With school just around the corner for us, I’ve had many friends ask me about my daily chore charts for kids. I’ve been using chore charts for several years, and when my kids know the expectations, it makes mornings so much easier to get out of the door on time, with much less yelling. So […]
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Double Brim Coffee Beanie Crochet Pattern
When I learned the mini bean stitch, I fell in love with it immediately. It’s such an easy stitch and works up so beautifully. Of course I knew I had to design a hat pattern! Seeing that I used the mini bean stitch, obviously I had to name it after my all time favourite bean… […]
Fuzzy Pom Scarf
Hello crochet friends! I am so excited to share this free crochet pattern with you 🙂 I’m absolutely in love with the Red Heart Hygge yarn… it is so soft and squishy… and those pom poms just add the perfect touch! Hence the name Fuzzy Pom Scarf! This scarf will definitely keep you warm all […]
Winter Dreams Cowl
2019 is upon us and I am so excited for new beginnings and the fresh start that the new year brings. One of my goals for the year is to finally add all the patterns I’ve been working on over the last year. We had our fourth baby last year, so I have been pretty […]
Rainy Day Kids Activities
Today is one of those rainy days where we are all stuck inside and the kids are going a little stir crazy. Thankfully we have these awesome tips from Jenny at Special Home Educator. Keep reading to learn some fun rainy day kids activities that will keep everyone happy (including mom)! Be sure to […]
Crochet Baby Bear Outfit
I made this crochet baby bear outfit a year ago and I can’t believe how much Mr. N. has grown since then! Don’t you just love looking back at photo’s when your kids were babies? This crochet pattern works up quickly and is a great pattern for any level of crocheter. You can even add […]
Crochet Flower Pattern
Even though we’re still covered in snow, spring is on it’s way! At least that’s what I keep telling myself. It has been a very long winter and I needed some cheering up, so I’m sharing my crochet flower pattern with you. I love making quick little projects like this. In the past, I have […]
Rainbow Sparkle Beanie Crochet Pattern
If you’re looking for a fun and easy beanie crochet pattern, look no further! This crochet hat is super easy once you learn the puff stitch. I found this sparkly yarn at my local Michael’s store and I knew that I wanted to make something fun for my daughter. The yarn is Lion Brand Wool […]
Heart Cup Cozy Crochet Pattern
This crochet coffee cup cozy pattern is super easy and works up quickly. With Valentine’s Day coming up, this makes the perfect gift for that special someone in your life. For this pattern I used a variety of yarns to make the hearts. Any worsted weight yarn will do. This cup cozy measures 4 inches […]
Reusable Water Balloons Free Crochet Pattern
I’ve seen these reusable water balloons around a lot lately, and it is genius! So I set out to make my own! So far my kids have had all sorts of fun with them. Their favourite thing is to throw them up in the air as high as they can, and then watch them Splat! […]
A Guide to a More Understanding Marriage
I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time now, but I kept putting it off. The thought of letting you into my inner struggles left me feeling vulnerable and somewhat ashamed. I have been learning what it means to have a more understanding marriage. That learning hasn’t come easy, but I […]
How to Reset after a Bad Day
Ever have one of those days where nothing seems to go right? I just had one of those days. It started off okay; the kids even let us sleep in a little bit. But shortly after breakfast, everything just seemed to unravel. The hubby and I were both on edge, and getting on each other’s […]
Simple Crochet Beanie Free Pattern
This simple crochet beanie pattern is perfect for beginner crocheter’s learning to crochet in the round. I am currently working on a video to show how to make a magic ring, so be sure to sign up for my email list to be the first to hear when it comes out! Once you get the […]
Life Lessons from Shattered Pieces
For Mother’s Day, M-dude painted a flower pot and planted a flower in it for me. He was so proud of his gift. This morning Miss A accidentally dropped the pot, shattering it into little pieces. She was devastated, and apologized through her tears. Life Lessons I did not react well to what happened. I got […]
7 Questionable Parenting Tips for the Exhausted Momma
We’ve all done it. Every parent has hidden in the bathroom to try to get some peace and quiet… and I’m not talking about taking a dump. But they find you. Those munchkins stick their little fingers under the door. They bang on the door, yelling “mommy, mommy, mommy” until you can’t even think anymore, […]
Words of Affirmation: Why you should Speak Life over your kids
