I’ve written about some of my mom fails before – and believe me, I’ve had many more undocumented ones – but generally, these everyday disasters don’t bother me much. This is because my fails tend to be things like forgetting “blue and yellow day” at school (my kids don’t care too much about those things, […]
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If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’m obsessed with making my kids’ school lunches. I’m all about the fresh fruit, veggies, yogurt, trail mix and cheese strings but yeah, I pack my fair share of Wonder bread sandwiches and Oreos, too. I’m not a monster, guys. Read my tips for easy, practical take-away […]
Read MoreI’ve been a parent for almost 8 years now, so I’ve experienced my fair share of horrors. What, that sounds harsh? Sure, but let’s be logical for a second: I love my kids more than anything – being their mom is undoubtedly the greatest joy of my life – but these same kids have vomited […]
Read MoreBeing a mom is a dream come true, but let’s be real: it can also mean putting a lot of your dreams on hold. My kids are 5 and 7 years old (which is weird, because it feels like they were born yesterday) and in that time, I’ve made many of the usual parenting sacrifices. […]
Read MoreBe sure to read to the bottom for a special discount for my readers! My seven-year-old daughter’s room is a little girl’s dream: her favourite colour on the walls, colourful art she chose herself, flamingo sheets on her bed and a model of the solar system hanging from the ceiling. She has a pink tent, […]
Read MoreMy Christmas cards are still hanging up in the hall near our front foyer. At first I left them there because I liked them, and then to defy my husband (who wanted them gone on Boxing Day) and now, it’s just laziness. I’ve gotten so used to seeing them, I don’t see them anymore. This […]
Read MoreIf you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I’m really excited about the release of this amazing new book, Worry-Free Money by Shannon Lee Simmons. Shannon is an award-winning financial expert with a heart of gold and a really great laugh. She’s a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), the […]
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