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how to use menstrual cups — the honest talk

Beyond the taboo: why I swear by menstrual cups and why you might too

I’ve never felt like an early adopter. To me, the term conjures somebody trendy (not me), with a high risk tolerance (not me, either!). Definitely somebody younger than I…
By Tudor Robins
how to use menstrual cups — the honest talk

Find it fast: A peek into my pantry paradise

Hey there, fellow seekers of an organized life! I stumbled upon something that took my pantry from an essential mess to supreme organization. Picture this: a pantry where…
By Jennifer Stewart
things we love Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Ditch the dustpan: robot vacuums deliver

Search “robot vacuums” and you’ll see the question, “Are robot vacuums really worth it?” I’m here to tell you “Yes, my friend, they are.” Why? Because they do exactly wha…
things we love Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Blume Reishi Hot Cacao Blend — Things we love

Blume Reishi hot cacao blend

My go-to ritual at the end of the day is to make a cup of cocoa using Blume Reishi Hot Cacao Blend.  I like the mindfulness of frothing the cacao mix with hot water …
Blume Reishi Hot Cacao Blend — Things we love

Bath bombs from Quebec-based Savonerrie Saponaria

If trying to get your kid clean is sucking the lifeblood out of you every night, try investing in the amazing bath bombs from Quebec-based Savonerrie Saponaria. With all-…
By Catherine Clark
honest thoughts-parenting

Ruby-red slippers: a lesson on giving in

I will always remember the day I first gave in. I was sitting on the floor between rows of shoes in a department store, trying to steer my determined two-year-old towards…
By Jennifer Madigan
honest thoughts-parenting
the honest talk

I added “should” to the swear jar.  Here’s how it helped me get rid of shame, guilt, and self-judgment

Many years ago, I had an executive coach who picked up on my overuse of the word “should.” I used it so often, I didn’t even notice. But she did. And she very astutely sa…
By Deirdre Freiheit
the honest talk

Tips for working moms from Canadian women: balancing work and parenting

Career and kids: how do working moms manage it all? Being a working mom comes with unique challenges and rewards. For professional women in Canada, juggling career aspira…
By Tudor Robins