For as long as I can remember, I've been obsessed with a good story. It started in early childhood, where some of my most special memories include my dad regaling me with 'stories from his head' or my mom topping off our bedtime routine with a book from my bedroom shelf. I can still vividly … Continue reading Hudson’s Picks: Current literary faves
Father's Day is fast approaching, and this will be my husband's very first. Naturally, I think he's the best 'dada' on the planet and I'm feeling the pressure to adequately spoil him on his special day! A heart warming craft from our son is a given, but I also want to pamper him a little … Continue reading Top Five: Ways to Ace Father’s Day
Recently, I was able to catch up with a dear friend over lattes and sammies at my local cafe...alone. This was a rare outing for me. Aside from quick trips for groceries, it was one of only three times I had left the house alone in eight months. This particular friend isn't a mom just … Continue reading 20 Ideas for a Daily Dose of ‘Me Time’
My first Mother's Day was nothing short of amazing. I spent my day surrounded by the love of family, and was able to find some quiet time to reflect on my journey as a mother so far. While looking through photographs from the past eight months, I realized that in his short time on this … Continue reading Ten priceless gifts from my son
It goes without saying that life as a new parent can be hectic. Luckily, there's an app for that! There are literally hundreds of handy tools and resources out there to help you learn more about your child's development, record and track important activities/milestones, take amazing photos, and create one billion lists. Here are the … Continue reading Top Five: Handy Apps for New Parents
When our son was on the way, my husband and I devised a plan to get out once a month for a date night. It was important to us that we had alone time together, and we were used to indulging numerous times per week, so our new plan sounded very manageable. Fast forward seven … Continue reading Date Night at Home: 20 Ideas
The instant you conceive they infiltrate your workplace, social circle, public spaces, and even your home. They have a superior understanding of your child's needs and preferences, dish out more medical advice than your family doctor, and seem to lack any form of filter. You know who I'm talking about...parenting 'experts'. For me, a major … Continue reading Surviving encounters with parenting ‘experts’
I graduated from the University of Guelph nearly ten years ago with a high blood caffeine concentration, an affinity for the Dave Matthews Band and farmers markets, lifelong friendships, an honours degree, and last but certainly not least a massive pile of student loans. Entering the workforce was accompanied by the harsh realization that a … Continue reading Investing early for our son’s future
Heading into motherhood, every woman is aware that life is about to drastically change. On a basic level, it's really just obvious that sole responsibility for a human life would shake things up a bit. Also, from the minute a bump is visible, moms to-be are literally bombarded by stories and words of wisdom from … Continue reading Top Five: Most Surprising things about Motherhood
It's hard to describe exactly how much I love and depend on you. Initially, I brought you into my life as nothing more than an accessory. I'd take you out downtown a few times each summer. But during the off-season each year you sat atop my wardrobe, unappreciated and no doubt feeling rejected. Then one … Continue reading An open letter to my ball cap
