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[realhousewifeandmom]

PLANNER & EXTRAS

Hi all,

Since my previous post on Benefits of the Humble Desk Calendar, thought I would share how I love to plan and keep track of my family stuff. From events to appointments and everything in between. Some like it simple, I however like it to be pretty and functional at the same time.

I really love the planner by The Happy Planner& by Recollections. This planner in the above photo is by…

[ramyeonupdates]

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[aboyandhismom]

#ad Are you over or under when it comes to how your #toiletpaper goes on the roll?For me, it doesn’t really matter as long as it’s @charmin Ultra Soft Mega Rolls. When you have a #mommybladder like me, you can appreciate that it’s twice as absorbent as the leading national brand and their softest just got even softer. #enjoythego #charminultrasoft #bathroom #softness #charmin . . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Whitby, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwCMY_BAxJo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n17cck6qctto

[aboyandhismom]

Getting a sneak peak at the @bigbrotherca house last week was such a cool experience and I learned so much about what goes on behind the scenes and all the work that goes into pulling the show together. A big shoutout to everyone on the #bbcan7 team, you’ve done an amazing job. Can’t wait for the season to start tonight on @globaltv. Thanks again @thehungryhomemakerblog for inviting me, such a fun night! #bigbrother #realitytv #behindthescenes #canadiantv #bbcan . . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buqw6lKg1Sj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=n1briurntj79

[aboyandhismom]

It’s a cold and blustery Monday so let’s fire things up with this week’s #shoutout to the dynamic duo of Sarah and Apryl from @thiskindalife. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Sarah in person and she is just as lovely as she appears on social media. I can only image Apryl is the same and hope that someday soon I can test my theory on that one. 🙂 These two keep it real and aren’t afraid to talk about or try anything. Did you all see Apryl’s polar bear plunge this past weekend? She’s way braver than I would ever be. Be sure to follow these 2!!! #babessupportingbabes #momcrushmonday #momsquad #girlssupportinggirls . . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Whitby, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuUS_9MAOY8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g0fb821ijbj4

[aboyandhismom]

Sometimes all it takes is a change of scenery to get out of a funk. Decided to take a short break out of my “office” today to clear out the cobwebs that seem to be dragging me down. Just sitting and enjoying some time away from the screen did just the trick. Ready to get back at it. Now if only my @timhortons #rolluptherim is a big winner!!! #fingerscrossed #socialcontest #coffee #doubledouble #lemoncake #inafunk #feelingbetter . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Whitby, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMYOGWgzJz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12mmdkwku2iuz

[aboyandhismom]

Finally got a chance to check out @brockstespresso last week. It’s such a cute space and thinking it will be my #goto spot for coffee meetup with friends from now. If you’re in the #Whitby area, pop in and check it out. #notsponsored, I just really enjoyed it there. #coffeeshop #localbusiness #shoplocal #espresso #coffeedate . . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #gtablogger #cappuccino #locallymade #smallbusiness #durhamregion (at Brock St. Espresso) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFagFWgVmv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a5oggi2raz55

[realhousewifeandmom]

BENEFITS OF THE HUMBLE DESK CALENDAR

BENEFITS OF THE HUMBLE DESK CALENDAR

  If there’s one thing that’s true, it’s that we’ve all come to love the digital tools that keep us on time and organized. Take, for example, digital calendars: They allow us to share events and reminders with others, just to name one plus. But just because you can digitize your events and your schedule doesn’t mean that you always should. There’s value in a handwritten calendar that you may not…

[aboyandhismom]

This is 47. Today on the blog <link in profile>, you can see the results of my birthday photo shoot. This was something so completely removed from my normal but so glad I took the leap. I could not be more happy with the results. When I had this crazy vision in my head, I doubted it would become a reality. Can’t believe it all came together. 📸: @petrakingphotography 🧁: @mandrcatering 🍷: @lamarcaprosecco_ca 👗: @jemms_5 . . . . . #thisis47 #notold #vintage #birthdayphotoshoot #birthdayphotos #celebratinglife #morethanasize #showus #selfconfidence #lifeistooshort #bodypositivity #bodypositive #selflove #loveyourself #curvygirl #effyourbeautystandards #ageisjustanumber #aginggracefully #canadianmommyblogger #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #gtablogger (at Whitby, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwEyouUgmMm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lcs71tgohiwh

[aboyandhismom]

“It doesn’t matter if the glass is half empty or half full. Be thankful that you have a glass and grateful to have something in it.” - author unknown. 📸: @petrakingphotography 🧁: @mandrcatering 👗: @jemms_5 #ageisjustanumber #livefortoday #aginggracefully #haveyourcakeandeatittoo #agingredefined #gratefulforlife #thisismylife #glasshalffull #thisis47 #bestisyettocome #birthdayphotoshoot #livingmybestlife . . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Whitby, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv9G3qfAG4C/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18ypfwvrla3r7

