“ Style is something each of us already has, all we need to do is find it.” –Diane Von Furstenberg There are a lot of things that I’ve discovered in motherhood, but if I began to list them I would go on forever, so maybe I’ll save that for another post. Of all the crazy, … More Style Me Simple Series: Finding my Personal Style
I’ve heard many times over the past few years that balance isn’t real or attainable in motherhood, that it is one of those words we throw around and say that we either have or don’t have. Well that may be true during some moments, motherhood throws things off for sure, and brings about immense … More Motherhood: a Fine Balance and Scoria World Review
“Remember when we went out to dinner every Wednesday and we vowed to try new places in the city each week” my husband asked me the other day on one of our “car dates” (in other words, we were driving and both kids were fast asleep in the backseat so we could actually have an … More Marriage after Motherhood
“ Please keep your …” the words mittens don’t even make it out of my mouth before his mittens meet the sidewalk and he’s taken off on his scooter. It’s the simple things like getting out the door or just going for a walk to the park that can take the most effort when you … More Kiddie Clips: Practical Solutions for Modern Mamas
I have no idea what motherhood will look like in five, ten or fifteen years, but I do know that I won’t ever want to miss a moment to snuggle with you. It’s another dark, damp and cold morning, I can hear my alarm clock going off, but even through the foggy haze of morning, … More Stolen Snuggles: Moments in Motherhood
“It’s ok to be a mom and still take care of me; in fact, it’s more than necessary.” During a yoga class a few months ago at Toronto Yoga Mamas I mentioned to Jamie (founder and wellness director) that I had a pretty bad shoulder injury so I wouldn’t be able to take part in … More Taking Care of Me in Motherhood: A Day of Wellness at Toronto Yoga Mamas
Ok so the secret’s out, motherhood is messy! You can’t really perfect it and trying to will only make you crazy, so instead I’ve tried to find ways to make mom-life a little easier and not feel guilty about it. Thank goodness the world and shopping malls are on board with this trend. Mommy life … More Shopping Simplified: Our Day at Erin Mills Town Centre
“Mama I feed the ducks?” I looked at my toddler, two and ready to take on the world, and said “um … yes baby you can.” As we walked over to the water and looked over at the lake there was a small part of me that said, go back this is way too scary … More I Hope you Fly: Let’s Talk Motherhood & Raising Confident Children
“To find yourself in motherhood, you have to lose a little of yourself first.” — Josephine: a Creative Life When I first became a mom I was so worried about losing who I was, that somehow my old self would get lost amidst diapers and daydreams. And I know now, after connecting with … More Finding “Me” in Motherhood
“ All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once [s]he grows up.” — Pablo Picasso Once or twice a week my little ones and I attend programs at our local community centre. And one day, just before Christmas, when we were trying to figure out what to buy our son … More The Best Mother’s Day Gift I Could Ask for: An Afternoon with our Little Artists
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