Okay mamas, dadas, parents-to-be - let’s get real! There are a lot of big decisions to make when you’re expecting a new baby, and one of them is which diapers you’re going to buy. When I was pregnant with Milo (my first), I became so overwhelmed by all of the *baby things* that I delegated this decision to my husband. After doing his own research, he decided we would try Pampers. Well, spoiler alert: two babies and countless diaper changes later, we’re still a Pampers family! I really didn’t know much about babies before I had one of my own (lol), so I had absolutely no idea how major those ..read more

I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. What I didn’t know was that wanting to is not always enough.  When I was pregnant with my first baby, Milo, I didn’t have any mom friends. I didn’t have anyone to tell me about the hard parts - the parts I never expected. Sure, I knew becoming a mother would be an adjustment. I knew I’d be tired and busy, and I’d need to learn a lot of new skills. But I didn’t expect the anxiety, the physical pain, the feelings of failure. And I didn’t expect it to hit me like a brick wall.  When Milo was born, our midwife showed us how to latch properly (which ..read more

Confidence a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. When I was a kid, I had all the confidence in the world. I was completely myself, and I didn’t care what anyone thought. But as I got older, the world got louder, and I started to question everything I had been so sure about. I started to question myself. Growing up without a lot of confidence is hard. Have you ever noticed how quickly we believe the negative things people say about us, but when we receive a compliment we often hesitate to accept it? Why is that? The truth is, confidenc ..read more

I remember the day my hair started falling out. It was about two months after I had Milo. I was in the shower, washing my hair.. and as I combed my fingers through the strands, I felt it all come out as if it were never attached in the first place. I looked down at two handfuls of my own hair. WHAT. IS. HAPPENING?! I’d heard from a few moms that during pregnancy, your hair gets super thick and beautiful... but I wouldn’t know if that actually happened because I was too tired and sick to notice. Now, what these other moms failed to mention was that something would also happen after pregnancy ..read more

Alright, it’s been a while since I’ve shared a style-focused post on the blog, so I figured I’d be honest with y’all: I’ve been struggling to find the balance between motherhood and working. As most of you know, I’ve been at home with Milo since he was born, and I’ve been blogging and creating content basically whenever I have time. I am constantly thinking of things I want to write about, and as a mom there is certainly no shortage of interesting moments to share! ? But I find whenever I sit down to write, there’s a screaming toddler demanding my attention.  I know there are parents wh ..read more

TRAVELING. Traveling is fun. But if you’re anything like me, the prospect of packing exactly what you need without overpacking or forgetting something crucial is damn stressful. Add to this the whole *100ml* rule, and my stress level is just about through the roof. Which is why I need aromatherapy. ? I prefer to use naturally-based products in most aspects of my life. Luckily, some of my favourite natural products come in perfectly sized, carry on friendly packages! If you don’t want to sacrifice quality for something that will fit in your bag, you need to scoop up everything on this list ..read more

Okay - full disclosure - I am a *major* Christmas junkie! Like, I love it. The Christmas carols, the silly movies (hello, Elf every other day), the decorations, and even the shopping. And now that I’m a mama, it’s a million times more fun being able to share the excitement with my munchkin!!  Scarborough Town Centre has done something really smart this year - and that is creating a really unique Santa experience for the kids (and kind of for us too ?)!  Santa’s Secret Workshop is a one-on-one Santa experience, where you can book an appointment, skip the lines, and visit Santa in hi ..read more

I recently had the pleasure of attending the “Eggs for Days” workshop with Conestoga Farms & Bite Me More, and I was introduced to so many ways to use eggs that I hadn’t even thought of (which is great because protein!!). Since I’m always on the go, I love dishes that I can easily prep ahead of time and throw in the fridge or freezer, and these ones all fit the bill! Conestoga Farms’ mission is to bring local, wholesome, premium eggs from Southwestern Ontario egg farms to your family. Because local matters! Conestoga eggs are available as Free Run Omega-3, Free Range, Organic, and Hard B ..read more

*This post was created in partnership with Seventh Generation The changing seasons are always exciting. With fall comes the most beautiful colours, cooler evenings, and of course the PSL! But fall also brings about a new set of challenges - like changing schedules, updating wardrobes, and in my case a new set of stains to tackle!! Preparing for anything with a toddler is about a million times more challenging than without. There are so many things to remember, especially when you have your child's health in mind. You want to make the best choices for your family and the earth, and that c ..read more

I came across Consonant quite recently while working on a piece about natural sunscreen. Admittedly, I had not heard of the brand before, but I loved The Perfect Sunscreen and their branding (I'm pretty big on branding), so I hit their website to learn more. It was then that I learned that they are Canadian (as are all my favourite clean beauty brands!!), and based out of Toronto! Super exciting! So first off, let me tell you why I love the sunscreen. IT’S TINTED!!! Omg, this stuff goes on gorge. It’s just the type of product that you expect is filled with garbage, because that’s how good it ..read more