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😍 the colour red exactly twice a year when it b

😍 the colour red exactly twice a year when it borders on obsessive and that's it⁠
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tell me, is red the new black for you during the holidays only or a year round pop of colour 👇⁠
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#simplensage #lifecolorfully #redlips #lipcolor⁠
#holidaytime #holidayseason #christmas #holidaymood #holidayvibes #happyholidays #beyond_motherhood⁠
#fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms #motherhoodandme #ontariomom #niagaramoms #gtamoms⁠
#momswhoclick

<img alt="😍 the colour red exactly twice a year when it borders on obsessive and that's it⁠ ⁠ tell me, is red the new black for you during the holidays only or a year round pop of colour 👇⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #lifecolorfully #redlips #lipcolor⁠ #holidaytime #holidayseason #christmas #holidaymood #holidayvibes #happyholidays #beyond_motherhood⁠ #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms #motherhoodandme #ontariomom #niagaramoms #gtamoms⁠ #momswhoclick" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="😍 the colour red exactly twice a year when it borders on obsessive and that's it⁠ ⁠ tell me, is red the new black for you during the holidays only or a year round pop of colour 👇⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #lifecolorfully #redlips #lipcolor⁠ #holidaytime #holidayseason #christmas #holidaymood #holidayvibes #happyholidays #beyond_motherhood⁠ #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms #motherhoodandme #ontariomom #niagaramoms #gtamoms⁠ #momswhoclick">

it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

used some extra cuttings from our Fraser Fir tree, some boxwood I had in a vase, and some flowers I kept from my holiday urn last year to make a new wreath for our front door

I’m pretty simple when it comes to decor - love incorporating nature like live greenery and holly with pops of red

does my wreath meet the minimalist look I was going for?

willow wreath from @feederflowerfarm

#simplensage #holidaydecor #wreathmaking .
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#makehomematter #thatroomiseverything #theeverygirlathome #howwedwell #loveyourhabitat #livecolorfully #makehomeyours #darlinghome #currenthomeview #pocketofmyhome #cornerofmyhome #inmydomaine #howyoudwell #doingneutralright #homesohard #heyhomehey #hunkerhome #lifearoundplants

<img alt="it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄 used some extra cuttings from our Fraser Fir tree, some boxwood I had in a vase, and some flowers I kept from my holiday urn last year to make a new wreath for our front door I’m pretty simple when it comes to decor - love incorporating nature like live greenery and holly with pops of red does my wreath meet the minimalist look I was going for? willow wreath from @feederflowerfarm #simplensage #holidaydecor #wreathmaking . . . . . #makehomematter #thatroomiseverything #theeverygirlathome #howwedwell #loveyourhabitat #livecolorfully #makehomeyours #darlinghome #currenthomeview #pocketofmyhome #cornerofmyhome #inmydomaine #howyoudwell #doingneutralright #homesohard #heyhomehey #hunkerhome #lifearoundplants" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄 used some extra cuttings from our Fraser Fir tree, some boxwood I had in a vase, and some flowers I kept from my holiday urn last year to make a new wreath for our front door I’m pretty simple when it comes to decor - love incorporating nature like live greenery and holly with pops of red does my wreath meet the minimalist look I was going for? willow wreath from @feederflowerfarm #simplensage #holidaydecor #wreathmaking . . . . . #makehomematter #thatroomiseverything #theeverygirlathome #howwedwell #loveyourhabitat #livecolorfully #makehomeyours #darlinghome #currenthomeview #pocketofmyhome #cornerofmyhome #inmydomaine #howyoudwell #doingneutralright #homesohard #heyhomehey #hunkerhome #lifearoundplants">

some days are really hard some days I question i

some days are really hard

some days I question if I’m a good mother and I wonder what they’ll remember about me when they grow.

On those days I worry they’ll remember me as cold, withdrawn, angry. Those days hurt.

other days I’ll hear her say “you’re the best mommy” and I know she means it. To them, I’m exactly what they need, exactly as I am. They love me on my worst days.

Today I heard in the tiniest voice “you’re my best friend mommy”

the days they lay their heads on my chest

or they beam with joy when I walk in the room

and they tell me I love you on their own

the days I hear them tell people about me

or when they look for me when they are sad

and their breathing slows when I hold them

those are the days that I live for

those are the days that make the really hard ones days I forget

your worst moments of motherhood won’t be the moments they’ll remember

#simplensage
#thisismotherhood
#beyond_motherhood
#dailymotherhood
#magicofchildhood
#parenthood_unveiled
#motherhoodunfiltered
#motherhood
#motherhoodunplugged
#mommingsohard
#rawmotherhood
#honestmotherhood
#survivingmotherhood
#joyfulmotherhood
#joyfulmom
#dailyparenting
#momblogger
#momblog
#herviewfromhome

