Christmas has come and gone, and if I’m honest, the quiet that follows always catches me a little off guard. It’s our first Christmas as a family of 6, and the very first time in 20 years that I’ve known Demo that we are spending it without Grandma “with the white hair.” The lights are…
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Low-Pressure Ways to Create Christmas Magic When You’re Tired
Somewhere along the way, December started to feel loud. Too many lists. Too many expectations. Too many moments where it feels like you’re supposed to be doing more to make the season “magical.” But here’s the truth I’ve learned as a mom: Magic doesn’t come from effort. It comes from presence. And when you’re tired,…
Trying Out the JrTrack 5: A Kids’ Smartwatch That Actually Works for Parents
As a mom, I’m always on the lookout for tools that make family life a little safer without overwhelming my kids with tech they aren’t ready for. So when COSMO gifted me a new JrTrack 5 smartwatch, I jumped at the chance to try it out. A Kids’ Smartwatch That Actually Works for Parents The…
Visit to Eggstatic’s Grand Opening in Montreal
This past weekend I had the chance to visit the brand new Eggstatic location in Montreal with my mother in law and my three youngest kids. It was their grand opening at 100 Peel Street, and I was invited to check out the space and try some of their menu items. It turned out to…
December, Loss, and Finding Joy Again
December has always been a weird month for me. When I was sixteen, my dad passed away on the 11th. For years after, I dreaded December, almost like I was holding my breath, waiting for something bad to happen. The holidays that were supposed to feel magical felt heavy, and joy felt fragile, easily overshadowed…
Grateful Sunday: Last Day of NaBloPoMo Reflection
Today is the last day of NaBloPoMo and I can hardly believe I made it through thirty days of posting. When I started, I knew it would be challenging, but I did not realize just how much I would have to push myself. Writing every single day while juggling motherhood, home life, and everything in…