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I have become that mom who makes home baked treats

I have become that mom who makes home baked treats for the kids to have when they get home from school. And, I’ll be honest, I LOVE IT! Emmitt is my little helper and it usually results in a super yummy special something. I also love a new cookbook and just started testing out the Bite Me Balance cookbook by the @bitememore sisters. We love that the recipes are 75% healthy and 25% butter. I am making the kids their Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies—they have corn flakes and rice crispies which make them so crunchy and delicious. Next up, the Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad, yum! *ad #heatherspick #bitemebalance

Our #ikeahack on the trofast toy bin is DONE! The

Our #ikeahack on the trofast toy bin is DONE!

The rain made this easy spruce up last a week because I couldn’t paint but i love how just adding legs and painting the wood made this look more like furniture. Now let’s see if the pretty storage drawers will make them keep their lego Cleaned up 🤨. Also made a highlight to show you what we did named ‘lego drawers’.

We’ve been quiet over here on the feed. There ha

We’ve been quiet over here on the feed. There have been so many projects on hold, from the bathroom, to just getting things painted due to things totally out of my control. Guys, I’m a planner and like to have control, so these situations are not my favorite.

Anywho, this table each night with my family is what gets me through. My favorite.

When not words or filters are needed. #happyfall

When not words or filters are needed. #happyfall

Happy weekend!! This space seems to be the one in

Happy weekend!!

This space seems to be the one in the house that I just can’t settle on design wise. We plan on adding a wall of built-in wardrobes so maybe that’s holding me up, or maybe it’s the awkward long and skinny layout of this space. What is working is our @kavuus Vega chair that caught so many eyes in yesterday’s stories. It’s where I sneak off to for a moment of silence. Do any of you have that space in your house?

This corner is getting a bit of a spruce up on the

This corner is getting a bit of a spruce up on the next few days (nap time project). Any guesses what I’m going to do?
I think the new @blindstogo shades have inspired me to change a few things up. The kids won’t probably notice but I’ll be happy 😆!

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! I have so much to be

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! I have so much to be thankful for, mostly the ones in this frame. My amazing Husband and kids who remind me everyday that they are the most important things to me. But, also every single one of you who follow our journey, like our posts and have become my village. I am so thankful for you. I hope you had a fantastic thanksgiving as well. Xoxo #happythanksgiving 📸:@deedeemorrisphotography

#AD Let’s be real, this is what our family room

#AD Let’s be real, this is what our family room looks like if the kids are awake. Welcome to our mess. But, with mess and nutritious snacks like @danone.Canada no sugar added yogurt, we are able to get a moment for ourselves to prepare for Thanksgiving. So, let’s hear it for being a snack runner! How do you entertain your kids to get prepped for Thanksgiving? If you want some easy and nutritious inspo, make sure to follow @danone.Canada for a chance to win the ultimate prize duo.
#DanoneCanada #RealGoodness

You know how in your vows you say in sickness and

You know how in your vows you say in sickness and in health but you’re hoping you will never face anything that would come to that? When Rob and I signed onto this relationship, we knew we both suffered from depression and he with severe anxiety. Instead of looking at it as a fault, we looked at the fact that we understand each other more than anyone else could and we make sure that we are constantly checking in with each other. Most days it looks like this, enjoying our coffee together in the quiet front room talking about how we’re feeling in all aspects of our life together. This week is mental illness awareness week and I wanted to open up to you guys about
how if you are feeling anxious or sad, you’re not alone especially with winter fast approaching. We found a lot of help through @beaconcbt and love that we can do it anywhere from our phones or our computer. They also have been proven to be just as effective as face-to-face therapy. So, if you’re lost please know this is the perfect place to turn to for help. We are right there with you and we see you. #ad #beaconcbt

We aren’t into posting selfie’s, as you can te

We aren’t into posting selfie’s, as you can tell from our feed, but last month we did a thing. We know we want to grow old together but our aging looks were something we wanted to fight together. So we got Botox at @bedford.skinclinic and we are sooo happy with the results. I wrote all about it on the blog and how we are feeling post treatment. I have so much more confidence in my own skin. *gifted

Very important question, are you a pillow chopper?

Very important question, are you a pillow chopper? I definitely am. We have been adding fall charm around the house and I’ve gone through all my winter clothes, donating and switching to warm clothes that I love. This outfit is one of them from @sattvaboutique. When do you get fall ready and switch your wardrobe over? *giftedoutfit

Anyone else feel better after a long walk or a goo

Anyone else feel better after a long walk or a good workout? I think we all know that getting exercise and being active, especially in fresh air is so important to our mental health. We have really taken that on as a family this past spring, summer and now slowly transitioning into fall. We are constantly encouraging our kids to come outside and help us out in the garden or yard work. When we don’t have chores, we like to hang out around the fire or run around and play games.

