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When the Weather Outside is Frightful

December 17, 2016

Holy Moly, it has been a cold week (yes all you up North folk I am complaining about the -5’s with wind). I don’t do good in the cold, not one bit. At home I almost always have

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Style & Beauty

Christmas themed holiday Family Photos with kids

One of the best decisions I made last year was to book in Christmas family photos, it was our first year doing holiday cards and I wanted to

December 11, 2016

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Newborn Baby Photography | Baby Toes

Just over a week ago my sister and brother-in-law brought their new little baby boy, Arlo Wolfe, into the world. My sister, Jolene, went into labour a week before her due date 

December 6, 2016

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Baby Wearing Mother

The most common question that I have been asked lately is, “How are you doing?” In most cases it is in the most sincere form, from those that really care about my well being. Other times from those who just don’t know what else to say.

November 29, 2016

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Buy Buy Baby Langley, BC location

This post is sponsored by buybuy BABY. All views, opinions and Baby Gift Registry Tips are my own. So you are about let’s see 5.. 6months pregnant and it’s time to get a gift registry in order for that baby of yours. It can all seem

November 16, 2016

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Before I was ever pregnant and had kids I remember always hearing that it was never a good idea to plan to get pregnant with your friends or siblings. I heard horror stories about what terrible things can happen and the jealousy that could be sprouted around having babies at the same time. Since then […]

October 27, 2016

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5 Ways to Make Reading More Enjoyable for Your Kids

Helping your kids to learn how to read is no walk in the park. It’s normal that each child will learn how to read at different times, and some won’t enjoy the process at all. Creating way that make reading more exciting is a great way to motivate those who seem to struggle. Reading with […]

October 10, 2016

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Casual Mom Style // Coffee and a Graphic Tee

Yesterday I was asked the question, “What’s something you learned or experienced in childhood that has informed your life as a mom today?” My answer was the very first thing that came into my head, “To always always always be kind.” It didn’t matter the situation that was how we were raised, to show love […]

September 14, 2016

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Hospital Birth Photography and a successful VBAC

The Birth Story of Evelyn Joy Up, Down, Up, Down… It was just after 3:00 AM on July 21st and I could not get comfortable in bed. Standing up I felt great, but as soon as I laid down again I felt cramping and stomach pain. “Was this it? Was today the day?” I wondered […]

August 23, 2016

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