I don’t know when it happened, but apparently, we are a squishy family now. My daughter is OBSESSED. She has always loved fidget-type toys, but I think her love for squishies started last year. Now, every time we go anywhere, she somehow manages to find another squishy she wants to bring home. Since I know…
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A Little Reintroduction: Things You Might Not Know About Me
It’s been a while since I’ve properly introduced myself around here. And while I’ve shared plenty of our everyday life over the years, I realized there are probably things some of you don’t know about the person behind this little corner of the internet. I’ve been blogging since 2013. That’s over a decade of sharing…
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Doing UGC
I’ve been creating content for over a decade. I started as a blogger, eventually grew an audience on social media, and somewhere along the way, content creation became a business of its own. But UGC? That’s a whole different conversation. Although I’ve been creating content for brands for years, UGC was still pretty new territory…
Christmas Gifts for Kids: 6 Non-Toy Gifts Worth the Money
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a mom of four, it’s that kids don’t necessarily need more toys. We have plenty of those already. What they do need are things that give them opportunities to explore their interests, get creative, move their bodies, and occasionally entertain themselves without asking me for the hundredth time…
Pear and Sweet Potato Soup | Easy Creamy Fall Soup Recipe
I don’t know about you, friends, but the moment that temp drops below 10 °C, I’m making soup, stews, and all the cozy meals. That’s the rule; I don’t make it! A few years ago, I made this Pear and Sweet Potato Soup, and I still remember how delicious it was. It’s one of those…
13 Things I’ve Learned From Blogging for More Than a Decade
I’ve been blogging since 2013. That’s more than 13 years of writing posts, taking pictures, sharing recommendations, learning new things, and figuring out how to keep this little corner of the internet going. When I first started, I had no idea how much blogging would change over the years or how much I would learn…
A Little Day Date and a New Neighbourhood Food Spot
When was the last time you went on an actual date with your partner? Not a date night squeezed between work, bedtime routines and everything else on the family calendar, but a daytime outing where you could just enjoy each other’s company? For us, it’s been YEARS. Literally. So when we decided to head out…
How to Close Down Your Garden for Winter: Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist
It’s wild to think it’s already November! The end of gardening season always sneaks up on me. One minute we’re picking tomatoes, checking on the zucchini, watering the garden beds, and spending as much time as possible outside. The next, I’m looking at the backyard wondering how we accumulated so much stuff over the summer…
30 Days of Blogging: My November Writing Challenge
November is here, and apparently I’ve decided that I need another thing to do. Between raising four kids, keeping up with the house, creating content for brands, trying to grow my blog, and all the other things that come with everyday life, I thought, why not attempt to write a blog post every single day…
The First Minutes After You Switch From Nursing to Pumping
The First Minutes After You Switch From Nursing to Pumping The baby is on a bottle, or you are heading back to work, and the breast that used to get a latch now gets a cup. Those first minutes feel wrong. Nothing about the rhythm matches a feed. You are not failing the switch. You…
7 Mistakes I Made as a New Content Creator (So You Don’t Have To)
Hi friends! If you’ve just started creating content, you’ve probably heard the advice: fake it till you make it. Looking back after more than 13 years of blogging and creating content, I wish I hadn’t taken that advice so literally. I believed every opportunity was a good opportunity. If an email landed in my inbox,…
Europe’s Most Unforgettable Long-Distance Walking Journeys
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Style Guide for Your Engagement Party: What to Wear
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Ideas for Creating a Meaningful Retirement
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My Tried-and-True Lunch Box Essentials
If there’s one thing I’ve gotten pretty good at over the years, it’s packing school lunches. Between four kids, different appetites, changing food preferences, and busy mornings, I’ve packed more lunches than I could ever count. While the food inside changes depending on the season (or whatever everyone suddenly decides they no longer like), there…