Parenting Rants

Giving Back this Holiday Season #LocalLove

Giving Back this Holiday Season #LocalLove

Parenting
You guys!! Santa is coming!!! It’s my absolute favourite time of year and yes, I’m a total sucker for all things Christmas. You know that
Ghostbusters Birthday Party Ideas

Ghostbusters Birthday Party Ideas

Baby
When Baby Boy requested a Ghostbusters themed birthday party, I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to find Ghostbusters party supplies and party decor!
What Happens When Dad Leaves on a Boys Trip?

What Happens When Dad Leaves on a Boys Trip?

North America
What happens when dad leaves for a boys trip?  Probably nothing. What happens when mom leaves for a girls trip? EVERYTHING. She preps for the
Introducing a Little Free Library in our Condo #LocalLove

Introducing a Little Free Library in our Condo #LocalLove

Around Toronto
You guys know that I’ve been inspired by the many stories I read on LocalLove.ca and that I have been discovering easy ways for our
Toronto Ear Piercing Experience with a 6 Year Old

Toronto Ear Piercing Experience with a 6 Year Old

Around Toronto
Little Monkey got her ears pierced (again) this week! The first time around was when she was a baby and I spent many hours researching
Tips to Help you Choose the Best Kids Bike and Scooter for Your Child #SportChekKids

Tips to Help you Choose the Best Kids Bike and Scooter for Your Child #SportChekKids

Around Toronto
After 7 years as parents, we are finally ready to explore Toronto without a stroller. Since we live downtown with young kids and don’t own
An Ode to “The Americans” Family

An Ode to “The Americans” Family

Movies & Cartoons
As a movie lover who became a parent, I have realized over the last few years that movies rarely offer a realistic look at family
Teaching Kids to Give Back #LocalLove

Teaching Kids to Give Back #LocalLove

Around Toronto
We all say we want to volunteer and give back to the communities we belong to, but most of us rarely get around to actually
The Journey to Health Part 5  : Focusing on Exercise

The Journey to Health Part 5 : Focusing on Exercise

Health & Exercise
Much has happened since my last update and while I’ve taken positive steps towards exercise, I have sadly gone down a rabbit hole when it
How to Argue with a 4 year-old

How to Argue with a 4 year-old

Parenting
During my first stint as the parent of a four year-old, I was constantly confused. Trying to decipher our daughter’s inner expectations seemed an ongoing