Giving Experiences Instead of Gifts
Last Christmas I was strolling on Instagram and came across a post by a mom. She had created a ‘choose your own adventure’ book for her kids to do just … Read more
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Easy Toddler Christmas and Advent Activities
So we have a new tradition this year. Adventing (oh yes, in this house it’s a verb). This year I had felt overcome by the meaning of Advent. Suddenly the … Read more
Simple and Fun Family Christmas Tradition Ideas
Traditions are the bonding goop in families. They are ‘understood’ by the family, like an inside joke or secret handshake. They are a constant to rely on, a marker for special events. … Read more
Nine Ways to Make Your Gifts More Thoughtful
We all feel the tension. The commercialization versus the simple joy of togetherness. The presents versus the presence. Of course, I’d like to raise charitable kids over-entitled kids but I … Read more
Break out of the momlife monotony and try something new
When is the last time you tried something new? A new food, maybe a new hobby, perhaps you got wild and parted your hair on the other side (gasp!). And … Read more
15 Practical Tips for Moms to GET STUFF DONE
Years ago I was standing in my cluttered basement [Related: Basement Before and After]. As I was standing around boxes and piles of thoughtless purchases and random items I had … Read more
When I Instagrammed My Own Life, and Not My Kids
Whether or not we realize it, we are all ‘influencers’. We are all sharing stories, pictures, articles, life and advice on a daily basis from our phones to ‘our people’. … Read more
When I realized I wasn’t a lazy mom, I was just overwhelmed
Do you ever feel like you go through the bulk of your life smiling and nodding every time a certain topic comes up? Maybe it is grade 11 math. Or … Read more
Play matters, but it doesn’t have to be #instagrammable
I am all for being passionate about ANYTHING you do in life, from mindfully dicing seventeen onions, to studying for your doctorate, to getting up and putting on the … Read more
Thriving in motherhood means you stop waiting for life to happen
I have spent much of my life waiting. Waiting to drive. To graduate from college. Waiting for my boyfriend to propose to me (little did I know what marriage entailed). … Read more