Mayhem, mischief and misadventures
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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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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