Author Archives: Nicole

7 Epic Face Plants From My First Year As A Mompreneur (And what I learned as a result).

So I’ve been doing this mom gig for 18 months now and the entrepreneur thing for close to a year. I want to say that I’ve handled both roles with the utmost grace and dignity but truth be told, I’ve thrown some pretty childish tantrums, self-indulgent cry fests and made some embarrassingly dramatic declarations in […]

Foodie Friday: Donairs – An East Coast Experience

  This is a recipe passed to me by my dad who got it from the owner of a pizzeria in the town where I grew up. Depending on where you live in Canada, you might be thinking “what the heck is a donair?!” And this is a fair reaction because they are quite unique […]

Foodie Friday: Chocolate Chip Cookie Self-Care. Because…mom life.

Let’s cut right to the chase, shall we?! These cookies are my saving grace. They work to help me eat my feelings, because…mom life. And alternatively, they pair well with the “it’s Friday – Hallelujah!” celebration, as well as “Good grief, it’s Monday again” slump. In other words, they work for a range of occasions […]

Seven Ways To Reduce Yuletide Burnout And Keep The Crying In The Bathroom To A Minimum.

Maybe it’s just me but the holidays are stressful, no?! Especially since becoming a parent. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely adore this time of the year, at least in theory; magic, miracles, the spirit of giving and everyone sitting around a cozy fire, roasting chestnuts. I mean, c’mon, it’s picturesque. Okay, maybe I’ve watched […]