Perfect for the work potluck, cookie exchange or family gathering. Or just to enjoy at home. Are you ready to bake for the holidays? I’ve rounded up 8 of my favourite holiday recipes from this blog to share with you. Most of these recipes and ideas will be happening in our family and I hope […] The post 8 Christmas Cookies, Squares and Treats to make appeared first on A Little Bit of Momsense ..read more

Excited about Christmas craft shows and holiday events? Keep reading! While I happily sing ‘This is Halloween’ over and over again during pumpkin carving, I quickly change from Scary season to Festive Season as the clock strikes 12. Sure, I’m not decorating yet or putting on the holiday music (we have a November birthday in […] The post Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show appeared first on A Little Bit of Momsense ..read more

Editor’s note: *the following post is a guest post that I am welcoming as a public service announcement to further share resources for those in our community who may need it. content warning: please note this post may be difficult for some as it discussed pregnancy and infant loss. Thank you to Roger Neilson Children’s […] The post October 15: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day appeared first on A Little Bit of Momsense ..read more

So you want to have a turkey dinner but aren’t feeling like you want to make it? I get it. In the past, I’ve outsourced turkey dinner for Thanksgiving and Christmas before (something I hadn’t thought of until the Pandemic) but there are many benefits. If you are still considering outsourcing turking dinner in Ottawa, […] The post Outsource Turkey/Thanksgiving Dinner in Ottawa appeared first on A Little Bit of Momsense ..read more

Back to School means the dreaded lunch making. Now that my kids are in highschool, they lunch and snack needs are a bit different (and includes them going to buy lunch on their own sometimes) but it doesn’t mean that I don’t remember the many years of lunch making that I’ve been doing.  I’m not […] The post Back to School Lunch Tips and Ideas appeared first on A Little Bit of Momsense ..read more

Over the many years we’ve been coming to PEI in the summer, we’ve managed to visit every corner and many stops along the way. There have been many favourite locations we have discovered and returned to over the years, but one that we always make a point of going to is Victoria By the Sea. […] The post Family Travel: Visiting Victoria-By-The-Sea, PEI appeared first on A Little Bit of Momsense ..read more

Coupons for Ontario experiences are back! Are you planning to travel in Ontario this summer? If you are already dreaming about your next road trip and will be staying in Ontario (or having family from afar coming to visit) you may be happy to know that Attractions Ontario has announced discount offers! This isn’t a sponsored post but I like to share this link almost every year because I’ve used it and saved money myself! Attractions Ontario Discounts These offers – things like 20% off admission, or buy 2 tickets for the price of 1 – to some of Ontario’s favourite family destinations may help t ..read more

*this post contains affiliate links Keep reading to learn how to save 30% for two-days only! Remember the post I wrote about being in my forties and the clothes (and fashion style) I’m leaning into and loving? A lot of my purchases for the past many years have been, when possible, from Encircled. They are a Toronto-Based Canadian made company. Their clothing have become foundational pieces for me. I may joke that I hate button pants but it’s only partly a joke – I really don’t like the feeling of a button pushing into me. My mid-life plan is to be comfortable in my clothing. I brag about two ..read more

*this post was originally written years ago, when my kids were younger but I still love these activities. And I STILL do a lot of the things on this list with teens! I’ve tried to update it recently to provide some additional tips. When my kids were little, I was often asked what we did to pass the time during the day. Even now that they are older, there are a few go-to activities that we continue! I wrote this post a few years ago about how I fill the days – and yet, not fill them completely. I stand by that.  The kids need some time at home to be ‘bored’ if you will.  To figure out ..read more

There are a few different reasons why my clothing habits have changed over the years. The first began some time ago when I started to become more aware of where the clothes I was shopping came from (and who was making them, and their safety/working conditions). I leaned more into reducing the amount of clothing I was buying, and researching ethically, consciously made items. This doesn’t mean I completely cut out fast fashion (something I am still working towards) but as years have passed, I certainly have turned to shopping my own closet, thrifting, and sustainably made items. Not only becaus ..read more