Disclosure: I received the custom sensitive whitening kit for free in exchange for my honest review. As always all opinions are my own. Taking time for yourself as a mother is always challenging. Prioritizing self-care is not one of my strong suits. I typically give all I have to being a mother and partner while …
Eco-Friendly Gift Guide – Mama Edition
Gift giving can be stressful, especially for the adults on your list since they might not be so up front with what they want or need. The kids eco-friendly stocking guide has lots of ideas, but for adults, I have taken it a step further. If you are like me and want to reduce waste …
Why Choosing A Real Christmas Tree Is Best For The Environment
**This post is in partnership with The Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia, all opinions are my own “It doesn’t feel like Christmas until you have a real tree” My most beloved tradition in early December is getting our Christmas tree. As an eco-conscious family, we always opt to get a real tree for the …
20 Eco-friendly Stocking Stuffers for Kids
**Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. For full disclosure click here. In our house, the first thing we open Christmas morning is our stockings. These little socks have the potential to hold a lot of waste. Mindfully planning out what to include in stockings can reduce the Christmas morning waste and can be lots of …
6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Wrap Gifts This Christmas
**Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost for you) The holidays are fast approaching and with that comes waste. LOTS of waste. Every gift comes in some kind of package, which …
5 Alternative Treats For Halloween With Food Allergies
Halloween is one of the best times of the year for kids. Candy, costumes, parties, more candy. What could be better besides Christmas? To most kids, going a trick ‘or’ treating is the ultimate fun. I know coming home and sorting my candy into piles (chips, bars, gummies, etc.) was the best way to end …
5 Tips and Tricks For Purging In The Fall
Those that know me will likely laugh at the fact that I am writing an article about cleaning. Here it is October and I am just starting my “Spring” clean and purge *facepalm*. I gave up on all of the house things during summer because it was just too hot to function in Nova Scotia …
How Having a Baby With Food Allergies Changed Everything
This week is the one year anniversary of our discovering that Luna had allergies. Kain had no issues with any foods, so I never considered for that she would have any problems arise when she started eating solid foods. One year later, I am finally ready to tell her story. When my daughter was born, …
Fall Traditions: Open Farm Day Nova Scotia
Without a doubt, Fall is my favorite season. The cooler mornings pair beautifully with a hot coffee and a yarn craft. Being outside during the day no longer makes you feel as if you are melting. The fresh local vegetables and fruits are a vegetarians dream come true. With all these glorious reasons to love …
How to NOT Prepare For Baby #2 – Rethinking ALL of The Things
With many of my friends having new babies in the last month, I felt compelled to revisit what I did and share how to prepare for baby #2. Let me tell you, it was the exact opposite of the first time around. As a first time mama, it was easy to get carried away with …