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125. Creativity vs Productivity in Motherhood (making time for the things you love to do, with Siobhan Jones)

Do you wish you made time for the things you enjoy? Maybe you aren’t sure what hobbies you would like, or you think you aren’t ‘creative enough’ to have hobbies.  … Read more

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Did I Ever Tell You About the Time…

Hey there lovely readers. Did I every tell you about the time I put myself into the ER with a ridiculous self-inflicted injury? Here is how the story goes, as I … Read more

Five DIYs I Will Actually Do….probably….I’m pretty sure #fiveonfriday

Do you ever go back in your Pinterest archives and check out all your old pins . . . .  and then laugh at the board ‘2011 You’ made of ‘DIYs That I Will … Read more

The Family Backyard {Upgrading with a Swing & Spin}

We moved to this small town almost four years ago. It was winter and we had to buy quickly but our choices were different versions of the same 80s style … Read more

DIY Growth Ruler {Tips on what to do, and what not to do}

In my childhood family home there is a door frame striated with dates and names of friends and family. Telling tales of height competitions and a history of tots outgrowing … Read more

Great Canadian Mobile Home {Budget Friendly Renovation Tips}

You asked for it, you got it!In follow up to the Great Canadian Mobile Home Renovation (<- check out this link for full before and afters), I’ve put together this post … Read more

Toddler Busy Board {Mom Gets Her DIY On}

I am constantly looking for ways to keep my toddler busy indoors. So after much pinning and pining I finally made the big trip to the hardware store and made … Read more

What to add to your DIY custom crossword (the easiest homemade gift)

Over a decade ago I was a girl madly in love with a boyfriend who lived hours away. As I finished my Environmental Health degree I looked desperately for a … Read more

Tinting Faded Clothes {Frugal Fashion}

I routinely dye my clothes – well not dye them, tint them. There is a difference. Dyeing will change the colour, tinting will deepen the current colour.  I haven’t found … Read more

The Great Canadian Mobile Home Reno {The First Pancake}

The Final Product You know how the first pancake sticks to the pan or burns or takes forever to cook and you get a mucky mess? Unless you are a … Read more

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  • 184. Movement as self-care (exercise for wellbeing, not weight loss)
  • 183. Getting more sleep as a mom (giving up the nightowl life)
  • 182. Nourishing yourself as a mom (11 strategies to help you feed yourself well + often)

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