Here I am, half way (ummm, maybe a little more than half way) thru my #CentsAbility month. It’s time for a CentsAbility update. When I started the CentsAbility challenge 2 weeks ago, I talked about saving money by making and baking snacks for my kids lunches rather than buying expensive pre-packaged treats. I… Continue reading CentsAbility Update
Category: Daily Dirt
Getting To Know My Kids
Ever had one of those conversations with your kids that goes something like this? mom: Hi love, did you have a good day at school today? kid: yup. mom: What did you do at school? kid: nothin’. mom: That’s impossible, you can’t spend the entire day at school and do nothing. How was school today?… Continue reading Getting To Know My Kids
I’m A Hockey Mom
I’m a hockey mom. 4 words I never thought I would ever say, which is probably why I’m saying them because the universe is awesome like that. Last year I was invited to a super cool event hosted by GM Canada to promote their Safe and Fun Hockey program. Stella, being the sporty kid she… Continue reading I’m A Hockey Mom
Packing Tips For Blissdom
I have exactly 3 days until I need to get on a plane to Mississauga via Toronto for my second annual Blissdom Canada conference. Am I thrilled? YES. Am I packed? NO! This is so not like me. I’m a planner. I’m a list person. I’m totally not prepared. So this is what’s happening today.… Continue reading Packing Tips For Blissdom
I heart New York
I’ve been to the west coast and Los Angeles a lot over the years and I always thought of myself as more of a beaches and sun type of person but apparently, after winning the most amazing trip to New York city courtesy of Blissdom Canada and Rent Frock Repeat, I just might be an… Continue reading I heart New York
CentsAbility 30 Day Challenge
How come none of you told me that having 4 kids was gonna to be so expensive? We’re bleeding green over here and never mind Christmas people, fall is the worst! Back to school supplies, back to school clothes, re-stocking the pantry with all the necessities for daily lunches, school fees, bus fees, music classes, hockey… Continue reading CentsAbility 30 Day Challenge
Back To School
It’s been 14 school days and I just want to tell you all how AMAZING it is to finally have 4 kids in full day school. No, not just amazing, I mean ah-maze-ing! This is the culmination of more than 11 years of work. 11 years of having babies, driving babies to baby gym, meeting… Continue reading Back To School
New York Fashion Week
Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming. I’ve had THE most amazing week and to be honest, I keep thinking it was a dream because it came and went in such a flurry of excitement that I’m still spinning from it. To sum it all up, I went to New York Fashion Week! Me. Yes,… Continue reading New York Fashion Week
Dog Days Of Summer
Less than a week to go before school starts. Where has the time gone? Summer has been filled with camping trips to the lake, long nights laughing with friends, lazy mornings sleeping till 9am, swim camps, bike riding, rock collecting, horse stables, ice cream, s’mores, fireworks and BBQ’s. So why not end the dog days… Continue reading Dog Days Of Summer
This Is Bliss
Have you ever thought about exactly what it is that makes you happy in your life? I’m not just talking about your shoes and the $10 coffees and the logo stamped on the inside of your purse. I’m talking about the kind of stuff that fills your soul and makes you smile or even laugh… Continue reading This Is Bliss