Christmas is something our family looks forward to year every year. It’s a time where we actually have a few days off together allowing us to enjoy time with family and friends, watch holiday movies, […]
Connecting with your kids during the holidays
Wishes for my children
This blog post was inspired after a day that I spent with my family. This day was not anything out of the ordinary, other than the fact that our calendar was completely clear with nothing […]
Lunch notes – Sending words of affirmation and encouragement
There is nothing I love more than hand written letters and notes. These days with the rise of technology, even a heartfelt text message or cute GIF just doesn’t give me the same amount of […]
Emotion Cards
Our bedtime routine is always one of the highlights of my day. It’s when we come together as a family and talk about the highs and lows of our day. Each night we follow a […]
Getting organized with a weekly planner
So many people ask me how I manage to do what I do everyday and stay organized. For me I guess its just life, it’s what I signed up for. There is nothing special […]
5 Tips on parenting middle children
From the moment the doctor said “congratulations you have a baby boy” I felt truly blessed. We chose the name Nathaniel, in Hebrew meaning Gift of God; God has given because Nate coming after having […]
Vacation without the kids
First trip away from the kids As a busy mom, I am learning the importance of balance and “me time” however it is still by far one of the hardest things to put into practice. […]
Celebrating Easter
I was born and raised Catholic and as child I remember getting dressed up for church every weekend, either Saturday evening mass or Sunday morning. I remember dreading going to church, much like my kids […]
Learning to Cook
The kitchen for me has always been my favourite part in my home, mainly because it’s the gathering place in the house. The kitchen is where I have some of the best conversations with Ren […]
Guide to Sleep Training
One of the most challenging parts about being a first time parent for me was the sleep deprivation! I remember thinking to myself, when my baby no longer needs to feed every few hours through […]