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…
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5 Screen-Free Activities My Kids Never Get Tired Of
Before I share my 5 screen-free activities, let me start by saying that I don’t think screens are the enemy. Some days, I need 20 minutes to make dinner without someone hanging off my leg, and a show is exactly what gets us through. Other days, the weather isn’t cooperating, the baby is napping, and…
Strawberry Picking at Ferme Marineau: Sharing My Pros & Cons
Strawberry picking has become one of those summer traditions that I look forward to every year. There is something special about spending a few hours outside, letting the kids run around, and coming home with fresh strawberries that they picked themselves. This year, I went to Ferme Marineau in Laval with my sister, her three…
Grateful Sunday: First Birthday Reflection
Last week slipped by in the middle of a very full season, but today felt important to pause and share. Today, we celebrated my son’s first birthday. A simple, beautiful day spent with close family. Exactly what my heart needed. First Birthday Reflection It was also a bittersweet day. Today is Grandma’s birthday, and the…
Grateful Sunday: Finding Balance in a Busy Mom Week
What a long week. I ended up skipping Grateful Sunday last week, and if I’m being honest, it came down to poor time management on my part. Life moved faster than I did. Between school routines, work deadlines, content creation, and everyday mom life, something had to give and this time, it was my weekly…
Why We’re Loving Karate (& Why You Might, Too!)
One of the perks of being a content creator is getting gifted opportunities. Not really items, but experiences like services, activities, and classes that my kids might not have tried otherwise. Recently, we were gifted one month of karate for two of my kids, and honestly, it has been such a great surprise. The best…