Last weekend I had the opportunity to have a staycation at a local hotel. Nick held down the fort at home with the kids and I was able to unwind and relax all on my own! I'm so thankful for the time to be on my own schedule and to take care of myself. I … Continue reading Mommy Vacation
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A Humble Holiday
On the outside you may see a girl who loves creating a special holiday or a cozy interior and spends too much time scheming up new ideas on Pinterest. I feel like I’m always wanting to do something more special then the years before when it comes to holidays and birthdays as my way of … Continue reading A Humble Holiday
Movie Theatre Birthday Party
A movie theatre party is such a fun theme for winter birthdays! Whether you’re throwing it at home with cozy blankets and popcorn or heading out to your local cinema, you can sprinkle a little movie magic into your child’s special day! It’s all about creating those unforgettable moments together—let the movie marathon begin! 🍿🎉 … Continue reading Movie Theatre Birthday Party
The Best Thing I Never Planned
Have you heard the story of when I found out we were expecting our second child? I embarrassingly got pregnant four weeks after having my first. I did NOT think that was possible. I often get asked… “but how?! You didn’t even wait for your six week check up!”. I had a great birth/after birth … Continue reading The Best Thing I Never Planned
What to put in your child’s memory box- PLUS FREE MEMORY BOX LABEL PRINTABLE
I decided to tackle all four of my kid’s memory boxes! Over the years I’ve collected items and put them aside in bins, but I decided to put them in order and organize items neatly so that they can be preserved properly. First order of business was to switch out the dollar store bins for … Continue reading What to put in your child’s memory box- PLUS FREE MEMORY BOX LABEL PRINTABLE
My First Colouring Book: A Keepsake
Friends, you know that I’m all about preserving memories. I have journals, memory books, photo albums and memory boxes. Being a mom, I just know how fragile time is. You blink, and our littles don’t seem as little as they once did. So I try my best to preserve their milestones while making sweet memories … Continue reading My First Colouring Book: A Keepsake
Halloween throw back- the year we became parents
Happy Halloween, friends! Here's a picture of Nick and I on Halloween 2016- two trimesters before our oldest son was born. Hope you have a day filled with fun and sweetness. 🍬🍫🧡
Thanksgiving
I am thankful for so much; the things I hold in my arms and what I hold close to my heart. “Mama, I love you so much. You fill my heart up.” I don’t know how I got this family of mine, but boy I thank the heavens and all my lucky stars for each … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Autumn Family Leaf Craft
Okay mamas, this is such a cute craft idea and it gets you and your littles out of the house! Create a family leaf picture that you can keep as a keepsake or display seasonally. This one we did back in Ontario when my first three were super little. They loved hunting for leaves and … Continue reading Autumn Family Leaf Craft
Upcycled Pizza Box Halloween Tombstone Sign- “RIP said no parent ever”
Every year we try to be as resourceful (cheap) as possible when it comes to seasonal decor. We ended up taking a pizza box from family pizza night and turned it into this Halloween sign that looks like a tombstone! The girls helped me paint it- you can see the paint strokes and imperfections, but … Continue reading Upcycled Pizza Box Halloween Tombstone Sign- “RIP said no parent ever”
