Author: rhiannonmairi

Coping with SAD and sadness: Some strategies I use for dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Hey, party people! (Travis thinks I shouldn't say this; RT if you think he's wrong and I'm cool-ish [extra emphasis on the "-ish"]). For those of you who have somehow missed my onslaught of posts about autumn -- kudos to you, you social media warrior -- my favourite season is upon us! Like, officially! TODAY!! … Continue reading Coping with SAD and sadness: Some strategies I use for dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Product Review: Discover Lifestyle Fraser Valley Subscription Box

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Full Disclosure: I was given this sampler box in order to review and photograph the products. All opinions, writings, and experiences written here are my own. Honesty is my only policy (unless my husband asks if I've watched Netflix without him, then the answer is always "no").  I happened upon -- discovered, if you will … Continue reading Product Review: Discover Lifestyle Fraser Valley Subscription Box

Dressing my mom bod with Pink Blush

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Full disclosure: this is a sponsored post, but all writing, experiences, and opinions are my own. Fashion has always been an important part of my identity. For me, clothes are a combination of function and expression. As a breastfeeding parent, function is extra important; everything I wear has to be breastfeeding-friendly, and I have to … Continue reading Dressing my mom bod with Pink Blush

NICU Awareness Month: Isla’s first annual NICU fundraiser

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September is NICU Awareness Month! As the Mama of a little NICU grad, there's nothing I want more than people to be aware of the strength and resilience of NICU nurses and doctors, and of course, NICU babies. Neonatal care is no joke; the humans that NICU medical teams look after are so tiny, and … Continue reading NICU Awareness Month: Isla’s first annual NICU fundraiser

“First Day of” free chalkboard printable

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Hello friends! My fave season is upon us; if you can't find me, it's because I'm in my favourite place (Michaels') shopping for all things HALLOWEEN (and then Christmas). This is a bittersweet time for me, since it's William's FIRST YEAR OF SCHOOL -- preschool, specifically -- and it's also the first year that I'm not going … Continue reading “First Day of” free chalkboard printable

Milkin’ it: World Breastfeeding Week and my breastfeeding journey

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It's World Breastfeeding Week, which means that it's time to get real about boobs. Also, there's going to be some inevitable CoVeR yOuRsElF uP comments, and I'm not here for it. Until you eat your dinner with a blanket over your head, or have breakfast while seated on the toilet, stop trying to dictate where … Continue reading Milkin’ it: World Breastfeeding Week and my breastfeeding journey