It’s that time of year when we’re being slapped in the face with back so school ads every time we turn on the TV or scroll through our social media feeds. My only school aged kiddo can’t wait to get back to school. Grade one is a big deal! It can be exciting to shop for Fall clothes….my personal favorite season, so I’m right there with ya! It can also be an expensive time of year for parents and we…
One of my favourite things about moving into shopping slower, is the amazing gems I get to add into my closet and my home. They are things that have had a life and a story before me, and are now a part of my story. This beautiful vintage blanket is now where my kids cuddle up for a movie night and the blanket we throw down for a a backyard picnic. These Italian made leather shoes are the exact…
As I’m writing this, the snow is falling and the ground is white. Mother Nature clearly isn’t ready for me to come out of my Winter hibernation quite yet. As much as I love a cozy night in by the fire, I am longing for ease that comes with warmer weather. I can’t wait for when we can just throw on some sandals and head out the door for a day of fun outside with the kids. It’s easy to…
Does anyone else feel like now that we are past the mid-November mark, that the holiday season is kicking off? The Starbucks cups are festive, the streets are filling with Christmas lights, the holiday commercials are in full swing, and my calendar is filling up. Things are definitely getting busy. I am not wearing that busy like a badge of honour though. I’m excited about the kind of busy I’ve scheduled for the upcoming month and a bit. My busy…
I feel like I have got the hang of stying my leggings to look acceptable enough for quick errands and school drop off and pick up. Buuuut, sometimes we just gotta look a bit more polished. I know it sounds like a daunting task, but fear not Mommas! I’ve got a great simple go-to formula that can work for most casual occasions. Now I’m not saying upcoming holiday parties are going to be the best place for this formula, but…
