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. …
Family life looks so different today than it did fifty years ago. Heck, even twenty years ago! Over time, life - and, in turn, parenting - changes. From the ever elusive work-life balance to mom guilt, gentle parenting over reactive parenting - society has put so much pressure on caregivers that we often lose sight of what really matters. Here are five ways parenting has changed over the…
It's important to start the day off on the right foot. Especially those hectic weekday mornings! So here are a few tips for creating a weekday morning routine - with working mamas specifically in mind.…
A mom hack is a short cut, if you will. A method of getting something done but in a more efficient manner. Some of these "Mom hacks" have a delightful side effect - they can make mama happier! We all know, of course, that if mama is happy than the whole family is happy.…
February is upon us - and Valentine's Day is quickly approaching! Even though the pandemic has put a pause on the traditional celebrations with family, friends, and classmates - there's no reason to miss out on spreading a little joy on this day that celebrates love and friendship. Here are a few fun kid friendly Valentine alternatives to candy!…