Christmas & New Year

It’s hard to believe that it has already been one year since I joined the Board of Directors at Literacy Unlimited. It’s been a fantastic experience getting to know the team that has devoted so much time and energy to help adults with low literacy in the West Island of…

Ever since I was little, listening to Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite was a signal that Christmas was near. Watching The Nutcracker ballet has always put me in the Christmas spirit. I have such fond memories of this ballet, and it bring me such joy to see it in some form…

It comes with the territory. People see mamas as wonder women, getting all the things done. I mean, face it, we are rock stars in our own right. We are taking care of other little humans, and there is nothing more rock star than that. So, others see all the…

The holiday season is a beautiful time of year. Follow along these Christmas traditions with young children to create the best memories for your family. The holiday season is upon us and when you have small children, it can get overwhelming. Those weeks and days leading up to the Christmas…

You are a mother, so most likely, you have decided that this new year you will do more for your child, or perhaps more for others. I have another suggestion. Being a mother channels your gratitude, love, patience and understanding, but it also shines a bright light on self-doubt, anxiety…

We will still have our family – they may not be in our home sharing a meal, but they can be reached by phone. Connecting with our family will be different but we can still do it. We still have friends – we can’t have our traditional get-togethers right now,…

It seems like yesterday, the leaves were beginning to fall here in Montreal, and now, I blinked and we are about to start Advent! Are you getting into the Christmas spirit? Last year, I wrote about the traditions and the meaning behind Advent. You can read all about it here.…

This holiday season, give the gift of family memories. Here’s how we created the perfect holiday experience on our road trip to Quebec City. As our children get a little older and our lifestyle changes, we tend to place more value on experiences as gifts. In fact, no joke, this…

Make the most of the holiday season and spend quality time with your loved ones with our family advent ideas. It’s that time of year again when we are all getting ready for the holidays. As a Christian family, December 1st marks the beginning of Advent for us. Literally, the…

Oh, Montreal. Why you gotta be so cold?! Seriously, I am in full hibernation mode here. My boys are braver than me and can handle the cold better, for short bursts of time. But at -30°C no one should be outside for long. My poor husband was dreaming of skiing…