Yearly Archives: 2015

I gave up complaining for Lent

April 7, 2015
Filed Under: Femme

Inspired by a discussion group where Christine Lewicki spoke about her J’Arrête de Râler concept and books, I gave up complaining for Lent. Let’s be real, it was more ‘dialing down’ my complaining, just like a volume button down to … Continue reading →

Tagged challenge, communication, complaining, friendship, give, gratitude, happiness, j'aiarretederaler, joy, Lent | 4 Comments

I’ll never be more popular

February 25, 2015
Filed Under: Femme, Mama

There are moments when I am touched-out breastfeeding the 1-year-old, the 3-year-old is jutting her hand in blade formation down the front of my shirt to connect with that bygone era, and the fur bébé that I singlehandedly trained to be … Continue reading →

Tagged dogs, love, mom, moms of two, popular, touch | 3 Comments

NYTimes deftly describes what a doula does

February 10, 2015
Filed Under: Uncategorized

Cliquez Ici!

Raddest* practical parenting advice we’ve received

January 22, 2015
Filed Under: Femme, Mama

We were pregnant with our first and spending time with friends and their 1 year old. Animatedly, the father told us one piece of advice that has helped us over and over: not to ever, ever EVER watch when the … Continue reading →

Tagged #enjoythehelp, freerangekids, helicopter parents, help, momme, parents | 1 Comment

Taking Kangaroo Care to a whole new level

January 15, 2015
Filed Under: Uncategorized

Ohmygosh, ohmygosh. Power to you, Aussie mama!