Choosing toys for two-year-olds can be tricky. They’re too old for “baby” toys, but many of the “big kid” toys are designed for ages 3+. To help you choose the perfect gift, we’ve rounded up our picks for the best toys for two-year-olds. These are […]
I hope you all survived the first week back at school! We only have one in school so far, and he’s in Grade One, so back to school wasn’t quite as anxiously anticipated as it was last year. It’s still nice to get back to […]
Last year, my son was obsessed with Mickey Mouse. He loved his Mickey stuffie, his Mickey shirts, and when Halloween rolled around, there was absolutely no question that I would be figuring out how to make a toddler Mickey Mouse costume. I’m not overly crafty, […]
Happy Friday! We managed to escape our HFM outbreak with only one mild case, so we’re counting our lucky stars right now. It could have been MUCH worse. This has been a busy week for us, gearing up for back to school, and getting everybody […]
A few weeks ago, we talked about the 5 easy steps to declutter your home. While the decluttering process is simple, deciding what things to keep and what things to throw away can be easier said than done. For those who like a little more […]
I’ve decided to try something new. This could be my best idea yet, or it may only last for a few short weeks – only time will tell! I’ve been writing this blog for about 8 months now. It takes up way more of my […]
A few weeks ago, we celebrated my oldest son’s sixth birthday. He settled on a sports-themed birthday this year, and decided that to go along with the theme he wanted to have sports cupcakes. I love making the kids’ birthday cupcakes, so that meant that […]
I’m excited and honoured to share that I’ve been nominated for a Sunshine Blogger Award! I was nominated by Pragmatic Poe, who has a fantastic lifestyle blog filled with articles about relationships, parenting, self-care, and more. Check out her post on 5 Woefully Lacking Claims About […]
There’s nothing like travelling with kids. It’s magical, exciting, memorable – and a ton of work. It’s worth it for the memories created and time spent together, but saving money on family vacations makes all of the effort that goes into it a bit easier […]
Review of pediped Originals I will be the first person to tell you not to waste money on baby shoes. However, before you know it, your baby will be getting ready to take their first steps, and shoes will quickly become a necessity. When your […]
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!
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