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#iwd2021 
#choosetochallenge
the Simply Sage scrunchie by @blushandpoppybows⁠ the Simply Sage scrunchie by @blushandpoppybows⁠
⁠
to know me is to know my love of scrunchies so to have one named after me is a đŸ„° kinda moment ⁠
⁠
I teamed up with @blushandpoppybows to bring you the most beautiful light blue sage scrunchie - the perfect colour for spring! ⁠
⁠
this beauty is launching tomorrow at 11:00 am EST on the @blushandpoppybows website ⁠
⁠
#simplensage⁠
#scrunchielover⁠
#madeiniagara

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your midweek reminder that your feelings, whatever your midweek reminder that your feelings, whatever they are today, are valid and have a place - don’t bury them đŸŒ±â 
⁠
THANK YOU for your empathy and sharing your feelings with me. I really think the more honest we are about our real, raw feelings the less lonely it is when you’re experiencing the harder ones. There is space for your feelings here! ⁠
⁠
đŸ“·: @brennadoodles⁠
⁠
⁠
#simplensage⁠
#mindsetchange ⁠
#empoweringwomen ⁠
#girlstopapologizing #createyourhappy #findjoy #dreambigger #wecandohardthings #workfromanywhere #postivemindset #powerofthought #weareallinthistogether #abundancemindset #realtalk #mentalhealthadvocate #mindfulmama #bestyou #madeformorejoy #bekindtoyourmind #giveyourselfgrace #soulprenuer #keepgoing #mentalwellness #lifebydesign #motivationalmondays #maketodaycount #mentalhealthawareness #yodoyou
I'm exhausted and I'm sad ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ I hate tha I'm exhausted and I'm sad ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I hate that my 4 year old begs to see her family ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I hate that my son celebrated his first birthday during a lockdown and a year later we'll celebrate his second the same way ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I miss hugging my dad ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I hate what this has done to my mental health ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I am grateful for our health and I'll do what I need to for our collective safety but I'm feeling the weight of it all today ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I've grown so much in this year and that included making room for the uncomfortable feelings - and inviting you to do the same⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Just a little reminder that you can be sad and exhausted and still be grateful ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I'm leaning in đŸŒ± there's nothing wrong with a good cry ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
⁠⁠
#simplensage⁠⁠
#mindsetchange⁠⁠
#giveyourselfgrace⁠⁠
#girlstopapologizing ⁠⁠
#empoweringwomen ⁠⁠
#mentalhealthawareness⁠⁠
#mentalhealthadvocate⁠⁠
#bekindtoyourmind⁠⁠
#TeamMotherly⁠⁠
#DearNested ⁠⁠
#nestedmag⁠⁠
#sharetheeverymom⁠⁠
#expectful⁠⁠
#babycenterbabies⁠⁠
#wtebabies⁠⁠
#momsandproud⁠⁠
#TheBump⁠⁠
#MyFormerBump⁠⁠
#momsandstories⁠⁠
⁠⁠
to the mothers raising strong willed little girls to the mothers raising strong willed little girls ⁠
remember that you’re raising a woman destined for greatness ⁠
cultivate her curiosity, her independence, and her conviction ⁠
one day she’ll change the world ⁠
⁠
⁠
#simplensage⁠
#womenshistorymonth ⁠
#raisingstronggirls⁠
#momsandproud⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
#herviewfromhome #sharetheeverymom #TeamMotherly #MyFormerBump #momsandproud #nestedmag #TheBump  #momsandstories #babycenterbabies #expectful #DearNested #niagaraontario #parentwin #messy_motherhood #myhappyviews #ontarioblogger #mombloggers #stcatharines #mamahoodinsquares #ohheymama #raisingtinyhumans #relatablemom #momsandproud⁠
⁠
grow flowers instead of weeds đŸŒ·â  ⁠ this bea grow flowers instead of weeds đŸŒ·â 
⁠
this beautiful little reminder painted on the side of a red brick building in my hometown #ourhomeSTC stopped me in my tracks ⁠
⁠
I was in a funk when I went for a walk to get out of my own head and this unexpected mural reminded me I could grow flowers with my thoughts or I could grow weeds. ⁠
⁠
there’s a little #sundayselfcare moment for you as you head into another week. Make it a great one! ⁠
⁠
⁠
#simplensage⁠
#madeformorejoy⁠
#positivethinking⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠

