Interior design & homemaking
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Watermelon Summer print & a meal plan to print at home
With days finally filled with sunshine and heat all I can think about is how I’m grateful for this time with my family. Despite everything that’s happening kids seem to be happy in their new routine, and while I am tired of cooking all these meals at home and homeschooling my three little monkeys, I’m […] Read more…
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Eclectic spring home tour
It’s finally spring, and while the world is unstable, our homes are more than ever out safe and calm spaces- and so I think that decorating for spring is even more important than ever! So today I’m sharing my spring home tour in collaboration with some of my blogging friends ( make sure to check […] Read more…
Mindfulness
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5 things that helped me with anxiety
For me the moment that changed it all was when I become a mother for the first time. Before that moment, I was a relaxed positive thinking person. Sometimes worried never anxious. And then, all of the sudden things weren’t simple anymore, there where no right answers and doubt became my new norm. My stress […] Read more…
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Postpartum mind
While everyone is talking about postpartum body, I’d like to start a conversation about the postpartum mind. The one that at first is blurred by hormones and fatigue. The one that feels lost during pregnancy and the fourth trimester. The one that thinks about a baby 24/7 . The one that forgets about self dreams […] Read more…
Lifestyle
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Valentines day tablescape
Every year we do something fun with my girls for Valentine’s day- because why for many this is another made-up holiday, for me it’s a great opportunity to celebrate love and family in the midst of our cold canadian winter! Now, if you prefer making gifts for your loved ones, or simply watch romantic movies […] Read more…
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Printable Christmas gift tags & wrapping paper set
Christmas is only a month away and in my books it means that it’s about time to start the preparations! I know there’s still time for the cooking and baking, but when you’re an usually busy adult then during the holiday season ( full of activities, obligations, parties and extra magic- and much more parenting […] Read more…
Parenting
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Schedule for staying home with kids during the quarantaine
Depending where you live you might be either in full on quarantaine mood or like us, at the social distancing point. Either way, our schools and daycares are cancelled, and many of us are either not working at this point at all, or working from home with kids around. Here where we are, in Montreal, […] Read more…
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Baby-led weaning snack hack
One of the things I did differently as a mom third time around was following the baby-led weaning route. Not that I was against puréed food, it just didn’t last and my baby hated when I tried to feed him with a spoon. So very early in I was feeding him with real food- things […] Read more…
Sweet
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3 ingredients Peaches & Cream ice cream recipe
Summer is all about the sences- how the sun kisses your skin, how the ripe peach smells and the homemade ice cream tastes- it’s all unforgettable! And one of the biggest summer pleasures is homemade Peaches and Cream ice cream- there’s nothing better on a hot summer day to be honest! And these easy to […] Read more…
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Very berry gin punch
What you might not know about me is that when I’m not pregnant or nursing I love mixing and sipping on cocktails! Any occasion is good to have a little cheer me up , friends over, Friday night or simple date in with my hubby – and this gin berry punch is as lovely and […] Read more…
Salty
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Spiced Manzanilla & Hojiblanca From Spain Creamy 20 minute pasta
Pasta dinners are definitely my kids favourite – I could probably feed them a new pasta dish every day of the week and they wouldn’t get bored of it! I can’t blame them though, as me too I feel that there’s nothing as comforting as a plate full of pasta on a gloomy fall day! […] Read more…
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Vegan sloppy joes
You know what I promised myself at the beginning of this year? That I would cook more vegan food! And you know what I failed at? Actually cooking more vegan food ! Let’s be real, if you weren’t brought up with vegan cuisine it’s really difficult to switch- and not because meat is so delicious […] Read more…