Self-care. If you spend any time on Pinterest or Instagram, you know that self-care is the latest buzzword. But let’s be honest, when you’re a busy mom it’s just one more thing to add to the to-do list – and it’s usually at the bottom. […]
May is almost over, which means Father’s Day is just around the corner. My husband and kids spoiled me with a wonderful Mother’s Day (it helps when you publish exactly what you’d like on the internet!), so I want to make sure my husband has […]
After three kids – and three maternity leaves – I’ve got preparing for maternity leave down to a science. There are certain things that you can do prior to maternity leave to make your leave (and your subsequent return) easier on everyone – your employer, […]
To the mom-to-be, waiting on the arrival of your first baby. While you haven’t yet held your baby in your arms, you’ve already glimpsed the worry and love that will define your new role as mom. You are at the beginning of the greatest adventure […]
Whether you’re a working parent or a stay-at-home parent, have one child or four, it can be hard to carve out quality time with each of your kids. Our plates are so full with things that we need to do that it can be difficult […]
Being a working mom presents a unique set of challenges. The balance of work, family, relationships, managing a household, and trying to squeeze in a little bit of time for yourself is difficult – to say the least! In my experience, the balance is […]
Today I wanted to share our picks for the best toys for babies. These are the toys that were favourites for our kids, and withstood the wear and tear that comes with being passed down through three children. First, an important caveat. Babies need very […]
My daughter just celebrated her first birthday (sob!). She’s our third child, and as you can imagine, we have no shortage of toys around our house. Trying to think of creative gift ideas – especially when there are older siblings in the family – can […]
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and with it the pressure on husbands and children everywhere not to disappoint. Let’s be honest, if your children are young and you’re married, it’s primarily up to your spouse to make the day special. So husbands – and specifically […]
I’ve been at this blogging thing for just over three months now. Enough time to get my feet wet, but I still feel very much like the new kid on the block. While this is still fresh in my mind, and I can remember what […]
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.