Author Archives: finleeandme
20 Non-Candy Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Kids
I love filling Finlee and Chloe’s Easter baskets, as it takes me back to my childhood on Easter morning. I remember I would receive 1-2
First Grade is the New University
As I was preparing all of Finlee’s (my 6 year old) school supplies for grade one, I started thinking how things have changed and quickly
#1 Thing They Don’t Tell You About When Becoming a Parent
There are many words of advice that friends and family tell you when you’re preparing for a baby. Hell there are still many things friends
Flower Ice Cubes – Outdoor Activities for Kids
One of my goals this year has been to encourage Finlee (my 6 year old) and Chloe (my 3 year old) to connect with nature
3 Things Every Child Needs to Learn
This post is dedicated to all the parents out there who have read every pregnancy book, parent book and are still struggling to figure out
Business Coaching for Small Businesses
As an entrepreneur, writer, experienced Clinician and also a business coach for women I want to work with small businesses through business coaching. I want
Understanding the Benefits of Play for Our Children.
I’m concerned about the world of technology and how it’s forced on us from the time we wake up to the time we go to
Capturing Childhood Memories with Kids Moving Pictures.
I love watching Finlee and Chloe trying to figure out the world. How Chloe lays her baby dolls on their tummy, slowly patting them to
Valentine’s Day is More Than Just Flowers.
Why is there such a huge push for Valentine’s Day to be this end all, be all kinda day? A day where there is so
Sometimes Motherhood Sucks – Today is One of Those Days.
Quite frankly sometimes motherhood sucks. Like really freaking sucks. Oh did I mention, really, really sucks? Sometimes motherhood sucks – today is one of those days
A Letter to My Daughter on the Eve of Her Third Birthday
Dear Chloe, Last night you started crying and I asked if you needed a cuddle; you said yes. I was thank-ful you said yes because
20 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Child on a Daily Basis
There are many different hats I wear during the day…I know how to be the mental health clinician, the business owner, the class rep and
Flower Craft Idea for Kids – Creating Art with Flowers
I received so many beautiful flowers for Christmas and just as I was about to throw the dried up flowers out this morning – I
Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe
There is something truly delicious when you take Oreo Cookies, M&M’s and mix with basic cookie ingredients to create mouth watering Christmas Cookie Bars. You
A Reflection on the First Year As a School Mum
Dear Finlee – 318 days ago we drove together for your first day of school. We both tried to talk about a variety of things,