<img alt="some days are really hard some days I question if I’m a good mother and I wonder what they’ll remember about me when they grow. On those days I worry they’ll remember me as cold, withdrawn, angry. Those days hurt. other days I’ll hear her say “you’re the best mommy” and I know she means it. To them, I’m exactly what they need, exactly as I am. They love me on my worst days. Today I heard in the tiniest voice “you’re my best friend mommy” the days they lay their heads on my chest or they beam with joy when I walk in the room and they tell me I love you on their own the days I hear them tell people about me or when they look for me when they are sad and their breathing slows when I hold them those are the days that I live for those are the days that make the really hard ones days I forget your worst moments of motherhood won’t be the moments they’ll remember #simplensage #thisismotherhood #beyond_motherhood #dailymotherhood #magicofchildhood #parenthood_unveiled #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #mommingsohard #rawmotherhood #honestmotherhood #survivingmotherhood #joyfulmotherhood #joyfulmom #dailyparenting #momblogger #momblog #herviewfromhome" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="some days are really hard some days I question if I’m a good mother and I wonder what they’ll remember about me when they grow. On those days I worry they’ll remember me as cold, withdrawn, angry. Those days hurt. other days I’ll hear her say “you’re the best mommy” and I know she means it. To them, I’m exactly what they need, exactly as I am. They love me on my worst days. Today I heard in the tiniest voice “you’re my best friend mommy” the days they lay their heads on my chest or they beam with joy when I walk in the room and they tell me I love you on their own the days I hear them tell people about me or when they look for me when they are sad and their breathing slows when I hold them those are the days that I live for those are the days that make the really hard ones days I forget your worst moments of motherhood won’t be the moments they’ll remember #simplensage #thisismotherhood #beyond_motherhood #dailymotherhood #magicofchildhood #parenthood_unveiled #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #mommingsohard #rawmotherhood #honestmotherhood #survivingmotherhood #joyfulmotherhood #joyfulmom #dailyparenting #momblogger #momblog #herviewfromhome">

this is not the festive photo I imagined I imagi

this is not the festive photo I imagined

I imagined big smiles in a field of 🎄while we picked out the perfect one for our family room - our 9th year

instead this is me after my first shower in 4 days, running of fumes, and trying to keep from unravelling

turns out ‘back fo normal’ this year wasn’t in our cards as we spend some quality time isolating …. 😵‍💫

there’s a lot of talk about niches in the blogging community and I never could quite nail down what mine is - I just wanted to share a real perspective on life that embraced the good, the bad, and the ordinary aspects of life

but what I hear often is that I am raw and authentic - and I’m completely ok with that

so, I ditched the attempt at beautiful family photo and give you me grateful for a warm shower and a porch coffee drop off from @fallonfarinacci next to the artificial tree just trying my best

happy sunday, loves 🤍 and thank you for giving me a space to be me in every form

<img alt="this is not the festive photo I imagined I imagined big smiles in a field of 🎄while we picked out the perfect one for our family room - our 9th year instead this is me after my first shower in 4 days, running of fumes, and trying to keep from unravelling turns out ‘back fo normal’ this year wasn’t in our cards as we spend some quality time isolating …. 😵‍💫 there’s a lot of talk about niches in the blogging community and I never could quite nail down what mine is - I just wanted to share a real perspective on life that embraced the good, the bad, and the ordinary aspects of life but what I hear often is that I am raw and authentic - and I’m completely ok with that so, I ditched the attempt at beautiful family photo and give you me grateful for a warm shower and a porch coffee drop off from @fallonfarinacci next to the artificial tree just trying my best happy sunday, loves 🤍 and thank you for giving me a space to be me in every form" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="this is not the festive photo I imagined I imagined big smiles in a field of 🎄while we picked out the perfect one for our family room - our 9th year instead this is me after my first shower in 4 days, running of fumes, and trying to keep from unravelling turns out ‘back fo normal’ this year wasn’t in our cards as we spend some quality time isolating …. 😵‍💫 there’s a lot of talk about niches in the blogging community and I never could quite nail down what mine is - I just wanted to share a real perspective on life that embraced the good, the bad, and the ordinary aspects of life but what I hear often is that I am raw and authentic - and I’m completely ok with that so, I ditched the attempt at beautiful family photo and give you me grateful for a warm shower and a porch coffee drop off from @fallonfarinacci next to the artificial tree just trying my best happy sunday, loves 🤍 and thank you for giving me a space to be me in every form">

today it’s all about him 🎄 I’ve rounded up

today it’s all about him 🎄

I’ve rounded up my picks for him for 2021

we have practical, fun, cozy, and unique gift he’ll love & use

what’s on his wish list? did I miss anything?

