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Relatable Motherhood with Jannine MacKinnon2020-07-24T15:02:48-07:00

93 Easy Family Meal Ideas That Are Picky Eater Friendly Let's face it, constantly coming up with easy family meal ideas can be down right exhausting, like why do our families have to eat so friggin much!?! But don't you worry, I got your back mama. Use this list with my easy family meal planning system to uncomplicate your family meal planning. With your printable all you'll have to do... Lots of fun toddler activities Toddler Activities for 2 Year Olds I feel like we can never get enough toddler activity ideas, and it seems like you guys feel the same way. Our 9 - 12 Month Old Activities and 18 - 24 Month Old Activities are some of our most popular posts! Which is why I am so happy to be partnering up with Carly from Mindful Education to share... 5 Toddler Teeth Brushing Tips Why do some seemingly simple things have to be so hard with kids 😩 You would think toddler teeth brushing is a simple quick thing to get done, but somehow it can turn into a straight up WWE smack down leaving everyone stressed and crying. That was us for 2 years and it was f'ing terrible! I felt like I... Vegetarian BLT Pasta Salad (TLT Pasta Salad)
[fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" min_height="" hover_type="none" link="" border_sizes_top=""... 12 - 18 Month Old Activities for Toddlers. Toddler Activities for 12 - 18 Month Olds I am so excited to have teamed up with a local Early Childhood Educator, Carly from Mindful Education, to show you a bunch of new kids' activities! Today she's sharing 3 fun sensory filled activities for 12 - 18 month olds, and stay tuned for new activities coming every 2 weeks! Carly loves being able to support each unique child to... Easy weeknight meal, cajun shrimp wraps are a 30 minute dinner by being ready in as much time as it takes your rice to cook. Cajun Shrimp Wraps Everytime I share these Cajun Shrimp Wraps on my stories I get asked for the recipe so I thought it should have a permanent place here so you can pin the recipe and reference it whenever you are doing your meal planning. They're easy to make and ready in as much time as it takes for your rice to cook,... 7 Ingredient Easy Snack Balls Family Favourite Snack Balls Our family is obsessed with these easy grab and go snack balls. They've been on regular rotation for years and now I only ever make double batches because we eat them up so quick.  Related Posts M&M Snack Bites Healthy Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins Strawberry Chocolate Muffins 7 Healthy Costco Snacks Tasty Chickpea Sandwiches Save Time and Money with Uncomplicated Meal Planning - Free Printables What I love... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... The Minimalist's Hospital Bag Checklist - Free Printable
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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.

This is a space where I share the real, raw and relatable and do my best to create a community where you feel at home and learn some great tips to make your life a little easier.

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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 [...]

May 1st, 2020|DIY, Home|
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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 [...]

April 28th, 2020|Dinner, Eat, Lunch|
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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 [...]

April 2nd, 2020|Activities, Family, Toddlers|
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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 [...]

March 18th, 2020|Gardening, Home, Lifestyle|
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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 [...]

February 28th, 2020|Fashion, Style, Style Tips|
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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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