Any tired moms out there? No, we can’t do it all. I wish I could do it all. I mean, isn’t that what society has told us, moms? That we can do it all. That we SHOULD be able to do it all. That doing it all empowers us, makes us better. I am woman, […]
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I learned how to meal plan years ago and it was a game changer for me. There was nothing worse than 5:00 hitting and me being in a panic because I still have not decided what I was making for supper that day. A weekly meal planner is the tool I can’t live without. This
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Have you ever wanted to know how to curl your hair with rags? Did you even know that was a possibility? Something about little girls with rags in their hair is ridiculously adorable. They can pull the look off effortlessly. Little kids could walk into a mall with a head full of rags while their
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A couple of weeks ago I shared a variety of free printables to help you manage your homestead, from garden planning to animal care print outs. (You can read that post HERE.) But our homesteads are not the only thing that needs organizing in our lives. There are a number of home management printables that
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For the most part, I’ve always loved the snow. I am not a fan of the cold, though. I mean, I can handle relatively chilly temperatures, but when it starts dropping to -25 celsius, I get a little miserable. But…this IS Canada, afterall. In recent years, in my part of Canada we have
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Baby chicks are here!!! Can you believe the cuteness of these little fuzzballs? They came to us as day-olds. When I brought them home I started getting that whole “come-home-from-the-hospital-with-newborn-in-tow” jitter. You know the one – where you can’t believe they let you take the baby home because you don’t have a clue on
What is it about a country kitchen that brings out the cook or baker in us. Here in Canada the air is getting cooler, and it’s the time of year that most of us get excited to wear sweaters, light our woodstoves, and cook all things pumpkin. Speaking of woodstoves, year after year after year,
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I am hugely blessed to be able to stay at home with my children every day. But contrary to popular belief, it has not come without sacrifices. I’ve heard many comments from people along the lines of, “Well, it must be so nice to have the luxury to do that.” HA! There is no luxury
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There are many reasons why I homeschool. But for my son, anxiety and sensory issues is a big reason it works better for us. Even before my son was born, I knew I was in for an experience. He would kick all day and night, and while I was pregnant with him I wasn’t sure
