Christmas & New Year

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 upon us and when you have small children, it can get overwhelming. Those weeks and days leading up to the Christmas holidays are special, but they can also cause some stress. If this is your first time implementing traditions with your little one, you might find…

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.…

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 year, when I asked my boys what they wanted for Christmas, their answer was “nothing”. And while I will always have something under the…

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 word Advent means ‘coming’, and the entire month is dedicated to preparing in anticipation for Christmas. That can mean different…

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…

Christmas is just around the corner and I know some of you might be looking for that extra special “wow” gift for your kids. Hasbro has stepped up its game in the tech department and I have three suggestions that are new and amazing. DropMix – Created in collaboration with…

We have these books in our Christmas library and we pull them out each year to read and enjoy together. It takes time to build up such a collection but it’s a beautiful tradition to add a book each year. I know some families wrap books for each day of…