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Happy Birthday Cairo and Kinsley!
Ok, let me just start off by saying that joint birthday parties are the best. Kinsley and Cairo.......you will be having a joint party for the rest of your lives so get used to it. These cuties are born exactly...
Kids Toys and Books
Love for VTech
You know there are some brands that every mom comes to know and trust. Growing up I know there were certain companies my mom always purchased clothes or toys from because she knew she would get quality product for a...
Family
The Prettiest Lunch You Ever Did See
Fall has arrived here in Vancouver and with each season comes a new reason to celebrate and find joy. It has been raining a lot here this past week and I mean A LOT! However, rain always makes me appreciate...
Style
Simply Divine Details
I don't wear a ton of jewelry but I like wearing a few small, simple pieces. Simply Divine Details makes beautiful handmade pieces and we were able to try on her gorgeous watercolour earrings and necklace. Each piece is hand...
Family
Singing in the Car
Car rides. Sometimes it can be my worst time of the day....can any other mothers relate? There is just something about getting everyone inside the car, buckled in their seat and keeping them happy and content while you drive a...
Family
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Am I right? Some days, we just wanna have a little fun! We rounded up some of our favourite girls and took some time to pamper, laugh and try new things together. Lauren and I love having a younger sister....
Style
Shine bright
I can't help but stop and take a moment to pray for Jacob when I see him wearing this shirt. I want him to shine brightly in this dark world. It also is somewhat ironic seeing him in this shirt...
Family
8.5 Week Countdown
Not only has this pregnancy gone by super quickly, but I also feel like I am trying my best to cherish my last two months with just Cairo being the only kid in the house. We had a lot of...
Family
Fall Bucket List
I know technically it's not Fall for another few days but looking out my window it sure does feel like it today! Pouring rain, which I know is probably so good for our province right now, but It does make...
Family
Woodland Park Zoo
You guys, can you believe we live just three hours away from Seattle and had never been to the Woodland Park Zoo ?! This summer we crossed off one of the items on our kids' bucket lists and we gathered...
Food & Drink
Clean Eatin'
Over the past few months our family has been on a journey to eat "sugar-free". My husband had been doing a lot of research and was inspired to try eating no gluten and no added sugars. Ok, can I just...
Kids Toys and Books
Last days of Summer
We live for sunshine so we always feel like time moves too fast in the summer. We look back to even the beginning of summer and can see how our little ones have changed. They now stand a little taller,...
Style
Back to "School" Series : Joe Fresh
Step 3 : Fall Wardrobe Growing up, I always wore a uniform to school so I always felt like I missed out on the "back to school" shopping. Now, with little kids of my own, come August, I'm always cleaning...
Family
Back to "School" Series : Wayfair
Step 2: Get Organized No our kids aren't in school and yes I feel confident with my decision to continue doing preschool at home with Jake, but there are definitely still things to do before the month of September hits...
Kids Toys and Books
Back to "School" Series : Chronicle Books
Step 1 : Gather Your Favourites As summer begins to come to an end and we head back into "school," we are looking back and reminiscing about some of our favourite moments. Lake Retreat, Brie's Wedding, Picnics in the Park...
Food & Drink
Smoothie Bowls
For both Chelsea and I, our husbands work abnormal work hours so sometimes weekday mornings become our "weekends." For my little family, you can sometimes find us at Islands cafe, drinking a latte and sharing an Acai bowl (so yummy!)....
Family
A Magical Night Under the Stars
One of my favourite memories of summers in Vancouver is Stanley Park's Theatre Under the Stars . Growing up, my parents took us almost every year to Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park to watch a talented group of actors, dancers...
Style
Summer Style with Janie and Jack
This is our first full summer in our new home and we feel so blessed to be able to really enjoy it this year! Our front garden is still a work in progress, but we have put in so many...
Kids Toys and Books
Creating with OOLY
I'm going to warn you now but my excitement level for this post is quite high! If you know me at all you, know I love to create. If I can be creating something new with pretty colours then I...
Kids Toys and Books
How to Beat the Heat
We are heading into a M A J O R heat wave here in Vancouver, BC and these kiddos are hanging with their daddies this week as we road trip with our little sister! There may be a bit more...
Style
Summer style with Beau Hudson
Sometimes I forget what a beautiful country I live in! This beach is a 30 minute drive from my home and every time I drive out here, my jaw just drops! It is stunning. Our kids love playing at this...
Family
Summer Lovin' with Oh Mother Care Kits
I am so excited that my beautiful sister is pregnant. I have been craving newborn snuggles lately - but not the lack of sleep - so I can't wait for her new bundle to arrive. Lauren is over halfway through...
Style
Mommy & Me
It's incredible how the body of a woman becomes a home for a baby for 9 months and out comes this beautiful creation. For both Lauren and I, both our babies - Kinsley and Cairo - really don't look a...
Kids Toys and Books
Post Beach Bath Time
We have been loving the sunshine this past week and are soaking in the blissful warm days. In B.C. we are so blessed to live close to many beaches and lakes. I feel like my kids and Cairo are at...
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