Stephanie de Montigny
  • Boss Mama Diaries
  • About Stephanie
  • Work With Me
    • Sponsored Content
    • Boss Mama Education
    • Product Photography
    • Image Subscription Plans
    • Brand Portraits & Headshots
    • Family & Newborn Photography
Stephanie de Montigny
  • Boss Mama Diaries
  • About Stephanie
  • Work With Me
    • Sponsored Content
    • Boss Mama Education
    • Product Photography
    • Image Subscription Plans
    • Brand Portraits & Headshots
    • Family & Newborn Photography

prairie-sweater-co-grey-nursing-sweatshirt-canada-7892eWM

November 18, 2019

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Share

WELCOME TO THE BOSS MAMA DIARIES

Discussing the daily wins and struggles of being a work-from-home boss trying to raise a business and a baby at the same time, amidst the family adventures, while also trying to feed a household full of allergies.

ps: learn business-behind-the-scenes for small biz owners & bloggers

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Click to JOIN fellow mompreneurs to grow your business AND community!:

SUBSCRIBE TO BLOG VIA EMAIL

Enter your email address to subscribe to the Boss Mama Diaries blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 139 other subscribers

bossmamadiaries

🖤 Work-From-Home Boss Raising Babies & Businesses
💻 Educator at @bossmama.collective
📷 at @purenaturalnewborn & @stephaniedemontignyphotog

Stephanie de Montigny 🇨🇦


It's not officially Fall around here until we brea
It's not officially Fall around here until we break out the butternut squash soup. And all the baked goods like apple pie and cinnamon rolls, sucre à la crème, and apple cider. Gosh, I love sweets! Whoever decided baking was just for sweet things was oh so mistaken! We love baking our butternut squash soup ingredients in the oven before making them into a soup. Yup, the squash, the sweet potato, the carrots, and even the apples. Toss them in olive oil and give them a nice roast! My favourite part? While the soup is simmering, I like to give the apple bits an extra pan-fry in melted brown sugar (with butter if we aren't sharing with little miss) because it brings out the apple's unique flavours. #ad I love using @redpathsugar's brown sugar because it tastes wonderful, it's ONE ingredient (pure cane sugar), it is a Canadian company, and even more so now that they are officially sustainably sourced and ethically grown. To learn what that means to Redpath Sugar, head over to redpathsugar.com/sustainablysourced to learn more, and look for the new green icon on their packaging. What is your favourite fall recipe that uses brown sugar? #redpathfallbaking #bakingwithredpath #peerredpath #myredpathrecipe #redpathbrownsugar #autumnvibes #fallfoodie #fallrecipes #sugarandspice #sweetandsavourysoup #butternutsquashsoup #butternutsquashsouprecipe #squashrecipes #autumnweekendmoms #fallweekendmom #fallweekendincanada #canadianmom 📷 : @stephaniedemontignyphotog (filter added) --> For permission to repost or use of copyrighted images, please send a DM or email hello@bossmamadiaries.com

If this doesn't sum up to what lengths parents wil
If this doesn't sum up to what lengths parents will go to keep kiddo happy while we get anything done, I don't know what is... Did you spot it? #whatthefork #yesthatisafork #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #workfromhomemom #howigetanythingdone #toddlermom #toddlerbribesarehowigetanyworkdone #gigglesandchaoz #ottawamom #ontariomom #canadianmom #ottawaphotographer #almontephotographer 📷 : @stephaniedemontignyphotog (filter added) --> For permission to repost or use of copyrighted images, please send a DM or email hello@bossmamadiaries.com

