As a mom I have many varied roles. I'm not only a personal chef; I’m also a round-the-clock housekeeper, a taxi driver who’s always on call, a toy repair expert, family therapist and many more besides. And exhausting as it may be, I wear these hats proudly and wouldn't change a single thing. But while I love being a mom – the ups, the downs, and everything in between – it’s definitely taught me the importance of 'me' time, and the necessity to schedule in some time to myself on a regular basis. With Mother’s Day coming up, I wanted to share the three lessons I've learned as a mom when it comes to making time for me.

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*Updated from my top 5 questions post* One of the things I love about Instagram is the community of amazing people that I connect with every day. I’ve met the most amazing people and learned… More

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In our house, we spell love 't i m e'. Its all about finding ways to spend quality time together. As a busy working mom, one of the ways I love to spend time with the boys is going on fun adventure walks. We are lucky to live in an amazing neighbourhood steps away from a gorgeous lake and nature paths. There's something about getting out into nature that can clear your mind while getting a little exercise, too. My top tip for quality time with the kids is to make the time to spend together. Plan a mini outdoor date, grab your favourite stroller and go exploring. 

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What if someone offered to design your dream kitchen? As a busy mom of two toddlers who basically needs ALL the help she can get- I would shout from the rooftops, “Sign me up!” So, I recently had the chance to spend some time in said kitchen of my dreams. All while cooking alongside celebrity chef Chuck Hughes in a drop-dead gorgeous kitchen designed by renowned interior designer Jane Lockheart. I learned a lot of useful tips that I’m excited to share with you! Read on as well for Jane’s top 5 Interior Design tips for moms. You’ll love!

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One of the things I love about Instagram is the community of amazing people that I connect with every day. I’ve met the most amazing people and learned so much from so many talented people.… More

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It's that time again, back to school season is here! This year my little guy is starting kindergarten and this mama is super emotional! The first day of school is an exciting time for both kids and parents. It's also the perfect time to get the cameras and smart phones ready to capture this special day.  To help get your photos Facebook and Instagram ready I've put together my 5 best tips for taking a great back-to-school photo. I've also added links to my favourite back to school free printables. Let's get snapping!

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I thought I would share with you 5 simple tips on how to get your husband to take great photos for you. I can honestly say they're a game changer!

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I love taking pictures of babies. I also LOVE to shop for my friends who are moms-to-be. Back when I was pregnant I was at a loss when it came to creating a baby registry. Two babies later and I can honestly say I wish I knew then what I know now. Spending a lot of time taking pictures of babies and seeing lots of different gorgeous nurseries I thought I would put together my Stylish Must Haves for the Minimalistic Mama.

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I often get asked what type of camera I have or what my favourite lens is. I thought I would put together a quick 'Must haves for mom photographers' guide with all of my favourite cameras and camera accessories that I use and love. Whether you're a photographer, a momtographer or an avid iPhone camera extraordinaire this guide will help you take your photography to the next level!

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Christmas is just around the corner! Whether you’re shopping for your wife, Mom, friend, teacher, sister or family member, I’ve got you covered. I've put together my top 10 favourite Christmas gift ideas for the working Mom. She's guaranteed to love one of these or all of them! What's even better is you can buy them all online! Sit back, get cozy and start shopping.

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