Becoming a new parent is perhaps one of the most life-altering events you could ever experience. From the physical impact on your body, to the hormonal changes, to the long, sleepless nights, to the instant changes in the dynamic of your household. Postpartum chaos is no joke. It is raw and stressful and exhausting. It …
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It’s been a few years since bedtime stories have been a regular thing in our house. For years it was part of the nightly ritual to read a story or two (or sometimes five!) to our daughter right before tucking her in. Now she’s 10, and doesn’t have much time for stories—as a family, we …
Wedding showers are great. You register for a bunch of things you think you’ll probably need, and all your friends and family head to the store and stock your house with all the goodies you need to start your new life together. And then they forget about you. You’re on your own. Your nice new …
Honesty Alert: I’ve never been a fan of lentils. In fact, I’m not a huge fan of beans in general. That is, until I was gifted this recipe by my mother’s friend a few months ago. Now I’m hooked…and so is everyone else who tries this delicious dip. And the cherry on top? It’s SUPER …
Before our son was born I could have never imagined how my life would change. I mean, I read about how my life would never be the same and what kinds of things I could expect. I also have many friends who have children and I’ve personally witnessed how their lives have changed over the …
When you’re running a household and loving the process of beautiful living, it’s inevitable you’ll start looking online for ideas and inspiration. While there’s no shortage of helpful DIYs and tutorials out there, there’s just something special about finding a blogger whose aesthetic and vibe feel comfortable and at home. Our quest for beautiful living …
Chili is a perennial favourite, and an easy go-to for dinners and lunches when you’re short on time. Of course, the purists in the crowd will know that, like any good stew, a perfect chili takes hours to make. It needs time to simmer so the flavours have time to full combine and bloom. But …
When it comes to home maintenance, we know not everyone is Bob Villa. Heck, most people aren’t even Tim Allen. But that’s no reason to be caught with a squeaky hinge, a leaky faucet, or a loose deck board. Basic home maintenance skills are, in our opinion, an important part of ownership. And part of …
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Every week we try to get my daughter focused on a new “value” that will help to engender respect and courtesy, and make her the kind of person other people want to be around. It’s probably something we could all use a little work on 🙂 This week’s word is “hospitality.” Dictionary.com offers the following …
A while back, Buzzfeed ran up one of its longer but curiously more profound lists entitled “37 Things You’ll Regret When You’re Old.” Although littered with GIFs (as Buzzfeed tends to do), the actual list is worthy enough of attention. In fact, we’re posting the list with my own commentary here as “37 Things You’ll …
