Hello! I'm Vanessa: a mom of three, lifestyle blogger, freelance writer and teacher. I share stories about motherhood, baking, style and city life on my blog. I also love to feature fellow mompreneurs & small shops.
Ok so it might seem like this is the only place that we vacation to, and that might be because in the last year Niagara-on-the-Lake has become a go-to weekend holiday spot for my husband and I. We wanted to do so many trips this year; we had big plans for a Europe trip, then … More Taste Niagara
The mompreneur community that I discovered soon after the birth of my son and during the very early stages of my blog has truly opened my eyes to a world of wonderful and seriously supportive women! Natalie Telfer and Catherine Belknap of Social Common are prime examples of this. After inviting me to one of … More Josephine’s Creative Career Moms: Natalie Telfer & Catherine Belknap of Social Common
Ok, so I don’t usually have a lot of leftover candied nuts after Christmas is over, but I was gifted some from friends and family who gave the recipe a try after I posted it on the blog. And we didn’t get to see everyone we usually see this year, baby time means less visiting … More Josephine’s Banana Bread with a Candied Nut Crust
After what I would consider a seriously long reading hiatus, I think I’ve once again been bitten by the reading bug; something I am truly thrilled about and even more excited to share with you! I think this might even turn into a new series! As an English teacher, the last thing I wanted to … More Books in my Bungalow
I love posting simple, sweet recipes on the blog and this one literally takes the cake. Boasting only four ingredients and three steps, this is a recipe you won’t mind whipping up each year. This recipe has been around for years; it’s been tweaked, made savoury and shared for generations. The version I’m sharing with … More Christmas Candied Nuts
Like many things in life, traditions tend to grow, change and evolve as time goes on. (Disclaimer: traditions are amazing, but can be a little bit stressful as well). Traditions are a beautiful thing; they can make the holidays special and help ease some holiday stress, as they can give us a sense of … More The Ever-Evolving Traditional Tree Hunt
In a world where we can read about what to expect before expecting and make plans for when, where and how we want to give birth, it’s no wonder I’m having a hard time letting go of my parenting expectations. For the first time in a long time, I have to admit that I might … More Motherhood and the Art of Letting Go (Part 3- Expectations)
Growing up both my husband and I had some serious Christmas traditions. My family is all about the Christmas tree hunt; every year we would trek out in the snow,or mud, with my dad marching ahead of the pack sporting his purple track pants, fanny pack and pompom hat urging us to keep looking for … More The Toronto Christmas Market: A Baby Survival Guide
This past summer I had the pleasure of featuring the ladies of Mommy Mailbox who sent me one of their thoughtfully curated boxes. While working on this product review I came across a tumbler that quickly became one of my favourite things. My love of this product then lead me to Rachel Green of Intentionally Designed. … More Josephine’s Creative Career Moms: Rachel Green of Intentionally Designed
After our little getaway to Niagara-on-the-lake, all I could think about was scones and tea. We splurged a little on the hotel and spa day so we reluctantly decided it was best to opt out of our High Tea reservation at The Prince of Wales Hotel. The hard part about this was letting go of … More Cranberry Christmas Scones
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