Just like the dreaded birthday party loot bag, the Christmas stocking can be stuffed with a whole bunch of useless doodads that ultimately wind up in the trash. I get it: Christmas is expensive, and the dollar store is full of inexpensive fluff with which to stuff those Christmas stockings. But, ultimately, can we as…
Let’s call this what it is … a letter to Santa on behalf of all us soon-to-be and new mamas. You’re welcome. Whether you’re subtly dropping this URL in your partner’s inbox or you need ideas for your pregnant BFF, look no further than these fabulous gift ideas for the mama bears in your life.…
When you give someone a gift that helps them reduce waste, you’re not just helping them save the planet—you’re helping them save money. Durable gifts that replace single-use household items are the epitome of the gift that keeps on giving. There’s a gift on this list for everyone, from your crunchiest friend to your plastic-obsessed…
On the first day of Christmas, Santa gave to me … a hot meal that I did not have to share On the second day of Christmas, Santa gave to me … an uninterrupted shower with time to dry my hair On the third day of Christmas, Santa gave to me … time to poop…
This gift guide is unabashedly and rather obviously a list of things I would like to find under my own Christmas tree. If someone you love loves my site, but you don’t know what to give them for the holidays … hopefully this will help you. If you’re like me and have to give very…
Updated Dec. 2018 Wrapping paper. The epitome of our single-use, throwaway culture. It is designed to be immediately discarded. Unlike take-out cutlery, plates and cups or paper towels and disposable diapers—items that at least help us accomplish vital tasks—wrapping paper is just for show. But trust me, I know wrapping paper is joyful! It can…
Love Actually is my family’s Christmas movie tradition. Watching it this year, I realized that it’ll be a good 10 or 15 years before my children will be watching this grown-up Christmas classic, and it’s already showing its age. Since Cub tries to use all screens as touch screens and is bewildered by commercials and…
It’s that time of year again! The time when Team Santa and Team No Santa butt heads in the parenting arena known as social media. Since it’s way less controversial than writing about why I vaccinate my children, I decided I’d write about why I am full-on, 100% TEAM SANTA. Let me preface this with…
My name is Lindsay and I am a 40-year-old mama of four trying to live an eco-friendly, budget-friendly life! I am a substitute teacher and Child Passenger Safety technician in Calgary, Alberta. Join me on my adventures!
