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Parenting A Newborn Is Just Like A Harry Potter Movie

April 20, 2016 by Alison Tedford 1 Comment

Harry Potter is a timeless franchise, the kind you wish would never end (just like the days when your kid is still super cute and can't talk yet). J.K. Rowling created a series that is truly magical, just like the experience of raising children. Some parenting moments are more wizard-like than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Humour, Parenting Tagged With: harry potter, harry potter movies, new mom, new moms, parenting, parenting humour

Feeling Blue and Exhausted

October 10, 2013 by Alanna 1 Comment

LJ is digging our mild October weather and I must say thank God for this weather because if it were grey and dreary I think I would be ready to just crawl under the covers. No matter what anyone out there tells you being a new mom the second time around is just as difficult and exhausting as it was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Life, Motherhood Tagged With: breastfeeding, exhausted, Growth Spurt, new mom

I should be sleeping

August 2, 2013 by Alanna 3 Comments

OK so I'm a month in on baby #2 and I am utterly exhausted. Breastfeeding is a workout and I'm only getting two and a half hours of solid sleep at a time. Clearly the Hubs and I didn't think this through (I'm joking of course!). Fortunately I'm taking it easy and not beating myself up like I did the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: first month after baby, new mom, new moms, newborn, newborns, sleep deprivation, sleep deprived

Picasso?

June 27, 2010 by sarahnewk

The Boy got a pack of Tadoodles for his first birthday.  I love encouraging colouring in kids- the younger the better.  I don't think a child is ever to young to develop skills that will assist them in handwriting skills, creativity, learning their colours, strength, and coordination.The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: benefits of colouring, colouring for toddlers, first colouring, Matisse, mom blog, new mom, Picasso, Rembrandt, Tadoodles

She’s THAT Mom: Booty Bustin’ Momma

May 28, 2010 by sarahnewk

She's THAT Mom is a blog series that will highlight one mother who embraces an alternative parenting philosophy, in hopes that we as mothers can learn from and grow with each other.  New moms will be featured regularily.  Leave a comment discussing your ideals, thoughts, questions, or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: bootcamp, Booty Camp Fitness, fitness training, fitness with kids, Kelly Harrington, making time for working out, mom blog, mom body, new mom

An Outdoor Kind of Kid…

May 21, 2010 by sarahnewk

The Boy has been loving the warm, summer weather we've been having the past few weeks.Since his favourite indoor activity is now climbing all furniture and jumping off (12 months, people!! I never dreamed I would be dealing with this at this stage!), I have been praying for some great weather so he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 12 month old, baby swing, backyard, Blue Jays hat, inflatable swimming pool, mom blog, new mom, playhouse, playing outside, sandbox, summer play

A Day In The Life of a Working Mom

May 13, 2010 by sarahnewk

Elizabeth recently wrote a great article in The Lounge section of Urbanmoms.ca about being a working mom.  It rang true for me, for so many reasons. I'm a new mom who has just returned back to work.  Although The Boy is being cared for in my home, the logistics of living in the suburbs and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: daily schedule, daycare, mom blog, new mom, working mom

I Bow To All Moms

May 10, 2010 by sarahnewk

Mother's Day.  My 12 month old proudly presented me with a card.  He'd already bought me perfume and a travel mug for my much needed morning commute coffee.  I know, 12 months old and already a fantastic gift giver...I wonder how he knew what to buy??All day, as I did my usual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Kraft Dinner, mom blog, Mother's Day, new mom, perfume, real heroes, Supermom, travel mug

Drinking the Booty Camp Fitness Kool-aid

May 5, 2010 by sarahnewk

I've gotten a few emails asking similar questions about my Booty Camp Fitness experience (if you've missed some of my previous posts, check them out HERE and HERE ) and I totally understand why people want to know.  I'm naturally really curious, so I'm more then happy to answer!Just as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Booty Camp Fitness, Canadian fitness for women, losing baby weight, mom blog, new mom

Whew! Congrats To Me! I Made It One Whole Year… oh, & Happy Birthday to The Boy

May 3, 2010 by sarahnewk

My little baby turned one year old yesterday.  ONE.  I cannot believe it.  In what seems like the blink of an eye, he went from this:To this:I often read other peoples blogs, and they write the most beautiful things about their child on their birthday.  How much they love them, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 12 months old, good mother, motherhood is hard, new mom, one year old birthday, turning one

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