⁠
#stillswithstories #theslowdowncollective #joyproject #amomentinmotherhood #lifewithlittles #ontariomade #candidmotherhood #thisismotherhood #heyhomehey #joyfulmamas #momsandstories #nestedmag #fullheartmamas #niagaramom #discoverontario #beyond_motherhood #thorold #seekthesimplicity #canadianmama #ontarioblogger
let them eat cake 🎉⁠ ⁠ a little #fbf to The let them eat cake 🎉⁠
⁠
a little #fbf to Theo's first birthday - having a really hard time grasping how he’ll be ✌next month ———— or how it’s been almost a full year since lockdown began. Who knew when we joked ‘I hope we see you before Theo turns two’ it would be our reality. He’s getting an epic bash for his 3rd birthday! 

How are you holding almost one year in?

#simplensage
#raisingtinyhumans 
#letthembelittle 
 

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You all know sleep is my no. 1 priority when it co You all know sleep is my no. 1 priority when it comes to my mental and physical wellness ⁠
⁠
We made the switch to the @sleepdouglas mattress 4 months ago and I’m never looking back. It’s uber soft yet supportive, made for Canadians by Canadians, and I value the eco-conscious commitments of @GoodMorning ⁠
⁠
I think everyone deserves an award-winning sleep! ⁠
⁠
I’m excited to share that my favourite mattress, Douglas by @GoodMorning, has won Product of the Year for 2021 in the Mattress-in-a-Box category based on a consumer survey of 4000 people conducted by Kantar. ⁠
⁠
You can Try the @sleepdouglas risk-free for 120-nights - click the link in my bio⁠
⁠
I may receive a commission when you purchase through the link⁠ in my bio
⁠
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I can't think of a more important responsibility a I can't think of a more important responsibility as a mother than to raise kind people⁠⁠
⁠⁠
This summer before Amelia started at a new daycare she asked me with a nervous tone in her voice I hadn't heard before "what if no one likes me" - I assured her she'd make friends but when she went off to play I broke down in tears. It hurt my heart that she worried about being liked. It hurt my heart more knowing that there will come a day I'll need to wipe away tears or tell her to take the high road. A reality I really wish she'd never have to face. On days like #pinkshirtday I am hopeful that maybe she won't. Without a double, I believe we're raising a kinder generation but it starts with us. ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I can remember telling Arthur all I cared about as our kids grow up is that they are kind. We raise them to ask if someone is ok when they are hurt, to sit with someone when they are sad, to see people for who they are, and to learn to use their words to build others up. I know it's my job to lead by example. To show them how to be empathic, compassionate, and respectful. To encourage them to offer more to the world than we see somedays. To do better. To stand up when they see something wrong. To build others up. ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Like any hard conversation it goes beyond wearing a pink shirt once a year. We can do better so our kids know better.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
⁠⁠
#simplensage⁠⁠
#raisingkindkids⁠⁠
#be kind⁠⁠
⁠⁠

#cornersofmyworld #parenthood_unveiled #raisinggirls #momsofig #motherhoodrising #mommyblog #theeverydayproject #cornerofmyhome #bloggersunder5K #ohheymama #niagara #mystoryoflight #raisingtinyhumans #smallaccountlove #joyfulmamas #darlinghome #amomentinmotherhood #theheartcaptured
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    đŸ„‚ to being, raising and making space for empowe đŸ„‚ to being, raising and making space for empowered women because together we create change so all women thrive 

📾: @the_babe_squadd 

#IWD
#iwd2021 
#choosetochallenge
    the Simply Sage scrunchie by @blushandpoppybows⁠ the Simply Sage scrunchie by @blushandpoppybows⁠
⁠
to know me is to know my love of scrunchies so to have one named after me is a đŸ„° kinda moment ⁠
⁠
I teamed up with @blushandpoppybows to bring you the most beautiful light blue sage scrunchie - the perfect colour for spring! ⁠
⁠
this beauty is launching tomorrow at 11:00 am EST on the @blushandpoppybows website ⁠
⁠
#simplensage⁠
#scrunchielover⁠
#madeiniagara

