Our powder room is what I’d call ‘cozy’. It’s by far the smallest room in our home, but don’t let it’s size fool you. As the only main-floor washroom in our home, it’s also one of the most used spaces! Yet somehow over the almost five years that we’ve lived here, it’s...
Flourless Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chip Muffins
I don't know about you, but muffins are a go-to snack in our house. They're portable, toddler-approved, and in this case packed with goodness! Sarah Remmer (our favourite child and family nutrition expert) put this tasty recipe together and it's definitely worth...
11 Months… Time for a Little Reflection
Note: This post was written in Partnership with Philips Avent and we are proud Ambassadors for the Philips Avent brand. We receive compensation as part of our partnership. All opinions as always, are our own! Okay guys, it’s time for a bit of reflection. Somehow,...
Why I Run
You guys have had some questions about why I’m doing this whole running thing. I mean not just going out for a run to get active, but signing myself up for races, sticking to training plans, and all that jazz. And I don’t blame you. With two kids under three, a...
Roasted Turkey, Cranberry and Green Apple Sandwich
I love fall. There’s something about the crisp air, the chunky sweaters, and all the deeelicious comfort foods that just get me. And all of that goodness inevitably bleeds into the food our family eats. I mean, if I had my way, I’d be eating a roasted turkey with all...
The Toddler Who Wanted to Be a Baby
Emmett’s the big brother in our house. Most days it’s a role he takes on willingly, and let me tell you, he embraces his role as the baby-safety police wholeheartedly, “no Char-wee, we don’t chew books” or “no Char-wee, that toy’s not safe. It has tiny pieces”. I mean...
The Gift of Giving… Anonymously!
Can we talk about toddlers for a minute? Those magnificently energetic little creatures, with imaginations and emotions that run wild?! Toddlers are amazing at pretend play, exploring and creating. And it’s mind-boggling to see how quickly they grasp new...
What, When, and How Much Should I Feed My Baby? An Expert Weighs In
We were lucky enough to have a chat with Sarah Remmer, Registered Dietitian and Family Nutrition Expert about what we feed our baby. And because it's so top of mind for us right now, we asked her some of our (and your!) burning baby nutrition questions. Let's just...
DIY Modern Plant Stand
We’ve been itching to tackle a DIY Plant Stand for this little snake plant (that just. keeps. growing.), and we finally put it together on our vacation (with the use of my dad’s shop). It’s a fairly straight forward project, and definitely do-able for the novice...
The Bear, The Deer and The Van
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and OnStar and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are, of course, my own. I have to tell you guys a little story today. First things first, you should know we spend a lot of time in our car. Our extended family...