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Valentine’s Day S’mores snack mix

February 13, 2020 by Sarah Leave a Comment

Valentine's Day S'mores snack mix

If you have a school-aged child, you're likely tasked with "helping" create Valentine's cards for 30+ students for which you were probably only given the names of five minutes ago. No worries, this Valentine's Day S'mores snack mix can be whipped up in a flash. Top with this super cute DIY Cricut treat bag topper and you’re sure to put a smile on your valentine's … [Read more...]

Homemade English Muffins

March 10, 2019 by Sarah 11 Comments

Homemade English Muffins

I've been meaning to share this recipe for Homemade English Muffins for a long time, but here's the thing... I haven't made this Homemade English Muffin recipe for a loooong time because despite the recipe itself being super easy (just seven simple ingredients!) and rewarding in a warm, soft and buttery, give me all the carbs kinda way, making Homemade English Muffins can be … [Read more...]

Honey Almond Quinoa Granola

August 23, 2018 by Sarah Leave a Comment

This Honey Almond Quinoa Granola is a healthy and super easy way to add some crunch to your next meal.

Breakfast is undoubtedly the most important meal of the day, and yet it's one that I often skip with the excuse of "I'm too busy" or, "There's not enough time". It's nothing against breakfast itself though, in fact, I have an undying love for allllll of the breakfast foods, it's just that I'm not really a morning person. I'm more of a hit snooze until you're five minutes late … [Read more...]

Raspberry Peach Pops

August 17, 2018 by Sarah 8 Comments

It's summertime, and in my house that means two things are guaranteed - the kids will chant "I'm bored!!" 642 times a day, every day, and I will get countless requests for Freezies because "It's soooooooo hot!!!". I can't blame them, I love Freezies as much as the next kid. Even as an adult, I still snip just a little extra off the top of the pop when making the opening cut, … [Read more...]

Strawberry Blueberry Protein Smoothie Bowl

June 28, 2018 by Sarah 1 Comment

Strawberry blueberry protein smoothie bowl is the perfect way to add a creative and beautiful kick to your breakfast!

Ever since green monster smoothies became a thing a few years ago, they solidified the top spot in my breakfast routine. As a busy, on-the-go, working mom who happens to be a vegetarian, it can be a serious challenge to get a wholesome, impactful breakfast in first thing in the morning. Smoothies are an easy way to pack a ton of protein and your daily dose of nutrient rich … [Read more...]

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Adding *work from home mom* to my job title today! Adding *work from home mom* to my job title today! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Well, that’s a wrap on my final maternity leave! Back to work for this girl!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Re-entering the workforce is looking a little different this time around. Working from home means I’m going to have to be even more diligent with taking breaks and making time for myself, something that I’ve historically not been very good at. It also means that my screen time is going to be increasing exponentially. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In anticipation of my return to work, I picked up a pair of @sojovision bluelight glasses from Amazon. They shipped super fast, are a great fit and look super cute if I do say so myself!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Never did I think I would have my daughter’s cak Never did I think I would have my daughter’s cake smash on the floor of an arcade, but as I’ve said with all the other weird things I’ve done over the last year... ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We had two milestone pandemic birthdays two days apart - 16 and one, so I rented out the amazing @capcityarcade and had our own little birthday party. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What’s your favourite retro video game? I got lost in pong (although it was called something else), and impressed my kids by getting the high score! 💪⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One year (and a day) of loving you! 💕 What a y One year (and a day) of loving you! 💕

What a year it’s been. Much like everything else in my life I came into this whole new mom again role with high expectations. I had so many plans to do all the things I missed doing with Smalls as a baby because of her open heart surgery. 

Sadly, the pandemic took many of my dreams for this maternity leave away. What it did do however was gave me even more time with all of my kids. It gave the kids more time to watch their baby sister grow, learn and develop and I am so amazingly grateful for that.

I am so fortunate to have the most amazing kids, four different and truly outstanding little humans.

I can not even begin to believe it’s been a year, I blinked and here we are. 

Happy birthday my sweet babe. I love you more than words. 💕💕

Swipe 👈 to go back in time (I had to skip a couple months as I couldn’t post all 12 shots.)

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Of course the new park up the street opened just a Of course the new park up the street opened just a few days before I’m set to go back to work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Virtual Baby Shower Gíveaway - Day 5! 👶🏻 Virtual Baby Shower Gíveaway - Day 5! 👶🏻

I shared a meme on Facebook while I was pregnant with Brooklyn, it was poking fun at how the second, third, and in this case fourth baby don’t have the meticulously curated baby book that the first child gets.

This rang true with my second and subsequent children for sure, but that stops here.

I’m a big fan of minimalistic baby things and this @stashandstory modern and functional baby book box is exactly that.

This sleek book and box pulls double duty as a space share memories and also keep them. Hospital bracelet and name card, tiny hand and foot prints, and soon all of her artwork will be meticulously stored in this gorgeous keepsake. I can’t wait to fill the pages with the same excitement as I did with my first child (sorry Smalls! 🤣)

And the best part, I’ve partnered with my friends over at @stashandstory for an awesome giveaway!

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