If you’re a new parent – or about to be a new parent – you’re probably familiar with baby hacks. There are countless articles about baby hacks out there, many of which recycle the same tips. In this article, I wanted to share the hacks […]
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 […]
I’ve been on a massive decluttering and organizing spree lately. With three kids, I feel like I’m so busy keeping up with daily cleaning, and staying on top of their clothes and toys, that finding time to declutter and organize other areas of our home […]
Swimming with our kids has always been one of our favourite activities. While it’s an easy activity with older children, it can be daunting to take your baby swimming for the first time. How do you safely get yourself and a wriggling, slippery baby changed […]
Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined how difficult it would be for me to go back to work after maternity leave. I’ve done it three times. Each time, as my return date drew closer, my worry and dread mounted – and I […]
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, […]
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 […]
Baby gear can be expensive, and as a first-time parent it’s hard to know what you actually need and what you can skip. You want to give your baby the world, and as a result many of us end up buying stuff we don’t need, […]
You’ve childproofed your home, but have you caught everything? Here are 6 childproofing dangers you may have missed, and how to handle them.
When you’re pregnant with your first child, it’s so hard to figure out what you actually need. Especially if you’re somebody like me who hates unnecessary clutter! I spent so much time researching every single item we bought for our first baby. Three kids and almost […]
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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