So, back to school 2020. It’s a doozey. Let’s just start by stating the obvious, there’s no perfect answer. Not one. Keeping your kids home to homeschool? Whew. That’s hard. Keeping your kids home to participate in distance learning? Whew. That’s hard. Sending your...
It’s official. I’m running out of glass containers in my house to propagate baby plants in. So naturally, I did some hunting for cute propagation station ideas, and found this cute little guy that I wanted to take a stab at DIY’ing! Because you know I love a good ol'...
So, it happened. Despite being in virtual isolation for the past 3 months, Charlie and I were both tested for Covid this weekend. Let me back up a second for some quick background. We live in Toronto, one of the areas in Canada that still has a significant number of...
Small businesses and local businesses are the backbone of our communities and our economy. They’re run by passionate entrepreneurs, who see a need and address it. They invest time, energy and love into making our Canadian towns and cities unique. And right now our...
There’s a whole lot in the world right now that feels out of our control. And that can be a tough pill to swallow. Social distancing in times of crisis can feel tough. Really tough. Right? So, I’m focusing on a couple things that make me feel calm, when the world...
I get asked a lot how I learned about plants. The honest answer is, I didn't take a course (although I'm currently thinking about it!), I didn't work at a nursery, and I don't have any family members that handed down the information. I went old school. I read plant...
If I had a nickel for every person who told me “I can’t have a plant… I kill EVERY single one” … well let’s just say I could buy another plant or two. But here’s the thing. There are a whoooooole lot of different plants. Tall plants, small plants, spiky plants, droopy...
Okay, so November might not typically be the month you most associate with buying new houseplants for your space… I mean it’s more likely you're thinking about Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas trees! But here’s the thing: do you know the least expensive thing you can...
Note: This post was written in partnership with YMC Media and K-Y. We received compensation as part of this partnership Confidence and Motherhood. Have you ever heard two words that felt so critically important to exist together, yet felt so dang difficult at the same...
Are we getting the flu shot this year? Well, there’s a relatively simple answer to that question. You see, there are two things we ask our kids to be: Strong and Kind. That’s it. No matter what they’re doing, or where they are, we ask them to be those two things. So,...
My front line product tester, side kick, fun-seeker, sleep-boycotter, and ultimate joy! We're a team! Oh, and did I mention he has a little baby sister too?!
