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Unapologetically Spending Days in Loungewear #OOTD
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Unapologetically Spending Days in Loungewear #OOTD

Loungewear, sweat sets, or however you want to call it – it’s all meant for one purpose: to see you cozy and comfy. The fashion world has always had its own take on loungewear; even some have proposed we wear sweatpants with heels. Whatever and whichever your iteration of it may be; I’m here today to tell you that I love and live in loungewear regularly, especially at home with the kids. Today, I’m sharing with you 5 loungewear sets I recommend to my family and friends regularly. Lazypants from Costco Since Lazypants brought their sets to Costco back in 2020 (from my recollection) it has been a must have item on many Canadian’s shopping lists. For starters, the price point of these sets has been so reasonable (ranging between $17 and $28 per piece) in comparison to the price points offered on their website. The fits offered so far have leaned towards the oversized comfy style; meaning a low dropped shoulder, which was exactly what we WHF kinds have been after. Ranging between crew necks and hoodies, all styles have had elastic waistbands and ribbed or elastic cuffs (joggers). The materials have been mainly fleece, with a suede-like collection…

 The Power of ‘No’: How Saying No Can Help You Be a Better Mom
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 The Power of ‘No’: How Saying No Can Help You Be a Better Mom

I can still recall the feeling in my body as I spat out my first “No” in response to an invitation for an event I had no intention of attending. I told myself many times that honesty is the better route, as opposed to the dreadful “maybe” or “I’ll check my schedule”. There’s no need to check my schedule, and there’s no “maybe”. This was a hard No that was going to come out sooner or later; preferably sooner.   This one, short, two letter word, which can be understood in several different languages, is statistically the most difficult word to say (and mean it). Now, this has no connection to the “no” that our children say to us daily when asked to do *just about anything*, this refers to the strong compounding NO that we as adults are often scared to say, although we feel the need to.   Should we take a page out of our children’s theory; do I wish we could speak authentically and purely like our children – if I don’t want something I say no? Well, in theory yes, in practice no, but that’s an entirely different form of psychological analysis we’d have to dive into,…

Winter Edition: The Only 5 Types of Clothes Your Child Needs – A Guide to Everyday Simplicity for Growing Children
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Winter Edition: The Only 5 Types of Clothes Your Child Needs – A Guide to Everyday Simplicity for Growing Children

Mom Challenge – look into your closet; now ask yourself how many of these items have been in your collection for more than 2 years. More than 5? More than 10? (Is that even possible – the answer is yes, actually). If you’re like me, and many parents out there, we prioritize our children’s closets before our own – until that panicked moment when we have nothing to wear, again. Firstly, I’m here to tell you it’s completely NORMAL – our growing children are wearing out their clothing at a faster rate than we are; either through damage or growth, our kids’ wardrobes are ever-evolving.  The dilemma then stands; how do I keep up with my child’s closet, without going on a shopping spree every few months (unless that’s of course what you can do, then kudos to you). There are a few things we can take into consideration when purchasing our children’s clothing to make sure we fill their closets consciously and dress them appropriately.  The method which I opt for is building a basic wardrobe theory, which I’ve mentioned before for adults as well. Your child only requires a few basic clothing categories to go about their day-to-day…

It’s All About Confidence, Baby: Finding Yourself In Motherhood
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It’s All About Confidence, Baby: Finding Yourself In Motherhood

Based on the photos in this post, I think it’s self-explanatory how long I’ve been working on writing this article. The truth is, each time I come back to write or review it, my brain either goes wild with points to include, or I sit there confused with myself. I have been a mama for over five years now, and honestly, I can’t say I’ve fully “found myself” again – but at the same time, I am completely and utterly fulfilled in every way possible. It’s all a work in progress, and it’s important to accept that.  What Does “Finding Yourself” Really Mean? “Finding yourself” can mean something different for everyone, so don’t feel you have to put yourself in this category. Many of us women who become mothers, become so focused on our children that we simply put ourselves second to the point that we essentially forget who we are/were before having kids.  The reality is; once we have children we will never be the exact same person as we were before them. Not only physically but mentally – there is always another human to think about, care for, feed, etc. By finding yourself, we don’t refer to you…

Refreshing + Rebranding: Producing instead of Promoting
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Refreshing + Rebranding: Producing instead of Promoting

Over the last few weeks, I have taken some time to rebrand and rethink my focus for this space – this was not my intention initially, but the blissful sunny autumn days ended, the holiday rush started, and the cold and flu season hit. I became grounded and drained in the realness of motherhood. None of those stylish outfits came to mind, but rather cozy sweatpants and loungewear – I could not be bothered with hair or makeup, and unapologetically wore the same sweatshirt for a week. There is so much more to my life than fashion (which I love to my core), but I spend 80% of my days reading about parenting psychology and childhood development instead of WWD. It’s time to regroup back to my core, so let’s *insert the Mickey Mouse theme song* and “Mix It Up, Mix It Up – I Can’t Hear You – Mix It Up”.  As per my initial re-introduction, I am not here to produce fluff pieces and those “Instagram-perfect” shots; as pretty as it all may be, our parenting realities go much deeper than that. Let’s agree on a casual mix of both and see how the months flow.   Therefore, rather…

The Rise of Gentle Parenting: Why It’s Gaining Popularity and How to Implement It
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The Rise of Gentle Parenting: Why It’s Gaining Popularity and How to Implement It

If you’ve scrolled through your social media feed lately, you’ve probably come across the term “gentle parenting” more than once. From Instagram reels to TikTok videos, this approach to raising children is taking the parenting world by storm, and for good reason. But what exactly is gentle parenting? And why are so many modern parents gravitating towards it? In today’s post, we’ll dive into what gentle parenting is, why it’s becoming so popular, and how you can start integrating it into your parenting style—without feeling like you need to be perfect. Although we all can agree that we ARE perfect – no matter how you decide to parent, it’s the way that works best for you that’s most important. What is Gentle Parenting? Gentle parenting is an approach that focuses on mutual respect, empathy, and understanding. It involves guiding your child through positive discipline techniques rather than resorting to punishments or threats. The core philosophy behind gentle parenting is the belief that children are inherently good, and that positive, non-coercive guidance will help them learn to regulate their behaviour, make better choices, and build a healthy relationship with their parents. Key principles of gentle parenting include: It’s an approach that…

Christmas Market Day in -18 degrees Celsius Weather is Classic Ottawa Mom Life! #OOTD
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Christmas Market Day in -18 degrees Celsius Weather is Classic Ottawa Mom Life! #OOTD

Hat – Under ArmourScarf – MangoCoat – Wilfrid Symphony CoatShoes – Zara As we inch closer to the start of the Christmas holidays and the end of the Year, I can’t help but reflect on all the moments of the last few months (and years, to be honest). It amazes me how many things have happened, changed, and evolved – both the positive and negative experiences, as it’s all that has made this time what it is. Without going into my Year In Review post here, I’ve decided to make this an #OOTD post; while I finish working on a little 12 Days of Christmas: Mom Edition Poem I’ve been working on. With the temperatures dropping to -18 degrees Celsius (making that -25 degrees Celsius with the wind chill) our moments outdoors have been limited. Taking the opportunity of a warmer day we visited a local Christmas Market with the kids; which luckily had an indoor and outdoor component. In terms of outfit details, the main focus was on staying warm, so it’s essentially layers of warmth underneath the coat, so not too much to go into there for now as I feel that my cold weather layering instructions deserve…

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