I want to take a moment to offer a round of apprec
I want to take a moment to offer a round of appreciation for my insta-husband, who begrudgingly agrees to take photos of me whenever I ask (and again because I didn't love the composition or my pose). I can tell he isn't always into it, but he does it anyway because it means something to me. Those little moments are ones where I feel the most heard, validated, and loved. Most of all, our daughter sees the way he treats me and learns from it in a way that could never be taught by telling—it has to be shown. She even asked to take a photo of us and I happily obliged, fully expecting it to be blurry if we were even IN the frame. To my pleasant surprise, she accidentally captured this priceless video instead and I could not have asked for a better moment (SWIPE to watch!). #bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #thekidsarewatching #kidslearnbywatching #iappreciateyou #husbandappreciationpost #workfromhomemom #almonteontario #almontemom #ottawamom #ontariomom #canadianmom #kidssaythecutestthings #photographerinthemaking #familystyledetails #3yearsold 📷 : For permission to repost or use of copyrighted images, please send a DM or email hello@bossmamadiaries.com

Thanksgiving is a very heavy holiday, and not just
Thanksgiving is a very heavy holiday, and not just because of the amount of delicious food we typically consume. It is a weekend that is normally filled with family and laughter, but this year once again it is filled with silence, the looming dread of slow season, and the overwhelming fear of what unknowns are to come. So I am teaching my daughter to take the time and reflect on what is going on around us, embrace the calm between the storms, and that peace can come from enjoying one's own presence. When she is older, we will also educate her on what the history of Thanksgiving truly means here in Canada, and how our family chooses to celebrate what we have, all while acknowledging what it took to get here. May the fall season also bring you joy 🍁 #thanksgiving2021 #iamgrateful #ontariomom #canadianmom #ottawamom #pandemicblues #thanksgivingisatimeofreflection #toddlermom #sweaterweather #fallishereincanada #sundaylifestylez #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #ontariosmallbusinessowner 📷 : @stephaniedemontignyphotog (filter added) --> For permission to repost or use of copyrighted images, please send a DM or email hello@bossmamadiaries.com

Some of you may recognize this dish since it has b
Some of you may recognize this dish since it has been a sentimental one over the years, with a twist. Nicoise salad is great because you can prepare the ingredients in advance and let them cool in the fridge, or eat it warm, so when you need a quick and healthy meal, this is it! Bonus that little miss is as much of a fan as we are! #ad To make things even easier, we love taking advantage of pre-cooked meats because it saves a ton of time without compromising on taste, quality, or healthiness. @mapleleaffoods natural diced ham allows for a quick pre-prepared option, without being processed or artificial preservatives, and makes for a great addition to an already delicious meal. You can pick up a package of diced ham, or shredded or sliced chicken or turkey at your local grocery store and enjoy prepared meats that truly taste homemade, made by the first carbon-neutral food company in the entire world. Go Canada! TELL ME your favourite recipes that could be made that much quicker with these time-saving options!! #MadeLikeHomemade #BabyFoodsAdultsActuallyWantToEat #MapleLeafHam #DicedHam #PeerMapleLeaf #CarbonNeutralCanada #ottawamom #ontariomom #canadianmom #toddlerrecipeideas #dicedhamrecipes #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #workfromhomemom #quickfamilymealideas #familycontentgram #kidfriendlynicoise #hamnicoise

We recently bought a kitchen set for little miss a
We recently bought a kitchen set for little miss as an upgrade from her old one (aka a mixing bowl filled with miscellaneous kitchen things like veggie elastics and wine corks) and she is loving it! We could have waited for her birthday since it was a "big gift", but you see this is much more than just an upgraded toy. This is a learning tool that teaches her to treat things with care, to safely mimic us as we cook family meals, to be independent in her own space, and to keep her out of the way when we are doing the more dangerous kitchen tasks like dealing with raw chicken or firing up the stove. Bonus that it also lets mama enjoy a HOT coffee in the morning!! Eventually we will upgrade it to a working faucet and a functional hot plate for even more learning opportunities far beyond the imagination of a toddler. WHAT learning tools do you have for your kiddo at home? #toddlermom #raisingatoddler #raisinganindependentsoul #raisingstrongwomen #toddlerkitchenset #workfromhometips #workfromhomemom #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessownertip #bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #bossmamawin #ottawamom #ontariomom #canadianmom #lifescrazymomentz #ikeaduktigupgrade #ikeaduktighack #ikeakitchenhacks

