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Easy Lemonade Recipe for Kids

I remember growing up in Canada, my friends and I would have a lemonade stand every summer. We would prepare our easy lemonade recipe, construct

Christmas. Perfectly Imperfect.

It’s that time of year where we dream of the perfect Christmas. You know the one, where kids come to the Christmas table to eat

Active Kids are Healthy Kids – Get Outside and Play

{Sponsored Post for Micro Scooters} As a child growing up in Canada, I remember there was one rule when I went out to play with

Christmas Cookie Gingerbread Houses – Minus the Gingerbread

I love Christmas. I love everything about Christmas (ok maybe not the shopping centres), but I love everything else. I love the magic it brings

Top 5 Benefits for Why Every Child Needs a Trampoline

{Sponsored Post} As a little girl growing up in Canada, I was surrounded by snow or cold weather for at least 8 months of the

Christmas Book Advent Calendar

I’ve been wanting to create a Christmas book advent calendar for years, but have never had the time to make one. Fast forward to November

Skittles Science Experiment for Kids

A few weeks ago as I was scrolling through Facebook, I came across a really cool video from The Dad Lab that showed how using

5 Gentle Ways to Respond to a Tantrum

In January my beautiful Chloe Glen-Ella turned 3 years old. Her smile, laughter and kindness radiates through our home on a daily basis. However, with

Capturing Childhood Memories by Nicky Johnston Illustrator

{Sponsored Post} A few months ago my family and I traveled to Bali and stayed at the most amazing resort Grand Nikki Bali in order

Teaching Kids Random Acts of Kindness During the Holiday Season

“Throw kindness around like confetti.” I just love this quote. It’s such a beautiful reminder to us all to spread a little kindness wherever we

Organix Baby Weaning Foods for All Families

{Sponsored Post} Less then 18 months ago, I was frantically trying to balance my full time job with the government as a mental health clinician,

Top 10 Benefits for Connecting Kids with Nature + FREE Scavenger Hunt Printable

Have you heard the expression “the kids are bouncing off the walls!!!”, as in they’ve been cooped up inside for too long and have started

The Pressures of Being a Good Mother

It’s 8:04pm in Brisbane, Australia and I’m sitting at my computer crying my eyes out. I’ve just lost my shit for the last 45 minutes

The Importance of Family Routines for Kids: Make Staying on Schedule Easy for Little Ones with Routine Cards {Free Printable Included}

Family routines are, in my opinion both as a mother and a mental health clinician, the ties that keep a family sane when days are

How to Get Kids to Do Chores: 5 Yell-Free, Tears-Free Strategies that Work

Do you find yourself Googling “how to get kids to do chores without losing my freakin’ mind?” You aren’t alone, mama! I’m right there with