I went back to work for a total of nine days before the schools closed down for COVID-19 and now I am home again with our children and we are doing our best to be positive an grateful for this time together. Nine days did not give me the chance to get into a routine … More Embracing Slow: Canada and Social Isolation During COVID-19
Before taking our little trip to Centreville my husband and I were talking about our own memories of this adorable theme park as kids. We had memories of the train ride, the swans and things like that. We were both pretty excited to re-live those memories with our little ones this past weekend. I had … More Our Day at Centreville, Toronto
With Father’s Day around the corner I thought would share some ideas for gifts for dad as well as a great gift experience! Father’s Day is one of those things where I always ask myself what should we do? Does he want us to have a BBQ, does he want to head out as a … More Father’s Day Gift Guide
Happy New Year! I know I am a little late to the New Year, New Me party, but I’ve decided to look at things a little bit differently this January by focusing on the things we are doing or have that are making us happy right now! I felt way too much pressure to do … More Five things that are Bringing us Joy this January
If you’re like me, you got a bit of a head start on the holiday rush by doing some of your shopping ahead of time, then you got a bit too comfy and left a little until the end. Well it’s not too late to find simple ways to still slow down and enjoy. … More Six Ways to Slow Down, Simplify and Savour this Season
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” — Winston S. Churchill It’s that time of year again and I am so excited to be co-hosting The Holiday with Heart Charity Event for the second year in a row! Over the past few years, giving back … More Holiday with Heart
The coffee is brewing, I can smell it from the bedroom. I walk downstairs to find my cup prepped (which means the sugar and cream are already in the mug … all I have to do is pour). My husband walks in to the kitchen and gives me a smile that basically says… “so that … More I’m Sorry for What I Said at 3am: Our New Endy Mattress and the Importance of Sleep
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” — Banksy “I think this might be the most tired I’ve ever been in my whole life,” I said as my hair dresser was blow-drying my hair and I slowly began to nod off in the chair. It was finally Friday and all I could … More Love Yourself Enough to Rest: How the flu forced me to establish Rest Routines
It’s been a whirlwind week, Christmas is still in full swing, holiday parties are going to crash into New Years festivities, but let’s not kid ourselves, there’s always a little time for shopping! While I didn’t really brave the cold and the lines with two babies in tow for the sales, I did jump online … More The Best of Boxing Week: Canadian Edition
Let’s not kid ourselves here getting little ones dressed is my cardio, so let’s choose items that make everyone happy … It’s probably not news to anyone who’s read my posts that getting our kids dressed is a bit of a task. Neither of our boys like or want to wear pants, socks, hats, mittens … More Perfect Pieces: Poppys Collection
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