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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?

      Reply
      • 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

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  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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Michelle is a Canadian food and lifestyle blogger, writer and creator sharing easy and healthy recipes, all things home, motherhood, style, wellness, and more. With a little humour thrown in. Welcome!

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Well it’s not perfectly level, but proud to say, Well it’s not perfectly level, but proud to say, one sore back later, set up and running myself. Just wish I did it sooner! 💦

All links on my LTK
https://liketk.it/5iNLA

#abovegroundpool #poolinspiration #backyardpool #intexpool #intex #backyard #summertime #summerishere #canadiansummer #pool #ontariomoms #canadianmoms #intexultraxtr #momof3 #backyardliving #backyardspace #momof3kids #momof3 #ontariomom
Easy, fresh, Mediterranean salad 🫒 🥬 I could Easy, fresh, Mediterranean salad 🫒 🥬 I could eat this every day this summer 😍

Recipe here: https://northsouthblonde.com/easy-healthy-greek-salad/
Added crisp curly lettuce, kalamata olives & red onion, cubed feta instead of crumbled, red onion instead of white. 

#greeksalad #mediterraneanfood #mediterraneansalad #summereats #saladrecipe #lowcarb #salad
The lip pout and her dress on backwards 😂. We l The lip pout and her dress on backwards 😂. We love her so much!! Now 4, and next stop-kindergarten. Never stop being you, my angel, you’re my baby forever 💗💗 

#momreel #momlife #girlmomlife #momhumour #funnymoments
Happy 4th Birthday to our sweet bumblebee! 🤍🥹 You are our beautiful ray of sunshine. So smart, kind, funny, and adventurous. I’m so prould of the little lady you are becoming! You are so deeply loved my angel, may all of your dreams and wishes come true! 🎂🎉

#4thbirthday #thisis4 #4yearsold #birthdaygirl #raisinggirls #junebaby #junebirthday #girlmom
Patio is officially open!! ☀️ Linking our lit Patio is officially open!! ☀️

Linking our little outdoor setup over on my LTK! Comment SHOP below to get the link via DM. This boho umbrella is a must buy and goes with everything 🤍 

https://liketk.it/5eROx

#deckliving #backyard #patio #outdoorfurniture #outdoorlivingspace #Canadianmom #Canadianliving #Ontariomom
Fresh and flavourful, straight from Italia (kiddin Fresh and flavourful, straight from Italia (kidding), but how can you resist this staple of an appetizer for patio season?! ☀️

Bruschetta Recipe 👇🏼 

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves minced garlic (I use @greatnorthern.garlic)
7-8 Roma tomatoes 🍅 
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil 🌿 
Salt & pepper to taste
Half a loaf of artisan bread, sourdough, or baguette (or low carb/gf bread or tortillas)
Balsamic glaze for drizzling

1. Finely chop ingredients and add to a bowl to mix together well.
2. Broil to toast sliced bread on a lined baking sheet on high for 1 minute per side, keeping a close eye.
3. Top the toasted bread with the mixture, drizzle on balsamic glaze and enjoy xo 

#recipereel #bruschetta #appetizer #patioseason #recipeshare
The loves of my life, my 3 beautiful girls! They a The loves of my life, my 3 beautiful girls! They are my purpose, my heart and soul, the joy of my whole life 🤍 My heaven on earth. I love you more than you will ever know.

Happy Mother’s Day to all 🌷 

#mothersday #motherhood #motherslove #momof3girls
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