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Family Favorite Veggie Loaded Cheeseburger Pasta Family Favourite Veggie Loaded Cheeseburger Pasta Dinner This veggie loaded cheeseburger pasta dinner is a family favourite in our house. They love the cheesy pasta and I love that it's loaded with veggies and fairly easy to cook. It's one of those meals that you can load it up with whatever vegetables need to be eaten from the fridge. This particular time I used onions, mushrooms and... Read More Personalize your playroom teepee with a fun DIY design and pom poms. DIY Playroom Teepee Makeover The kid's playroom has never quite felt right for me. It's an awkward space with a huge baby gate wrapping around our wood stove making the actual play space quite narrow. Previously our playroom teepee was in the corner but it felt like it took up more room. Moving it to the center has actually made it feel more open... Read More DIY Board and Batten Bathroom Makeover Reveal DIY Board and Batten Bathroom Makeover This bathroom makeover has been much needed and I love the look of our new DIY board and batten. Two years ago we moved into our 90's home I knew all of our bathrooms needed a major facelift, but they fell to the bottom of the list while we reno'd our downstairs kitchen and living spaces. When our toilet broke... Read More How to Care for Houseplants - 9 Tips to Help You Keep Your Indoor Plants Alive For years I killed every plant I touched and I had no idea how to care for houseplants even though I really wanted them. Thankfully I've been able to pass that hurdle as I've learned more and more and turned my black thumb into a green thumb. If you have that problem, you're not a lost cause! With a little... Read More Carrot Cake Donuts - Gluten Free and Oh So Good! From time to time I like to whip up a tasty treat and try a new recipe, and these Carrot Cake Donuts did not disappoint! With the Easter holiday approaching these make for a perfect Spring treat to enjoy with the family. Plus, they have tons of carrots so it's kind of a salad right 😉 We're not a gluten free... Read More Best Educational Apps for Toddlers Screen time can be such a controversial topic for some, but whether your kid is in front of a screen for hours a day, or closely monitored and time restricted, I think we can all agree that it's great when they're engaging with something that's educational. But, not all apps are created equal and it's surprisingly hard to find good... Read More 7 Easy to Care for Indoor Beginner Plants 7 Indoor Beginner Plants I used to suck at plants! It was terrible, I've even killed multiple succulents 🙈 but I've always loved the feeling they bring into the home and have been determined to turn my black thumb green. Slowly over the last few years I've been successful at keeping more and more alive, and that's in big part to my favourite garden... Read More Leopard Coat Styled 5 Ways including dressed down in sweats or dressed up in a lbd 5 Ways to Style a Leopard Coat - Fashion Friday Today's Fashion Friday is totally extra and I'm loving it! Leopard coats can be really intimidating but they're surprisingly versatile and do just as good dressed down as they do dressed up. This particular leopard coat from Shop Beautifully You [gifted] is soooooooooo amazingly soft, I can't stop touching it and rubbing it on my cheeks, seriously, I'm obsessed! It... Read More Quick and Easy Meal Ideas for Families 10 Quick and Easy Meal Ideas Some days we just really don't feel like f@%#ing cooking. The kids are demanding, it's been a hectic day, you feel like crap or just unmotivated, whatever the reason may be, it happens, and that's why I always include a few toddler friendly quick and easy meal ideas when I meal plan (get your free Grocery Shop and Meal Plan... Read More 7 Valentines Day ideas for toddlers including toddler activities, toddler crafts, and tasty treats. 7 Easy Ways to Make Valentine's Day Special for Your Toddler I was never a big random holiday type of person, but now that I have kids I like to do a little something special for them and Valentine's Day is no exception. Because food is our family's love language I've created this drool-worthy Valentine's Day charcuterie board and I've connected with some other great mom bloggers to show you their... Read More How to Throw a Dollar Store Curious George Birthday Party My son loves Curious George, so as his 2nd birthday was approaching I knew I had to throw him a Curious George birthday party. I have so much fun planning parties like this (Low Key Gender Reveal), but I also think things should be kept simple and within budget. The dollar store is my favourite way of doing that! In... Read More Surviving Life with Two Under Two - Relatable Motherhood Blog Jannine MacKinnon 6 Tips For Surviving 2 Under 2 Two under two is no joke. The adjustment period pushed me to a point of exhaustion I didn't know was possible, and every day felt like chaos. I was scared to be left alone with the 2 kids for more than a couple of hours. How would I handle naps? What if the baby is crying and my toddler needs... Read More Capturing Family Memories with Bebe Films As we all know, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Already my son has turned 2 and my baby girl is 6 months old! Every moment feels so special and like I will hold onto it forever, but as the days go by, everyday duties cycle through, new adventures begin, and I find myself unable to recall... Read More Chicken Salad Easy Meal Planning with Healthy Meal Plans I love cooking healthy meals for my family at home, but some weeks with the busy life of 2 under 2 it can be a hard task. Meal planning can take too much creative brain work, grocery shopping can be quite the task, and then actually cooking what I thought would be a good idea during the week can be... Read More boy playing with pipe cleaners in a colander - 5 Simple Toddler Activities 5 Toddler Activities for 18 - 24 Month Olds Kids are serious nutcases and when they're so little their attention spans can be so short so they get bored easily and tug on your pant leg to entertain them for a while. As much as I love playing with my kids, I can't do it all the time, cause this mama needs to get shit done and have a... Read More Sleep Training a Toddler Our Experience Sleep Training a Toddler with Sweet Sleep Sierra Working with Sierra has been truly life changing for our family. I've heard so many bad things about sleep training a toddler and was very relieved with how our gentle sleep training program went with Sierra from Sweet Sleep. She was able to help us turn things around with our toddler and set our newborn up for sleeping success (read... Read More 8 Fall Outfits from 12 Pieces. 