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
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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
Simple and easy ways to play and keep kids busy (+ free printable list of ideas)
About four years back we found ourselves sitting together on New Years and having this conversation about how we wanted to raise our family. What things did we want to … Read more
How Minimalism Changed My Motherhood, Marriage, Homemaking and Life
I happened upon ‘minimalism’ by accident. I didn’t even really know it was an option. I grew up in a home filled with stuff. Boxes of photos and books, piles … Read more
When Motherhood Can Change You but You Can’t Change Motherhood
I thought I would be more settled with motherhood. 4 and half years and three kids in and I constantly feel like my heart is a trampoline for all my … Read more
15 Mom Fails That Almost Every Mom Can Expect
It was a full month before I confessed to anyone else…. I told my sister in law that I forgot to buckle my son into his high chair and he … Read more