I love board books. Really. They’re strong and firm, and they outlast being thrown, stepped on, jumped on and of course they’re fairly easy to clean off any residue of sticky fingers. But saying that, they take up SO much room. Whip up this quick and easy kids bookshelf with me in just a few easy steps. I made it mostly from scrap wood I had left around from other projects, so I’m sure you can find what you need, or grab the materials new for just under $20 or so. What You’ll Need I built this simple project to fit my space, but feel free to switch up the materials, sizes and height to fit you ..read more

One of the first things you need when moving your business online, is a website. Now, there are tons of options to set up your site, and all of them offer a variety of benefits from easy drag and drop solutions, to fancy WordPress templates to custom web development designs. But with each of these to build your site, you still need a place for that code to call home.  That’s where web hosting comes in. Do I Need Web Hosting? Simple answer, yes. There are a couple parts you’ll need to create and launch your website and web hosting is one of them. You’ll need a domain name, an agency or pro ..read more

I’m always looking for storage solutions that are going to fit small spaces. So when I saw a similar DIY ladder shelf design with a hand towel rod, I thought it would be a perfect weekend project. Not to mention, I’m trying to see how many projects I can build with the leftover wood in my garage. This one was an easy build,  all out of a single 6″ wide pine board that was about 7′ long. It’s got three shelves, large enough to fit all your lotions, shampoos and more, without being overwhelming in an already small space.  I made this unit only 14 inches wide to fit a very specific spa ..read more

My love for gardening has only increased since the pandemic has begun. And like so many others, growing vegetables are starting to take over my whole backyard. Last year I tried a teepee contraption with elastic rope that was supposed to make it super easy to tie up your tomatoes as they grew. It was a terrible decision. I spent so much time fiddling with those elastic ropes that this year, I was definetly building custom garden trellises for all my in-need veggies. First up was my green beans trellis. I decided to go with a tower type wooden trellis with a wide base for the spread out roots ..read more

Instagram has made motherhood absolutely beautiful. With pretty perfect lighting and matching mom and baby outfits – that’s absolutely the norm right? It’s all so lovely, and so exciting for new moms. But the oh-so familiar instagram filter of perfectly dressed, hair curled, chic styled moms strutting their stuff in their pre-baby jeans 2 weeks post partum – is not the norm of motherhood. Can we talk about realistic expectations for a minute? We’re all going to look 4 months pregnant when we leave the hospital. We’re all going to bleed for an annoying few weeks while our uterus shrinks back to ..read more

Get some greens into your toddler with this super vibrant green smoothie. It’s packed with plant based protein, super foods and probiotics that your toddler will love with every savoury sip. We love our smoothies. From red to blue to green, smoothies can be an amazing way to pack all kinds of nutrients into every tiny sip. And that means getting some great fruits and veggies into our toddlers, without them even knowing. We’d all love to be the mama with a 2 year old who eats everything on their plate. But, honestly, that’s not always the case. And more often than not, that’s the exception and ..read more

Packed with plant based protein, super foods and probiotics, this vibrant coloured smoothie packs some fabulous nutrients into your toddlers with every savoury sip. Sometimes it can be a battle to get toddlers to eat their veggies. And I’ll be honest, sometimes I’m bored of them too. But we all know how valuable eating a variety of fruits and veggies can be for our bodies, so I have to find creative ways to get them into our bodies (and our toddlers) in the process. For us, smoothies are a go-to for both mama and toddler, but this one is one our favourites! An awesome combo goes into making ..read more

This holiday stuffing recipe is super simple, but oh so delicious. It’s full of vibrant spices, a slight kick, and a soft buttery texture that makes all the flavours meld just oh-so-well together. The Sage & Rosemary give it such a wonderful aroma; while the spicy sausage adds a little tangy flair to the dish. It pairs amazing with turkey, lamb or roast! You’ll be sure to have everyone going for seconds (or thirds). Okay, so there’s about a million stuffing recipes out there, but this is my absolute favourite to make. It’s been the go-to recipe for about 4 years, and each time it shows up ..read more

Every year after we’ve torn through our presents, we set all the wrapping paper to one side, the reusable bags to another and toss the bows and ribbons into a slightly used gift bag.  We try to reuse what we can, but it seems like rolls and rolls of wrapping paper get crumbled up and tossed it into one big garbage bag. Have you ever seen the curb on garbage day after Christmas? It’s insane! And you might think, well, its paper right? Throw it in the recycling bin. Unfortunately, all the super fancy wrapping papers with the silky touch and luxurious heavy feel that doesn’t rip when you pul ..read more

Babies are messy – there’s no doubt about it! And while the dog tends to clean up most of the mess catapulted from Nathan’s highchair, she’s not so great at picking up cheerios ground into the floor by cute little hands and feet. Tack on her daily shedding and just all around living, and you’ve got yourself the need for a daily clean. But after a long day of momming, laundry, dishes, gardens and a million other tasks, I am just not in the mood to vacuum. That is WINE time. First off, there are SO many robot vacuum choices. There’s Roomba, iLife, Neato, Ecovacs and so many more, it’s super over ..read more