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North South Blonde

A food and lifestyle blog

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Welcome! I’m Michelle, mother to two beautiful girls, wife to an incredible hardworking man, writer, photographer, and recipe developer. I have an extraordinary passion for motherhood, fixing up and decorating our home, health, wellness, practicality, and homemade cooking. I’m all about living a healthy lifestyle — for my family and I — and sharing what I know with all of you, other women, and other moms.

I was brought up in the Greater Toronto Area and now reside in beautiful Northern Ontario Canada, hence the name North South Blonde. Most of what I have learned along the way is implemented in my parenting style.

Here, you’ll find inspiring parenting tips and advice, easy recipes for staying on track, wellness tips, and home decor inspiration. I also love to talk about family travel and activities, as well as outdoor adventures.

One thing is for sure about me — I love a good laugh, good music, lots of coffee, and online shopping. I’m definitely a firm believer in silliness, positivity, loving where you live, gentle parenting, and appreciating the simple things in life. Life is beautiful.

Shop some of my favourite style and decor pieces, women’s fashion, kids must-haves, and home and kitchen staples.

Thank you for stopping by my little corner of the internet and I hope you enjoy your time here!

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  1. Mrs. Green Acres says

    March 12, 2016 at 8:44 am

    Hi Michelle! Saw you on Instagram 🙂

    Where are you living in Northern Ontario? I’m originally from there (KL!)

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    • North South Blonde says

      March 12, 2016 at 9:28 am

      Thanks for stopping by! I am in Northeastern Ontario as well.
      It’s so beautiful here! Where did you move to after KL?

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      • Mrs. Green Acres says

        March 13, 2016 at 11:49 am

        I came to Ottawa for school and never left. We live in Cumberland, which is a pretty rural area in the East End 🙂

        Is your hubby from KL?

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        • North South Blonde says

          March 13, 2016 at 1:13 pm

          Must be nice! He is originally from New Liskeard 🙂

          Reply
  2. Mikyla Hildebrand says

    March 25, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    Hi Michelle!!
    I love your blog and especially the photos of your girls and the “get ready with me” video. I wrote down that lipstick you used!! I’d love it if you did a video on hair…I need help with that haha. So proud of you and everything you are doing.
    Love your cousin Mikyla xoxo

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    • North South Blonde says

      March 26, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Mikyla! I am so happy that you like it! Thanks for stopping by! I will definitely do a video on hair. Thank you for your support! It means so much to me. Love, Michelle

      Reply
  3. natlaia says

    April 3, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    Beautiful blog, love how you are bringing everything together. I love this picture of you so cute 🙂 one of my favs

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    • North South Blonde says

      April 4, 2016 at 12:11 pm

      That means so much to me, thank you for your support! Love, Michelle

      Reply
  4. Franca says

    April 5, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I enjoy reading all of your articles…….whether its about your beautiful two
    girls, delicious and easy recipes, advice on how you are parenting, advice
    on relationships, its all good and so down to earth……….so proud of you

    love your mom

    Reply
  5. Pamela says

    June 3, 2016 at 3:01 am

    I just found your blog. I am enjoying reading about you. I look forward to more from North South Blonde.

    Reply
    • northsouthblonde says

      June 3, 2016 at 3:03 am

      That is very sweet. Thank you for you support xo

      Reply
  6. Gilbert says

    December 28, 2018 at 7:27 am

    I was born and raised in Earlton which your husband will know where it is…have you ever tried the cheese from Thornloe Cheese Factory. Great cheese and they also have grass fed cheese and grass fed butter. Good site b.t.w.

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