#socialmediamom #sharemysquare #ohheymama #darlinghome #canadianmama #motherhoodalive #inmydomaine #realtalk #mynameismama #documentyourdays #relatablemom #discoverunder10K #mybeautifulsimplicity #niagaraontario #slowandsimpledays #thorold #embracingaslowerlife
    your midweek reminder that your feelings, whatever your midweek reminder that your feelings, whatever they are today, are valid and have a place - don’t bury them đŸŒ±â 
⁠
THANK YOU for your empathy and sharing your feelings with me. I really think the more honest we are about our real, raw feelings the less lonely it is when you’re experiencing the harder ones. There is space for your feelings here! ⁠
⁠
đŸ“·: @brennadoodles⁠
⁠
⁠
#simplensage⁠
#mindsetchange ⁠
#empoweringwomen ⁠
#girlstopapologizing #createyourhappy #findjoy #dreambigger #wecandohardthings #workfromanywhere #postivemindset #powerofthought #weareallinthistogether #abundancemindset #realtalk #mentalhealthadvocate #mindfulmama #bestyou #madeformorejoy #bekindtoyourmind #giveyourselfgrace #soulprenuer #keepgoing #mentalwellness #lifebydesign #motivationalmondays #maketodaycount #mentalhealthawareness #yodoyou
    I'm exhausted and I'm sad ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ I hate tha I'm exhausted and I'm sad ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I hate that my 4 year old begs to see her family ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I hate that my son celebrated his first birthday during a lockdown and a year later we'll celebrate his second the same way ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I miss hugging my dad ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I hate what this has done to my mental health ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I am grateful for our health and I'll do what I need to for our collective safety but I'm feeling the weight of it all today ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I've grown so much in this year and that included making room for the uncomfortable feelings - and inviting you to do the same⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Just a little reminder that you can be sad and exhausted and still be grateful ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I'm leaning in đŸŒ± there's nothing wrong with a good cry ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
⁠⁠
#simplensage⁠⁠
#mindsetchange⁠⁠
#giveyourselfgrace⁠⁠
#girlstopapologizing ⁠⁠
#empoweringwomen ⁠⁠
#mentalhealthawareness⁠⁠
#mentalhealthadvocate⁠⁠
#bekindtoyourmind⁠⁠
#TeamMotherly⁠⁠
#DearNested ⁠⁠
#nestedmag⁠⁠
#sharetheeverymom⁠⁠
#expectful⁠⁠
#babycenterbabies⁠⁠
#wtebabies⁠⁠
#momsandproud⁠⁠
#TheBump⁠⁠
#MyFormerBump⁠⁠
#momsandstories⁠⁠
⁠⁠
    to the mothers raising strong willed little girls to the mothers raising strong willed little girls ⁠
remember that you’re raising a woman destined for greatness ⁠
cultivate her curiosity, her independence, and her conviction ⁠
one day she’ll change the world ⁠
⁠
⁠
#simplensage⁠
#womenshistorymonth ⁠
#raisingstronggirls⁠
#momsandproud⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
#herviewfromhome #sharetheeverymom #TeamMotherly #MyFormerBump #momsandproud #nestedmag #TheBump  #momsandstories #babycenterbabies #expectful #DearNested #niagaraontario #parentwin #messy_motherhood #myhappyviews #ontarioblogger #mombloggers #stcatharines #mamahoodinsquares #ohheymama #raisingtinyhumans #relatablemom #momsandproud⁠
⁠
    grow flowers instead of weeds đŸŒ·â  ⁠ this bea grow flowers instead of weeds đŸŒ·â 
⁠
this beautiful little reminder painted on the side of a red brick building in my hometown #ourhomeSTC stopped me in my tracks ⁠
⁠
I was in a funk when I went for a walk to get out of my own head and this unexpected mural reminded me I could grow flowers with my thoughts or I could grow weeds. ⁠
⁠
there’s a little #sundayselfcare moment for you as you head into another week. Make it a great one! ⁠
⁠
⁠
#simplensage⁠
#madeformorejoy⁠
#positivethinking⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠

⁠
#stillswithstories #theslowdowncollective #joyproject #amomentinmotherhood #lifewithlittles #ontariomade #candidmotherhood #thisismotherhood #heyhomehey #joyfulmamas #momsandstories #nestedmag #fullheartmamas #niagaramom #discoverontario #beyond_motherhood #thorold #seekthesimplicity #canadianmama #ontarioblogger
    let them eat cake 🎉⁠ ⁠ a little #fbf to The let them eat cake 🎉⁠
⁠
a little #fbf to Theo's first birthday - having a really hard time grasping how he’ll be ✌next month ———— or how it’s been almost a full year since lockdown began. Who knew when we joked ‘I hope we see you before Theo turns two’ it would be our reality. He’s getting an epic bash for his 3rd birthday! 

How are you holding almost one year in?

