Dec 31

Dec 31 Must Haves: 6-9 Months

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Baby

Check out my 6-9 month baby must haves.

Dec 30

Dec 30 Dylan's First Christmas

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Celebrate

This Christmas was Dylan's first, making it my favourite thus far! In the days leading up the holidays...

Dec 26

Dec 26 Festive Feta, Sweet Potato & Pomegranate Salad

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Food & Recipes, Celebrate

If your holidays look anything like ours, you have not one but several Christmas gatherings. With all the feasting, I begin to crave healthy and light dishes. This is my second year bringing this delicious salad to a Christmas dinner. Packed full of greens and roasted sweet potatoes it's nutritious yet festive with pomegranate seeds and feta.

Give it a try! It makes for a great side dish or even a low-key meal in itself.

Dec 5

Dec 5 The One Who Cradles Our Desires

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Faith

This afternoon during Dylan's nap, I spent some quiet time reading the Word and praying. I wasn't expecting to become so undone as I read my devotional today. It was just what I needed to hear. Don't you just love those God-ordained moments?

Dec 4

Dec 4 Christmas Crack: Saltine Toffee Cookies

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Celebrate, Food & Recipes

Tomorrow I am meeting my high school girlfriends for our annual Christmas cookie exchange. I hadn't decided what I was going to bake, but when my baby was up at 3:30 am and then again at 6:00 am this morning- hello 9 month sleep regression- I knew I needed something easy and quick.

I decided to make this "Christmas Crack" introduced to me by my mother-in-law. They require only 4 ingredients and a few minutes to whip up, but WHOA MAMA! They are that good.

Dec 3

Dec 3 Oh Christmas Tree

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Celebrate

These are my favourite holiday ornaments which are the ones from my childhood. See Santa with a missing limb? These aren't my fashionable ornaments, but I love the nostalgic memories of Christmas past they evoke (even if they are scraped and scuffed)!

Nov 29

Nov 29 Holiday Gift Guide: Baby [Want, Wear, Need, Read]

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Celebrate, Baby

As a small child, I did not understand the saying, "It's better to give than to receive." I thought that was lunacy! What was better than tearing off the gift wrap, ripping off the ribbons and bows to reveal a shiny new toy inside? As a grown up I have switched positions and take more joy in giving gifts

Nov 13

Nov 13 Overnight Oats

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Food & Recipes

Today was a coffee drink'n, teeth'n and crash napp'n kind of day. (Yawn) Being healthy is important to me so that I can live life to the fullest and also set a good example for my family. I find that one of my biggest hindrances to not eating healthy is lack of planning. Therefore, it's necessary that I prepare healthy meals and snacks in advance so that I don't opt for the junky, but all too convenient option.

These overnight oats are packed with nutrition and flavour. It also keeps me feeling fuller longer which is good for the 'ole waistline too! Enjoy!

Nov 6

Nov 6 Baby Led Weaning & Spoon Feeding

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Baby, Food & Recipes

In this post I am sharing my experience with both Baby Led Weaning and Spoon Feeding.

Oct 29

Oct 29 Painting Pumpkins

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DIY

Confession- I bought a jumbo pumpkin weeks ago with every intention of making a jack-o'-lantern and it's still in my car! Teething and sickness have rocked our household, and then I stumbled upon these cooking pumpkins for a whopping .45 cents for a pack of 6! Way less time and mess, but still trying to keep things fun & festive... plus anything miniature-sized is cute, right?

Oct 26

Oct 26 Oh Deer!

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Just some fun pics of our young buck! xx

Oct 23

Oct 23 The "Teething" Fairy

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Baby

This past Monday Dylan got his first tooth! I had ordered a Sophie weeks ago, but as it had been on back order, it didn't arrive until today! I decided to give it to him from the "Teething Fairy" (the little sister of the Tooth Fairy).

Oct 22

Oct 22 No-Sew Sushi Costume

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Celebrate, DIY

Halloween is just around the corner. I personally don't like to focus on the scary aspect of this holiday, but rather celebrate dressing up, interacting with neighbours and of course the CANDY!

It was important to me that I make Dylan's Halloween costume. I have ZERO seamstress skills, but with a little imagination and LiquidStitch™, I made this baby sushi costume. I can assure you no babies were eaten as a result of this project!

Oct 21

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Oct 14

Oct 14 Southern Sweet Potato Casserole

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Food & Recipes, Celebrate

Check out this delicious Southern Sweet Potato Casserole. It will be a highlight on your table this Thanksgiving!

Oct 11

Oct 11 Dylan's Nursery

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Home, Baby, DIY

When I was pregnant, I loved the nesting phase. One of the most fun aspects of that was decorating my baby's nursery!

Oct 6

Oct 6 Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

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Food & Recipes

I made these scrumptious "Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins" for a church gathering at a cottage yesterday. Unfortunately the weather wasn't warm enough to take a baby... especially a cranky, teething one. It's was one of those days... however; Justin's coworkers Monday just got a little better. I NEED to get these out of the house as they are that good! Trust me.

This treat perfectly encapsulates the taste of autumn with pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Enjoy!