#simplensage #giftguide #giftsforhim

#holidaygiftguide #giftideas #canadianbrand #lifestyleblogger #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle #holidaygifts

<img alt="today it’s all about him 🎄 I’ve rounded up my picks for him for 2021 we have practical, fun, cozy, and unique gift he’ll love & use what’s on his wish list? did I miss anything? #simplensage #giftguide #giftsforhim #holidaygiftguide #giftideas #canadianbrand #lifestyleblogger #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle #holidaygifts" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="today it’s all about him 🎄 I’ve rounded up my picks for him for 2021 we have practical, fun, cozy, and unique gift he’ll love & use what’s on his wish list? did I miss anything? #simplensage #giftguide #giftsforhim #holidaygiftguide #giftideas #canadianbrand #lifestyleblogger #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle #holidaygifts">

name something better than the cheeky smile of a l

name something better than the cheeky smile of a little human 😍⁠
(or something harder than getting both kids to look at the camera)⁠
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a little #tbt to last year's trip to find our perfect 🎄 - my absolute favourite tradition⁠
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#simplensage #myniagara #motherhood #niagaramoms #letthembelittle #childhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #simplychildren #mytinymoments #momswithcameras #kidsforreal #wildandbravelittles #cameramama #worldoflittles #childrenseemagic #mynameismama #watchthemgrow #niagararegion #niagarapeninsula #thorold

<img alt="name something better than the cheeky smile of a little human 😍⁠ (or something harder than getting both kids to look at the camera)⁠ ⁠ a little #tbt to last year's trip to find our perfect 🎄 - my absolute favourite tradition⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #myniagara #motherhood #niagaramoms #letthembelittle #childhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #simplychildren #mytinymoments #momswithcameras #kidsforreal #wildandbravelittles #cameramama #worldoflittles #childrenseemagic #mynameismama #watchthemgrow #niagararegion #niagarapeninsula #thorold" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="name something better than the cheeky smile of a little human 😍⁠ (or something harder than getting both kids to look at the camera)⁠ ⁠ a little #tbt to last year's trip to find our perfect 🎄 - my absolute favourite tradition⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #myniagara #motherhood #niagaramoms #letthembelittle #childhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #simplychildren #mytinymoments #momswithcameras #kidsforreal #wildandbravelittles #cameramama #worldoflittles #childrenseemagic #mynameismama #watchthemgrow #niagararegion #niagarapeninsula #thorold">

have you entered the giveaway for your chance to w

have you entered the giveaway for your chance to win an @elatecosmetic Essentially Yours Kit 😍⁠
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Today is the last day to enter! Head over to my last post with the #EssentiallyYours kit and tag away⁠
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Take a moment and give yourself a gift as we get wrapped up in the holiday rush, because you deserve deliberate moments of self care⁠
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With the Essentially Yours Kit you can choose to indulge in playful looks inspired by the season ahead and revel in the joy they create ⁠
⁠
#simplensage #ElateCosmetics #loveelate #capsulebeauty #ecobeauty #beautyritual #beautyroutine #consciousconsumer #ecofriendly #makeupoftheday #cleanbeautyroutine #sustainablebeauty⁣⁠ #madeincanada⁠ #giftideas #giftsforher2021 #canadianblogger #lifestyleblog #beyond_motherhood⁠
#treasurelittlememories #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms

<img alt="have you entered the giveaway for your chance to win an @elatecosmetic Essentially Yours Kit 😍⁠ ⁠ Today is the last day to enter! Head over to my last post with the #EssentiallyYours kit and tag away⁠ ⁠ Take a moment and give yourself a gift as we get wrapped up in the holiday rush, because you deserve deliberate moments of self care⁠ ⁠ With the Essentially Yours Kit you can choose to indulge in playful looks inspired by the season ahead and revel in the joy they create ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #ElateCosmetics #loveelate #capsulebeauty #ecobeauty #beautyritual #beautyroutine #consciousconsumer #ecofriendly #makeupoftheday #cleanbeautyroutine #sustainablebeauty⁣⁠ #madeincanada⁠ #giftideas #giftsforher2021 #canadianblogger #lifestyleblog #beyond_motherhood⁠ #treasurelittlememories #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="have you entered the giveaway for your chance to win an @elatecosmetic Essentially Yours Kit 😍⁠ ⁠ Today is the last day to enter! Head over to my last post with the #EssentiallyYours kit and tag away⁠ ⁠ Take a moment and give yourself a gift as we get wrapped up in the holiday rush, because you deserve deliberate moments of self care⁠ ⁠ With the Essentially Yours Kit you can choose to indulge in playful looks inspired by the season ahead and revel in the joy they create ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #ElateCosmetics #loveelate #capsulebeauty #ecobeauty #beautyritual #beautyroutine #consciousconsumer #ecofriendly #makeupoftheday #cleanbeautyroutine #sustainablebeauty⁣⁠ #madeincanada⁠ #giftideas #giftsforher2021 #canadianblogger #lifestyleblog #beyond_motherhood⁠ #treasurelittlememories #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms">

