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Life with kids moves fast. We collect what actually helps, including parenting, home life, and the small systems that make busy days easier. No perfection. Just useful things that work.
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Petticoat tails shortbread recipe
This recipe for Gran’s Scottish Petticoat Tails Shortbread is a treasure from my Dad’s side of the family. Petticoat tails are a traditional type of shortbread baked in a pie plate and divided up into…
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Kombucha supplies
Making your own kombucha is a breeze if you have the right tools for the job. Here are the kombucha supplies you actually need to brew and bottle your own DIY kombucha at home. Essential…
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Best potty training books for parents
Here are three of the best potty training books for parents: There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but there are definitely some common themes across the best potty training books. Having these books really helped me…
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What to do in Kelowna
If you’ve got an upcoming trip to Kelowna, British Columbia, you’re going to love all that this community has to offer! So, if you’re trying to decide what to do while visiting Kelowna, B.C., this…
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PC Optimum review
This PC Optimum Member Review is for Canadian shoppers trying to decide whether or not another loyalty program is worth paying attention to. Since the PC Insiders Membership program has a fee, I figured it…
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Pumpkin seed granola recipe
Pumpkin seed granola is my favorite everyday breakfast. It’s yummy, quick to make, and so different than store-bought varieties. This granola recipe is sweetened with honey and maple syrup rather than granulated refined sugar, making it guilt-free…
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Sleep music
The right meditative sounds can lull you into a deep sleep. The best sleep music helps create optimal sleep conditions so you can get that restorative sleep your body craves. Try these listening ideas to…
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PC Express review
PC Express is an online grocery shopping service offered by select Loblaw stores in Canada. Online grocery orders are either brought out to your vehicle in the store’s parking lot or delivered straight to your…
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PC Insiders review
What is PC insiders? We all wondered, “What is PC Insiders?” when it was announced. PC Insiders is a membership program offered by Loblaws in which shoppers pay an annual fee to get special benefits.…
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DIY photo string display
Photo strings are such a cute and easy way to brighten up a plain wall! We put up a photo string wall for our daughter’s recent sip & see party and liked it so much we…
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Sip and see party
Have you ever been to a “sip-and-see party?” Since we opted out of having a baby shower, we decided to host a sip-and-see party for our out-of-town family. Here’s a look into our simple get-together…
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Helping tower
The helping tower is hands-down the most used piece of toddler gear in our house. We all love the helping tower. My mom saw it on Instagram and recommended it to me, so I ordered…
