The school year has begun and fall is almost here! That means cold and flu season is almost here as well. Here’s a list of immunity boosting and sick day must haves for every kiddo (and you too!) Immune Boosting Tea I own a tea shop downtown and we have a great immunity boosting tea…

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Summer is here, which means the farmers market season is also here! There’s something magical about spending Saturday mornings walking around the market and taking in the fresh air, sights and smells. Here are 4 reasons you and your kids should go to the farmers market this year.   1. Introduce Fresh Produce Fresh produce…

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People tell you all the time that when you have kids your dreams die. I don’t think that’s true. In fact, I think it gives you more drive to be an inspiration. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life until Trent was six years old. I worked at a corporate job…

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Earth Day is this Saturday! This is the perfect opportunity to teach your kids way to help save our planet. Here are some fun, kid friendly ways to get your kids involved this Earth Day. Make a Reusable Bag Teach your kids about zero waste and the damage plastic bags have on our planet by…

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The day most people associate with pots of gold and throwing back a few beers with friends. Lucky for you I have compiled a list of things to incorporate your kids in the festivities.   Wear Green Obviously. BUT I want you to go all out. Spray your hair green with…

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Whether you’re a parent or not, most of us suffer from some sort of body image issue. I had terrible postpartum depression and lost a ton of weight after having Trent. When I could finally eat again I gained everything back plus some. The truth is I had to learn to love myself just the…

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Growing up I moved A LOT. So you could say I’m a pro when it comes to moving. The whole process can seem daunting and your kids don’t always make it easier. Here are some tips to make the process smoother for you and some tricks to help your littles settle in a little easier.…

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People say it all the time. “Life isn’t fair.” They don’t prepare you for the hard stuff though. When I started this blog I wanted to create a safe space for parents to feel heard. Sometimes life can feel isolating and like no one really understands what you’re going through. There isn’t a manual on…

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Winter time with kids is like locking yourself in a cage full of deranged Tasmanian devils. Everyone is cooped up, it gets darker so much faster and seasonal depression kicks in with a vengeance. You can only watch so much TV and if you have to watch another Ryan’s World video you are going to…

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It’s about that time of year again. The time where kids are crying and parents are rejoicing everywhere. You know what I’m talking about. Back to school time. Soon we will get to ship the kids off to school for most of the day and either get peace and quiet or save some money on…

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