If you’ve been following along for a little while, you’ll know that I’ve just recently kicked my butt back in gear (six months postpartum from our second babe), and have been diligent about setting time aside during the week to get active. It’s not easy to find the...
How We’re Planning for a Stress-Free Summer
Disclosure: I have partnered with YMC and Benadryl and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. Our summers every year are spent at the lake. It’s my happiest happy place, and I’m pretty sure it’s quickly becoming Em’s too. It’s the place...
How We Make Morning Workouts Work
Morning workouts are TOUGH. There’s no sugar coating it, and there’s no getting around it. But ever since I shared a bit about how we’re settling into life as a family of four, and how making time to workout has become a bit part of that, you guys have had some...
The “ABCs of Green” Challenge
Hands up if you’re trying to be kinder to our planet, and want to be a bit more 'green'? Now, keep your hands up if you’re also ridiculously busy and find most ‘green’ challenges a little too daunting to actually make happen? I feel you. Whether you’re just dipping...
TACKLE It IN 20: How to Style the Perfect Shelf
Do you have that one shelf in your home that just never looks right? Can't decide what to do with the space? Honestly... what do you actually PUT on a shelf?! Our second episode of Tackle It In 20 is here to help - it's all about how to style the perfect shelf in just...
Tackle It In 20: Home Organization Hacks
Our first official installation of Tackle It In 20 is here... and it's all about Organization (because you know we love ourselves some organization)! A quick reminder - Tackle It In 20 is all about taking those 20 minute chunks of time we get through our day (because...
Why We Took the Green Beaver Pledge
So, our family just took the Green Beaver Pledge, and it goes a little something like this: We will use natural baby personal care products We will use natural household cleaners We will not use synthetic air fresheners We will not use aluminum-based antiperspirant We...
Holiday Gift Guide: The Small Shops You Need to Know About
We're making a concious effort this year to shop small - because we know how much love goes into every product that's made by a small business. And there's nothing better than passing along that love. We’ve put together a list of some of our favourite small shops for...
The Country Jams You Need to Add to Your (toddler) Dance Party Playlist
There are two things you should probably know about me: I love country music. I’m a huge fan of spontaneous dance parties. In fact, I’m a firm believer that when the day starts getting out of hand, and Em’s mood is going sideways, one of the best solutions is to throw...
Fall Style: 10 Under $25
So... it's fall (okay not officially, but you know), and I'm here for some real talk. Who else is the first one to ensure our kiddos have everything they need, but feels ALL the guilt when it comes to buying anything for themselves??? Why is it so dang hard to admit...