Tag: Self-care

I’m Not Big, I’m Having a Baby: Five ways to Love your Body While You’re Expecting and This Spring’s Bump to Baby Show

May 3, 2018

Strangers : How far along are you? My Response: 22 weeks. Strangers (gasping): Oh wow! You’re really big already! My thoughts (smiling on the outside): please don’t call me big, I’m carrying a baby …and  just a few  other choice words I would like to say but will keep smiling and laughing because what the … More I’m Not Big, I’m Having a Baby: Five ways to Love your Body While You’re Expecting and This Spring’s Bump to Baby Show

Love Yourself Enough to Rest: How the flu forced me to establish Rest Routines

Feb 2, 2018

“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

Taking Care of Me in Motherhood: A Day of Wellness at Toronto Yoga Mamas

Sep 27, 2017

“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

Simple Self-Care Series: Weekly Face Masks a Banish Review

Apr 12, 2017

“Sit down mama … eat apple mama … have bath mama. Play outside mama, go walk.” If only I took my toddler’s advice more often, I think my body and mind would thank me for it. After the birth of my youngest, life started to become very busy. Failed attempts at co-ordinating naps, chasing a … More Simple Self-Care Series: Weekly Face Masks a Banish Review

Josephine’s Creative Career Moms: Lindsay Forsey of Tenth Moon Mothercare

Oct 27, 2016

When it comes to motherhood and having a baby, self-care is something we often put on the back burner. It seems to be the norm that parents, mothers especially, will be exhausted and not even have enough time to shower, let alone take a bath. As a mother of two I’ve experienced this haze of … More Josephine’s Creative Career Moms: Lindsay Forsey of Tenth Moon Mothercare