A Mom | Lifestyle Blog
We all remember playing dress-up when we were growing up and even putting on a little dab on mom's lipstick and blush to feel like a big girl! But tweenagers these days don't just want to play around with makeup - they want to wear it out and about. So the battle between mother and young & impressionable daughter begins - is makeup appropriate for tweens?…
How are Canadians - and other nations - dealing with this unprecedented inflation?! Outrageous gas rates, food prices, and overall costs of living have increased exponentially! Even though my household brings in a healthy income, we are watching our spending in order to avoid feeling the pinch. …
Personally, I don't believe in New Year's resolutions. They're often unattainable and set one up for failure and disappointment. Purposeful goals and healthy intentions, however, are realistic - encouraging even! It may sound cliche, and even though it hasn't started out wonderfully, 2022 is turning me into a goal getter! …
Nine tenths of the battle of holiday gift buying is deciphering what exactly it is one's loved ones are into. Having a nine year-old daughter, I struggled with what would be best to put under the tree for her this year. So, for both my own benefit and maybe my readers as well, here is a little tween girl holiday gift guide to help ease a little stress.…
Gasp! Talking about periods is totally taboo! But, why? Women endure a monthly menstrual cycle typically from the age of about twelve until they're well into their fifties. That’s an average of about forty years of regular periods – not including when they stop during pregnancy! Let’s educate (and maybe entertain) ourselves a little here and take a peek into how women dealt with their periods in the past.…
As much as we hate to do it, it still has to get done. Cleaning is one major constant in adult lives that (likely) will never go away. But just because we have to clean, doesn't mean we can't find smart and creative ways to do it faster, easier, and more efficient. Here are a few cleaning tips and hacks for every room in your home.…