Stockings are my favourite part of Christmas. They’ve always kicked off Christmas morning for us, and watching my kids’ excitement as they dig into them is simply magical. With three kids, we’ve had plenty of opportunity to think of ideas for stocking stuffers for babies. […]
Every working mom I know works the equivalent of at least two full-time jobs. Our situations are all different, but no matter the circumstances, there’s no denying that our plates are overflowing. Some days are harder than others. Some days, you need a little extra […]
Raise your hand if you feel like you’re drowning in toys. We certainly are! We declutter our toys regularly, but at this time of year I still find myself looking around wondering where all the new Christmas toys are going to do. As we gear up […]
I remember being dragged along to one of my younger brothers’ hockey practices when I was a teenager. It was a weeknight, and a mom walked in to the rink, clearly having come straight from work. She was dressed in a suit and heels, and […]
A few months ago I said I needed to make self-care a priority. Like I often do, I started with the best of intentions, but very quickly fell back into my old (not-so-healthy) habits. It reached a boiling point a few weeks ago. Around the same […]
Turning three opens up a whole new world in toys! It’s the age where most little ones are finally ready for all of the 3+ “big kid” toys, and all the little pieces that come with them. To help you choose the perfect gift, we’ve rounded up […]
With school-aged kids, it doesn’t take long for the schoolwork, artwork, and mementos to become overwhelming. Almost every day my oldest is bringing home worksheets and artwork, and without a manageable system in place, I felt like I was drowning in paper. Last month, I finally […]
Bringing home your newborn baby is an overwhelming experience. You’ve just been through the intense physical experience of giving birth, you’re sleep deprived, and before you’ve even had a chance to catch your breath, you’re handed your beautiful, fragile newborn and sent on your way. […]
Happy Friday! I don’t know about you, but this has been a LONG week in our house. We’ve been preparing for a birthday and recovering from a wedding, and also threw in a root canal and fighting off back-to-school germs for good measure. My baby […]
You know how we all have our “thing” as a parent? For me, car seat safety is my hill to die on. After three kids, I’ve relaxed about quite a few things, but car seat safety is not one of them. Motor vehicle accidents are […]
Hi! I’m Laura. My husband and I are juggling two busy professional careers while raising three kids – two boys, ages 8 and 6, and 3 year old girl. I love organizing and crave quiet, which is often at odds with our very busy family. My goal with this blog is to create a resource for all of us to quiet the chaos in our lives, to give us back the time and energy to focus on what’s important. Thanks for joining me!
Want to learn more about me and Chaos & Quiet? Start here.