By Dani Jansen Whether you’re a full-time stay-at-home parent or a full-time working-outside-the-home parent, your role presents its own unique joys and challenges. For those of you returning to the workforce, here are some fabulous #lifehacks to help you rock it: 1- Get yourself a big T-shirt. At least two to three sizes larger than…
At a recent summit of the UNBFT (United Nations of Breastfed Toddlers), representatives from all nations agreed upon the following ten fundamental rights for all members. The UNBFT has set a modest goal of 100% compliance, in the absence of which they reserve the right to hold a generalized tantrum in accordance with international law.…
What is “fake news” if not catchy headlines designed to inspire complacency from the masses? If mothers wrote propaganda for their offspring to read over breakfast each morning, what might they say? If Moms Wrote “Fake News” Headlines Christmas Presents Revoked for Sibling Cruelty Boy Eats Vegetables, Wins American Ninja Warrior Failure to Tidy…
Preschoolers talk a lot. From the moment he opens his eyes—and sometimes while they are still closed—Cub has opinions to share, grievances to file, truths to tell and poop jokes to make. A lot of what he says focuses on his fascinating imaginary menagerie of cats. Having never had imaginary friends as a child, I love…
Ever notice that your kid’s brain has an inordinate amount of space for the truly mundane details of their lives, yet little space for critical information like “Where are your shoes?” (“I don’t remember!”) or “What’s our address?” (“Calgary!”)? My preschooler struggles daily with the things I repeat to him all the time—like to close…
If you wear your baby, you know how amazing it is to have your hands free to accomplish many noble household tasks: laundry, dishes, playing with your older children, mopping the floor … You may also know that babywearing has benefits for your baby: Dr. Sears says that “sling babies” (his term, not mine) learn…
Life as a stay-at-home mom never gets boring. No. Let me revise that statement. Life as a stay-at-home mom is simultaneously full of surprises (not always the good kind) yet fraught with repetition. Sometimes the only adult I talk to in person is myself. And I ask myself the same questions every day. 1- Do…
As I watched the hours tick by during the weeks of my maternity leave leading up to going into labour, I knew that I would one day look back at those hours of time spent alone with&= absolutely NOTHING at all to do as paradise. I don’t know that I could ever have conceived to…
I considered writing a post about how not to be a jerk-face at the grocery store. You know: don’t use the Express Line when you clearly have more than the maximum number of items; don’t stand in the middle of a narrow aisle reading your shopping list; don’t reach your grimy hands into every bulk…
There are plenty of times my son loses his cool with me because I’m just doing my job as a parent. Making him turn off the TV or iPad, making him eat vegetables, making him go to bed or bathe… I’m prepared for a fight. But then there are the times when I can just…
I don’t know what all you crazy cloth diaper Mamas are so excited about. Disposables are The. Best. I have a vintage skinny-tag Huggies in my collection that I’m planning to sell for quadruple what I paid for it- and it’s not even new in package. I get such a thrill when I go down…
Let me start by making one thing perfectly clear: I love that I get to be home with my children. I am grateful that my husband’s job makes this possible. I would not want to be our family’s main breadwinner, with all the stress and responsibility this entails. My husband’s corporate job is high stakes,…
Patience is a virtue. Technology has really eliminated the need to play the waiting game in so many arenas of our lives. This got me to thinking… what are the things I had to wait for as a kid that my children will likely never understand? 7 Things My Children Will Never Have to Wait For 1-…
1. I think some of your rules are kind of dumb, but I’ll follow them anyway because you’re the boss. 2. Your kids’ gross stuff is grosser than my kids’ gross stuff. You’re going to have to pick your own toddler’s nose. 3. Even though you told me that your home is my home and…
There is nothing more satisfying than having the Internet tell you that you are scientifically proven to be awesome. I personally enjoyed reading that my red wine consumption was equivalent to going to the gym and my coffee habit was reducing my chances of skin cancer. In my attempts at reassuring myself that I’m the best…
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!