I don't know about you, but raising a toddler is h
I don't know about you, but raising a toddler is hard work. Physically, sure, but mentally and emotionally draining as much as it is rewarding. So, whenever I get the chance (which hasn't been much during a pandemic), I take her out on mommy and me dates to remind us both that life isn't always about working and hustling and getting things done. Sometimes life is truly about enjoying each other's company and doing fun things together. Like a coffee date at our favourite local cafe since it has dairy-free options for little miss, and nut-free options for me. Win, win, win. Yumm! WHAT is a fun activity you love doing with your little one? #toddlermom #rasingatoddler #workfromhometips #workfromhomemom #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessownertip #bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #bossmamawin #almontemom #almonteontario #ottawamom #ontariomom #canadianmom #oatcouture #oatcouturealmonte #contentcreatorgram #canadiancontentcreator

Do you remember the reel I posted a while back wit
Do you remember the reel I posted a while back with the screaming toddler in the background while I was trying to make business phone calls? It's unfortunately been a common occurrence around here (my office does not have a door), so I have learned to actually kick these two OUT of the house while I need to work. Mostly because I need the silence, but also because little miss THRIVES while she is outdoors. And they don't need to go very far; the porch with the door closed is all I need! The key is making sure they have some sort of activity to do so that they don't come in too soon. It can literally be as simple as telling kiddo to help pick up daddy's mess as he completes a task that I need him to do. Pear peels anyone? WHAT boundaries do you have set up for your home office hours? #workfromhometips #workfromhomemom #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessownertip #bossmamadiaries #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #bossmamawin #ottawamom #ontariomom #canadianmom #sunnylookz #sunnydays #summerisofficiallyover

Someone has been getting fussy at mealtimes. Not s
Someone has been getting fussy at mealtimes. Not so much on the food we give her (thank goodness!), but the fact that we make her sit in her highchair to do it. A trick that almost never fails is to let her run around while I get her meal ready and place everything on the tray, because that always prompts her to go snack on it. 9/10 times she will let me put her in the chair just so she gets to eat it. And the other time, well, she ends up eating standing up or on the floor. BUT ALWAYS IN THE KITCHEN because that is the boundary we set (or picnic on the porch if the weather allows). I am thinking it is time to get her a "big girl chair" to reward the "big girl behaviour". Any recommendations? Or advice on the transition? #dinnerdoesnthavetobecomplicated #fingerfoodsforthewin #BabyFoodsAdultsActuallyWantToEat #allergictoeverything #allergymom #dairyallergy #peanutallergy #nutallergy #allergyfriendly #babyfoodideas #ottawamom #ontariomom #mamawednesdayz #canadianmom #munchkinscanada #munchkinplate #munchkincup #spillproofcup #ikeahighchair 📷: For reposts or use of copyrighted images, please DM or email hello@bossmamadiaries.com

