Life Transition: Back to School For The Kids, What About Mom?

Life Transition: Back to School For The Kids, What About Mom?

The first time I felt my mental health slip, was seven years ago. During a time when I was sending our sweet 4-year-old girl off to JK part-time. This life transition was one I was not prepared for. Our first-born was on her way towards independence. 

Energize Your Summer: Backyard Camping Tips + $500 Gift Card Giveaway

Energize Your Summer: Backyard Camping Tips + $500 Gift Card Giveaway

Summer for some can mean long road trips throughout the province setting up in many campgrounds along the way. Although the camping experience doesn’t have to take you to the backyard of provincial parks, you can get a similar experience in your backyard. When was the last 

Let Them Be Bored + Must Have: Bumps & Sting Remedy’s

Let Them Be Bored + Must Have: Bumps & Sting Remedy’s

How many times this summer have you heard the words “Mom, I am bored?”  Guess what? It is okay for them to feel boredom. When I was a kid, I don’t remember feeling boredom. Do you? I also don’t remember having my mom fill each 

It’s All About The Coffee Crema: Nespresso Evoluo

It’s All About The Coffee Crema: Nespresso Evoluo

It was over four years ago the first time I took a sip of an espresso from Nespresso. I was away on business staying in a very upscale hotel in downtown Toronto. Craving my morning coffee, I proceeded over to the cute fire red Pixie 

A Journey To Find Yourself: Weight Loss, Happiness & The Reflection In The Mirror (Guest Post)

A Journey To Find Yourself: Weight Loss, Happiness & The Reflection In The Mirror (Guest Post)

Today’s guest post is from my long time BFF Bobbi. We’ve been through a lot together; we even were pushing our first baby’s out at the same hospital, the same day, next door to each other during the same time. She won. Bobbi is a 

True Story: A House Fire Can Happen To You, Our Friends Are Living That Right Now. #FireSafety

True Story: A House Fire Can Happen To You, Our Friends Are Living That Right Now. #FireSafety

Twice a year you may replace your fire alarm batteries and think to yourself “A house fire will never happen to me!” My girlfriend said the same thing and last month it did happen. Her beautiful country home went up in flames. Thank goodness her 

Be a No Baby Unhugged Mom & receive FREE Huggies Diapers

Be a No Baby Unhugged Mom & receive FREE Huggies Diapers

What is a hug?  A hug does a lot. It speaks when words aren’t being said. A hug tells a story. A hug can change a life. [bctt tweet=”DYK? The power of touch starts at 8 weeks in utero? #nobabyunhugged”] Huggies® | No Baby Unhugged 

Stress & Crazy Mom Monster #ONatural

Stress & Crazy Mom Monster #ONatural

March was a busy month for most of us. Spring break, Easter and in Ontario we had a couple of snow days squeezed in there as well. I think it would be fair to say Parents had the kids at home more than the Teachers 

Conquering Fear & Learning To Ski Later In Life

Conquering Fear & Learning To Ski Later In Life

The summer of 2015, there was talk that we may as a family embark on giving skiing a try. I won’t lie I was nervous and wanted to use that dreaded word hibernate again (read this post), but I stayed positive and placed my fear 

Being A Mother Without Regret: Are You In Your Children’s Movie?

Being A Mother Without Regret: Are You In Your Children’s Movie?

It happened a couple of years ago; I was watching my family outside skating on our backyard rink. It was almost like I was looking at a movie. At that moment, something quickly struck me. I am not in my children’s memories when I am