We live downtown, on the subway line so you would think that we use public transportation all the time, but you would be wrong. If you’ve ever tried to take a stroller on a subway where an elevator doesn’t exist, you’ll know what I mean. In addition to the stroller, add another kid (or two), a […]

Not so long ago, before we had kids, the May long weekend (aka Victoria Day) was a special weekend for my husband and I. It was the unofficial start of summer for us as we opened up our cottage and invited (30 of) our closest friends up to party! Sure the weather might have been […]

Hello! My name is Maya and I love to shop! While I enjoy shopping for almost anything, groceries included, my favourite things to buy are clothes. Before kids, I almost spent all of my money on new clothes for myself. After kids, I mostly bought just for the kids. However, since I’ve managed to lose […]

As a kid, my mom and I butted heads… a lot! She said white, I said black! My mom wanted a daughter who was obedient, helpful and loving. I was independent, preferred to spend my days outdoors or at a friend’s house and sort of lazy. I was positive and optimistic, and I thought she was a pessimistic (but really, […]

We all know that having kids means big changes in your life. However, it doesn’t mean that you can’t “live” your life the way you want to. While I know that many people differ in the way they change their lives after a baby arrives, my husband and I decided that we would try to live […]

When most people think about farms, they think about the country. Big sprawling land and acres of fruit, vegetables and live stock. As city dwellers, if you want to see this type of farm, you would probably have to drive an hour or so for a visit. We often do this in the Fall when we go […]

While there are a million reasons why having three kids of the same gender rocks, one of the top 10 (on my list) is hand-me-downs! Passing down clothes is a great way to keep your “cost per wear” low. Particularly when you consider that for the first year of a baby’s life, they often only wear clothes […]