3 Tips to Get Your Kids Out the Door Faster (From a Mom Who Gets It)

Let’s be real...leaving the house with kids isn’t just “grabbing your keys.” It’s a full-blown production. And while I haven’t cracked the code completely (because toddlers and time management don’t mix).

These three tips have truly made things easier in our house, and they might help in yours too. 

Dollar store Valentine's Gift ideas for your littles

Where are my budget babies?!?

Dollar stores are great for finding fun and inexpensive Valentine’s gifts! 

Here are a few ideas I'm getting for my 6-year-old!

New mom vibes AGAIN

I haven’t been updating as much as I use to on here. BUTTTT, I am now my second baby and she is over 14 months. There’s been a lot of life changes some good and some bad. But overall, I’m working on it. I’m just writing this post because I know that there’s someone out there like me right now... a lot of my mom friends are back at work. 

WHY?

Because the 12 months is up. 

Navigating the Holidays: Being a burnt out Mom of Two

Parenting two kids while trying to manage the emotional toll of the season can be overwhelming. I swear some days, it feels like I'm just barely keeping it all together. 

The challenge is real, but baby we WILL get through this! 

What not to eat while pregnant

Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm already 10 months PP!

I can hardly believe it.

As a mum-to-be, you are probably doing everything you can to ensure that you and your little one are healthy and happy. 

Staying positive during pregnancy

Baby #2 is on her way! Pregnancy can be an amazing but also a challenging time. No one reminded me that doing all this with a child is WORK!! Also with so many physical and emotional changes happening, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or negative at times. 

 Here are some tips to help you stay positive during your pregnancy. *I'm using them too: 

Let's go thrifting for baby clothes!

Are you on the hunt for some great deals on baby clothes? 

Thrifting can be a great way to save money while also finding some unique and stylish pieces.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when thrifting for baby clothes. 

What To Ask on Your Daycare Tour?

Ava started daycare when she was 17 months. And I was very reluctant on sending her. Why? I worked from home and felt like I had to keep her home. BUT the truth was she needed little friends. Something that I couldn't give her (being an only child). So we started daycare part-time so she could have the best of both worlds. A bit of time with friends her age and home with mommy.

When it comes to picking a daycare every family has different needs, so you should know what is important to you way before you step foot into a facility. These might be small BUT very important questions to ask your daycare provider. 

Losing friends after having kids: My Thoughts

Here is the truth… Losing friends after having kids can be tough, but it's a common experience.

Sometimes we grow apart. 

Sometimes we’re headed in a different direction. 

EARTH DAY: Why Thrifting Your Child's Clothes Can Put More Money in Your Pocket This Season

If you have a little one at home, you know how they keep growing every week! I feel like nothing fits Ava anymore.  Shopping at any thrift shop will save you money and allow you to get new outfits for your child at a LOW cost. 

Here is why thrifting for your child's clothes can be your best option. 

Work from Home Thoughts

I'm the Queen of reminders. Especially as a Work from home moms. I want us to know our worth and be able to speak up for ourselves. Pre-baby I made some decisions that were not ideal.Just thinking about it makes me so sick. 

I know I sound over dramatic but having my daughter made me smarten up and now make me work for me. 

Five things I will never do as a first time mom

Being a first time mom was something. Something good. Something INTERESTING. For one you get to really know who your village is/what its composed of. You get to see your limits- your partner’s limits… sometimes you impress yourself. Other times man it’s a fail. Either way it’s a learning process. 

So far we have survived 4 years and I'm excited to see my growth in the upcoming years of motherhood. 

After School Routine Every Kid Can Follow

Routines are so key for Ava’s and I. It’s something I implemented... so that if I’m not available to do it, she knows exactly what steps to do on her own. Or for her to tell someone else.

Here is what we do Monday to Friday!

Kindergarten Checklist

I can’t Believe I’m writing this. Ava is in Kindergarten. Yeah. I know. Time FLIES! I can’t believe some of you have been around since 2009 when I was still in college. So much Life and time has passed. I’m so grateful for all of you. 

Let me stop being sentimental for a bit!

Three Quick Ways To Make Mom Friends

Friendships can be tricky, especially when you are an introverted mom. Or just quiet in general. Though it's NOT that hard for everyone to new people... hello extroverts! Before becoming a mother- I kept my circle small, but after having Ava it got smaller. It's important that I make friends who have children that Ava can play with.  

Here Are Some Ways You Can TRY to Make New Mom Friends 

Work from Home in Canada

Every year the most searched post on my blog is “Work from home mom” or "Work from home in Canada". This wasn’t my path… I always thought I’d be 9-5 or on set girlie. But as soon as I got a taste of at home life- I literally fell in LOVE. Especially during pregnancy and after having Ava. Being able to pick her up and or/ drop her off at school or daycare is dream. Also being at home with her until she was 3.9 months. So unheard of. 

How to get your toddler to wear a mask on the plane

The pandemic has changed a lot of things for us, hasn't it? From product shortages to Zoom conferences, it seems that everything in our lives have been impacted in some way. One recent things is that the mask ban has been lifted. But when it comes to flying in Canada- Masks are STILL needed for the whole flight.

For us grown ups, it can be hard enough to keep it on, but for the little ones? It seems to be impossible. I mean, it's hard enough to get them to keep their socks on! 

So here are 3 tips for teaching your toddler how to properly wear their mask on an airplane. 

Let's Talk: Screen time

Tricky subject! Screen Time. 

Before Ava it was a HELL NO. Now It's a must... in moderation. 

I spoke with Parenting Educator & Former Elementary School Teacher, Laura Linn Knight on tips for screen time. Pull up a seat and take notes!

How to Take Professional-Looking Toddler and Baby Photos at Home

Toddlers are absolutely the cutest thing in the world! Especially mine! Ava is an absolute doll. You might be interested in getting more professional pictures of their cuteness but need some help. After all, they'll be grown before you know it, why not preserve this moment of time before it's gone? 

 But professional photographs are expensive, right? 

Doing a DIY photoshoot of your kid might seem daunting, 

but it can be really fun to do! 

Decluttering 101: Tips for New Moms

As a first time mom, I accumulated a lot of stuff. A lot of gifts - mixed in with a few purchases. Now that Ava Rose is almost two. We decided to get rid of half of the stuff and keep the best ones for baby #2 *Whenever we are ready for that* 

When it comes to decluttering your space, there is honestly no right or wrong way to go about it. Everyone has their own routine that works for them but for someone like me who is extremely sentimental... it takes forever for me to start. Best outlook to have - It all comes down to simplicity and minimizing unnecessary things in your space!