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- mom-101
- June 21, 2016
Prince and His Purple Reign Live On

I was dreamin' when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray. It does kind of feel like a dream, a bad one. Prince died yesterday and as of this moment, all we have is speculation. The internet exploded with messages of sadness, disbelief, and wearine
- family-life
- March 2, 2016
What Are Your Kids Reading?

How diverse are the books that your kids read? Strange question, it may seem, but the topic of diversity in print is one that all parents should be aware of, regardless of where you sit on the topic. The recent #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement has shone a spo
- family-life
- February 23, 2016
Why I Am NOT Live Streaming My Life

We have had a busy couple of weeks, making HUGE impact on our farm. We finished off some fencing and planted over 30 raspberry canes. We took down about 15 trees, bucked them up, cleared...
- mom-101
- January 25, 2016
Live Clean Baby Soothing Vapour Wash – Review

How appropriate that the Live Clean Baby Soothing Vapour Wash appeared on my doorstep this week - the whole family has a lovely winter cold. Sneezing, wheezing, coughing, and general misery to be had by all.... Bubblebath goes over very well in my househ
- family-life
- August 5, 2015
4 Summer Outfits That Everyone Should Own

Okay, maybe not everyone that's a pretty general blanket assumption, one that I totally cannot live up too.
- family-life
- July 22, 2015
How You Can Live A Happier And Healthier Life

If there is something that 99.9% of the population of the world wants, it's to live a happy and healthy life. But how can we take steps to make our own lives happier and healthier? Sometimes it seems...
- family-life
- July 16, 2015
Parents Arrested For Forcing Daughter to Live In a Tent

It seems like every week, there is a new story about a new way that some misguided parent decided to “punish” their child for misbehaving. From public apologies to social media shaming, the...
- mom-101
- June 29, 2015
In This Moment 07

There he is – my big boy. My Little A, that doesn't quite seem so little any more. On the last day of junior kindergarten
- home
- April 8, 2015
We are Live! Rufus + Murdog!

With four little boys under our belt and an undeniable love for fashion and all things mini we wanted to create a shop inspired by our little humans. We primarily focus on unique collaborations, premium indie brands and things made in the great white Nort
- family-life
- April 6, 2015
We are Live! Rufus + Murdog!

The site is live! You can check it out here!
- mom-101
- March 19, 2015
March Madness – 2015 Version

Another day, another snow storm. Why do I live in Eastern Canada? Honestly, I'm questioning why we live in a climate
- family-life
- March 11, 2015
WWE Live Left My Nephew With Tears Of Joy

Even though the WWE was in its heyday when I was a kid, I never really, truly got into it. Blame it on the fact that I was a girl, or (more likely) blame it on the fact that I was obsessed with...
- mom-101
- November 19, 2014
5 Holiday Memories I Could Live Without

I know I'm not standard woman material. I'd rather argue politics than read about the Mom Wars. I'd rather spork myself in the eyeballs than spend hundreds of dollars shopping for fashionable shoes that I know will hurt my feet. And I'd rather spe
- mom-101
- November 16, 2014
I Lost 2 lbs

Brandy lost 2 lbs! She describes some changes her and her family have made and some changes that she could still make to live a healthier lifestyle.
- mom-101
- November 10, 2014
This is My Reality.

See that right there? This is my reality 90% of the time. If you were to show up at my house unexpected, this is the view you'd get when you came up the steps.
- family-life
- November 5, 2014
Green Life – Christmas For The Birds

I have decided to start a new tradition this year…feeding the wild birds at Christmas. As you probably already know, we live in Toronto and we live on a busy street corner. You might think that we don't get many bird in our yard, but we do. Thanks to the
- home
- November 5, 2014
Love Where You Live
- food
- September 7, 2014
5 Kitchen Gadgets I Can’t Live Without

Okay, you're totally right. I suppose technically I could live without these five kitchen gadgets. But they certainly make my life as a work-from-home-homeschooling-mom a whole lot easier!
- mom-101
- July 29, 2014
Too Busy To Live

Don't you HATE it when life seems to get in the way of life? This past month seems to be a blur of must dos and hardly any want to dos. It has gotten to the point where sometimes I take a moment to look back
- mom-101
- June 9, 2014
10 Can’t Live Without Summer Camp Essentials

The best time of year is almost here….summer camp season. I'm not sure who gets more excited about camp around our home, myself or my girls. There's no doubt I relish the peace and quiet for two weeks
- mom-101
- May 26, 2014
Four Random (But True) Thoughts Today

1. This makes me sad. Even more sad that it's actually true. 2. This is how I try to live my life... being grateful for all i've been blessed with. Always. This makes me SO happy that I live beneath my means. "Stuff" I can't afford...
- family-life
- May 22, 2014
On Our Radar: Dinosaur Zoo Live Is Coming!

What would it have been like to live amongst the dinosaurs? What did they eat? Where did they roam? How did they survive amongst other creatures? Dinosaurs have always captivated the interest of kids
- family-life
- May 2, 2014
Spring Cleaning…

It's that time of year again. If you live in parts of the world that people should choose to live in, the grass is a lush green, ready to be cut, and daffodils are poking their heads through the
- family-life
- February 27, 2014
5 Love Languages: Insight on How to Live Life

Sometimes, even though I feel like I'm going about the business of my life in a reasonable way, I seem to stumble into invisible walls or get jostled by unseen hands
- family-life
- February 11, 2014
Sibling Rivalry Doesn’t Live Here

I'm very happy to report that almost 7 months into it and they have the best relationship. Better than what I could have ever asked for
- mom-101
- February 5, 2014
Why Living Minimally is Not the Same as Living Cheaply

Since heading up this journey to minimalism over a year ago I'd say I've had equal amount of support and scoffing sent in my general direction. I've heard words like “impossible”, “stupid”, “not good for my kids” and so forth.
- mom-101
- February 4, 2014
I Gave Up My iPhone

Would you be able to live with your cell or smartphone? Brandy decided to give up her iPhone to see if she could live without it. Now, she isn't too sure.
- mom-101
- February 3, 2014
A Million Little Ways

The preschool hallway at church is crowded with high-heeled women and slack-wearing men. The girls hold on to various parts of my coat while I navigate my way to my son's classroom.
- family-life
- January 22, 2014
Debt Diet Alternative

The word diet makes me cringe because it implies a temporary fix: a quick solution to a bigger issue. When the diet has run its course (and all diets do) the old habits regrettably return
- mom-101
- December 1, 2013
Taking The Leap to Live My Life and Follow My Heart

A few weeks ago I had a fork in my road. I had a huge decision to make. Like really big. LIFE STUFF. I'm not a fan of big decisions. They don't come easy. I have trouble...
- mom-101
- October 9, 2013
Why Do We Live Here Again?

It's now officially day 5 of… Wet. Cold. Grey. Miserable. Hell. So remind me again, why do we live here?
- mom-101
- September 15, 2013
Kermit is Dead, Long Live Kermit!

This frog got a bit too close to a NASA rocket launch
- mom-101
- August 25, 2013
We Can’t All Live in a Barn

If you want to see some amazing homes, that is the area to
- home
- August 9, 2013
Finding Amazing Spaces Regardless of Size

Do you love where you live?
- home
- June 16, 2013
Love Where You Live

Do you love where you live?
- mom-101
- March 30, 2013
#101. Taking Charge

I receive a lot of emails from women who share their stories of heartbreak, fear, depression and feelings of worthles[..]

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