I started this blog because it made me feel like me, because in the midst of motherhood (a time when you are giving so much of yourself to your babies) I needed to know that I was still here. Blogging really has become a big part of my life … well I should say our … More I Blog Because it Brings Me Joy
“I want to collect moments with you and little things that remind me of those moments for many years to come.” Over the past few years we have had the opportunity to collaborate with Alessandra, Rita and the amazing team at Raising Artists and one of the most memorable events we did was their Mother’s … More Mother’s Day Workshop with Raising Artists
Home is where the slippers are… When my dad started visiting and helping me with the kids on a regular basis it was the beginning of winter and he always looked cold when he came into our house. So, in true “Nonna-like” fashion, I started putting out slippers for him at the entryway to help … More Making this House Our Home: The Entryway
I read a few books on sleep training and many articles on how to “sleep-train” your baby when our first was born, but let’s just say that the best sleep advice I can offer right now for a four-year-old and a crib-climbing two-year-old is to buy your kids a great mattress because you will probably … More Teaching our Littles to Love Sleep With Endy Canada
Dear Deerhurst, Thank you for reminding us to take a break from the daily grind, to get outside and play, to enjoy the winter and run in the snow with our little ones, to cuddle up on a sleigh ride and steal baby kisses on a starlit trail. Thanks for reminding us to stop time … More Dear Deerhurst: Our Review of the Resort
I know that things will not always stay this way; slow, with hardly anywhere to go, but I do know that one day I will miss this, so I should learn to take things slow and soak it all in … the snuggles, the cuddles and the chaos. I’ve decided to share what it’s like … More Love Your Life Project: Week Three (Savouring Slow Mornings with My Munchkins)
“Life begins well, it begins enclosed, protected, all warm in the bosom of the house.” — Gaston Bachelard The inspiration for this project began with my kids, well our family in general, and this weekend we really had a chance to focus on that. This might also be the reason why I may need to … More Love Your Life Project: Week Two (Finding Happiness in Our Home)
The dictionary actually has a definition for the term “supermom”: “an exemplary mother …. and ….a woman who performs the traditional duties of housekeeping and child-rearing while also having a full-time job.” Well guess what, I hate laundry more than your average mom and there are more dust bunnies bouncing around in my house than … More My Kids Think I’m SuperMom and That’s All I Care About
Me to My Husband thinking he would laugh at me: “I think I’m going to start a “Love Your Life Project” so I can really enjoy things, in the moment, the way that they are and maybe I won’t keep moving furniture around lol. My Husband: “That’s a great idea!” Me: “Really? …OK I will … More The Love Your Life Project
I can’t believe that it’s been four years already. Every year when it comes time to celebrate our oldest’s birthday I am reminded that my first pregnancy and his birth are what sparked this little project. I am always so shocked by how much he’s grown each year, but four feels huge to me. He’s … More Four Year Blog Anniversary!
