Toys Are Toys, No Matter Which Gender
As seen on The Baby Spot Dear Toys R Us, I have been a customer of yours for some time now and while I don’t have intentions to...
Book Review: Inside This Book (Are Three Books)
I recently went book shopping for myself. It was great! I hadn’t picked up a new novel in a really long time. But of course I couldn’t...
And the nominees are...
Earlier this week I was excited to find that I had been nominated for a Versatile Blogger Award! The incredibly talented Jewel from Just...
Kids Birthday Parties: 10 Loot Bag Alternatives
I don’t know about you, but for me loot bags are a nuisance! I actually really dislike them and for the past three years of doing them...
How Taking a 24 Hour Mom Break Gave Me Clarity
As seen on The Baby Spot A few months ago I came across a blog post where the author talked about taking a momcation – some time away on...
Perfect Moments are the Ones Not Perfectly Planned
What is it about going out on excursions with my kids that brings my stress level way up? Whether it’s a day outing or a road trip for...
Confessions From a Picky Eater’s Mom
As seen on The Baby Spot Hello, I’m Jen and I am the mother to a very picky eater! It has been over four years now of begging, pleading,...
My Relationship With Motherhood? It's Complicated
As seen on The Baby Spot Relationships can be tricky. There are high points that can leave you feeling so happy and low points that can...
Double Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
When I came across this recipe the first thing I thought was “Yum!” And the second thing I thought was “this is the perfect way to get my...
Happy Couple, Happy Family
In one of my first blogs posts I talked about "me" time, and how it's important for moms to take care of themselves and have some time to...
Why I'd Rather Throw My Kid a Simple Birthday Party Instead of an Elaborate Soiree
Earlier today I came across this post on Scary Mommy that really got me thinking about kid’s birthdays. So I took to my Facebook page for...
Book Review: Beautiful Oops!
My kids love this book! With the brightly coloured illustrations, flaps and even an accordion-style pop up it provides much for young...
Breakfast for Dinner: Broccoli, Ham and Mozzarella Egg Bake
I came across this recipe in my search for some breakfast for dinner ideas. It looked pretty yummy so I was really looking forward to...
Reflecting on My Son's First School Year
Today marks another milestone for my son (and me!) – The last day of his first year at school. At this time last year I had a...
Happy Thoughts for a Good Night's Sleep
Do your kids struggle with bedtime? Either they don’t want to be alone or perhaps are scared of the dark. There are different ways that...