With mental health issues rapidly growing in children and youth, we are so proud to partner with @Sobeys and its #FamilyOfSupport: Child and Youth Mental Health Initiative. They have teamed up with Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations which helps support early interventions of child and youth mental health across 13 children’s hospitals - click the link in my bio to learn more.

How do you address mental health with your little ones? #Sponsored #SobeysPartner

We have baskets!!! After my stories earlier today

We have baskets!!!

After my stories earlier today in our mudroom, so many of you noticed that we finally got under the bench full of baskets. They are the Emery basket from @canadiantire and were such a great price. I’ll add a link into highlights. Also it’s a wet day out there so I have these two bundled up in their new fall gear. Who else loves fall clothes?!? #turtlenecksarelife

So...I got these pretty @kichlerlighting sconces f

So...I got these pretty @kichlerlighting sconces for 2 different projects around the house which have now been postponed due to the bathroom Reno. I loved them so much that I decided to try them out in our bedroom and I LOVE the contrast. Now I’m thinking this room needs a vintage rug layered on top of our @rugs_usa one. Do you agree?

Sunday’s are made for pjs till noon and quiet mo

Sunday’s are made for pjs till noon and quiet moments. Their room is officially complete and they seem to spend every moment they are home together in it. Pjs from @babycottonsus. *gifted

Just a mom, standing outside during hurricane seas

Just a mom, standing outside during hurricane season in Nova Scotia on my way out to school drop off. Who feels me on investing in all the rain gear?

I’ve started building my first capsule collection for Fall/Winter and am investing in a few pieces I love that will last and are made with ethical practices in place. @sattvaboutique was my first stop and this whole look was from there and will carry me through 3 of 4 seasons. Get 10% off your purchase with code ‘KATIEROSE10’ *gifted

Through my personal journey, I have learned that t

Through my personal journey, I have learned that taking the time to focus on self-care is so important for mental health, especially during this pandemic. It’s something I’m also teaching to our kids along with having open conversations about mental health in a space that feels comfortable to them. Whether you are able to talk to them on their way home from school in the car or at the dinner table, these are the moments that allow us as parents to teach our children the importance of mental health.
In Canada, children and youth often do not receive the mental health services and early intervention they need, and we need your help to change that. I’m partnering with @Sobeys and Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundation for the #FamilyOfSupport campaign to raise awareness and funds for child and youth mental health. Check out the link in my bio to learn more about this amazing initiative!! You can also head to your local Sobeys store September 17-October 1 to donate if you’re able. *Sponsored #SobeysPartner.

Happiest birthdays to the love of my life. 8 years

Happiest birthdays to the love of my life. 8 years ago we met, both broken and lost. But, with some magic that somehow kept us together, we have literally made it through everything, found our happiness and fixed the broken pieces. You are my rock and my best friend and I am so happy that you were born for me to love. What ever may come ‘We will figure it out’. Happy birthday big bear! 📸:@deedeemorrisphotography

I said goodbye to my sister, niece and nephew for

I said goodbye to my sister, niece and nephew for another year. 2020 has been hard on so many levels, but it also brought my sister home for the longest period of time in our adult life. Not only did I spend such great time with her over the last 5 months, but our kids (the 6 cousins all together) became closer than we could have ever thought. It’s going to be hard to transition into not having built in best friends minutes away but we can just count down the days until next June rolls around and they are with us again. Safe travels back to Abu Dhabi @halfhealthyhollie 😘.

**GIVEAWAY CLOSED. CONGRATS @hillla13** Ad: Our c

**GIVEAWAY CLOSED. CONGRATS @hillla13**
Ad: Our completed powder room. I can’t believe the difference a little bit of paint and a DIY floating vanity can make in a space. This only took us a weekend to do and we stayed within our budget which is fantastic. We knew we wanted to make an impact with this room, so we went with a hue from the BEHRⓇ Color Trends 2021 Palette and painted everything but the floor @behrpaint Barnwood Gray PPU24-07 and the kids stool got a pop of color with Voyage PPU13-07. To ensure a flat and durable finish, we went with BEHR ULTRA™️ SCUFF DEFENSE™️ paint. To help one of you with your painting projects, we are giving away a $100 gift card to The Home Depot.

All you have to do to enter is:

• follow@thewilddecoelis

• like this photo

• tag a few friends in the comments below. The more people you tag, the more entries you get

• BONUS: share this post on your stories for 10 extra entries

Giveaway will run for 48 hours and will end on Thursday. Good luck and I can’t wait to see your projects. #BEHRTrends2021

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