If I’m burnt out and irritable I don’t communicate well. Most often than not it evolves into an emotional cycle that ends up affecting every aspect of my day and my immediate relationships. Partners can be great but they’re typically not mind readers. And worse, how can they be helpful if we aren’t taking care of ourselves enough to communicate our own needs? In the early days of dating or even traditional courtship (Filipina talking here ) we sometimes expect the man to go above and beyond – ie. offer us everything we want but get mad when they can’t read our minds LOL.  It takes two in ..read more

There are so many gimmicks out there for making ‘easy money’. And even as a mom influencer/blogger the common misconception is that it’s easy money to blog & create social content.  So let me be real with you. Writing blogs, creating content and developing a social network is a lot of work and yes, requires a lot of investment (time/money). I always tend to skim right over anyone who claims to know the best way to generate passive income. Here are the biggest schemes to avoid: Crypto currency is a scam – don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.  My husband got really into it a few ye ..read more

There are different aspects of blogging that need to be considered before understanding it’s worth. As a marketing professional, yes, blogging is worth it. Carving out your little presence in the digital world can be so helpful for your business. It’s great for back links, sources and really just helps your business be found. The more important question is, what makes your blog interesting?  As a mom, most of my blog content relates to motherhood and my journey thus far. There are tons of moms and women who have gone through similar experiences that I have. Creating a little online commun ..read more

My family had the opportunity to share our reaction to the 2024 Canadian Federal budget by the Liberals that was just announced yesterday. We were chosen by CTV \National News and got to meet their lovely news crew including Andrew Johnson. Both were super professional and so friendly/accommodating to my little girls. We were pleasantly surprised.  If there’s one thing we can all relate to its being part of a Canadian family. And yesterday’s budget, although it was supposedly geared towards millennials and young working professionals, was a let down. In today’s economy where most familie ..read more

My youngest is 18 months old but technically I didn’t take a maternity leave with her as I run my own marketing & admin business. I’m not sure if it’s the nature of the industry I’m in but I’m constantly feeling like I have to try and catch up. Digital marketing and social consumption has never been so intrinsically tied together. I can confidently say that regardless of the business you’re in marketing online (and on social media) is vital to the success of your business. What do I mean by digital marketing? I’m talking about social platforms like Facebook/Instagram, Tiktok, Pinterest, st ..read more

I have a lot of thoughts running through my head most days that it’s bene tough to sit and blog. But here we go: The stay at home mom life is wonderful. It’s incredibly powerful to witness the growth of your little ones and be the primary guide for them. But I can 100% say it is not for me – not full-time at least. I’m 13 months postpartum and it’s been 4 years since I first became a mom but I’m still navigating my role as a woman/mother/wife. And I’ve been told that this evolution is never ending. I am thankful for this role and love all forms of development but I still need a breather. A lot ..read more

Here’s a post you likely aren’t expecting. It’s about roofing. I know you’re thinking I likely know nothing about roofing – you’re right. Professional Residential Roofing Services in Vancouver and Surrey Have you heard of Paragon Roofing BC, the leading roofing company in the Lower Mainland? Paragon Roofing BC specializes in providing roof installation services tailored to your specific needs. The work is done by a team of highly skilled professionals using advanced techniques and quality materials to insure a flawless installation process. Roof Repairs and Maintenance in Vancouver and Su ..read more

Today I received a gift. We arrived home after a morning filled with errands. My husband took my 10 month old out to nap in her crib. I was left with sleeping 4 year old asleep in her seat. It was pouring out and so calming. So here I am, waiting in the car with her as she sleeps. Thoughts running through my mind of what things need to be done and can be done while I have this moment to myself. But instead, I sit back. Resting my head on my seat and my hand, I relax. Not every moment is meant to be ‘spent’ doing an activity. We can sit and just ‘be ..read more

This morning on my social channel I posted an image of my coffee and workstation at a nice empty coffee shop. I also captioned it saying how much I missed these mornings. Sometimes when I post things like today’s image and thoughts I immediately receive criticism.  Claiming to miss moments from your previous life is not a crime and it certainly doesn’t mean I don’t love my life and the people in it now. Of course I love my children and my husband. And I am so thankful for the home and life we have.  This morning I sat in a coffee shop with no one clinging to my arm wiping their snots ..read more

Life has been a whirlwind with two. I thought the last months getting ready for her birth was chaotic but 5+ months later I’m still finding myself winded and not fully recovered. I had my second baby girl last June. It has taken me this long to catch up and find the time/headspace for blog writing. To save us time and you from my rambling here are my tips for preparing your home and family for your second child. Plan ahead and get your space ready This was probably the most important thing we didn’t do. I thought we could just go with the flow and I regret it. We lived in a two bedroom condo w ..read more