Are you on the hunt for some last minute gift ideas for boys under 6? If so, I’ve got you covered! If there’s one thing I hate, it’s buying something for the boys only to have it played with for 20 minutes then tossed in a corner, or broken and in the garbage within days. […]
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Sleep Training a Four Year Old:
Kiss your Bedtime Battles and Negotiations Goodnight
When you think of sleep training, babies usually come to mind. But ultimately, kids can struggle with sleep at any age, and we learned this first hand having to re-sleep train Evan at the age of 4. Our initial sleep training journey for Evan started when he was 6 months old. After several days, he […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide For the Dad Who Says He Wants Nothing for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is around the corner, and I’ve rounded up my top picks for the dad who says he wants nothing for Father’s Day. Whether you’re shopping for your own dad, your FIL, or helping the kids put together something special for their main squeeze, I’ve got you covered. This list is far from your […]
2022 Toddler Holiday Gift Guide:
Gifts Kids will Actually Use
With thousands of options to choose from, shopping for toddlers can be down right overwhelming. I am grateful to receive a lot of gifts for Evan through my blog, which also means I have a pretty good sense of what toys will be played with vs which ones are enjoyed for all of 1 day […]
Healthy, Sugar-Free
Strawberry Muffin Recipe
The berry best, sugar-free strawberry muffin recipe is here! These are probably my favourite muffins to-date; moist, delicious, wholesome goodness for the entire family to enjoy! Evan & I went strawberry picking the other week and with more strawberries than we know what to do with (ok, that’s a lie – can you really have […]
Evan’s 3rd Birthday Party
For the first time in three years, we finally got to celebrate Evan’s birthday with all our family & friends, and I am excited to share the details with you guys! First off, can I just say that hosting a birthday party is so much damn work, so to all the parents out there who […]
The GTA’s Ultimate
Holiday Food Guide
The GTA’s Ultimate Holiday Food Guide is here! You guys know how much I love great food, and sourcing quality local finds is always top on my list. The holidays are right around the corner, but there is still time to get your orders in! In need of a last-minute charcuterie board? On the hunt […]
Top Toddler Book Recommendations
for Curious Minds
Still trying to find the perfect gift for your favourite little humans? Children love to learn, and what better way to nourish their ever-growing curiosity and expand their imaginations than with books! Books are great, practical gifts, but with thousands upon thousands of options to choose from, the search can be overwhelming. Reading has been […]
The Ultimate Toddler
Holiday Gift Guide
Shopping for toddlers is tricky business. While you may not have the same pressure as shopping for an impossible-to-please adolescent, you want your gift to be loved and enjoyed; not tossed aside in a pile that eventually makes its way out for donation. I’m thankful to receive a lot of amazing gifts for Evan from […]
Evan’s First Week at Pre-School!
Full Update + How We Prepared
The first day of school is a big deal, and while it’s easy to get swept up in the emotion of having your baby leave you for the first time I chose to look at things a little differently. Evan was initially scheduled to start pre-school in October 2020 when he was 16 months old […]