8 Fall Outfit ideas With 12 Pieces - Fashion Friday with Boutique West 8 Fall outfit ideas from 12 pieces. This cute capsule wardrobe is entirely from a new favourite boutique of mine, Boutique West, with all items available online. I firmly believe that every item in your closet should make you feel amazing and be able to be styled at least 3 different ways. These fall outfits can help give you some inspiration... Read More M&M Snack Bites M&M Snack Bite Recipe If you follow along on my Instagram Stories you know that our family loves snack balls. I've been making the same snack bite recipe for over a year and it's time to switch things up a bit. I based this M&M snack bite recipe off my previous recipe with a few simple and tasty changes. I also changed up the way... Read More Addiylnn's Birth Story - A hospital birth experience from a second time mom. Addilynn's Birth Experience It is truly incredible what we go through creating our tiny humans, and every mom's birth experience is so different.  After having such a rough experience with Logan (read more about his birth story), I'm so happy I'm able to share about a positive birth experience this time around. As my due date crept closer, our family fell sick, talk about... Read More The Minimalist's Hospital Bag Checklist - Free Printable
[fusion_text... Read More Summer Loving Simply Earth Unboxing - June 2019 June's Simply Earth Subscription Box is all about summer loving with essential oil recipes for traveling, hanging out at the beach, and taking care of your skin after all of those long days in the sun. Full disclosure, I have received compensation for this post. As with everything I post all thoughts and opinions are completely my own. I never talk... Read More 25 Mom Hacks 25 Practical Mom Hacks from Mom Bloggers That Use Them Everyday Parenting isn't easy, so any way we can make things a little more simple and work better is a total win in my book. That's why I've reached out to a bunch of Mom Bloggers to bring you these 25 mom hacks that actual moms find useful and use all the time. This isn't your usual mom hacks post with... Read More Easy and tasty veggie breakfast hash. Perfect for family weekend breakfasts. You can easily adjust the heat of the chipotle aioli to suit your tastes. Easy Veggie Breakfast Hash with Chipotle Aioli I love having a sit down family breakfast at least once a weekend and this easy veggie breakfast hash has become a family favourite. Matt is obsessed with the chipotle aioli which can also be great on burgers or as a dipping sauce. I'm obsessed with the fact that it's a sheet pan meal which makes it super easy to... Read More 10 Weird pregnancy symptoms nobody talks about but should. Don't feel alone as a new mom. These pregnancy symptoms are totally normal. 10 Weird Pregnancy Symptoms No One Talks About There are some seriously weird pregnancy symptoms that no one talks about. So when you start to experience them you wonder what the heck is going on with your body, only to find out after you speak with your doctor/midwife/mom community that it's totally normal. I had some very alarming moments during my first pregnancy and I want to save... Read More Laundry tips for moms. 10 Laundry Hacks Every Mom Should Know Laundry, it's the never-ending story of #momlife. We all have to do it, and there's always more to do. Make life a little easier with these 10 laundry hacks every mom should know. Related Posts: Wool Dryer Balls Review Easily Clean Your Makeup Brushes At Home Simply Earth Natural Cleaning Subscription Box 5 Essential Oil Skin Care DIY's 7 Healthy Costco Snacks Treat Stains Right Away Treat stains... Read More April essential oil subscription box unboxing. Simply Earth Home Care Unboxing April’s Simply Earth unboxing is themed around home care with DIY's for dishwashing detergent, surface cleaner, stain remover, and more. Full disclosure, I have received compensation for this post. As with everything I post all thoughts and opinions are completely my own. I never talk about anything that I don’t personally use and believe in. For more information you can view... Read More Easter gift ideas for babies and toddlers that are affordable and fun to use for more than just a day. Easter Gift Ideas for Babies and Toddlers That aren't Junk Before kids, I was never big on holidays, but now that I have a toddler with a baby on the way I love the excuse to spoil them with something small and have some family time. As much as I like spoiling my little guy, I think it's important to be intentional and not buy a bunch of junk that... Read More 7 tips for a successful shopping trip so you can love your wardrobe again. #CapsuleWardrobe #MaternityClothing #MaternityStyle #MomFashion #MaternityOutfit #MaternityOveralls 7 Tips for a Successful Shopping Trip Shopping can be a really depressing experience for so many women, especially if you're going through body changes that can come with pregnancy and postpartum. In this love your wardrobe series (Tips for Purging Your Closet) I aim to help you get over the stressors that can come from clothing and help you love your wardrobe again. So if you've... Read More 5 fun activities for 9 - 12 month olds. 5 Activities for 9 - 12 Month Olds If you're like me, you're probably always looking for new ways to entertain your little munchkin. These 5 activities for 9 - 12 month olds are great for entertaining your babe and working on their fine motor skills. I've tested all of them out on Logan and have some tips to make them more successful, like don't use a strawberry... Read More March Simply Earth unboxing of this great essential oil subscription box. Simply Earth Unboxing - Essential Oil Wellness Box This month's Simply Earth unboxing is all about wellness with some recipes to help with sickness, sleep, digestion, and anxiety. Watch the Video March Simply Earth Unboxing The March Simply Earth Subscription Box has an oil blend I've been wanting to get for so long, digest, and bonus, it comes with a recipe to make a digest roll on! I also really liked... Read More

