The full archive
More posts
Kid activities, easy dinners, gift guides, and the small victories of mom life. The rest of our journal, in one place.
Family
Our Favourite Christmas Movies
It's Christmas movie night in our home tonight. There are two movies we watch as a whole family every year: White Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life. Have you ever seen them? Two classics filled with Christmas songs and heartwarming...
Family
0 Christmas Tree
Growing up, one of my fondest memories during Christmas time was going out with the family and cutting down a live Christmas tree. It needed to be tall enough, full enough, and without a lot of gaps so it would...
Food & Drink
Holiday Snack with Planters
One of my favourite snacks at Christmas time is Nuts and Bolts. My Grandma would make it every year at Christmas time and when we would spend Christmases with her and my Grandpa in Gibsons, BC. I always looked for...
Family
Merry & Bright
Our Merry & Bright party helped kick-start our Christmas festivities this season! Not only do I love a good Christmas party but I also love a night out with ladies so this was the perfect mid-week soiree. As women, we...
Family
Our second child
Our second child is in heaven. In October, David and I found out that we were expecting our second child. We made plans, dreamed about our baby being a boy or a girl, and prayed for this child of ours....
Family
Stocking Traditions
When my husband and I got married, our first Christmas together was so special. It was the year we had a huge dump of snow and I remember everyone having to come out and push our car into my parent's...
Family
True Meaning of Christmas
My brother came over a few nights ago and was hanging out with Jake and talking about Christmas. He kept asking Jake "Whose birthday is it on Christmas?". Jakes first four responses were "Jake's, Uncle Bryce's, Mommy's, Daddy's, Kinsley's". I...
Food & Drink
Baking with the Littles
I'm officially in full Christmas mode! I've hosted a Christmas party, went to a Christmas play last night and today we cut down our Christmas tree! I was blessed to have many Christmas traditions growing up that I loved and...
Kids Toys and Books
The Stockings are hung!
Ok mamas....we have a beautiful line up of amazing stocking stuffer ideas for children! Growing up in our family, handmade stockings filled with surprises and treats were a highlight for us on Christmas morning. Our mom handmade each of us...
Style
meal time just got a whole lot easier
Being pregnant with my sister was very special for both of us but having these one year olds in this stage of life together is just plain old fun. They are just starting to really notice that they can play...
Family
Three!
My baby is three! How is that even possible? After much discussion this year, Jake decided he would love a garbage truck birthday party. So, I had to wrap my head around some how incorporating the stinkiest, yuckiest truck in...
Food & Drink
Lunch with Silver Hills
I am about to change your life in the bread department, especially if you are local. I love bread. I could probably eat bread with every meal of the day. However I know that so many types of bread are...
Style
Finding a "new perfect fit": Knixwear
Has anyone else noticed that their boobs have changed after having a baby? I have been on the hunt for a "new perfect fit" since having kids. Because let's be honest...our bodies change drastically after having kids so finding a...
Style
Dressing for the weather: UGG
It's November, so that means it's almost Christmas! First, a wonderful month where we honour our Veterans, celebrate my son's birthday and lets be honest....prep for all things Christmas! Have you put on Christmas music yet? To kick off our...
Family
Happy 1st Birthday Cairo!
It was a big year. It always is with a first born and ours was no different. Our son Cairo came a day early on October 26, 2015 and like they all say, our lives were changed forever. ONE YEAR...
Family
"Yucky Things"
"Mommy why are there yucky things on that house?" I've been getting this question often from jake lately. Yes, today is Halloween which means some houses have been preparing their homes by decorating. It is funny how children can recognize...
Kids Toys and Books
5 sweet minutes
Cairo and Kinsley are slowly becoming the best of friends, basically a dream come true for us! They have quite different personalities but whenever they see each other they both light up. Cairo does regularly take toys from Kinsley so...
Food & Drink
Say it with Krusteaz
How is it the end of October?! Christmas is just around the corner and we will soon be swapping our pumpkins for Christmas trees and fall leaves for *hopefully* snow (come on Vancouver weather). Before that new season is upon...
Kids Toys and Books
Fine Motor Skills with Guidecraft
I struggled with the idea of putting my son into preschool. I love preschool. I know some incredible preschool teachers, many moms who have put their children into preschool and I love the themes and activities preschools create for children....
Family
one milestone after the other
It seems like life is racing by. I'm already back at work (how has it been a year!), I've finished breastfeeding, my son has already taken his first steps (not yet fully walking, but one day...), and it is just...
Food & Drink
Baking: Apple Crisp
Our sweet, summer days have turned into crisp, fall mornings here and life just seems a whole lot cozier in the fall! I''m settling back into routines and fighting to get out of bed on these cooler mornings but to...
Kids Toys and Books
Wonderland of Play
By now you must know I am a huge supporter of play. You might think, well duh, every mom loves when her kids play, but what I really mean is I value play. I see the importance of letting my...
Family
A time to gather
Fall is in full swing and we wanted to take the opportunity to invite a few friends over to gather as a community and enjoy a fall get-together. We think it is so important to build into each other's lives...
Style
Everyday Moments with Gymboree
Thanksgiving is just around the corner for us Canadians. I've been reflecting on the many things I am thankful and grateful for. One of the things I am most thankful for is my family. I've been reminded to slow down,...
Get first dibs on our gift guides and favourite finds.
One quick note when we post, no digging required. Kid activities, easy dinners, and the things we're actually loving.