#simplensage
#raisingtinyhumans 
#letthembelittle 
 

#cornersofmyworld #niagaraontario #theeverydayproject #ohheymama #parentwin #motherhoodiscolorful #TeamMotherly #makehomematter #MyFormerBump #motherhoodthroughig #momfluencer #realmotherhood #thatauthenticfeeling #pocketofmyhome #smallmomentsofcalm #beyond_motherhood #livercolorfully #thesimpleeverday #canadianblogger #mommode #dailymotherhood #bloggermom #thisismotherhood
    You all know sleep is my no. 1 priority when it co You all know sleep is my no. 1 priority when it comes to my mental and physical wellness ⁠
⁠
We made the switch to the @sleepdouglas mattress 4 months ago and I’m never looking back. It’s uber soft yet supportive, made for Canadians by Canadians, and I value the eco-conscious commitments of @GoodMorning ⁠
⁠
I think everyone deserves an award-winning sleep! ⁠
⁠
I’m excited to share that my favourite mattress, Douglas by @GoodMorning, has won Product of the Year for 2021 in the Mattress-in-a-Box category based on a consumer survey of 4000 people conducted by Kantar. ⁠
⁠
You can Try the @sleepdouglas risk-free for 120-nights - click the link in my bio⁠
⁠
I may receive a commission when you purchase through the link⁠ in my bio
⁠
⁠
#ad #GoodMorningBeds #goodmorningsleepambassador⁠
#simplensage ⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
⁠
#thatmomlife #joyfulmamas #aquietstyle #calm_collected #niagaramom #theeverygirlathome #doingneutralright #theslowdowncollective #yougotthismama #livingsimply #empoweringwomen #discoverunder10K #bloggermom #simplymamahood #ohheymama #niagarabusiness #beyond_motherhood #canadianmama #ofsimplethings
    I can't think of a more important responsibility a I can't think of a more important responsibility as a mother than to raise kind people⁠⁠
⁠⁠
This summer before Amelia started at a new daycare she asked me with a nervous tone in her voice I hadn't heard before "what if no one likes me" - I assured her she'd make friends but when she went off to play I broke down in tears. It hurt my heart that she worried about being liked. It hurt my heart more knowing that there will come a day I'll need to wipe away tears or tell her to take the high road. A reality I really wish she'd never have to face. On days like #pinkshirtday I am hopeful that maybe she won't. Without a double, I believe we're raising a kinder generation but it starts with us. ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I can remember telling Arthur all I cared about as our kids grow up is that they are kind. We raise them to ask if someone is ok when they are hurt, to sit with someone when they are sad, to see people for who they are, and to learn to use their words to build others up. I know it's my job to lead by example. To show them how to be empathic, compassionate, and respectful. To encourage them to offer more to the world than we see somedays. To do better. To stand up when they see something wrong. To build others up. ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
Like any hard conversation it goes beyond wearing a pink shirt once a year. We can do better so our kids know better.⁠⁠
⁠⁠
⁠⁠
#simplensage⁠⁠
#raisingkindkids⁠⁠
#be kind⁠⁠
⁠⁠

#cornersofmyworld #parenthood_unveiled #raisinggirls #momsofig #motherhoodrising #mommyblog #theeverydayproject #cornerofmyhome #bloggersunder5K #ohheymama #niagara #mystoryoflight #raisingtinyhumans #smallaccountlove #joyfulmamas #darlinghome #amomentinmotherhood #theheartcaptured
    do I detect the faint smell of spring in the air? do I detect the faint smell of spring in the air? ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I mean, I live in Canada so it could snow in May but today I felt the uplifting way spring makes you feel after a long winter⁠⁠
⁠⁠
but, confession. I don’t like the spring 😕⁠⁠
⁠⁠
here me out though - I’m one of those people blessed with seasonal migraines ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
but this year - today - I felt inspired by the smell of spring ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
when I got the kids from from daycare at 5:00 and the sun was peaking out and the birds were still chirping I couldn't help but smile⁠⁠
⁠⁠
this year, I'm digging spring! I also can’t wait for get fresh flowers in my house!⁠⁠
⁠⁠
I also plan to be proactive about those anticipated migraines! Tell me all your secrets to managing migraines 👇 (that feels like a blog post waiting to happen) ⁠⁠
⁠⁠
did the faint smell of spring make you feel a little inspired about what's coming today?⁠⁠
⁠⁠
⁠⁠
#simplensage⁠⁠
#alliseeispretty⁠⁠

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