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23Jan

Happy 1st Birthday Little Miss!

There are so many emotions attached to that statement, which I have left for another post (all about my first year of motherhood) so this one can be all about Little Miss and her birthday celebrations. She welcomed her best buds over to play while the mamas caught up on things, she thouroughly enjoyed opening her gifts, and by golly did she ever stuff her face!

16Jan

Divide And Conquer

Even though we both chose to have a baby, to create a tiny human, there are bound to be things we don’t want to do. Things like dealing with tantrums, shitty diapers, cleaning bottles and endless laundry… So the best way with dealing with everything is to actually not deal with every single thing—divvy up the tasks and it’s like you’ve only got half the crap to deal with. Literally!

10Jan

The Banana Muffin Trifecta: Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free & Nut-Free

I cannot remember the last time I got to enjoy the deliciousness of a banana muffin–between the keto lifestyle I had to follow for a few years, the dairy-free for my breastfeeding child’s allergies, and the no-nuts for my mine, this really limited my opportunities. So, now that I am back on a simplified regime, I decided to adapt a handful of recipes into the perfect sugar-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free banana muffins. This one is pretty darn close, if I do say so myself!

08Jan

If You Had One Extra Hour Every Day How Would You Spend It?

Even before becoming a parent, there were always never enough hours in the day to complete everything that needed to be done and still do things that I want. Becoming a mother stretched that time out even further, but I make it work.

03Jan

Working From Home Is Not A Vacation

As a work-from-home boss, I can tell you that more often than not people assume I do all of the housework. Umm, no. I work from home, which means I have actual work to do while I happen to be home, and that does not include the laundry or the plumbing. Do I try to plan that type of thing into my schedule? Yes. Is it a priority during work hours? NOPE. Since having a baby and earning my boss mama badge, the assumptions and opinions have only gotten worse. Working from home with a baby is hella hard, and cuts into my work time like you wouldn’t believe!

26Dec

Christmas 2019 – Starting New Holiday Traditions

This year we celebrated our first Christmas as a family of three. While it was different in so many ways, our beloved traditions lived on. Through the allergies, the nap schedule, the foiled plans because of contagious family members, and the food-poisoning (happy holidays to me!), we made it work!

24Dec

Mama, Get IN Those Photos. Friends and Family, YOU need to capture them!

Part of me knew years ago that my child’s photo albums would have mostly pictures of them alone or with their daddy, and very few with me. I didn’t plan for it, but that’s the life of a professional photographer. We are always the ones behind the camera and carriying a tripod and remote around everywhere is not exactly feasible (especially with an infant!), which means that we are often left out of the photos. So it should come as no surprise that this shoot, and many before it, did not even have one with me in it.

Ottawa Workshop Spotlight - 123 Petits Pas
19Dec

Learning Baby French with 123 Petits Pas

Having a baby in January, in Canada, is extra hard because you don’t want to go outside and also you probably shouldn’t cause it’s cold AF out there. Fast forward a year later, and now you pretty much neeeeed to get out of the house to avoid going stir-crazy with your little mover (however old they are!). Finding things to do can be a challenge, so I’ve compiled a list of kid-friendly indoor activities in Ottawa if you are looking for alternate options. Spoiler alert! One of those activities is finding some workshops to participate in–some are a one-time thing, and others are a weekly activity over the course of a month or two. This post is all about one of those workshop classes I recommended, to learn to speak & sing French with your baby, to hopefully help you decide if this one is right for you and your little one.

12Dec

Surviving Winter With A Baby

This post is about all of the wonderful mom hacks and awesome products that I have discovered after having a baby in January, in Canada. If you were hoping for ideas on what to do to avoid going stir-crazy, I’ve recently compiled a list of the top 10 kid-friendly indoor things to do in Ottawa during the winter so that you can adventure out into the wild without worrying about hanging out in the frigid Canadian cold. If you prefer to stay inside and avoid the cold altogether, scroll to the end of the post–I got you! Let’s start with that list of gear.

06Dec

Sweet & Spicy Ginger Chicken Bites

I don’t even like chicken. But I made my husband cook this for us two nights in a row, with leftovers for lunch both days. He said no the third day. Yup, that’s how good it is!

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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 🤎

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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 👌🏻

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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. 

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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 👌🏻 

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