The Bedtime Tag!
This is my bedtime tag! Now I am tagging two other lovely mom bloggers to join the fun! Melanie from Momma Braga and The Milk Leech. And to
Have Your Kids Taken Over Your House?
What has been really bugging me is the fact that every room in the house is littered with items belonging to my children. Their bedrooms don
Getting Back to the Yoga Mat
More and more lately I have found myself missing my yoga practice. There’s something about going to that studio and getting in the dimly lit
Game Review: Spuzzle
My favourite thing about Spuzzle is that is uses small puzzles, an excellent way for kids to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye co
No More Virgin Hair
My kids are growing and are becoming more aware of life around them. Putting their needs and happiness ahead of my own in a way teaches them
When Your Baby Isn't a Baby Anymore
Tomorrow I will be pre-registering my daughter for kindergarten. How did this happen? When did my baby girl grow up? Her starting school fin
When Mommy Is Sick
Two days of doing absolutely nothing had a domino effect. Cleaning up after the holidays got put on hold, laundry piled up and meals were pl
Book Review: The Girl Who Saved Christmas
They say you should never judge a book by its cover, but this is one instance that I am making an exception to that rule. When I first held
Adding Some Magic to Christmas With One Simple Craft for Kids
One way we decided to add to the magic of Christmas this year was by putting up two trees – our regular tree that we fill with lights, tinse
Holiday Traditions: Giving Back as a Family
With the holidays approaching it's the time of year when families are sharing traditions together or possibly starting new ones. I'v
A Taste of My Portuguese Heritage
When it comes to comfort foods I think each of us has one particular dish that just really soothes you and makes you feel at home. For me it
Making Memories One Game At a Time
Not only is playing games as a family a great bonding experience, but it can help teach kids that you don't always have to win to have fun.
Book Review: The Day the Crayons Came Home
Much like the first book, The Day the Crayons Came Home features different crayons writing Duncan to inform him of their troubles and pleadi
Why I'm Going on Dates With My Kids (And Why You Should Too!)
But what about having quality, one-on-one time with your kids? Is this not equally important to “me” time or a night out with your spouse? I
What I Want To Teach My Kids About Thanksgiving
I want Thanksgiving to be about spending quality time together as a family. I’d like to teach my kids about being thankful. I want to teach
