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It’s that time of year again when we get to celebrate with family and friends! Have you done your holiday shopping? Oh, I see. Have you started? I know, it’s a busy time of year. I’m in the same boat as you. I still have a few teacher gifts to…

It’s that time of year when the season is changing and you are desperately holding on to the memory of sunny days, no homework, time by the pool and zero cares in the world. I know we all say “it’s nice to be back in a routine” but let’s face…

I don’t remember having a September this warm in Montreal in years. It’s been glorious! This weekend we are swimming. Swimming! It’s nuts, and I am not complaining. But like it or not, really soon, the kids are going to need long pants and jackets to get to school in…

As a family, we spend many hours on the road. Whether it is commuting from school or family visits, long trips to the country, or even longer trips anywhere from 3-9 hours (or more). Since the boys were little, I made it a point to have an activity bin in…

I must admit I love telling people that my family recycles so much. Our large recycling bin is front and center in the kitchen and our smaller garbage bin lives under the sink. When there is a party with friends, I might be the one making sure to collect the…

During our trip with the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, I finally got to put one of Omaiki’s fantastic products to good use. You can read my post about my five travel essentials for families.  They all help to make your trip easier. There’s even a bonus essential, that may…

After an extensive meetup with a health specialist at the end of last year, one of the biggest recommendations I had was to drink more water. Ok, let’s be honest, the recommendation was to drink water. I did not drink any water. Well, that has since changed. The benefits are…

I cannot tell you how much I simply love the artistic bouquets that my friends Carolina of Fleur&Sense creates. She is not just a florist, she is a floral designer. Here are some examples of her work for the holidays: Also, if you want to smile with inspirational bouquets, follow…

Dare I write the words down: Next week, summer is officially over. As hair-raising as I found the boys sometimes this summer, having them home with us is always so amazing. We learn a lot about them. In the midst of chaos, we get mini one-on-one conversations and discover their creative sides, thoughts…

If you love the smell of lavender, this will make you happy – the Quebec company, Bleu Lavande, known for their cosmetic creams and essentials oil, has now created a line of cleaning products with their lavender, called Loft. Bleu Lavande said is was an easy decision to add Loft…