Family and Motherhood
Family Energy & Mama EnergyENERGY: One Little Word project
It's January resolution time only I have I have never been big on setting resolutions. I have been one though to write down 5 year goals but I haven't done that in five years. Five years ago I had my second son and three years ago we added a little girl....
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Apple Oatmeal Muffins As a mom of 3 young children I'm always on the look out for foods that my children enjoy and are good for them. I can't take credit for this recipe as it comes from my children's Oma's kitchen. I asked Oma for her recipe but she...
Simple Minion Party Cupcakes
Simple Minion Party Cupcakes I have tried a lot of different things from Pinterest from crafts, dinner meals and kids cake ideas. I am not an experienced cake maker. What do I mean by that? The minute I had a child I thought my...
The Colourblind Chameleon Review
*POST UPDATED* THE COLOURBLIND CHAMELEON REVIEW *GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED* About the Book Title: The Colourblind Chameleon Author: Laura Kantor Illustrator: Sarah Ray Publication Date: November 19, 2013 Publisher: Independent - Squidgy Face Books Number of pages: 32...
Moments in Focus: Live in the Moment
The present moment. Right now. Hmm...what is happening? What do you see? What do you hear? What do you feel? And breathe... This was the basis of my pain strategy when I was in labour. I used it most though with my first...
Moments in Focus: Documenting Everyday Life
I have been on a journey; well I guess we all aren't we? I have been a stay-at-home mom now for 5 full years and I have not yet found my sweet spot. I want to enjoy the ordinary in my days. I had found that I was moving through my days like a robot...
Read-In Week Edmonton 2013: My first experience
I stand at the back of the room watching the events unfold in front of me. My mind is racing. Remember to read loud and make lots of eye contact. My stomach has that fluttery, flitty feeling and I am glad I had a light lunch. Some sit...
Do A Dot Halloween Kids Activity
Halloween: Do a Dot Art Halloween is one of my kids favourite time to decorate. I'm usually trying to hold them off until after Canadian Thanksgiving but it is getting harder and harder. Here is a great activity to satisfy the kids desire to decorate...
M.O.M. (Mom Operating Manual)
Treasure Find from the Library Book Review of M.O.M. (Mom Operating Manual) by Doreen Cronin and Laura Cornell You know when you are having one of those Mom days where the baby's poop has leaked out of the diaper and gotten on your pants, your preschooler has helped...
Water Balloon Sight Words
Water Balloon Sight Words Activity Cast of Characters: Mr. Black Licorice: My almost 7 year old son who was begging me all summer for a water balloon fight. Mr. Yoda: My 5 year old son who has moved on from Thomas the Tank Engine to Stars Wars and Lego. Miss...
A Poem: With… Child like Wonder
We have had a slow week. We have been settling back in after being away on vacation. On most mornings we did this: Very early play at the park enjoying early morning sunshine and (of course) mama's cup of coffee.I woke up this morning refreshed...
My Non-Bucket List Summer
Ah the sounds of summerBike bells ringing,Balls bouncing,Children's giggles and shouts.Ah the first day of summer vacation.I had an interesting conversation with my mother the other day about Summer Bucket Lists. You know the ones. The ones all over...
Add a Link to Life
Well this is my very first blog post. Scary! I have been thinking about doing this for a few years now but the timing just never felt right. Probably because I have been in a child induced coma for the last 6 years. I have titled my...