It can be hard as a single parent when you get weekends without the kids. Here’s how I make the most of them so I can be fully present when the kids are at home. Before splitting up with my ex, I daydreamed about divorce. I found myself thinking about having weekends without the kids […]
7 top tips for dating as a single mom
The relationship with your child’s other parent has ended, and you want to date again. Here are my top tips for dating as a single mom. The dating world has changed. Last year, I got out of a 12-year relationship. Back then, I would go out and meet people in bars. There was no meeting […]
5 tips to work from home and homeschool at the same time
How the hell do you work from home and homeschool at the same time? It’s something we’ve been asking a lot lately. If you’re in Ontario like me, it’s something you’re going to ask yourself again. Trying to do both isn’t easy. It can feel like one has to be put to one side for […]
It’s not too late to start saving for college
Whether your child is one, 10 or even 15, it’s not too late to start saving for college. There are steps you can take right now to make sure there’s a college fund. Of course, it’s easier when they’re younger. We started saving for our children when the eldest was five and the youngest was […]
Why I’ve sent my child back to daycare now it’s reopened
There is always someone to judge out there. Of course, I’m being judged by some because I’ve chosen to send my child back to daycare now that it’s reopened. One of my top rules with anyone is to “be kind.” It doesn’t take a lot to stop before judging. Parents do things differently to me, […]
5 tips to make sure your children are safe on social media
Online crimes are on the rise. Social media is a dangerous place for children. While you want your children to have their freedom and connect with their friends, it’s important to follow social media safety tips. You don’t need to keep children off social media completely. I don’t allow my children on social media just […]
To school or not to school in the summer holidays
To school or not to school during summer vacation. That’s a big question for parents, especially right now. Here are my biggest parenting tips to help you figure it out. It really took me a long time to decide but I finally made the decision to send my kids to private school this summer. I […]
7 tips to become more productive as a mom
Are you struggling with productivity? You’re definitely not alone. I don’t even think it’s just lockdowns and protests that are causing it. Now it’s summer, and that means we want to be outside with our kids. You’re just not as productive as a mom as you’d like to be. Not being productive means that one […]
WAHM guilt: Try not to suffer the mom guilt when you work from home!
Mom guilt is real. We all know that. And working moms certainly feel it. You just feel like you can’t do anything right. Well, what about WAHM guilt? I never really thought WAHM guilt was a thing. After all, I was going to be home with my kids. I’d be there for the snow days […]
How you can help your children learn about money
You want to give your children the world. I get that. But sadly, that isn’t possible. Money doesn’t grow on trees, and eventually, your children need to learn that. You need to help your children learn about money. Now, I know this is a WAHM Lifestyle blog, but that M stands for something important. It’s […]