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It's spring break! Even though it technically does not apply to me as my student days have long passed, I wanted to share with you some ideas if you happen to be a local reader or looking for something to do in your own city.
- Check out a local coffee and donut shop: This month one of my favourite cafes, Little Sister Coffee Maker, is bringing back their Honey Lavender Latte. A good 10-minute walk from here is Oh Doughnuts, which produces some of the most delicious treats including vegan and gluten free options. I highly recommend this combination if you are from Winnipeg.
- Find a quick day trip from your city: Just 30 minutes away from Winnipeg is Pineridge Hollow and this remains to be one of the most charming locations I've been to. From a restaurant, a boutique, a greenhouse and even a small grazing field for farm animals, this place is sure to give you the quintessential prairie experience. (Also, makes for the perfect ootd background).
- Drive around and shoot local scenery: Through friends, I've discovered a scenic route around Lockport, Manitoba. It goes by the river and gives you perfect shots of majestic houses in that community. It's also cool to see how the season is changing based on the thawing body of water.
- Treat yourself to beer / wine / cocktails: One of the newest and busiest microbrewery in town is Brazen Hall. Situated along Pembina Hwy, this brewpub features amazing local beers and delicious  from-scratch food pairings, sure to fill you up. The place itself is huge and beautifully decorated - perfect for groups; There is a buzz across the hall which speaks volumes about how inviting the ambiance is. It is such a great spot, I've been there twice since it opened last week.
See these recommendations in the vlog version below

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If you've been reading my blog since last year or if you've been following me on Instagram lately, it will not come as a surprise that I'm doing a post on Oh Doughnuts, the newest donut shop in the city. Well, 'newest' should be taken lightly. Oh Doughnuts has already made a name for itself a couple of years back. When owner Amanda Kinden started in 2014, she was the go-to for gourmet donuts, delivering and selling them across the hippest cafes in the city. After some time, she decided to stop making them for these locations to focus on finding her own space and building her own doughnut business. And now the time has finally arrived! Oh Doughnuts has officially opened its doors last week  and I couldn't be happier! I headed there bright and early last week to check out all the deliciousness and it definitely did not disappoint.

Tip #1: Go between 8am to 10am for a complete selection of flavours. If you come too early, some flavours might not be out yet; come past 10am, some flavours may be sold out already.
Tip #2: Flavours vary everyday and they are all in their display case. There are between 10-12 flavours to choose from on a daily basis. There are glazed, filled, vegan and cake varieties. Instagram is your best bet in finding out their flavours for the day.
Tip #3: There will always be Vegan options. However, Gluten-free ones are still in the works. Crohnuts are sporadically made as they take more work than a regular donut. And as I type this, I haven't seen them have the 'Little Oh's'.
Tip #4: Currently not taking bulk orders, holds or deliveries YET. But I personally see that won't last long as she used to do it a couple of years ago.
Tip #5: There is some seating space inside and outside the shop. They take cash, debit & credit.
Tip #6: For now, their current hours depend on when they sell out. Monday to Friday they open 7am; Saturday they open 8am. Also, they're open on June 5, Sunday for Pride Day!
Tip #7: Amanda is AMAZING! Smile and say hello when you chance upon her taking out doughnuts to the front of the shop.