10 Things We Learned From Our Home Renovation

10 Things We Learned From Our Home Renovation

Going through a home renovation can be a tough and daunting task no matter how many times you’ve dared to tackle a project. There will always be unexpected surprises.. especially in older homes and sometimes things simply just don’t go as you had planned. This was our first crack at remodelling an older home and the crazy part.. Continue reading “10 Things We Learned From Our Home Renovation”

Simple Steps to Family Meal Prep

Simple Steps to Family Meal Prep

It’s a lot of work to plan and prepare meals for your family. Let’s be honest.. our kids are always hungry, so having their favourites on hand, prepared ahead of time can only make our life that much easier! Right!!? Am I organized and prepared all the time.. ahhh NOOO!! I feel like I’m constantly preparing meals and cleaning up and some days I’m just over it! At a bare minimum though, I try to keep our pantry well-stocked with the essentials, so that I can quickly whip up something even if it’s just PB&J for dinner! Continue reading “Simple Steps to Family Meal Prep”

Simple Steps to Family Meal Prep

Simple Steps to Family Meal Prep

Nothing beats the lazy days of summer..

Slow mornings, limited schedules, snacks all day, and sunny late night dinners. Annddd then good ol’ September 1st rolls around and we all enter PANIC MODE!! September can be one of the most hectic times of year with adjusting to new schedules, school drop-off and pick-up, before and after school programs, you know the drill.. Continue reading “Simple Steps to Family Meal Prep”

Our New Home Update!

Our New Home Update!

When on the hunt for our new home we really struggled to knock items off our ‘want’ list. We looked at both new and older homes, but seemed to continue to run into a more traditionally laid out home with several smaller rooms like living room, family room, kitchen, breakfast nook, dining room, the list could go on..  Continue reading “Our New Home Update!”

Emma Graduates!!

Emma Graduates!!

I can’t even believe I am writing this post, but here we are!! I’m determined to be nothing, but happy and excited for our little girl as she graduates from preschool to kindergarten.. and maybe a little nostalgic too. They grow up so quickly!! (queue the ugly cry!!) Continue reading “Emma Graduates!!”