If you’ve been a parent for any amount of time, you know that getting out of the house on time is equivalent to escaping from a straight jacket while a toddler throws toys at your face. A few weeks ago, we were having one of those mornings. I don’t even remember where we needed to […]
Crochet Giraffe Hat and Diaper Cover
If you don’t crochet, but would like your own custom made giraffe hat and diaper cover you can order one here. I had so much fun creating this crochet pattern. The pattern includes step by step photo’s for all of the details that go into making the giraffe hat and diaper cover. You will receive […]
How to Get Your Kids to Clean Up Toys By Themselves
If you’ve been a parent for a while, you know the struggle is real when it comes to getting your kids to help clean up toys! I am definitely guilty of both yelling and bribing my kids to clean up on several occasions. Of course you don’t start off yelling…. you ask nicely the first […]
Crochet Bunny Outfit
We’re getting ready for Easter early! I made these adorable little crochet bunny outfits and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out! Mr. N, and my cousins baby girl were the sweetest little models! I’m smitten over these two little bunnies! This little bunny outfit would be the perfect photo prop for Easter, […]
Fall in Love All Over Again
I’ve been thinking a lot about how my husband and I fell in love. I think I’ve been craving a deeper connection with him since our lives have been taken over by a newborn. This weekend we had a rare chance to go out on a date! We had a whole entire day to ourselves […]
Best Bedtime Stories for Kids
I have a love-hate relationship with bedtime. Sometimes bedtime is filled with lots of love and cuddles, but then there are those days where it is a complete disaster and everyone is melting down. Those are usually the days when I have rushed through the bedtime routine, and not taken time to help my kids […]
How to Trap a Leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day
How to Trap a Leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day! This week my daughter was given a special assignment at school. She had to create a Leprechaun trap for St. Patrick’s Day. We came up with all sorts of ideas to set a trap, and we scoured Pinterest for more ideas. My favourite was this one by Katie […]
7 Ways to Keep your Marriage Strong after Kids
Kids have a way of storming into your life and changing everything! Everyday tasks you used to take for granted (like taking an uninterrupted shower, or eating a nice quiet meal without having an hour long negotiation over 1 measly bite of broccoli) become the things you only daydream about. If you’re anything like me, […]
Free Printable Quotes
Free Printable Quotes Don’t you just love getting stuff for free?! I’m super excited to be giving away this pretty Free printable Artwork! I could get addicted to making these printables! You can frame them like I did here, or you can use them for your own personal use in whatever projects you have going […]
10 Tips for First-Time Parents
As first time parents, adjusting to your new baby and everything that comes with that season of life is beyond difficult. I remember back to when our first baby was born (she’s 6 now), and the overwhelming feelings that came with it. We were now responsible for this little tiny human being. We were her […]
Kids Crafts: Is it for You, or for Them?
Most of my kids crafts are pre-planned events that involve scouring the inter-webs for cute ideas, trips to the store to buy supplies, followed by me hovering over my kids “helping” them make their craft. I want it to look perfect, just like the Pinterest-worthy pictures I find online. Can you say “control freak”? Today […]
Free Printable Tooth Fairy Certificate
Last night was a big milestone night in our house! Miss A. lost her first tooth! It had been wiggling for the last week or so, then she ate an apple which made it even more wiggly. Soon after that she came running up to me, tooth in hand, and a big ol’ gap between her […]
Easy Easter Egg Canvas Art
I’m so excited for Spring and everything that comes with that time of year. It’s like a fresh beginning when all the trees start budding and plants sprout up from the ground. It’s a bit early to start thinking about flowers blooming since there’s still snow on the ground, so I set out to […]
Moving to a New City with Kids
Moving is hard. Moving is especially hard when you’re moving to a new city or state/province. We have moved almost every year in the 9 years that we have been married. Two of those moves were to another province (I’m from Canada in case you wanted to know). I hope these tips I have […]
Love is Not a Feeling
Love is NOT a feeling. Sure, you get those butterflies in the stomach, can’t eat, can’t sleep kind of feelings when you fall in love. But those feelings don’t last forever. If you want a love that lasts, then you can’t rely on feelings alone. Feelings are fleeting. One minute you can’t imagine your life […]