Skip to content My name is Kelly and I am a not-so-typical Mom to a VERY typical toddler! Not so typical in the fact that I had my first and only baby at the ripe old age of 46. My husband Mark and I met in our 40s and began to pursue our dream of starting a family. Through the miracle of modern science, combined with a bit of luck and a lot of faith, we were able to experience the joy of pregnancy and childbirth!Well, ok, the actual labor was not too joyous, let’s just be honest. However, the end result, our miracle boy, The Bug, has shown us what true love really means. He is the greatest...…Skip to content My name is Kelly and I am a not-so-typical Mom to a VERY typical toddler! Not so typical in the fact that I had my first and only baby at the ripe old age of 46. My husband Mark and I met in our 40s and began to pursue our dream of starting a family. Through the miracle of modern science, combined with a bit of luck and a lot of faith, we were able to experience the joy of pregnancy and childbirth!Well, ok, the actual labor was not too joyous, let’s just be honest. However, the end result, our miracle boy, The Bug, has shown us what true love really means. He is the greatest...WW…

Skip to contentThere are so many fun, simple fall arts and crafts projects for September and October that both you and your kids can enjoy together!And it all begins with the great outdoors!Some of my blog posts may contain affiliate links, from which I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. More info on that in our disclosure and privacy policy.Depending on where you live and what your climate is like, you could do these projects even into November. Just be sure to get going on them before the snow flies!As the leaves change colour and the air becomes crisp, you...…Skip to contentThere are so many fun, simple fall arts and crafts projects for September and October that both you and your kids can enjoy together!And it all begins with the great outdoors!Some of my blog posts may contain affiliate links, from which I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. More info on that in our disclosure and privacy policy.Depending on where you live and what your climate is like, you could do these projects even into November. Just be sure to get going on them before the snow flies!As the leaves change colour and the air becomes crisp, you...WW…

Skip to contentAs a mom myself, I know that raising kids can be tough. Whether you’re looking for ways to encourage your kids or teach them about accountability, these seven positive parenting tips can help you stay on track and be the best parent that you can be.Keep in mind that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent, just as no child is perfect.We’re all human and we all make mistakes with our kids. But let’s not be too hard on ourselves, alright?Do your best each day and if you mess up, own it. Tell yourself (and your kids) that you will do better next time. Then simply pick yourself...…Skip to contentAs a mom myself, I know that raising kids can be tough. Whether you’re looking for ways to encourage your kids or teach them about accountability, these seven positive parenting tips can help you stay on track and be the best parent that you can be.Keep in mind that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent, just as no child is perfect.We’re all human and we all make mistakes with our kids. But let’s not be too hard on ourselves, alright?Do your best each day and if you mess up, own it. Tell yourself (and your kids) that you will do better next time. Then simply pick yourself...WW…

Skip to contentEssential oils, derived from various plants, possess remarkable properties that can help tighten and rejuvenate the skin naturally. Let’s explore 25 of the best essential oils known for their skin-tightening abilities.From Rosemary to Helichrysum and Ginger Root to Dill, these oils offer a wide range of benefits to promote healthy, supple, and radiant skin.For those of us who aren’t really interested in getting Botox injections or fillers and prefer more organic skincare, this is great news!Think of these essential oils as nature’s Botox!Note: Always dilute essential oils...…Skip to contentEssential oils, derived from various plants, possess remarkable properties that can help tighten and rejuvenate the skin naturally. Let’s explore 25 of the best essential oils known for their skin-tightening abilities.From Rosemary to Helichrysum and Ginger Root to Dill, these oils offer a wide range of benefits to promote healthy, supple, and radiant skin.For those of us who aren’t really interested in getting Botox injections or fillers and prefer more organic skincare, this is great news!Think of these essential oils as nature’s Botox!Note: Always dilute essential oils...WW…

Skip to contentFirst and foremost let me say that you can wear whatever the heck you want! This is not going to be one of those articles that say, “Never ever wear this or that after a certain age”. I am simply offering suggestions on what to wear in your 40s that you can take or leave.Honestly, I don’t believe in hard and fast fashion rules about “dressing your age”. After all, we all have 100% freedom to wear any style of clothing we like!This is especially true after a certain age (like 40) when are older, wiser, and waaaay less likely to care about what other people think of our fashion...…Skip to contentFirst and foremost let me say that you can wear whatever the heck you want! This is not going to be one of those articles that say, “Never ever wear this or that after a certain age”. I am simply offering suggestions on what to wear in your 40s that you can take or leave.Honestly, I don’t believe in hard and fast fashion rules about “dressing your age”. After all, we all have 100% freedom to wear any style of clothing we like!This is especially true after a certain age (like 40) when are older, wiser, and waaaay less likely to care about what other people think of our fashion...WW…