If you've been following along on my Instagram channel, you may have virtually attended the Smalls most recent Cardiology check up at BC Children's Hospital. I haven't shared much of our Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) journey on the blog, but promise you I will at some point soon! Ever since the Smalls CHD diagnosis at a mere 3 months old, we've been champions of all things … [Read more...]
Spin-to-win on Family Movie Night
Family Movie Night is an important night in our house. Each and every Friday, we hunker down with food and 'flix, and spend some good quality together time on the couch bonding over our favourite Netflix titles. Sometimes we make Family Movie Night extra special with my coveted DIY Popcorn Bar! With two adults, two kids, and often times a teenager or two in the house, picking … [Read more...]
I’m terrified of the teenage years
You will often hear my mother saying with snide laughter "I hope your daughter is exactly like you were as a teenager!" Now, I like to think she's referring to all of the awesome I was over those hormone filled, unpredictably ragey and emotional teenaged years, however I'm sure she's got other memories in mind. Growing up, I never had much of a relationship with my parents. … [Read more...]
#CookingHacks: How to peel garlic in 30 seconds!
As a busy, on the go mom, I'm always looking for ways to make life a little easier. Two of the things I spend the most time on in my house are cooking and cleaning... Ok... who am I trying to kid... I clean as little as humanly possible, but I do cook, alot! So finding ways to save time and increase efficiencies in the kitchen means that I get to spend less time cooking for … [Read more...]
{GIVEAWAY} Win tickets to Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella in Vancouver
Is there any greater fairy tale than Cinderella? This love story is one that I grew up fantasizing about as a young girl, and through the joys of motherhood, I have been able to share the story with my own daughter (sadly my son show's little interest!) In case you've been living under a pumpkin and missed the news, Rodgers+Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is coming to the Queen … [Read more...]