there’s nothing I can’t do in red lipstick ⁠

<img alt="there’s nothing I can’t do in red lipstick ⁠ ⁠ my absolute favourite shade is AKI from @cheekbonebeauty - a women & indigenous owned cosmetic brand based out of the #niagararegion - I am forever inspired watching founder @jennharper watch her vision become reality ⁠ ⁠ Cheekbone launched the #RightTheStory campaign to change the negative and stereotypical representations of Indigenous people in the media ⁠ ⁠ whenever I wear this perfect shade of red I'm reminded that change is happening right before my eyes, and I'm glad to be witnessing it ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #BeautyThatCares #CheekboneBeauty #myniagara #madeincanada #ourhomeSTC #sustainablebeauty ⁠ #consciousbeauty #cleanbeauty #canadianmama ⁠ #canadianlifestyle #canadianmomblogger #likeamother ⁠ #canadianmade #ontariomade #madeincanadamatters #canadianbrand⁠ #indigenousrising #shopindigenous #indigenousdesigned #indigenouscompany" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="there’s nothing I can’t do in red lipstick ⁠ ⁠ my absolute favourite shade is AKI from @cheekbonebeauty - a women & indigenous owned cosmetic brand based out of the #niagararegion - I am forever inspired watching founder @jennharper watch her vision become reality ⁠ ⁠ Cheekbone launched the #RightTheStory campaign to change the negative and stereotypical representations of Indigenous people in the media ⁠ ⁠ whenever I wear this perfect shade of red I'm reminded that change is happening right before my eyes, and I'm glad to be witnessing it ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #BeautyThatCares #CheekboneBeauty #myniagara #madeincanada #ourhomeSTC #sustainablebeauty ⁠ #consciousbeauty #cleanbeauty #canadianmama ⁠ #canadianlifestyle #canadianmomblogger #likeamother ⁠ #canadianmade #ontariomade #madeincanadamatters #canadianbrand⁠ #indigenousrising #shopindigenous #indigenousdesigned #indigenouscompany">

are 🙋 or 🙅‍♀️for eggnog?⁠ ⁠ I am 1

<img alt="are 🙋 or 🙅‍♀️for eggnog?⁠ ⁠ I am 100% FOR all things eggnog but my body does not agree and blessed me with an egg intolerance so gone are the days of sipping the good ol' traditional stuff⁠ ⁠ good thing there are some incredible plant-based options that I hardly miss it - for me it's all about the nutmeg⁠ ⁠ #ontheblog I reviewed the three vegan holiday nogs on the market this year and it's official that the @earthsown OAT nog is no. 1 for me! ⁠ ⁠ Why? There's a few reasons for me⁠ ⁠ 👉 the nutmeg aroma that hooks me; it also has a hint of cinnamon which I love⁠ 👉 it has less sugar than any other brand⁠ 👉 it's eco-conscious, using 7 times less water than almond or cow's milk⁠ 👉 I also love that the oat nog, unlike the almond nog last year, doesn't need to be refrigerated until opened so you can stock up when you see a good sale! ⁠ ⁠ head over to the #linkinbio to read my full review ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #madeincanada #dairyfree #plantbasedmilk #oatmilk #niagararegion #plantbased #plantbasedpower #holidaynog #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle⁠ #canadianmama #canadianmomblogger #canadianchristmas #ontariomoms⁠ #canadianblog" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="are 🙋 or 🙅‍♀️for eggnog?⁠ ⁠ I am 100% FOR all things eggnog but my body does not agree and blessed me with an egg intolerance so gone are the days of sipping the good ol' traditional stuff⁠ ⁠ good thing there are some incredible plant-based options that I hardly miss it - for me it's all about the nutmeg⁠ ⁠ #ontheblog I reviewed the three vegan holiday nogs on the market this year and it's official that the @earthsown OAT nog is no. 1 for me! ⁠ ⁠ Why? There's a few reasons for me⁠ ⁠ 👉 the nutmeg aroma that hooks me; it also has a hint of cinnamon which I love⁠ 👉 it has less sugar than any other brand⁠ 👉 it's eco-conscious, using 7 times less water than almond or cow's milk⁠ 👉 I also love that the oat nog, unlike the almond nog last year, doesn't need to be refrigerated until opened so you can stock up when you see a good sale! ⁠ ⁠ head over to the #linkinbio to read my full review ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #madeincanada #dairyfree #plantbasedmilk #oatmilk #niagararegion #plantbased #plantbasedpower #holidaynog #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle⁠ #canadianmama #canadianmomblogger #canadianchristmas #ontariomoms⁠ #canadianblog">

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Elate Cosmetics Clean-up: What’s in My Makeup Bag

All, Beauty, Skincare, Wellness · October 20, 2021

Elate Cosmetics Clean-up: What’s in My Makeup Bag

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😍 the colour red exactly twice a year when it b

😍 the colour red exactly twice a year when it borders on obsessive and that's it⁠
⁠
tell me, is red the new black for you during the holidays only or a year round pop of colour 👇⁠
⁠
#simplensage #lifecolorfully #redlips #lipcolor⁠
#holidaytime #holidayseason #christmas #holidaymood #holidayvibes #happyholidays #beyond_motherhood⁠
#fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms #motherhoodandme #ontariomom #niagaramoms #gtamoms⁠
#momswhoclick

