As a mother of young children who ask ALOT of questions, I was asked why we wear orange for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Also known as Orange Shirt Day). I vaguely knew the story of the orange shirt, but I wanted to make…
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Residential schools whether we like it or not are part of our Canadian history. I am thankful that it is history but was surprised to know that the last residential school only closed in Canada in 1996. It is a difficult topic to discuss…
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Updated: March 2022 In 2021 consumers saw increases of 3-5% in food prices. For 2022 they are projecting another 5-7% increase. But as many of us have already seen, the prices already for 2022 are very high. The items with the highest increases are staples…
Read More...Small Business Sunday With Empowering Moms Canada
This is a very challenging time for so many people and so many small businesses. We love supporting local and wanted to do our part in showcasing some fantastic small businesses. . . This week we are speaking with Carly Bonderud, Founder of Empowering Moms Canada. …
Read More...UPPAbaby Mesa: New Infant Car Seat in Canada!
By: Hillary The last step of our hospital discharge was the car seat check. I gingerly lifted the UPPAbaby MESA onto the table and the nurse did her inspection. She diligently checked the various components of the car seat and how it fit…
Read More...World Prematurity Day
It is World Prematurity Day on November 17th. 8% of all babies born in Canada are delivered prematurely, a percentage that has been steadily increasing since 1991. Babies born prematurely have immediate health and supportive care needs and may experience long-term impacts such as the…
Read More...Maternity Leave | Six Weeks vs One Year
By: Emily Fee The day Colette turned 6 weeks old, I turned to my husband and said “It’s so crazy how much she’s grown in such a short amount of time”, to which he responded “You want to know what is really crazy, if you still taught…
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