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The 4 Best Parenting Books For Baby's First Year

I'll be honest, I'm not actually a huge fan of parenting books in general. I think more often than not people use them to capitalize on new parents' fears about...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

5 Brilliant Kid's Shows You Won't Totally Hate

Whether you're a mom who doesn't have a problem with screen time or just a mom who needs the occasional moment of peace, finding shows for kids that check all...

Living

Gillian Watts

Dear #BossBabe, Leave Moms Alone

This is going to be a bit controversial and I know some feelings will be hurt. Honestly, my goal here isn't to upset anyone but to bring attention to a...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

The Important Reason I Say No To My Kid

So a pretty popular "parenting style" these days is positive parenting. One of the key aspects of it is being a "yes" parent and avoiding saying no to your children...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

Darling, I'll Always Choose You

Every mom understands the daily struggle. We have about a million things to do and an impossibly long checklist. Cooking, cleaning, appointments, errands, and more. It can be hard to...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

The Elephant In The Room: Stop Patronizing Moms

We need to talk. I love that we are hearing more and more often, "You just have to do what's best for you" when it comes to motherhood. It's great....

Parenting

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6 Things Moms Should Be Doing

While I'll be the first to acknowledge moms face a lot of judgement, I also must acknowledge that today more than ever, moms get a lot of grace. The mom...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

I'm Not That Type Of Mom

I'm not the mom I thought I would be. I was a nanny before my son was born. I considered that a privilege and counted it as advantage when it...

Living

Gillian Watts

5 Grocery Mistakes You Might Be Making

So everyday when I scroll my Facebook newsfeed I see posts from moms in groups about grocery shopping. The million dollar question is always, "What do you spend per week...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

The Perks Of Young Motherhood

I got pregnant right after my 22nd birthday. It didn't take long at all to realize there is a ton of negativity associated with becoming a mother young. Despite the...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

8 Carseat Safety Tips You Need To Know

Carseat safety is no joke! Modern moms are fortunate to have a great deal of information and research available at their fingertips to ensure they're using their carseats correctly. Unfortunately,...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

4 Types Of Moms You'll Find In The Mom-Group

Whether it be online or in person, mom groups are a big part of the culture today. Social media, particularly Facebook, has a huge community of mom-groups. There are groups...

Living

Gillian Watts

5 Budgeting Hacks You Can't Do Without

Parenthood and adulthood in general is heavily focused on finances. We all have to earn, spend, and (try to) save money. Reaching financial goals tomorrow comes down to how you...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

Fight Me: Why Moms Are Always On The Defence

Have you ever tried to offer someone advice about kids? Hopefully they asked you first! If not, then odds are you felt the wrath of a defensive mama bear.Moms (myself...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

The Two Signs You've Got This Mom Thing Under Control

Before I had a baby, I thought I knew a lot about parenting. Now, one year into the game I know that I basically know nothing about parenting. Truthfully, I...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

The Truth About Judgement: Why The Organized Mom Isn't Your Enemy

I often talk about how motherhood has changed over the years and the advantages and disadvantages moms today are facing. One thing that's definitely shifted is the way we perceive...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

4 Things That May Not Go As Planned With Your Newborn

Pregnancy and planning go hand in hand. By the time we’re ready to meet baby, we have a pretty clear image in our mind of how things will go. We...

Parenting

Gillian Watts

Tough Love: 4 Life Lessons You Didn't Know Your Kids Needed

We all have things we want for our children. Traits we are working to teach them. Goals we dream of them meeting. Most of us have the typical ideals. We...

Pregnancy

Gillian Watts

The Three Top Tips To Save Money While Prepping For Baby

Having a baby is the most exciting time in a person’s life but it’s also likely to be the most expensive time. There is so much a baby needs and...

Pregnancy

Gillian Watts

The 3 Best Money-Saving Tips For Moms-To-Be

Having a baby is the most exciting time in a person’s life but it’s also likely to be the most expensive time. There is so much a baby needs and...

Living

Gillian Watts

Where Is My Village

“It takes a village to raise a child.” We've all heard this quote at one point or another. I'd heard it long before I ever had my son. It’s the cute...

Pregnancy

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Must Haves For New Borns

During pregnancy I was so focused on preparing for baby and figuring out what I should expect for labour and delivery. In the end, I found that labour was much...

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Gillian W

Wife, Mommy, Caffeine Addict, & The Most Honest Mom You'll Ever Meet

My Stories

The 4 Best Parenting Books For Baby's First Year

5 Brilliant Kid's Shows You Won't Totally Hate

Dear #BossBabe, Leave Moms Alone

The Important Reason I Say No To My Kid

Darling, I'll Always Choose You

The Elephant In The Room: Stop Patronizing Moms

6 Things Moms Should Be Doing

I'm Not That Type Of Mom

5 Grocery Mistakes You Might Be Making

The Perks Of Young Motherhood

8 Carseat Safety Tips You Need To Know

4 Types Of Moms You'll Find In The Mom-Group

5 Budgeting Hacks You Can't Do Without

Fight Me: Why Moms Are Always On The Defence

The Two Signs You've Got This Mom Thing Under Control

The Truth About Judgement: Why The Organized Mom Isn't Your Enemy

4 Things That May Not Go As Planned With Your Newborn

Tough Love: 4 Life Lessons You Didn't Know Your Kids Needed

The Three Top Tips To Save Money While Prepping For Baby

The 3 Best Money-Saving Tips For Moms-To-Be

Where Is My Village

Must Haves For New Borns

Meet our Mamas

Gillian W

Wife, Mommy, Caffeine Addict, & The Most Honest Mom You'll Ever Meet

My Stories

The 4 Best Parenting Books For Baby's First Year

5 Brilliant Kid's Shows You Won't Totally Hate

Dear #BossBabe, Leave Moms Alone

The Important Reason I Say No To My Kid

Darling, I'll Always Choose You

The Elephant In The Room: Stop Patronizing Moms

6 Things Moms Should Be Doing

I'm Not That Type Of Mom

5 Grocery Mistakes You Might Be Making

The Perks Of Young Motherhood

8 Carseat Safety Tips You Need To Know

4 Types Of Moms You'll Find In The Mom-Group

5 Budgeting Hacks You Can't Do Without

Fight Me: Why Moms Are Always On The Defence

The Two Signs You've Got This Mom Thing Under Control

The Truth About Judgement: Why The Organized Mom Isn't Your Enemy

4 Things That May Not Go As Planned With Your Newborn

Tough Love: 4 Life Lessons You Didn't Know Your Kids Needed

The Three Top Tips To Save Money While Prepping For Baby

The 3 Best Money-Saving Tips For Moms-To-Be

Where Is My Village

Must Haves For New Borns

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