<img alt="😍 the colour red exactly twice a year when it borders on obsessive and that's it⁠ ⁠ tell me, is red the new black for you during the holidays only or a year round pop of colour 👇⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #lifecolorfully #redlips #lipcolor⁠ #holidaytime #holidayseason #christmas #holidaymood #holidayvibes #happyholidays #beyond_motherhood⁠ #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms #motherhoodandme #ontariomom #niagaramoms #gtamoms⁠ #momswhoclick" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="😍 the colour red exactly twice a year when it borders on obsessive and that's it⁠ ⁠ tell me, is red the new black for you during the holidays only or a year round pop of colour 👇⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #lifecolorfully #redlips #lipcolor⁠ #holidaytime #holidayseason #christmas #holidaymood #holidayvibes #happyholidays #beyond_motherhood⁠ #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms #motherhoodandme #ontariomom #niagaramoms #gtamoms⁠ #momswhoclick">

it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

used some extra cuttings from our Fraser Fir tree, some boxwood I had in a vase, and some flowers I kept from my holiday urn last year to make a new wreath for our front door

I’m pretty simple when it comes to decor - love incorporating nature like live greenery and holly with pops of red

does my wreath meet the minimalist look I was going for?

willow wreath from @feederflowerfarm

#simplensage #holidaydecor #wreathmaking .
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.
.
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#makehomematter #thatroomiseverything #theeverygirlathome #howwedwell #loveyourhabitat #livecolorfully #makehomeyours #darlinghome #currenthomeview #pocketofmyhome #cornerofmyhome #inmydomaine #howyoudwell #doingneutralright #homesohard #heyhomehey #hunkerhome #lifearoundplants

<img alt="it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄 used some extra cuttings from our Fraser Fir tree, some boxwood I had in a vase, and some flowers I kept from my holiday urn last year to make a new wreath for our front door I’m pretty simple when it comes to decor - love incorporating nature like live greenery and holly with pops of red does my wreath meet the minimalist look I was going for? willow wreath from @feederflowerfarm #simplensage #holidaydecor #wreathmaking . . . . . #makehomematter #thatroomiseverything #theeverygirlathome #howwedwell #loveyourhabitat #livecolorfully #makehomeyours #darlinghome #currenthomeview #pocketofmyhome #cornerofmyhome #inmydomaine #howyoudwell #doingneutralright #homesohard #heyhomehey #hunkerhome #lifearoundplants" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄 used some extra cuttings from our Fraser Fir tree, some boxwood I had in a vase, and some flowers I kept from my holiday urn last year to make a new wreath for our front door I’m pretty simple when it comes to decor - love incorporating nature like live greenery and holly with pops of red does my wreath meet the minimalist look I was going for? willow wreath from @feederflowerfarm #simplensage #holidaydecor #wreathmaking . . . . . #makehomematter #thatroomiseverything #theeverygirlathome #howwedwell #loveyourhabitat #livecolorfully #makehomeyours #darlinghome #currenthomeview #pocketofmyhome #cornerofmyhome #inmydomaine #howyoudwell #doingneutralright #homesohard #heyhomehey #hunkerhome #lifearoundplants">

some days are really hard some days I question i

some days are really hard

some days I question if I’m a good mother and I wonder what they’ll remember about me when they grow.

On those days I worry they’ll remember me as cold, withdrawn, angry. Those days hurt.

other days I’ll hear her say “you’re the best mommy” and I know she means it. To them, I’m exactly what they need, exactly as I am. They love me on my worst days.

Today I heard in the tiniest voice “you’re my best friend mommy”

the days they lay their heads on my chest

or they beam with joy when I walk in the room

and they tell me I love you on their own

the days I hear them tell people about me

or when they look for me when they are sad

and their breathing slows when I hold them

those are the days that I live for

those are the days that make the really hard ones days I forget

your worst moments of motherhood won’t be the moments they’ll remember

#simplensage
#thisismotherhood
#beyond_motherhood
#dailymotherhood
#magicofchildhood
#parenthood_unveiled
#motherhoodunfiltered
#motherhood
#motherhoodunplugged
#mommingsohard
#rawmotherhood
#honestmotherhood
#survivingmotherhood
#joyfulmotherhood
#joyfulmom
#dailyparenting
#momblogger
#momblog
#herviewfromhome