You may have noticed a profile photo change recent
You may have noticed a profile photo change recently, and I wanted to take the opportunity to re-introduce myself and let you know about all of the things you can expect to see from me, and to get to know you a little better. My name is Stephanie and I am an entrepreneur. It's not what I do, but who I am, and I have run over a dozen different businesses since I was a kid. Things have shifted over the years, and I am so glad to have found my true calling and am celebrating TEN YEARS as a professional photographer this fall. My passion for helping others succeed and sharing the things I have learned along the way (plus my university degree in education) have also led me to teach other bloggers and small business owners to thrive in their business AND family life. If you are interested in learning more about #BossMamaEducation, go follow @BossMama.Collective and check out all of the resources, tips and tricks, and available services for bloggers and small business owners raising babies and businesses and the same time. My specialty is SEO, brand visuals, and creating efficiencies wherever possible. If you are interested in learning more about photography services available to you, check out @stephaniedemontignyphotog for product and branding photography, and @purenaturalnewborn for local Ottawa portrait photography options (studio is in Almonte). And if you just want to enjoy the humour of being a work-from-home mom, commiserate in the misery & celebrate the wins together, then this is the place to be! I am so happy to have you along for the adventure that is the #BossMamaDiaries ✌🏻 #RaisingBabiesAndBusinesses #RaisingABabyAndABusiness #WorkFromHomeMom #WorkFromHomeBoss #RaisingABabyAndABusinessAtTheSameTime #BossMom #Mompreneur #millenialboss #millenialbossmom #bossmama #ottawamom #ontariomom #canadianmom #photographermom #ottawaphotographer #almontephotographer #canadianproductphotographer #bossmamacollective #bossmamaeducator #smallbusinessowner #ontariosmallbusinessowner #throwbackthursdaymama #meetthemaker #ottawabrandingphotographer

Feeding babies and feeding toddlers are two differ
Feeding babies and feeding toddlers are two different beasts, and our trolley contents have certainly changed over the course of the last year. With the new baby arriving soon, and little miss starting to use regular dishes, it was time to reorganize and take inventory, and the perfect opportunity for me to share my favourite must-have feeding gear for baby's first foods that actually last through to toddlerhood. First up, the wheeled kitchen trolley. It has been instrumental in keeping everything organized AND within reach no matter where I end up feeding kiddo, and the divider containers helped tremendously. Spoiler Alert! We also have one for the nursery as our diaper station and two in my studio for session supplies & my order packing station. Stay tuned for the rest! A full in-depth blog post is coming. Any requests? #babyfoodsadultsactuallywanttoeat #babysfirstfoods #kitchenorganizer #favouritebabygear #favoritebabygear #babyfeedingsupplies #musthavebabyfeedinggear #babyutensils #babydishes #ikeaRÅSKOG #ikearaskog #ikearaskoghack #inspomompost #momkitcheninspo #babykitcheninspo #canadianmom #ontariomom #ottawamom

When you know it’s likely your last pregnancy, y
When you know it’s likely your last pregnancy, you capture it as much as you can along the way. This photo is extra special because it’s one of the last moments captured in our old house. The house where our toddler was born and raised, and unfortunately her sibling will never see. Bittersweet moments as we love our new home and all the adventures it will bring our family 🥰 #thelastpregnancy #secondtrimester #ontariomom #ottawamom #secondtimemom #toddlermom #raisingbabiesandbusinesses #sayinggoodbyeishard #maternityphotos #ottawamaternity #ottawamaternityphotographer #ottawamaternityphotos #thirdtrimesterherewecome #weekendingselfie #ottawablogger #ottawainfluencer #ottawamomblogger


Follow on Instagram

HELP SUPPORT THIS BOSS MAMA BY PURCHASING THROUGH THESE LINKS

Boba Baby Wrap Carrier Grey

Bundle Baby Car Seat Cover

Pink Blush Nursing Tee

Tubby Todd Baby Products

Snottie No-filter Nasal Aspirator

Tile-Mothers-Day-Sale-Camera

Shop Essential Everyday Nursing Wear at Undercovermama.com

Rakuten Cash Back Signup Offer

WHERE YOU’VE SEEN STEPHANIE






CATEGORIES

  • 365 Project
  • Business
  • DIY Tutorials
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Food for Thought
  • House & Home
  • Let's Get Personal
  • Love And Marriage
  • Mom Hacks
  • Motherhood
  • Nifty & Thrifty
  • Off Topic
  • Oh Baby
  • Ottawa's Best
  • Photography
  • Rants & Raves
  • Recipes
  • Travel

FREE Online Event For Expecting Parents—Click to Learn More:

© Stephanie de Montigny, 2009-2021
  • Want to Sponsor a Post?
  • About Stephanie
  • Privacy Policy