I don’t have it all together, but I’m surviving … here’s how.

Let’s talk about kids nutrition and how challenging it can be to sometimes hit all the recommendations for fruits and veggies, fibre, omega-3 fatty acids or vitamin D.

In our fast-paced digital world, there is just something so special about writing a letter to your child that can never be replaced. Read a letter I wrote my little ones that was inspired by a recent campaign from Dairy Farmers of Ontario!

Here are 10 postpartum body affirmations that help me when I am having one of those days.

Harper shares her perspective on our recent trip to Disneyland!

Read on for the lowdown on doing Disneyland with a baby … and a 6- (going on 16-) year old!

Traveling as a family is such a beautiful thing! Sure it can be stressful and it’s not always easy, but it is totally worth all of the memories. Before children, my husband and I made a promise to ourselves that we would continue to travel with our family. Whether it is a trip across the globe or a short road trip up north, we were committed to showing our kids all the different places in the world. As they say, “Life is short and the world is wide.”  Plus, we always believed that our children could learn so much from travel that they may not necessarily learn in the classroom. Keep reading to read why we’ve made Blue Mountain a yearly tradition and learn why I feel family travel is so important!

For all you last minute shoppers, here is a list of some of my faves that you can still get this weekend! PS - THIS IS NOT SPONSORED!

As we approach the end of 2018, we often tend to focus on what we can do in 2019 to be better and we starting putting goals in place for the new year. All of this is great, but it’s equally important to take some time to think about what you have accomplished in 2018 and recognize how effin’ amazing you are. Cheers to that!

Have you ever spent time in the baby monitor aisle only to leave the store feeling confused and overwhelmed? I’ve been there too. Also, a lot has also changed since Harper was a baby, so I had to really do my homework. 

Some promises made to my baby girl, Noa …

Guys, I am so excited to announce that I have partnered with @BabiesRUs_Canada this year and agreed to a role that I couldn’t turn down. They’ve asked me to review some key products and I’ve made a commitment to provide my honest opinion on each. I know as a mother it can be so confusing when shopping for various items that it helps to read reviews to get the real deal beforehand. With that said, I’m kicking off this partnership with reviewing The Graco TurboBooster TakeAlong. Keep on reading for the full review … spoiler alert: it’s a good one!

Motherhood looks different on everybody and what a beautiful thing that is! I have to say it is such an honour and privilege to raise two daughters. I feel so grateful to have this role as a mother and want to do the best I can to raise healthy, confident and strong little women. When I think about how I can do this, I started writing down a list of things I felt would support this nurturing. 

I was motivated by a mommy friend, Ronit from @leagueofmoms, to write this post after she spoke at the MOMSTO Wine Festival last month. And since I’ve been on maternity leave now for seven months it feels like the right time to share my story and how I’ve been living my best and healthiest mat-leave life too. Plus, as cliché as it sounds, time if flying by all too fast! I’ve tried my hardest to make the most of each day, but #MomLife often gets the best of me. With that said, here are my tips to making the most of my mat leave, as well as the real deal when it comes to doing so!

With only a couple of days in one of our favourite places to visit, we made the most of every minute. We made sure to stay at the best hotel, Loews Miami, and hit up all the must-sees in less than 48 hours. Read on to see why I believe Miami is super kid-friendly and why we decided to stay at Loews!

Nom nom nom ... bring on all the yummy @Gerber_ca Organic Purées! I'm starting to love this stage and apparently so is Noa! We're so happy about the new smart flow spout that helps to make meal time less messy. I know a lot of moms have tons of questions around introducing solids - I know I did! On the blog I dig a little deeper into this topic, so click the link for all the details. Plus, read about why I love GERBER Organic Purées for my baby and how they give me the assurance I need that Noa is getting the necessary nutrients to grow while absolutely loving all the different flavours!

Read some of my favourite mother-daughter date ideas that you can do in my city! Plus, many of the ideas you’re about to read can be used for Mother/Son outings too! 

As mothers we’re always putting ourselves on the back burner and we’ve been told time and time again to practice self-love, but just how do we do it? Here are 6 easy steps that can help you start today!

When I had my second baby, this passion to bond through music continued. This time I was introduced to an amazing new musical app called Smart Start. It combines The Royal Conservatory’s internationally acclaimed early childhood music programs with the latest findings in neuroscience research. My kind of combination! What’s more, I didn’t have to leave my home to experience its benefits. It’s literally like having a music class in my pocket!