A Mom | Lifestyle Blog
The cost of food in Canada - and all over, really - is higher than it's been in a long time. Families are struggling to afford even the basic necessities (hello, butter) and are often sweating at the checkout as the total gets bigger and bigger. We're no different. But, as a family, we've adjusted our spending. Here are a few ways to save a little money on your groceries.…
They say the best way to educate a child about the ways of life are simply to lead by example. The same goes for developing good spending and saving habits - and the basics of money. Starting young is best, but delving into the fine art of finances is an important lesson as any age. Here are a few points to cover when teaching your kids the value of money.…
Gift buying for kids (especially girls) once they reach the age of ten or so becomes more and more difficult. Damn near impossible - to be honest! Everything they want is so bloody expensive. Yet buying them something they're not going to use or really need is such a waste of money. As the mother of an eleven year-old daughter, here is a relatively simple list of preteen girl Christmas gift ideas.…
Well, Summer is officially done in Ontario. The warm weather is gone and the cool Autumn temperatures are settling in. When the Fall season formally begins, comfort is what's on the agenda for most when it comes to dressing for the day. Here are some ideas for cozy Fall outfits for any and every body type.…
The phrase "one and done" was conceived to define parents who have intentionally (or not) decided that they are completely gratified with having only one child. That's not to say that some parents don't experience a little grief here and there regarding said decision. But they are owning, defending, and loving every minute of their one and done family lifestyle!…
Most weekday mornings are a rush in this mama's house. Overslept, hit snooze one too many times, and mini-me is awake but just wants to stay in bed. Adopting a more simplified skincare and makeup routine was a must and since doing so, the morning rush has been a little less stressful. Here is a super easy everyday makeup routine for mama & daughter.…