Some call September the “New Year”, “refreshing”, the “restart.” Parts of it feel that way to me too, but if l had an overall describing word for it it’d be suffocating. A mama-load and race I feel like I’m losing at and exhausted from already. Routines are LOVELY, but it’s also when activity schedules kick in on top of tracking 4 separate kids’ school calendars,
*This post was sponsored by AVERY Canada, meaning we received compensation and/or products in exchange for honest our review. View our Disclosure for more information.* It’s hard to believe we are in the final stretch of Summer break! While we’ll be soaking in every last drop of it, I’d be lying if I didn’t have back-to-school prep on my mama mind. I’ve learned to chill
*Disclosure: This post was sponsored by White Dahlia Design, meaning we received compensation and/or services in exchange for our honest review.* Moving into our current home 3 years ago in the middle of renos and just days away from bringing our fourth babe into the world meant home decor was neglected and design took a back seat to simply keeping up with the demands
For those of you who’ve followed our blog and channels for a while, you know “zah” is kind of a big deal around here and “Pizza Night” is a regular one in our dinner rotation. I’ve also shared how I’m committing to a healthier lifestyle this year in partnership with Weight Watchers Canada, so spending the day with the WW Canada’s Chef Tyler and cooking
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Local Love and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. Like most of you, raising good humans is top of the charts for us in our parenting priorities. We feel part of that is giving back in whatever ways we can to our community. Being raised by “helpers” myself, I know a lot of
*This post was sponsored by Fern Resort, meaning we received a 2-night complimentary (all inclusive) stay at this resort in exchange for our honest review. View our Disclosure for more info.* We’ve just returned from a wonderful stay at Ontario’s historic all-inclusive family resort, only 1.5 hours away from the GTA! I would have got to write this review sooner, but, after LOTS of
*This post was sponsored by Skechers Canada, meaning we received compensation and/or product in exchange for our review. As always, opinions are our own. View our Disclosure for more information* This year is one marked with BIG changes for many in our family, one being the retirement of my Mama. She’s a true female role model in my life…a bit of a trailblazer when she
We’re easing into Summer over here and had a mom-daughter date at Brooks Farms while the boys got their energy out at camp this week. This family-owned and operated farm holds a special place in our hearts. It’s where we did our first Fall pumpkin picking trips with each of our babes, and also where we held our youngest son Easton’s 1st Birthday. They
This year has been very much about rearranging – my priorities, my work life, and now, all the stuff in our home to bring more flow and function to our family. When we moved into our house nearly 3 years ago now, I was 10 months preggers, and days away from delivering our fourth and final babe. The energy to organize the house impeccably just
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Turkey Farmers of Ontario and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. With the arrival of warmer temps (finally!), we’ve been spending tons of time outdoors poolside, and savouring a slower, simpler pace of life outside of hockey season. We’re loving dining al fresco and firing up the grill to keep meals quick and easy.
