I've been tutoring and teaching for about a decade now, and I figured it would be beneficial to share some strategies that parents, guardians, and other caretakers can use at home with their kids! First up is everyone's least favourite (WHY?) activity: reading comprehension! There's a big difference between reading well and reading comprehensively; you … Continue reading Reading Comprehension Strategies for All Ages
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Baby Shower Must-Have: Netflix and Milk free printable
Travis' cousin had her baby shower this weekend (she's the cutest preggo ever!), and I wanted to make her something that was both useful and funny. I figured that doing a play on "Netflix and Chill" would be a hit since we have a similar sense of humour. Since there's no "chill" (of any kind, let's … Continue reading Baby Shower Must-Have: Netflix and Milk free printable
No Thanks free printable
For all my introvert friends (and friends like me who can't figure out the level of introverted that they are) and my fellow parent friends who survive off of cold coffee and attempting sleep: All of these are made to fit 8x10 frames; if you want a smaller size or a variation, shoot me a … Continue reading No Thanks free printable
Coping with SAD and sadness: Some strategies I use for dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder
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
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
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
Back to School: Mom got Schooled
The first week of school is officially over, which means that the back-to-school clothes that were bought last month have been affectionately (lol jk) tossed into the laundry basket, most kids know who their teachers are going to be for the duration of the year, and 98% of people who are -- or regularly come … Continue reading Back to School: Mom got Schooled
NICU Awareness Month: Isla’s first annual NICU fundraiser
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
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
Mint & Birch
It happens to be Mint & Birch's sixth birthday, so what better time is there to talk about this incredible jewellery company? (Happy birthday, M&B! Congrats, Jess!) I originally came across Mint & Birch in late 2016 or early 2017 on Instagram. I absolutely loved the necklaces, so when Travis asked me what I wanted … Continue reading Mint & Birch
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