There are many things I love about being a parent and surprisingly enough, making my kids’ school lunches is one of them. This may sound ridiculous to some because it can be such a chore to pack lunches they will actually eat, but it is actually rewarding to me. There are several reasons why I…
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DEAR TEACHER, THANK YOU FOR HAVING MY KID’S BACK
Dear Teacher, Leaving my children entrusted to someone else for hours a day is hard for me. I want to ensure that they are with a kind and loving person, being taken care of. Being heard. I want to make sure that they are learning what they need to be learning but mostly, I want…
WHY I LOVE HYGGE LIFE – THAT COZY FEELING YOU JUST CAN’T BUY
Not everyone knows what the hygge life means. In fact, for a while, I wasn’t quite sure myself. At first, you may view it as a trend, but that is simply not correct. Hygge is actually a Nordic way of life. It revolves around nature, kinship, and simplicity. In truth, the world of Nordic hygge…
WINTER BUCKET LIST – HOW MAKING A LIST HELPS ME SURVIVE THE WINTER
When the winter comes, I find myself wanting to retreat indoors to hide under a cozy blanket with a delicious mug of hot chocolate. For me, winter is the season of comfort everything. While I do quite love winter, it can be long, cold and the weather can be pretty treacherous, so I often spend…
2 SISTERS, 1 TINY BEDROOM MAKEOVER WITH FAUX SHIPLAP WALL
My daughters love sharing a bedroom. In fact, they are the ones that have chosen to share this tiny space in the first place. My girls are very close. In fact, they seemingly share everything. Sisters have the potential to be best friends and these girls prove it is possible. Their connection always astounds me…
HOW GETTING RID OF CLUTTER HAS MADE OUR CHILDREN HAPPIER
A lot of us are well aware that getting rid of clutter, or things that no longer bring you joy, can have a positive impact on the way we live our lives. I know for me, the KonMari method has changed the way I view my home, my possessions and my lifestyle as a whole….
THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
Forgive and forget. Let bygones be bygones. Take the high road. We have endless little sayings that all say the same thing: be forgiving. It sounds simple when these phrases roll off our tongues. It sounds like all we have to do is simply smile, forgive the person in question and forget the hurt and…
THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF PARENTING – IS IT JUST AS GOOD NOW?
Many of us have heard people going on and on about the good old days of parenting. People lamenting on how times have changed, and many seem to think it hasn’t been for the better. I have to be honest; I tend to disagree. The good old days of parenting may be over, but it…
HOW TO BE A GOOD MOM ON A BAD MOM DAY
As moms, we all have bad days. They are just unavoidable. In fact, for me, sometimes I just wake up on the wrong side of the bed. There have been days that I woke up after a long night of tossing and turning, only to wake up to the sounds of my kids fighting over…
HOW BEING A MOM HAS HELPED ME GROW
Becoming a mom has forced me to discover myself in my rawest form. There was once a time that I consciously chose to have a makeup-free day, the days I decided I would let my hair look beachy and windblown. Now, these days are somewhat representative of the way I navigate the chaos of motherhood….
