Well, being stuck on an unmoving train/crime scene for 3 hours was not exactly how we planned to spend Canada Day as a family… but somehow it still turned out to have a feel-good, totally Canadian, “why I love living here” vibe. After attending a lovely, powerful woman giving birth yesterday as a Birth Doula (I’m also a Registered Nurse …
Don’t want another crappy Mother’s Day? Take charge!
I don’t think that sounds selfish. I don’t think we should feel bad or greedy to just want to feel appreciated once in a while. Mothers spend day in and day out sacrificing their sleep, food, patience and energy for their families…. all we want is ONE day!! As Mother’s Day quickly approaches, I start to hear story after story …
Why breastfeeding can hurt, even when it’s not supposed to….
Facebook mom groups are full of breastfeeding questions from desperate new mothers, who are asking things like : What follows is usually an onslaught of answers from well-meaning moms who remember their own struggle. Their suggestions can sometimes be confusing, because they can be all be so different. Each answer comes from a real wish to help, but what they …
So Easy Kids Can Make It – Best Mother’s Day French Toast Casserole Recipe
Here’s a tried and true (by me personally) recipe for Easy and Yummy French Toast Casserole. It’s great for any breakfast or brunch, but I love it for Mother’s Day and my Birthday, because it’s easy enough that the kids can make it (with help if they’re a bit younger) so they can help! It has actually been made by …