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09Jul

We have BIG News!

The last three months of our lives have been what feels like the longest and the fastest stretch of changes of our entire lives. We decided to sell our house, we cleaned and packed up as much as we could and listed in record time, sold it after a long ten days of invasive showings, and have been slowly packing up the rest since. After visiting a handful of amazing homes in our ideal location,
27May

We Unknowingly Gave Up On Our Marriage

I wasn’t completely oblivious—I kneeeew the pandemic had robbed me of so much, but it wasn’t until my husband and I shared our first happy moment in a long time that we both truly realized that it actually was our first happy moment in what felt like forever. Apparently, all it took was trying to sell our house and being forced to drive around or take family walks to the park while people were visiting
02Mar

Crossing The Line Into Secondary Infertility

We were lucky that our first was so easy to conceive and carry to term, so I cannot help but feel extra disappointed that I would be giving birth next month had it worked out again on the first cycle, but instead I find my empty womb… So every time we embark on another cycle, that has so far always ended in tears, I try to take a moment to appreciate what I have—a beautiful
19Feb

Things We Lost In The Pandemic

In a couple of weeks, I will mourn the anniversary of when my life changed in ways I had never imagined. Not marriage, not childbirth, not success. When the worldly events became a pandemic and swiftly began its attack on my life. I may not have contracted covid-19 because of all the precautions I have taken, but a different kind of virus settled in and began to grow in my mind. I know I have
15Feb

When Experiences Matter Most | Valentine’s Day 2021

Yet another of many modified holidays to come, Valentine’s Day was spent in the comfort of our own home—almost forgotten. But not to worry, we got to devour our yummy blueberry biscuits and capture some beautiful mommy & me portraits. And before you start to think that you cannot get adorable photos of your little one too because you don’t look good enough or kiddos are too crazy, STOP!! I might be a photographer, but
13Feb

Blueberry Baked Biscuits: Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free & Nut-Free

Let this also serve as the official announcement that little miss has officially started Step 2 of the Dairy Ladder and we are so excited. Mostly me, but she has thoroughly enjoyed the baked goods I have been making her. So while the recipe is actually DAIRY-FREE (my followers have come to love and expect it from my allergy household), it can be easily tweaked to include dairy since it was based upon the recipe
03Feb

After our first date, my husband told me I was a 6 (and that he was a 9)

Did I ever tell you about the time my now-husband told me straight to my face that I was a six? Yup. And before I could even convey my disappointment in his statement, he followed by telling me he was a 9. Rage and disgust do not even come close to what I was feeling, but apparently, my face said it all for me. You see, at the time I had no idea what the
mama holding up letterboard quote raising a baby is a full time job for a work from home parent
10Jan

Raising A Baby Is A Full-Time Job

To set the scene: my husband and I were chatting over dinner about how I was feeling burnt out with everything going on, and at one point I said “I least when you go to work, you only have one job—I’ve got three.” You see, I run my business out of my home. I also parent a toddler full-time. And due to the pandemic closures, I took on a day-job working from home. Don’t ask
04Jan

New Year, Same Pandemic, Same Me

As much as we have high hopes for 2021, we start it off the same way we finished 2020: in lockdown, trapped in the “safety” of our own home, feeling the opposite of homesick. Small businesses closed while big box stores thrive, parents going insane working from home feeling worked to the bone, children feeling isolated and confused, most of us clinging to hope for dear life waiting for all of this to be over.
26Dec

Christmas 2020 – Taking a Break From Traditions

This year may have thrown a wrench in our holiday plans, we celebrated Christmas as a family of three, and this year little miss was excited to be able to open some gifts. While it was different in so many ways and many of our traditions were put on hold, we did get to enjoy the food ones! Since the studio is on lockdown for a minimum of two weeks this year (thanks pandemic!), I
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One of my favourite activities pre-pandemic was th
One of my favourite activities pre-pandemic was thrifting. The thrill of the find, the adventure of the search, and the pride of a great score.

