During the pandemic, I decided to order the kids something to do. I wasn’t paying for preschool/daycare, and I really enjoyed the monthly surprise of our LillyBox. I asked around, and got a referral to check out Kiwi Crate. Kiwi Crate creates a variety of science and art based projects delivered by mail to your door. […]
Another month, another book box
In February, I was sent a PR box from Lillypost to try out their book subscription and I kinda loved it. You can read my first blog post about it here. This post has an affiliate link in it but it is not sponsored or paid for. I write this of my own accord this […]
Building 2020 Costco Outdoor Play Structure
I worked diligently to clear the backyard of snow this April, so that we could build the playground in the backyard for the kids. I had zero intention of building a playground, but then COVID 19 hit and the playgrounds were closed, daycare limited, and my job disappeared – so, here we are with a […]
Car Seat Groups…
We are in a predicament where my child is about to outgrow his current seat but be too young for the next option (by best practices), and our vehicle is not ideal for most car seat installs. I’ve been spent hours scrolling the internet trying to figure out an answer. All I know is that […]
Les Confections Lili Diapers Review
This past couple of months, I have been truly amazed by the tiny little cloth diaper companies across North America that I’m learning more about each day. Whether it’s from brands popping in my Instagram DM’s or joining me on the Cloth Diaper Podcast, there are so many passionate people out there trying to make […]
Potty Training Strategy for Kid #2.
I’ve been talking about how Kid #2 is curious in the potty on Facebook and maybe Instagram too. In some of my groups, I suggested maybe I would break down and try the 3-day potty training strategy, but that didn’t pan out. I don’t have time to read a book or be consistent. Context: Kid #2 […]
I Hate the Expectations of Motherhood
It’s no secret that I hate motherhood. I’ve said it before, and it still resonates 3 years later, but in a different way. It should be made clear that I don’t hate my children. I am grateful to be their mother, and they are wanted. I have also begun a journey of mental health recovery, […]
Bedtime makes me an Angry Mom.
It’s hard to be a mama to two fierce toddlers. Some days are not easy. I wrote this one night after a very long night trying to put the kids to bed. It’s not infrequent for bedtime rituals and routines to make me feel this way, or motherhood in general. Learn how I try to cope […]
My Secret to Happy Traveling with Young Children
We have spent most of the summer, anywhere else but home. With two young kids (a toddler and a preschooler), we hit the road and explored Eastern Ontario, Vancouver and Northern British Columbia racking over 10,000 kilometres in travel for family, doctors, and just because. And while there are many tricks and tips about all the things […]
Railway Life: Lost Weekends & Solo Adventures in the Summer
The summer is coming to an end, and while friends & family make plans for the last summer long weekend adventures camping, hiking and adventuring together, I’m hit with a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out) and grief over my families lack of “normality.” This FOMO hits me strong all summer because I just […]
