One mom. Three birth stories.
Labour. Without a doubt, it is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Our first year of parenting was a doozy. You’d think, if I could survive the daily vomiting, growth restrictions, nonexistent sleep, mealtime stresses, picky eating, a month at Sick Kids...
Your Guide to Surviving Holiday Treats with Kids
With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you be of good cheer It’s the most wonderful stressful time of the year. Isn’t that such a bummer? I used to love everything about Christmas. Yet, since becoming a parent they seem to have become...
5 Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Children
Is my little guy getting enough iron? My daughter doesn’t like milk or cheese. Should I be worried about calcium? I forget to give my child their Vitamin D half the time! Is that a problem? One of the biggest reasons parents reach out to me is because they...
3 energy-boosting smoothies you need to try!
It’s Wednesday morning and I woke up 5 minutes late… One child got up on the wrong side of the bed My other is moving like molasses… Once I get the kids fed and out the door, I have ‘time’ to slow down and make a balanced breakfast for...
3 reasons why you are tired (with SIMPLE solutions)
Ever wish mornings would be as magical and cheerful as you see in commercials? You wake up feeling well rested…and the remainder of the day you’re smiling, skipping down the street, while the birds are chirping and you’re oozing with energy. {sigh}...
15 Healthy One Pot Meals (perfect for busy families)
Oh goodness. The nesting phase is kicking in early (or at least something like it). With Baby Binns #3 making an appearance in 3 months I’m wondering how we’re going to survive mealtimes. I already have two little ones vying for my attention while...
6 Dairy-Free Milk Alternatives: which one is best?
Are you a cow’s milk lover or do you opt for dairy-free milk alternatives for you and your family? Well, when I was pregnant I craved dairy like it was nobody’s business. For someone who never drinks cow’s milk (expect for boatloads of skim milk in...
6 critical phases that will make mealtimes with ‘picky eaters’ better
6 critical phases that will make mealtimes with ‘picky eaters’ better My girls and I were just having lunch. Yet while watching Sienna (my eldest daughter) eat without a fuss, I had a flashback to those days when meals were…miserable. Before I...
Is coconut oil good or bad?
I had a relaxing evening planned last night. Just myself, Daddy, and an episode of House of Cards while snacking on these treats packed with good ol’ coconut oil (or is it as healthy as we thought?). I just had a bit of work to do, launching our 6-Day Picky...
