Being This Mama

Six Canadian Companies Making Plus Sized Bathing Suits

July 27, 2022

Finding it hard to buy an ethical bathing suit that is both plus sized and Canadian? I’ve got you covered. Summer in Canada doesn’t last for long and it means...

Easter Morning Sensory Bin

March 12, 2022

Looking to add some extra fun to your Easter morning? This Easter sensory bin is a fun option! Let’s go back to Easter of 2020 – we had been stuck...

Five Favourite Crayola Products!

March 7, 2022

I’ve been crafting with kids of all ages for years – here’s my top five favourite Crayola products I always have on hand! Wondering which Crayola products are worth it?...

Review: The Francesca Trimmer from Bushbalm

March 7, 2022

Looking for a new trimmer for your legs, arms, bikini line or all of the above? The Francesca Trimmer from Bushbalm is what you’re looking for! Have Bushbalm and their...

Easy Sensory Bin Ideas

February 19, 2022

Need some ideas for kids activities? Here’s five sensory bin ideas that are sure to be a hit! Sensory bin play has been a life saver for me in a...

Best Baby Shower Gifts From Indigo

February 11, 2022

Looking to get a baby shower gift for an upcoming new one? Here’s some of my favourite baby shower gifts from Indigo! Choosing a baby shower gift can be hard!...

Four Ways To Try Thrifting Halloween Costumes This Year

October 4, 2021

This is Halloween, this is Halloween, everybody make a scene by thrifting Halloween costumes! The Halloween season is fast approaching and while I’m still not certain how Covid will affect...

Wooden Toy Shops for Kids in Ottawa

June 8, 2021

Wooden toys have picked up popularity in the last few years and there’s good reasons for it – they’re more sustainable, sturdier and just plain beautiful to look at. Here...

Why We Love Our Ikea FLISAT Table!

June 4, 2021

Chances are if you’re a parent you’ve heard about the Ikea FLISAT table. Here’s the top reasons why we’ve loved having our Ikea sensory table for our three kids and...

Five Postpartum Gifts We Should Start Giving

June 2, 2021

Entering the fourth trimester can bring on a lot of emotions and a great lack of sleep. Here are five postpartum gifts we should start giving to ease new parents...

CANADIAN SECONDHAND STORES FOR KIDS YOU CAN SHOP ON INSTAGRAM

May 11, 2021

With a rise in secondhand shopping for kids there have been a number of shopping options being made available – including secondhand stores for kids you can shop directly on...

CANADIAN KIDS PLAY COUCHES

March 5, 2021

Some may look at them and think they’re useless but I think kids play couches are here to stay. Ever heard of the infamous Nugget couch that can be impossibly...

PERFECT EASTER BASKET ITEMS FROM MODERN RASCALS UNDER $20

March 5, 2021

Easter is almost here – time to start buying the perfect Easter basket items! Every year I end up in a panicked rush at the store right before Easter, scrounging...

MOVING MY BODY

March 3, 2021

Finding ways to move my body that I love has been an adventure. I’ve given much thought to the ways moving my body was presented to me as I grew...

Parents are really fucking tired.

March 2, 2021

We are exhausted. We are burnt out. We are overwhelmed. We are confused. We are overworked. We are raging. We are fed up. We are being asked to do too...

TESTING THE TERI CO SMALL FRY MATS

March 2, 2021

A vegan leather play mat I can wash with water? Teri Co had me sold at first sight, but I couldn’t resist putting the Teri Co Small Fry Mats to...

EP7: Hanging out with Emily Doukogiannis

February 25, 2021

In this episode we’re hanging out with Emily Doukogiannis! Emily is a Toronto-based photographer who I love dearly. We chat about being a photographer in a pandemic, starting up porchtraits,...

OTTAWA SECONDHAND STORES FOR KIDS YOU CAN SHOP FROM HOME!

February 24, 2021

Looking for some Ottawa secondhand stores for kids you can shop from home? I’ve got you covered! I have been actively promoting thrifting as an option for parents for quite...

EP6: Hanging Out With Reena Parekh

February 18, 2021

In this episode we’re hanging out with Reena Parekh! Reena is a fitness coach to pregnant and postpartum people, a mom and passionate about breaking the stigmas around PPD and...

EP5: Hanging out with Christine Trinh

February 15, 2021

In this episode we’re hanging out with Christine Trinh! She’s the co-owner of one of my favourite kids secondhand clothing businesses, Beeja May, based out of Toronto. We chatted about...

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