Well, looks like I may have to change my site name. We are no longer a family of four; say hello to the latest addition, Jasper! I never thought I would have another child after Sarah. If you asked me 5 years ago if I would consider to have more kids, the answer would be…
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Joansays #1
I’ve decided to compile some of the things that my Joans say before i forget them completely, because childhood is fleeting and so is mom brain! Some of these were quickly documented at that precise moment, others were so memorable i noted them down later. The kids were playing video games on tv. This was…
My child’s mental health in this pandemic
Some nights ago, before bed, I was chatting with Soph about how her day went, when she suddenly brought up the topic of her great-grandmother. I was a little surprised because, to be honest, we rarely see her, so this sudden remark was quite out of norm. A little backstory: Great-grandma’s health was declining; her…
Foods that freeze well
Food makes up 60% of our living expenses on a monthly basis. It’s also one of the best places to save some extra cash, which always comes in handy! Who doesn’t like extra cash!? Freezing food saves us money and time, especially when we’ve got so many mouths to feed. We cut down on food…
Vaccinated! Before, during, after
The weeks leading up to my first dose – the wait is AGONIZING, as I’m very sure most of you know. But while waiting, I got proactive. Time passes faster when we are busy. So I made sure I took time to exercise daily for 30 minutes at least (who am I kidding, I can’t…
6 ways to reuse water in your home
The dry season is here. So much heat, so much sun, i just never want to leave the house or office if that’s possible. The moment i step outside, my skin burns. The heat also got me thinking about the water reserves in our state and how it must be dwindling, with the blazing hot…
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