“There can be no vulnerability without risk; there can be no community without vulnerability; there can be no peace, and ultimately no life, without community” –M. Scott Peck It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a community to celebrate one. This past weekend we felt so blessed and thankful to be … More It Takes a Community: Celebrating Our Little One’s Baptism
When I walked in the door of this house I knew this would be our home. I saw us here, I saw our family here and this little house has been so good to us. If you haven’t guessed this already, we are moving and my love for this house runs deep, we made our … More With Love from Our Little House Series: A Munchkin Nursery
“Me eat, mama eat, dada eat and Nate eat … here!” Pointing to our dining room table, our toddler made his way over and let us all know that it was time to eat and of course, where exactly that was going to happen. Apparently, he has an understanding of the concept ‘Tutti a Tavola” … More Tutti a Tavola: A Hip Mommies Review
Ok so it’s confession time; pretty much everyone in our house, including … well especially me, has a sweet tooth. So when there was a knock at the door on a cold February day and it was a box of baked goods, we were all a little too excited. “What dat mama,” my toddler asked … More The Sweet Life: A Bakers Krate Review
As a new mom and a writer I sometimes come across sayings or images that grab me or tug at my heartstrings. That’s exactly what happened when I first saw the Mo Green Clothing Co. “Hug it Out” sweater. There are so many moments, especially when you’re raising little ones, that call for nothing more … More Josephine’s Blooming Boutiques: Mo Green Clothing Co.
Most days I wear a “mommy uniform;” cozy track pants with pockets (I save the leggings for outings or running errands) and a nursing tank with a cardi over it that I don’t mind getting poop, puke or milk on. But once-in-a-while, I love finding an opportunity to get dressed up and feel great. Don’t … More Style me Simple Series: Dress up Days
I love gifts! I love giving them and, like most people, I love receiving them too. About a year ago I came across Present Day Gifts’ Instagram page and was immediately drawn to the beauty of the gift boxes and the local items that were inside. As a bit of a ‘localist,’ I was also … More Josephine’s Blooming Boutiques: Present Day Gifts
Over the past year or so I’ve had the pleasure of meeting some absolutely amazing small shop owners and I’ve kinda fallen in love with the Canadian small shop scene. So I’ve decided to compile a list of my favourite Canadian Christmas Gift ideas for all of you. There’s everything you need to cozy-up … More A Cozy Canadian Christmas Gift Guide
I met Jan of JR. Authentics at one of the Toronto Yoga Mamas Shopping Socials. Jan’s unique onesies caught my eye and I couldn’t help but ask her about them. The mix of organic cotton and gorgeous local artwork made this mama do a double take. JR. Authentics is a budding new business that collaborates … More Josephine’s Creative Career Moms: Jan of JR. Authentics
What if we spent a little bit longer curled up in a big chair until our little ones fell asleep, what if we read that story two, three or four more times and what if we spent a rainy day laying in bed with our babies because it’s way better than running errands? My children … More What my Children Taught Me About Time & Jord Wood Watch Review
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