Cultus Lake Waterslides - A reason to Come to Cultus Lake, BC, Canada
I can still remember being about 9 years old sitting on the couch with my Dad, looking at Channel 2 (if you remember this was the channel that showed you everything that was on one side and on the other was ads). We saw the ad for Cultus Lake Waterslides (now Waterpark) commercial come on and this was the year the Valley of Fear opened. My dad being the razzer he is said, "There is no way you would go on that", being the natural competitor, I am, I responded "Yes I would". Weeks had gone by and a new guy had joined my Dad's soccer team, he had a little girl my age and he wanted to get her to meet some people so he asked my dad if he could take the two of us to the Water Slides.
Read full storyAnthrodesk Standing Desk Converter - Review
In the past I have discussed the issues I have felt since having Brooks and how it has affected my body. But something I haven’t really shared which is a real issue is that I struggle a lot to sit, sitting on hard surfaces is painful and leaves my pelvis and hips in so much pain. I am doing exercises to work on this, but this is something that is going to take time to correct. Something that I am not very patient with.
Read full storyTru Earth Laundry Review
It was probably when I got pregnant with Brooks that I started to take a more serious look into the products that were coming into our home. When I first had Pearce I was so focused on just being a good mom, and make sure he was hitting all the mile stones, I never considered that products that were coming into our home weren't good.
Read full story6 Tips to Prepare your child for Kindergarten
This past year, our eldest son started Kindergarten, and it has been so amazing to see him learn and grow in this new environment despite all that is going on in the world. As this is my eldest child, I had a lot of emotions sending him to school and found these tips very helpful in making sure it was a smooth transition.
Read full storyMonthly Meal Prep Planning - Cut my grocery bill in half, and Reduced my food waste
Monthly Meal Scheduled March 2021Monsterz Mama - Chelsea. Dinner time for me is a struggle, I absolutely hate the thought process that goes behind trying to plan a meal every night. Let alone going to the grocery store, it has always felt like a huge nightmare.
Read full storyTips for the Transition from Crib To Toddler bed
From the moment I felt the first movements of Pearce inside my belly, I knew I was going to have a child as wild and crazy as his father. He was always moving and super crazy when I was pregnant. Once Pearce was born and we had discovered that we had a boy, I knew he was going to be just like his Dad. This is where my story will begin.
Read full storyWhat baby monitor is right for you
When I had Pearce, we were gifted a baby monitor from my husbands Uncles. It was the Levana Ovia monitor, they purchased this monitor for us as it could have additional cameras added.
Read full storyThe story of a Traumatic C section
I wanted to wait until we truly absorbed these first few weeks with Brooks before I took time away from it to go back to writing. I have just enjoyed learning about this little guy, watching Pearce love on him and recovering from this whole process. It took time and I didn't want to put pressure on getting this blog post out by a set day to take away from this. But here goes!
Read full storyVisiting Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
For May long weekend this year we traveled to Vernon, BC. We usually go to Kelowna as my husband participates in a hockey tournament there, however this year we were brought to Vernon for my beautiful friend Richelle's Wedding. It was our first time to Vernon, so we went a few days prior so we could do some adventuring around town and of course help to prepare for the wedding.
Read full storyThe Evolving Tales of Date Night
Before kids, date night is whenever you want. Its an every day thing, that you simply take for granted. You get dressed up, you prepare for the date with both hands, you can listen to music full blast while you curl your hand and do your makeup. Your clothes fit so effortlessly and you feel this weird insecurity with your prebaby body that after kids you will never understand. You can double date and there is no need to coordinate schedules or babysitters. You go out and you drink an obscene amount, and you go dancing and you stay out till all hours of the night, you stop at the hot dog stand on the way home. Heck you even leave your car somewhere to get the next day because the best part -- you do not have to wake up for anyone the next day.
Read full storyOh no the weddings over!
This morning I woke up to a message from my wedding photographer saying "hope you are enjoying married bliss" -- wow! I could not have worded it better myself. Waking up after your wedding is bittersweet. I did a lot of the wedding myself with help from amazing family and friends. So it took a lot out of me, not to mention a few sour grapes I had to deal with after the fact. I just can't get over how incredibly at peace I am with life.
Read full storyShop Small, Online with Lovely Finds Market
Today I am very excited to share an up and coming online market with you, Lovely Finds Market. This market was established in February 2020 - What a time to come to life! But even through Covid 19, Tabitha is growing her brand. She brings Quality, natural Canadian products to you, in one place. I know for me it’s always annoying having to go to 1 website for soap, another website for candles, and another website for my bath bombs. But what if they were all in 1 place? Well now they are!
Read full storyI am getting Married and I owe you an apology
For years, I have been with a man, who is my husband in my heart but not in the eyes of others. This man and I have a baby and a deep love for one another. But for so long we did not speak the word "marriage". In the 7 years we have been together we have been open about our past, our expectations, and our future together. We have been to many weddings as well as watched many of our friends end relationships we thought were forever. This gave me so many mixed feelings. I told myself I do not believe in marriage here's why!
Read full storyWhat is the first year like with a baby
A year ago I was laying on the couch on my side timing my back labor contractions. I was very insistent on having no drugs and Staying home as long as possible. I lay there waiting for Chris to get home from wwe. When he got home he was ready to drive the hour to the Abbotsford hospital from our home in new west. At the time my contractions were 8 mins apart so I said let's not go yet...
Read full story7 Reasons why you shouldn't Go back to the office after Covid
Since Covid hit, in March, I have not been into the office for work. My last day was March 16th, 2020. As we approach the 1-year mark of working from home, I thought it would be fun, to go over why working from home is so much better than going to the office.
Read full storyWorried your child only eats fruit - Here are some tips!
I have totally raised two fruit loving little guys, we always seem to have a ton of fruit on hand and I have spent the last year trying to figure out how to serve it and keep it fresh and when is best to eat it. Here's a few tips I have discovered!
Read full storyHow to pick out the perfect Toddler Present, that parents won't hate you for.
If you are anything like me you probably are looking at the next 4 months and thinking wow so many birthdays coming up, I need to get on top of this!. We have so many friends birthdays coming up and have only managed to shop for the next 4 birthdays my son is invited to, but we have tons of friends with Birthdays coming up and I decided to share some of the best gifts that I have seen,
Read full story10 things I said I'd never do as a Mom
When I was pregnant I had the BEST intentions to be the most AMAZING mom and I gave it my best effort and then I discovered that my child LIKES happy meals almost as much as I like carefree dinner.
Read full storyHow I picked my stroller - New Mom Tips
Picking out a stroller for a mom/dad is like picking out a bed -- super personal. Any mom you talk to if she likes her stroller can sell it to you!. There are a few things I considered when making my choice :
Read full story6 Things to Save the Tired Mombie from the Apocolypse of Motherhood.
This week has been, rough to say the least! My almost 2 year old has been having a rough go with sleeping and it seems like the overwhelming feeling of exhaustion and stress are taking over my mombie body! (Mombie = zombie mom) so I have been doing a few things that always make me feel better on a run down week, which I thought I would share because it can be extremely hard sometimes being a mombie!
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