Mayhem, mischief and misadventures
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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With just under two weeks until Mother’s Day, I came up with my top ten gift ideas for the moms in your life. Obviously we know a handmade card from our kids is all it takes to put a smile on our faces, but sometimes it is nice to be given a little something extra. My...
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This post is dear to my heart. I am on the younger side for a mom and always thought the magical age for having difficulty getting pregnant was after 30 and more likely over 35. I never thought that I would be the one to have fertility issues. My mother and sister had...
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I'm thankful for holiday crafts, such as these crystal ornaments. With the holiday season seeming to just fly right by and my to-do list not getting any smaller, crafts get pushed off the list to help with keeping sane. This is why I am very thankful for my...
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I am a December baby along with five other family members. I also share my birthday with my second daughter. Having a birthday when the Christmas music has started to fill shopping malls has you playing second fiddle on your special day. I remember growing up and my...
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Tuesdays and Thursdays! Those are the days my middle child goes to preschool – well is supposed to go to preschool. In that 2-hour time frame, I have a small break for myself. I take the baby, sleeping happily in the carrier, for a short walk to the coffee shop. Now...
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