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As someone who works from home and has been doing it for years I know how hard it can be to balance personal home office space with your family. Especially if you're dealing with small spaces or have to supervise young kids while you work. Learn how to create a...
As a parent I'm always looking for ways to have fun with my kids. As a parent of 5 kids, though, it's tricky to come up with ideas that are fun for the whole family where we can bond. Here's 10 of my go to fun outdoor games for family bonding that you can totally...
Raising 5 kids also means that I've potty trained 5 children over the past 15 years old so. Doing it once was bad enough... But 5 times? Yeah, I've seen a lot. That's why I'm sharing some of my potty training tips and tricks here - they work with all (or almost...
As a parent trying to raise healthy kids it can be tough to avoid food rewards, especially since they're so common in our society. While the trend has been changing, old habits die hard. That's why I came up with this list of non-food rewards for children that...
Struggling to make friends and aren't really sure why? I hate to say it, but the problem could be you. But that's OK! It means that there's something you can change. To help you out, I put together some common reasons why you can't make mom friends. If you're doing...
Making friends as an adult is tough. But it's even more difficult when you're a new mom. Not only do you have to find the time to actually make friends, but you also need to get out of the house to meet them in the first place. Not so easy! Here's some tried and...
Today my twins, the youngest of my kids, are celebrating their 8th birthday. 8 isn't really a big milestone birthday, not like 5 or 10 or even 7 really, but it's still the closing of yet another year. After all, yesterday was the last time I'll ever have a 7 year...
The spring season is upon us, and with it a fresh spirit. For most people (including me), spring brings renewed motivation to get out and explore, especially after a long winter. Here's a great collection of spring bucket list ideas for kids, families, and couples...
I feel pretty fortunate to live in an area where we have a world-renowned ballet that's not only close by, but also accessible in terms of pricing. That means that it's possible for me to take my 5 kids to the ballet and I've done it, lived to tell the tale, and am...
We're always dealing with snow here in Manitoba! Here are some fun ways to play in the snow and keep the little ones outdoors during those not too cold winter days. The best part? They don't take too much prep-work or involvement from you. As someone who lives in...