashes, while making my blue eyes stand out. I will say it does flake a bit, but those are super easy to brush away.

So if you’ve been looking for a natural version of the viral plum mascara- look no further!

#charlottetilburydupe #fitglowbeauty #plummascara #viralmascara #naturalmakeupdupe plum mascara, charlotte tilbury dupe, charlotte tilbury plum mascara, fit glow plum mascara, makeup dupe, natural makeup dupe

I had so many ideas, fantasies, dreams of how fabu

I had so many ideas, fantasies, dreams of how fabulous this second pregnancy would be…

And a lot of that has happened, but in other ways it has been so different, so unexpected, difficult at times, and utterly elating in other moments.

Currently I can barely walk, I take daily naps, this baby literally feels like he may fall out-

But nonetheless, we are all so excited to meet this little guy! We cannot wait to hold him, kiss him, and shower him with so much love.

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