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...
Why being a “bad mom” can be good
I’m not a bad mom. Although, sometimes I feel like one based on how I parent. Maybe it’s because I saw the darker side of motherhood after Sienna was born – and I was a mess. I witnessed my first child go through heart surgery (twice), struggle with nursing to...
Why parents should ‘fix’ picky eating early
So my techy husband set up our television at home to function as a digital photo album when the screen is idle (i.e. when my girls aren’t watching Calliou or Frozen for the 20th time). He’s also a photographer so I have the luxury of seeing beautiful family...
10 Last Minute Gifts for Moms
Let me introduce you to the World’s Worst Procrastinator when it comes to gifting. ME. However, this year I am trying (emphasis on the word “trying”) to turn a new leaf and get all my Christmas shopping done a week in advance. I’m setting the...
Beautiful chaos of mealtimes (and family photos)
This weekend was a little nutty. We had scheduled a photoshoot for the recent launch of one of the best kid’s menus in Toronto. Scratch that! I think it’s THE BEST menu for kid’s in this city (and outside of it). [Full discloser: I’m a...