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Hi, I'm Jannine! I'm a mama to 2 adorable kiddos stumbling my way through motherhood. Some days I kill it, other days can be tough, but with a little grace and a lot of coffee I make it through.

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6 Tips For Surviving 2 Under 2

Two under two is no joke. The adjustment period pushed me to a point of exhaustion I didn't know was possible, and every day felt like chaos. I was scared to be left alone with the 2 kids for more than a couple of hours. How would I handle naps? What if the baby is crying and my toddler needs [...]

January 29th, 2020|Babies, Family, Toddlers|
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How to Throw a Dollar Store Curious George Birthday Party

My son loves Curious George, so as his 2nd birthday was approaching I knew I had to throw him a Curious George birthday party. I have so much fun planning parties like this (Low Key Gender Reveal), but I also think things should be kept simple and within budget. The dollar store is my favourite way of doing that! In [...]

January 28th, 2020|Family|
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Capturing Family Memories with Bebe Films

As we all know, life goes by in the blink of an eye. Already my son has turned 2 and my baby girl is 6 months old! Every moment feels so special and like I will hold onto it forever, but as the days go by, everyday duties cycle through, new adventures begin, and I find myself unable to recall [...]

January 23rd, 2020|Family, Partnerships|
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Easy Meal Planning with Healthy Meal Plans

I love cooking healthy meals for my family at home, but some weeks with the busy life of 2 under 2 it can be a hard task. Meal planning can take too much creative brain work, grocery shopping can be quite the task, and then actually cooking what I thought would be a good idea during the week can be [...]

January 9th, 2020|Eat, Partnerships|
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M&M Snack Bite Recipe

If you follow along on my Instagram Stories you know that our family loves snack balls. I’ve been making the same snack bite recipe for over a year and it’s time to switch things up a bit. I based this M&M snack bite recipe off my previous recipe with a few simple and tasty changes. [...]

October 15th, 2019|Eat, Snacks, Vegetarian|
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