In my experience, the most planned-out special days often end up being the ones where things go wrong and you’re left feeling disappointed. That’s totally why my birthday yesterday — the big 3-2 — was really great. No big plans. No expectations. How to… Continue Reading “How to have a very merry (chill) birthday”
A lot of people do not like cooking (*raises both hands*). A lot of people don’t have time or energy to cook, especially when it’s just for themselves (I lived off frozen fries in my pre-kid days). And when you’re an articled clerk at a law… Continue Reading “The best present is a present you can eat”
In keeping with our new tradition of not getting each other giftcards — or any physical gifts at all — for our birthdays, Best Friend and I met today for one of our new and totally awesome birthday lunches. It was wonderful. I think… Continue Reading “Saying yes to new traditions”
We can get away with the occasional “Trains” or “Rainbow” themed party during the first few years, and then kids tend to want parties focused on their favourite character, TV show, or movie. But who wants to spend $10 on a package of 15… Continue Reading “DIY Lego birthday party”
When I’m not hanging out around Laptops to Lullabies, wiping kiddie bums, or watching old TV shows on Netflix (Darling Husband and I just started season two of 24 — we’re kinda behind the times), I’m usually working at my “afternoon” job — writing… Continue Reading “Kiddie parties, chevron walls, and making mom-friends”