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
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”
We ended up getting gifted professional maternity photos, but before this, we tried taking our own pictures with our camera and tripod. They're still so special to me two years later. All you need is a tripod, timer on your phone or camera and Lightroom presets for editing. Don't be afraid to go in the … Continue reading DIY maternity photos
Harland was born in the middle of October, just before the end of summer warmth was exchanged for a welcomed cool autumn breeze. We had just moved to our small town in British Columbia that June and this girl was NOT prepared for mountain town walking. I remember being so sore walking around town, it … Continue reading Harland’s Birth Story (4th birth)
There was a time, not long ago, when I would have considered myself in the thick of motherhood. That’s not to say that my days right now aren’t full of chaos and bottomless coffees. The “thick of it” are sleepless nights of co-sleeping your baby and coercing your toddler to go back to sleep after … Continue reading What I would tell a mom in the thick of it (from a mom of four)
I’m not lying when I say, my first dinner party was a disaster. I’m not saying it has gotten much better since then either. Just a few months ago, we had friends over for a late night dinner after the kids went to bed and I forgot to buy napkins! What did I do? Well, … Continue reading My First Dinner Party was a DISASTER
PAW PATROL Our kids were huge into Paw Patrol one year so we dressed up as the Paw Patrol family! The kids were Chase, Everest and Skye. Nana was Mayor Goodway holding Chickaletta (yes that's our dog in a chicken costume), Dad (Nick) was Mayor Humdinger and held our pet cat as his "kittie" and … Continue reading Family Halloween Costumes everyone will love!
I wasn’t going to write this, in fact I still feel loads of imposter syndrome because I have another 50 pounds to lose. But today friends acknowledged my weight loss and really encouraged me. It’s so amazing to have friends that see the good and the hard work you’ve been doing and cheer you on … Continue reading How I lost the first 50 pounds as a busy Mama of 4
We've been giving our kids more responsibilities lately like putting their own clean clothes away. I made these labels to help them sort their clothes in the right spots. You can save these labels and try it out with your kiddos, too! Hot tip: Don't worry about them folding it! As long as it's organized … Continue reading Kids Clothing Labels
Want to make horse themed details for your child's upcoming birthday? I've got you covered! Colouring Station: Banner: Goody Bags: Each bag had a stamped "yee haw" with a saying. "Y'all come back now, ya hear?" "Thanks for a rootin' tootin' good time!" "Happy trails and happy snacking, partner!" I also stamped polka dot and … Continue reading Horse ‘Cowgirl’ Birthday Party- Decor Details & Free Printables
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