What do the kids really want for Christmas? A couple of years ago I came across this IKEA commercial video which really spoke to me. It’s called ‘The Other Letter’. They did an experiment asking children of different ages to write to The Three Kings for what they’d like for Christmas. They quickly scribbled down things like a Wii®, a unicorn, a soccer ball, etc. After collecting the letters, they were then asked to write another letter, this time they are writing to their parents of what they really want for Christmas. The responses would amaze you; they just wanted […]
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Life Hack: The After School Checklist for kids (Free printable)
I love a good life hack, especially something for our kids. I was home for my second maternity leave when my eldest started kindergarten. I noticed that when she got home her first instinct was to watch T.V. and throw her backpack in a corner. I get that she wanted to unwind but she’d forget to wash her hands and take out her lunch box. Believe me, these needed some serious washing at the end of the school day. I’m always trying to find ways to stay productive and I’ve found checklists very helpful for myself. There’s something satisfying about […]
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A decade of motherhood. “Aha” moments.
“I’ve been around for a decade” …that’s what Julia said to me about her 10th birthday! ✨ I had to sit on her phrase for a minute. That also means I’ve been a mother for a whole decade too. I thought it would be fun to share my “AHA” moments for each year. Here goes… Year 1 Babies poop. 😆 and diapers leak. I learned that onesies have those special slits by the shoulders so you can slide them down to avoid getting poop on baby’s hair. 👍🏼 Year 2 My picky eater will try food if you pretend […]
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My days off from the day job – was it productive? You tell me.
You see this week I had a couple of days off from my day job. Days off are awesome because you can plan your day the way you’d like. My trouble was I tried to cram so much in one day. Here was the plan:1. I wanted to get up and work on some products and marketing.2. I wanted to make the kids pancakes and be the best mom!3. I wanted some self-pampering and get my nails done.4. Pick up my youngest from pre-school and show him an amazing time.5. Do groceries.6. Clean the van.7. Clean my house so that it’s immaculate.8. […]
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How Do You Do It all? How do you do it well?
If you’ve ever thought about starting your own business. You likely find yourself talking yourself out of it. You have questions like “How do you do it all?” “How do you do it well?”
Well, at least that was the case for me. It took me several years to get started and it’s not like my responsibilities in life lessened. If anything it increased.
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Dear mom, I get it now.
I get it now… Why when we were little, you seldom bought anything new for yourself — your children, on the other hand, always seem to have what they need. I get why you taught us to appreciate what we have, to work smart, and be wise with our money. I get why there seems to always be a piece of cake for me and why you pretend you didn’t need it. I get why you instilled in us the importance of prayer and faith in God, especially when raising a family. For this and many more, thank you! What […]
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Easter Egg Hunt – Free Printables and Ideas
Grab editable printables featuring decorated Easter Egg illustrations and check out the collection from our shop. Purchase paper plates, napkins, banners with this design.
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Our fourth child was a Surprise
Many emotions come with an unexpected pregnancy. I came from a family with three children, so I suppose in my mind I would stop having children after three.
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The Disney Brand
We’re going to Disney World!! Every time I say that to people, there’s an automatic twinkle in their eyes. It’s not uncommon for them to say “You’re ALL going to love it!”. Then they get excited and start to share their own cherished childhood memories about the place. They rave how Disney has thought of everything and is simply the best. We’re so excited! This family trip means so much more to me. You see, a trip like this has been on my dream board since I started as an entrepreneur. I needed a vision and a goal that inspires […]
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You’ve got the Write Stuff – FREE Valentine’s tag printables
Remember that Valentine’s Simpsons episode? When Ralph Wiggum took the words “I Choo Choose You” to heart from a Valentine’s card. He got it from Lisa and he fell in love with her, even though it was meant to be innocent. Oh I can relate to this episode so much. I recall my first Valentine’s day in Canada. I was in grade school at the time and the teacher said it’s customary to hand out cards to everyone. My mom bought a bunch of cards with pre-made sayings and I didn’t really care what was on them. I just wrote […]
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