Valentine’s has always been a special day for our family. It’s not necessarily because of wanting to share our love and the day itself, but because my loving mom was born on that day. We always decorated the house with homemade decor and my dad always brought her beautiful roses. Now that Aubrey is at the […]
How To: Turn An Old Halloween Costume Into A Scarecrow
We have a future Hoarder on our hands. While digging out our winter gear, we found Aubrey’s Robot costume from last year. I wanted to donate it as he doesn’t fit in it anymore, but he wouldn’t allow it. He was getting so upset and I started feeling guilty. Now, mind you, usually, when this stuff happens, I’ll just […]
The Importance Of Time For Yourself Over The Holidays
Ok, Girl, I want to start this post by saying that I am 100% guilty of what I am about to talk about. But, after a few weeks of being totally stressed between work and family life…..I’m done. Why do we as women stretch ourselves so thin that we are about to break around the holidays? I’m not just […]
How To Style an Entertainment Unit For The Holidays
The holidays are now in full swing, especially with the American Thanksgiving done. Our home is full of Christmas decor and with the cold weather outside and our first snowfall behind us, it really does feel magical. One of the hardest spaces to decorate would have to be the entertainment center, especially if your tv […]
For The Love Of Getting Together With The NSLC
There is something about the holidays that makes you want to be close to the ones you love, celebrating the past year, and looking forward to the future that the next will bring. As Nova Scotians, we have been raised to be hosts, always having celebrations for the little things and the Holidays top the […]
Our First Christmas As a Family of Four
Happy Holidays Everyone! In the weeks before Christmas, here on the east coast, we had a ton of snow. It just kept coming and coming. Aubrey had been waiting all year for Christmas like most three-year-olds do. All year, we had explained that Christmas will come when all the leaves fall from the trees and […]