Mayhem, mischief and misadventures
BC Women's and Children's Hospital I was 27 weeks pregnant to the day when in the middle of the night I woke up feeling something wet. I sat up, looked and it was bright red. Panic came over me. I woke up my husband and called our midwife who instructed us to meet her...
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Is your home overrun by toys, sports equipment, and children’s artwork masterpieces? Do you have boots, gloves and hats overflowing at the front door? Well I do. Living in Vancouver we do not have the luxury of a lot of space in our houses. Due to the high cost of...
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You heard that right! Travelling with kids has some ups and downs but packing shouldn't be one of them. A little planning ahead will save you some headaches when you are away from home. No matter your destination, you too can pack only what you need and not feel like...
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Breast Milk - Liquid Gold I am pro breastfeeding as I think the world should be. But of course I am above all ‘fed is best’. Whatever way you choose to feed your child is up to you and no parent should be judged whichever direction that may be. This also goes for the...
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Start Reading Young Don't wait to start reading with your kids. You can start from the day they are born if you want to. Some families read as a way to bond with their children from a young age. Sometimes we are caught up with newborn baby life and all of the little...
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The holidays can be a jam-packed 3 weeks and the week of Christmas can have you doing multiple holiday activities and family get-togethers all in one day! We have all been there, you are having an awesome time with your kids attending a festive activity; seeing...
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Just in Time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday Does the thought of Christmas make your head spin with the seemingly endless lists of people, events and gifts? Or do you jump for joy and anxiously countdown the days until Santa arrives? Our family LOVES Christmas and...
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Pip & Vix Subscription Art Boxes I had the pleasure of meeting Pip & Vix at the Baby and Family Fair this past weekend in Vancouver, and their subscription art boxes caught my eye. It is a BC company founded by two Moms with a passion for art. I love the idea...
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Have you noticed that you spend so much time thinking about the organization of daily life that you often find you are sending your kids off with their dad or a grandparent, so you can look after more chores? My mental load is overwhelming. No one else can see the...
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Not all Hallowe’en treat have to be filled with food coloring and copious amounts of sugar. I know, I know, it's once a year and the sugar they consume isn't the end of the world. But there are a number of these “once a year” events and they add up. The thing with...
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The most loyal employees ever are working moms with good bosses
It’s time for both sides to realize that having an understanding and flexible boss isn’t just what parents need—it’s what employers need, too.