I am so happy to finally be back at it again! Even more fun and fulfilling when personal shopping for others. 🤍🛍🖤 

#thriftedinottawa #bossmamathrifters #bossmamadiaries #thrillofthethrift #ontariothrift #ottawathrift #almontethrifting #ottawamom

Smiling photos are great, but the connection betwe
Smiling photos are great, but the connection between loved ones is what makes them perfectly real 🤍 

📷: @purenaturalnewborn (filter added) —> SWIPE for originals

Found this gold mine in my drafts. You’re welcom
Found this gold mine in my drafts. You’re welcome. 

#bossmamadiaries #bossmamatips #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #bossmom #ottawavalleymoms #ottawabusinessowners #reeltipsforsmallbusiness

PLOT TWIST! I know those grass shoots look so neut
PLOT TWIST! I know those grass shoots look so neutral and cozy, but it’s actually the certificate of membership to the Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) because it’s only earned with talent and skill rather than the annual fee. Merit awards are so much more meaningful and filled with pride. 

ps: it’s NOT ridiculous if it makes you happy 🤎

#ottawaphotographer #almontephotographer #ottawanewbornphotographer #professionalphotographersofcanada #ppocaccreditedphotographer #accreditedphotographer #ontariophotographer

Teaching kiddos that invasive species can still ha
Teaching kiddos that invasive species can still have a purpose, and to use it as best you can (even if that means tearing it down to build wreaths or letting it grow as a privacy screen). 

Spending time outdoors doesn’t have to be hard or boring, nor does it have to be complicated 🍂 

FOLLOW for more daily wins and struggles of being a work from home boss raising babies and businesses at the same time 👌🏻

#1000hoursoutside #raisingindependentkids #fallinontario #creepingvirginiavines #DIYwreaths #handmadewreath

My little Halloween cuties 😍

Check out past y
My little Halloween cuties 😍 

Check out past years of #deMontignyHalloween 🎃


We were prepared again this year with our letterbo
We were prepared again this year with our letterboard for little miss to go out on her first trick or treating trip to actually collect some goodies. 

At the treat station, we had nut-free snacks, themed stickers for the littles, and useful “toys” for the older allergy kiddos. 

Hopefully next year we get more visitors 🤞🏻🎃👻 

#happyhalloween2022 #almonteontario #bossmamadiaries #allergymama #tealpumpkinproject #nutfreehalloween 

ps: shout out to @dempstersbakery for the gifted decorations and non-food goodies 🫶🏻

Here’s a sneak peek at how the rainbow rack is c
Here’s a sneak peek at how the rainbow rack is coming along. Cast your guesses now at the final project! 

HINT: its original purpose is over-the-toilet storage

Follow along for the final reveal, more fun DIY projects, and daily wins & struggles of being a work from home boss raising babies and businesses at the same time. 

#bossmamarenos #bossmamadiaries #diyupcycle #upcycledfurniture #ottawadiy #thriftedinottawa #almontefinds #buynothingproject #raisingindependentkids #savetheplanet

Another warm fall this year and I’m loving it!

Another warm fall this year and I’m loving it! 

#fallishere #fallinottawa #almonteontario #mississippimillsontario #almonte #almonteriverwalk  #bossmamadiaries #1000hoursoutside

Our first group outing as a family was nothing sho
Our first group outing as a family was nothing short of stressful, but oh so nice to be able to see family members that we haven’t seen in months (some years!). 

We wore masks in group settings to be extra cautious, and took advantage to dress up for some cute family photos. 

Bonus that the weather was beautiful that day and perfect for a wedding and an evening at the park for kiddos ☀️

I cannot believe little miss will be starting scho
I cannot believe little miss will be starting school next year! I guess I can’t call her a toddler anymore. 

Officially introducing my preschooler 🎒📚✏️

Little miss is so proud of her garden yield this y
Little miss is so proud of her garden yield this year. The tomato plant did exceptionally well and made up for the teeny time brussel sprouts and failed pumpkin. 

Deliciously yummy and has us excited for next year! 

FOLLOW for more daily wins and struggles of raising babies and businesses at the same time 👌🏻 

#bossmamadiaries #goodthingsgrowinontario #almontefamily #toddlergardening #sustainableeating #ontariovegetables #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #ottawamom #raisingindependentkids #homegrownveggies



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