<img alt="some days are really hard some days I question if I’m a good mother and I wonder what they’ll remember about me when they grow. On those days I worry they’ll remember me as cold, withdrawn, angry. Those days hurt. other days I’ll hear her say “you’re the best mommy” and I know she means it. To them, I’m exactly what they need, exactly as I am. They love me on my worst days. Today I heard in the tiniest voice “you’re my best friend mommy” the days they lay their heads on my chest or they beam with joy when I walk in the room and they tell me I love you on their own the days I hear them tell people about me or when they look for me when they are sad and their breathing slows when I hold them those are the days that I live for those are the days that make the really hard ones days I forget your worst moments of motherhood won’t be the moments they’ll remember #simplensage #thisismotherhood #beyond_motherhood #dailymotherhood #magicofchildhood #parenthood_unveiled #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #mommingsohard #rawmotherhood #honestmotherhood #survivingmotherhood #joyfulmotherhood #joyfulmom #dailyparenting #momblogger #momblog #herviewfromhome" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="some days are really hard some days I question if I’m a good mother and I wonder what they’ll remember about me when they grow. On those days I worry they’ll remember me as cold, withdrawn, angry. Those days hurt. other days I’ll hear her say “you’re the best mommy” and I know she means it. To them, I’m exactly what they need, exactly as I am. They love me on my worst days. Today I heard in the tiniest voice “you’re my best friend mommy” the days they lay their heads on my chest or they beam with joy when I walk in the room and they tell me I love you on their own the days I hear them tell people about me or when they look for me when they are sad and their breathing slows when I hold them those are the days that I live for those are the days that make the really hard ones days I forget your worst moments of motherhood won’t be the moments they’ll remember #simplensage #thisismotherhood #beyond_motherhood #dailymotherhood #magicofchildhood #parenthood_unveiled #motherhoodunfiltered #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #mommingsohard #rawmotherhood #honestmotherhood #survivingmotherhood #joyfulmotherhood #joyfulmom #dailyparenting #momblogger #momblog #herviewfromhome">

this is not the festive photo I imagined I imagi

this is not the festive photo I imagined

I imagined big smiles in a field of 🎄while we picked out the perfect one for our family room - our 9th year

instead this is me after my first shower in 4 days, running of fumes, and trying to keep from unravelling

turns out ‘back fo normal’ this year wasn’t in our cards as we spend some quality time isolating …. 😵‍💫

there’s a lot of talk about niches in the blogging community and I never could quite nail down what mine is - I just wanted to share a real perspective on life that embraced the good, the bad, and the ordinary aspects of life

but what I hear often is that I am raw and authentic - and I’m completely ok with that

so, I ditched the attempt at beautiful family photo and give you me grateful for a warm shower and a porch coffee drop off from @fallonfarinacci next to the artificial tree just trying my best

happy sunday, loves 🤍 and thank you for giving me a space to be me in every form

<img alt="this is not the festive photo I imagined I imagined big smiles in a field of 🎄while we picked out the perfect one for our family room - our 9th year instead this is me after my first shower in 4 days, running of fumes, and trying to keep from unravelling turns out ‘back fo normal’ this year wasn’t in our cards as we spend some quality time isolating …. 😵‍💫 there’s a lot of talk about niches in the blogging community and I never could quite nail down what mine is - I just wanted to share a real perspective on life that embraced the good, the bad, and the ordinary aspects of life but what I hear often is that I am raw and authentic - and I’m completely ok with that so, I ditched the attempt at beautiful family photo and give you me grateful for a warm shower and a porch coffee drop off from @fallonfarinacci next to the artificial tree just trying my best happy sunday, loves 🤍 and thank you for giving me a space to be me in every form" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="this is not the festive photo I imagined I imagined big smiles in a field of 🎄while we picked out the perfect one for our family room - our 9th year instead this is me after my first shower in 4 days, running of fumes, and trying to keep from unravelling turns out ‘back fo normal’ this year wasn’t in our cards as we spend some quality time isolating …. 😵‍💫 there’s a lot of talk about niches in the blogging community and I never could quite nail down what mine is - I just wanted to share a real perspective on life that embraced the good, the bad, and the ordinary aspects of life but what I hear often is that I am raw and authentic - and I’m completely ok with that so, I ditched the attempt at beautiful family photo and give you me grateful for a warm shower and a porch coffee drop off from @fallonfarinacci next to the artificial tree just trying my best happy sunday, loves 🤍 and thank you for giving me a space to be me in every form">

today it’s all about him 🎄 I’ve rounded up

today it’s all about him 🎄

I’ve rounded up my picks for him for 2021

we have practical, fun, cozy, and unique gift he’ll love & use

what’s on his wish list? did I miss anything?

#simplensage #giftguide #giftsforhim

#holidaygiftguide #giftideas #canadianbrand #lifestyleblogger #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle #holidaygifts

<img alt="today it’s all about him 🎄 I’ve rounded up my picks for him for 2021 we have practical, fun, cozy, and unique gift he’ll love & use what’s on his wish list? did I miss anything? #simplensage #giftguide #giftsforhim #holidaygiftguide #giftideas #canadianbrand #lifestyleblogger #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle #holidaygifts" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="today it’s all about him 🎄 I’ve rounded up my picks for him for 2021 we have practical, fun, cozy, and unique gift he’ll love & use what’s on his wish list? did I miss anything? #simplensage #giftguide #giftsforhim #holidaygiftguide #giftideas #canadianbrand #lifestyleblogger #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle #holidaygifts">

name something better than the cheeky smile of a l

name something better than the cheeky smile of a little human 😍⁠
(or something harder than getting both kids to look at the camera)⁠
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a little #tbt to last year's trip to find our perfect 🎄 - my absolute favourite tradition⁠
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#simplensage #myniagara #motherhood #niagaramoms #letthembelittle #childhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #simplychildren #mytinymoments #momswithcameras #kidsforreal #wildandbravelittles #cameramama #worldoflittles #childrenseemagic #mynameismama #watchthemgrow #niagararegion #niagarapeninsula #thorold

