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Our Cross Canada Road Trip

It has been a long time since I hopped on this blog to write about what has been happening with our family over the summer, but it’s just been so busy! Between our family moving, driving out west in an epic road trip, moving in and getting ready…

Turning the Page and Saying Farewell to Ottawa

I have sat down and tried to write this blog post at least a dozen times. Every time I get stuck trying to find the right words. To get to the point – our family is moving. After six years in Ottawa we are heading back home to the West…

Loving and Losing Lachlan

Even when you know it’s coming, even when you think you’re as prepared as you’re ever going to be…nothing can really prepare you for losing your baby. I have documented the loss and grief that has accompanied my latest pregnancy in previous…

Sharing My Heartbreak: Talking About Miscarriage

I admittedly haven’t been as active on my blog this summer as I would like to be. And the truth is, the subject of this post is not what I started this blog for. My blog is generally a place where I share my favourite spots in Ottawa…

A Baby Shower for Super Moms and Soon-to-be Siblings

Every Thursday afternoon I host a playgroup for a group of mom friends.  It has been great through these long winter months to have this group of mothers and their little ones come over for play, snacks, tea, gossip and complete chaos. Quite amazingly, all six of these moms who…

Hey Moms, Need Something Done In a Jiffy? There’s an APP for That

Ottawa moms and dads, have you tried Jiffy on Demand yet? I just used their services for the first time. Jiffy is a new app, available here in Ottawa as well as in Toronto. It’s basically like UBER but for a handyman. Pretty much whatever you need done…

Feeling Challenged and Inspired with The Dailey Method

I am half way through a 30 day blogger challenge with The Dailey Method, and I can tell you I am already feeling a difference. As I sit here writing, I am constantly trying to keep my deep core engaged, my back long, and my shoulders back. Back in January…

From Vancouver to Ottawa- Embrace the East!

A West Coast Girl I was born and raised in Vancouver in the neighbourhood of Kitsilano. It’s an area known for the beach, coffee shops and Lululemon yoga pants. I love it there. Over my thirty or so years I have also lived in Paris and Cannes, France…