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what’s in a name? 13 Feb 2013 | 11:09 pm
As I’m about to travel to Toronto for the weekend to celebrate my Nana’s 85th birthday, I started thinking about names. Specifically, that my daughter is named after her. And why. Both of my children ...
Casting Call 2 Feb 2013 | 09:00 pm
I’m excited to announce that I will be accepting applications for a special project, one focused on the journey that women experience on the path to motherhood, from pregnancy through birth and the ea...
Let Yourself Off The Hook (or, why you’re awesome, even when you “fail”) 28 Jan 2013 | 01:18 am
I have a confession to make. But it’s not of the dirty little secret variety (sorry!). No, this confession is this: Today, I’m letting myself off the hook. What do I mean? Well, I made a promise to my...
5 Tips for Flying With Baby 19 Jan 2013 | 03:00 am
In the midst of preparing myself to go on a trip to Atlanta on Sunday (without my kids), I’ve been contemplating all the ways that travel with babies and small children can be stressful, and ways that...
The Sisterhood of Motherhood 14 Jan 2013 | 09:00 pm
“Near the end of labor, my ego, mental chatter and birth plans all receded into the activity of birth. My thinking-mind plummeted into an immense silence in which I felt bathed in love and well-being....
and the winner is…. 21 Oct 2012 | 09:00 pm
The winner of the birthday bag giveaway is JJ! My precious boy is coming soon (jan13) and haven’t used anything yet, but have a few avent hospital soothers that u can stick your finger in to move th...
birthday bag giveaway – favourite item #7 20 Oct 2012 | 02:32 am
This is the very last item in the bag, and definitely my most favourite. I used this wrap from when Noel was itty bitty, all the way through til Holland was a toddler. I love it. There’s a bit of a le...
birthday bag giveaway – item #6 19 Oct 2012 | 07:18 am
The next item in the bag is nearly the last! This contest winds up tomorrow, so be sure you tell your friends to get entered! I didn’t have this exact item, but I had something similar that was on the...
birthday bag giveaway – favourite item #5 18 Oct 2012 | 07:17 am
This item is SO adorable. Like unbearably so. Sophie the Giraffe is the perfect size for little hands to grip and is nice and bumpy and soft for chewing on. Make sure you hop on over the Birthday Po...
birthday bag giveaway – favourite item #4 17 Oct 2012 | 06:32 am
Two items in one day! Oh my! Due to yesterday’s technical difficulties, I couldn’t get a post up, so to stay on schedule, I’m going to reveal another item. My kids loved to be swaddled. So much so tha...