<img alt="name something better than the cheeky smile of a little human 😍⁠ (or something harder than getting both kids to look at the camera)⁠ ⁠ a little #tbt to last year's trip to find our perfect 🎄 - my absolute favourite tradition⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #myniagara #motherhood #niagaramoms #letthembelittle #childhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #simplychildren #mytinymoments #momswithcameras #kidsforreal #wildandbravelittles #cameramama #worldoflittles #childrenseemagic #mynameismama #watchthemgrow #niagararegion #niagarapeninsula #thorold" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="name something better than the cheeky smile of a little human 😍⁠ (or something harder than getting both kids to look at the camera)⁠ ⁠ a little #tbt to last year's trip to find our perfect 🎄 - my absolute favourite tradition⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #myniagara #motherhood #niagaramoms #letthembelittle #childhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #simplychildren #mytinymoments #momswithcameras #kidsforreal #wildandbravelittles #cameramama #worldoflittles #childrenseemagic #mynameismama #watchthemgrow #niagararegion #niagarapeninsula #thorold">

have you entered the giveaway for your chance to w

have you entered the giveaway for your chance to win an @elatecosmetic Essentially Yours Kit 😍⁠
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Today is the last day to enter! Head over to my last post with the #EssentiallyYours kit and tag away⁠
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Take a moment and give yourself a gift as we get wrapped up in the holiday rush, because you deserve deliberate moments of self care⁠
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With the Essentially Yours Kit you can choose to indulge in playful looks inspired by the season ahead and revel in the joy they create ⁠
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#simplensage #ElateCosmetics #loveelate #capsulebeauty #ecobeauty #beautyritual #beautyroutine #consciousconsumer #ecofriendly #makeupoftheday #cleanbeautyroutine #sustainablebeauty⁣⁠ #madeincanada⁠ #giftideas #giftsforher2021 #canadianblogger #lifestyleblog #beyond_motherhood⁠
#treasurelittlememories #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms

<img alt="have you entered the giveaway for your chance to win an @elatecosmetic Essentially Yours Kit 😍⁠ ⁠ Today is the last day to enter! Head over to my last post with the #EssentiallyYours kit and tag away⁠ ⁠ Take a moment and give yourself a gift as we get wrapped up in the holiday rush, because you deserve deliberate moments of self care⁠ ⁠ With the Essentially Yours Kit you can choose to indulge in playful looks inspired by the season ahead and revel in the joy they create ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #ElateCosmetics #loveelate #capsulebeauty #ecobeauty #beautyritual #beautyroutine #consciousconsumer #ecofriendly #makeupoftheday #cleanbeautyroutine #sustainablebeauty⁣⁠ #madeincanada⁠ #giftideas #giftsforher2021 #canadianblogger #lifestyleblog #beyond_motherhood⁠ #treasurelittlememories #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="have you entered the giveaway for your chance to win an @elatecosmetic Essentially Yours Kit 😍⁠ ⁠ Today is the last day to enter! Head over to my last post with the #EssentiallyYours kit and tag away⁠ ⁠ Take a moment and give yourself a gift as we get wrapped up in the holiday rush, because you deserve deliberate moments of self care⁠ ⁠ With the Essentially Yours Kit you can choose to indulge in playful looks inspired by the season ahead and revel in the joy they create ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #ElateCosmetics #loveelate #capsulebeauty #ecobeauty #beautyritual #beautyroutine #consciousconsumer #ecofriendly #makeupoftheday #cleanbeautyroutine #sustainablebeauty⁣⁠ #madeincanada⁠ #giftideas #giftsforher2021 #canadianblogger #lifestyleblog #beyond_motherhood⁠ #treasurelittlememories #fullheartmamas #lifedailymoms">

