Archives: Savvy Stories
Recipe Card/Index Card Notepads
This activity is an easy boredom buster. I’ve always carried note pads in my bag for my kids. Writing and drawing helps curb their impatience in doctor’s offices and grocery store check-outs. Here’s how easy it is to put together.
5 Warm n’ Fuzzy Self Care Ideas for Fall
It’s fall. Mother Nature’s winding down for a rest, the crisp fall weather is moving in and I’m feeling inspired to…
Pregnancy and Infant Loss – Breaking The Silence
There’s nothing like the loneliness you experience after losing a baby. No matter in which stage of your pregnancy you…
You Are Enough
Yup, I’m talking about you. I see you there. Don’t worry, I see you. I see you sitting on the edge of your bed, holding your head in your hands.
The Guilt of Motherhood – Am I Ruining My Child?
The guilt. Oh, the deeply penetrating guilt of motherhood that can’t be shaken from my bones. The various guilts that…
I Lost A Baby, Too
Our first baby would be 14 this month. And every year around this time, a tiny shudder will run through…
DIY Halloween Wine for Mummy
Wine makes a great gift for a neighbour or a beverage at a Halloween party. Here’s how to put it together (with free printable wine labels) for grown ups to enjoy on October 31st!
Time Hasn’t Healed the Heartache of Delivering My Stillborn Baby
I was in an ultrasound lab having what I assumed would be a routine scan wherein we may be able to determine the sex of our second baby. Before the midwife told me, I knew.
Transitioning Your Child to a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet
If your child has told you they no longer want to eat meat, what’s your next step? They can’t just…
Dear Mom-To-Be
This letter is about wanting you to feel amazing and excited about motherhood, but also to give you advice from a veteran, and to remind you that you are a goddess.