Whether it be Father's Day or Mother's Day, having a day dedicated to either parent can be stressful. I remember very clearly one of the first Mother's Days I celebrated. I picked up my little one from the church nursery, anticipating a homemade card or a macaroni necklace. The volunteer … [Read More...]
Parenting
To the Mom Who Does Not Need More Judgment
If ever there was a moment for a Mom to crawl back into a fear-based parenting shell, it was today. Today. When a routine walk to school almost ended tragically. Here is an open letter to the Mom whose son gave us all a scare. /// I stood on the … [Read More...]
Why Moms Deserve Parenting Wins, No Matter How Small
Sunday mornings have always been precious around here. Since my husband gets paid to go to church, he leaves much earlier than the rest of us (he's a pastor). This means that I am the shuffle-kids-out-the-door Mama which we all know is a lovely … [Read More...]
5 Mother’s Day Heroes Who are Often Overlooked
At the exact moment I became a parent, I had a new appreciation for the expression “It takes a village.” After giving birth, I suddenly wanted my Mom to move in with us. And even if I don't know you, I would have loved your Mom to move in too. … [Read More...]
Money
4 Surprisingly Affordable Birthday Parties
Is it possible to host an affordable birthday party that is not in your home? Parents can pay hundreds of dollars for off-site venues without even blinking. That is not hard. What is more difficult is not spending a small fortune. My recent … [Read More...]
Scanning Code of Practice: Canadian Money Saving Tip
Understanding how the Scanning Code of Practice works is a great money saving tip. It might sound a bit complicated at first, but I promise it is easy once you understand how it works. I recently had to grab a box of Underjams. As much as I try to … [Read More...]
How to Plan Amazing March Break Fun on a Budget
I turn all shades of green when I hear about other people's plans to travel the world on Spring Break. All shades. Olive, chartreuse, seafoam and pickle green. All of them. But instead of pining over facebook beach pictures, I plan an … [Read More...]