there’s nothing I can’t do in red lipstick ⁠

<img alt="there’s nothing I can’t do in red lipstick ⁠ ⁠ my absolute favourite shade is AKI from @cheekbonebeauty - a women & indigenous owned cosmetic brand based out of the #niagararegion - I am forever inspired watching founder @jennharper watch her vision become reality ⁠ ⁠ Cheekbone launched the #RightTheStory campaign to change the negative and stereotypical representations of Indigenous people in the media ⁠ ⁠ whenever I wear this perfect shade of red I'm reminded that change is happening right before my eyes, and I'm glad to be witnessing it ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #BeautyThatCares #CheekboneBeauty #myniagara #madeincanada #ourhomeSTC #sustainablebeauty ⁠ #consciousbeauty #cleanbeauty #canadianmama ⁠ #canadianlifestyle #canadianmomblogger #likeamother ⁠ #canadianmade #ontariomade #madeincanadamatters #canadianbrand⁠ #indigenousrising #shopindigenous #indigenousdesigned #indigenouscompany" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="there’s nothing I can’t do in red lipstick ⁠ ⁠ my absolute favourite shade is AKI from @cheekbonebeauty - a women & indigenous owned cosmetic brand based out of the #niagararegion - I am forever inspired watching founder @jennharper watch her vision become reality ⁠ ⁠ Cheekbone launched the #RightTheStory campaign to change the negative and stereotypical representations of Indigenous people in the media ⁠ ⁠ whenever I wear this perfect shade of red I'm reminded that change is happening right before my eyes, and I'm glad to be witnessing it ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #BeautyThatCares #CheekboneBeauty #myniagara #madeincanada #ourhomeSTC #sustainablebeauty ⁠ #consciousbeauty #cleanbeauty #canadianmama ⁠ #canadianlifestyle #canadianmomblogger #likeamother ⁠ #canadianmade #ontariomade #madeincanadamatters #canadianbrand⁠ #indigenousrising #shopindigenous #indigenousdesigned #indigenouscompany">

are 🙋 or 🙅‍♀️for eggnog?⁠ ⁠ I am 1

<img alt="are 🙋 or 🙅‍♀️for eggnog?⁠ ⁠ I am 100% FOR all things eggnog but my body does not agree and blessed me with an egg intolerance so gone are the days of sipping the good ol' traditional stuff⁠ ⁠ good thing there are some incredible plant-based options that I hardly miss it - for me it's all about the nutmeg⁠ ⁠ #ontheblog I reviewed the three vegan holiday nogs on the market this year and it's official that the @earthsown OAT nog is no. 1 for me! ⁠ ⁠ Why? There's a few reasons for me⁠ ⁠ 👉 the nutmeg aroma that hooks me; it also has a hint of cinnamon which I love⁠ 👉 it has less sugar than any other brand⁠ 👉 it's eco-conscious, using 7 times less water than almond or cow's milk⁠ 👉 I also love that the oat nog, unlike the almond nog last year, doesn't need to be refrigerated until opened so you can stock up when you see a good sale! ⁠ ⁠ head over to the #linkinbio to read my full review ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #madeincanada #dairyfree #plantbasedmilk #oatmilk #niagararegion #plantbased #plantbasedpower #holidaynog #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle⁠ #canadianmama #canadianmomblogger #canadianchristmas #ontariomoms⁠ #canadianblog" data-src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" class="lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw=="><noscript><img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="are 🙋 or 🙅‍♀️for eggnog?⁠ ⁠ I am 100% FOR all things eggnog but my body does not agree and blessed me with an egg intolerance so gone are the days of sipping the good ol' traditional stuff⁠ ⁠ good thing there are some incredible plant-based options that I hardly miss it - for me it's all about the nutmeg⁠ ⁠ #ontheblog I reviewed the three vegan holiday nogs on the market this year and it's official that the @earthsown OAT nog is no. 1 for me! ⁠ ⁠ Why? There's a few reasons for me⁠ ⁠ 👉 the nutmeg aroma that hooks me; it also has a hint of cinnamon which I love⁠ 👉 it has less sugar than any other brand⁠ 👉 it's eco-conscious, using 7 times less water than almond or cow's milk⁠ 👉 I also love that the oat nog, unlike the almond nog last year, doesn't need to be refrigerated until opened so you can stock up when you see a good sale! ⁠ ⁠ head over to the #linkinbio to read my full review ⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #madeincanada #dairyfree #plantbasedmilk #oatmilk #niagararegion #plantbased #plantbasedpower #holidaynog #canadianblogger #canadianlifestyle⁠ #canadianmama #canadianmomblogger #canadianchristmas #ontariomoms⁠ #canadianblog">

I'm not upset that my family room feels like a set

I'm not upset that my family room feels like a set for hallmark movie ⁠
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I absolutely love the simplistic style of this HO HO HO print paired with greenery and pops of red and gold - click the #linkinbio to get one ⁠
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Tell me about your holiday colour scheme? I'm a red and white with some live greenery kinda girl⁠
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#simplensage #christmasdecor #alliseeispretty #howwedwell #cornerofmyhome #theeverygirlathome⁠
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#festive #happyholidays #holidays #tistheseason #holidayseason #christmasiscoming #christmasspirit #christmasdecorations #christmasmood

<img src="https://simplensage.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="I'm not upset that my family room feels like a set for hallmark movie ⁠ ⁠ I absolutely love the simplistic style of this HO HO HO print paired with greenery and pops of red and gold - click the #linkinbio to get one ⁠ ⁠ Tell me about your holiday colour scheme? I'm a red and white with some live greenery kinda girl⁠ ⁠ #simplensage #christmasdecor #alliseeispretty #howwedwell #cornerofmyhome #theeverygirlathome⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #festive #happyholidays #holidays #tistheseason #holidayseason #christmasiscoming #christmasspirit #christmasdecorations #christmasmood">

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