[aboyandhismom]

With my birthday just a few days away, I decided to treat myself to a photo shoot with the amazing @petrakingphotography. I can’t wait to see the final results. She made me feel so at ease and almost felt like as real model. For someone who doesn’t like getting their photo taken, that’s huge. This year, I’m celebrating woman I am. Like it or leave baby!!!! 📸:the boy. #birthday #photoshoot #behindthescenes #thisisme #momlife #gettingbetterwithage #ageisjustanumber #birthdayphotoshoot #lovelife #thisiswhoiam . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Oshawa, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4Rg4UgZ-X/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1en8451un2o

[aboyandhismom]

I decided instead of doing my typical #mcm this week I would save it and do a #womancrushwednesday and help celebrate the #grandopening of the new storefront space for @marketsbydreamday. This market is a space where you can shop for all kinds of handcrafted goods from a ton of your favourite local vendors. So many talented ladies all in one spot. I was able to pop in today and pick up a few goodies and am already thinking about what I will be getting next time. Congratulations ladies, wishing you all the best!! #localvendors #shoplocal #handcrafted #durhamregionmakers #purchasewithpurpose #durhamregionhandmade . . . . . #thatmomlife #babessupportingbabes #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #gtablogger (at Whitby, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvzQbQXAaOl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4ic262ufwf15

[aboyandhismom]

Since I was 16 years old I’ve been doing anything and everything to hide my grey hairs. Years ago I started going blonder and blonder because I found I could go longer between colourings. In my warped sense of mind, blonde hair with dark roots was much more socially acceptable than dark hair with white roots. We live in a world where age can make or break you. Youth is celebrated and aging is frowned upon. Wherever you turn you see marketing aimed at reclaiming your youthful appearance. Being a single woman who wants to appear desirable, aging gracefully was not an option. But as each year passed, having to dye my hair seemed like was a process of no return. At this point, there was no way to easily grow it out and I wasn’t going to cut my hair short. I pondered having it dyed grey so I could naturally for ages. With my birthday just a few weeks away, I finally accepted myself and the inevitable. I went to a friend that I trusted to help me embrace my grey and help move forward to my desire for more self love. It’s only been 24 hours and between my constantly admiring it in the mirror and multiple DMs from family, friends and followers, I can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner. Finally this is a truer version of who I am and who I strive to be. Don’t be afraid of embracing change, live true to yourself. #nofilter #nofilterneeded #goinggrey #grombre #aging #aginggracefully #thisisme #ageisjustanumber #lovingmyself #selflove #changeisgood #hair #grayhair . . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Whitby, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvr6O0tghwp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yv49zr4iiz2n

[aboyandhismom]

#tbt What you see is definitely not what you get at the @museumofillusions_toronto. The boy and I got to check out this new museum in #Toronto this past weekend and it was so cool. All the different #opticalillusions really played tricks on our minds. The one exhibit where you walk across a bridge and it looked like the tube around it was spinning totally messed with my mind. The boy loved that one so much he went through it 4 times. I felt like I was going fall over the railing. It’s a #mustsee if you are in the Toronto area. #museumofillusions #illusions #giftedexperience #funforallages #yyz #seetorontonow #discoveron #explorecanada #staycation #thankyoutoronto #dailyhiveto #blogto . . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Museum of Illusions, Toronto Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvjr94zA6sd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h0pqoavl8gku

[aboyandhismom]

If I waited for a man to buy me flowers, I’d never get them. And besides, if I want something for myself, there is no reason I can just go and get exactly what I want. These tulips from @vanbelleflowers were the perfect way to welcome spring into my home yesterday. #spring #tulips #flowers #doingitonmyown #selfcare #selflove #bouquetofflowers #welcomespring #illdoitmyself #whoneedsaman #vanbelleflowers . . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Whitby, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvReIvJAXLi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b7evlt31jvch

[aboyandhismom]

This isn’t another post about me trying to get back on the fitness wagon. Today on the blog <link in profile>, I’m sharing my recent experience with an Internet troll and why I am not letting them get me down. The internet can be a nasty place and I just can’t understand the reasoning behind it. #hatersgonnahate #trolls #kindnessmatters #dontunderstand #movingon #itsmylife #dontcare #internetfriends #keepingitreal . . . . #thatmomlife #canadianmoms #canadianmommyblogger #momlife #mommyblogger #ilovethismomlife #mommyfluencer #torontoblogger #momswhoblog #torontoblogger #durhamregionmom #aboyandhismom #gtablogger (at Whitby, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPOcBmALQm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cef531wcdfi5