Meredith Kirk chats about interior design (she gets the credit for my big reno), real estate, parenting, faith and celebrity gossip culture (she’s also the sister of retired NHLer Mike Fisher and sister-in-law of country singer Carrie Underwood). Plus I share six ways to simplify life (I’m all about simplifying!) and reasons why we should […] Read more…
Whether you’re having company for breakfast or just want a yummy casserole to share with your family, the Lazy Daisy is for you! This recipe combines toast, eggs, bacon and cheese (you can use whatever versions you wish, e.g., low fat cheese, whole grain bread, different meat) and is prepared the night before to make […] Read more…
Today I’m sharing my Top 10 Most Read posts that were published on This Mom Loves in the past year. Many of my most-read were actually published previously, such as my always popular Amazing Race Party (also my most-pinned post on Pinterest) my massively well-read Interview with Kortney Wilson, and because of the Harry/Meghan/wedding connection, […] Read more…
Debbie Travis talks about her new book Design Your Next Chapter: How to Realize Your Dreams and Reinvent Your Life, and I share 10 ways to simplify Christmas and why I love medi-pedis! Debbie’s fantastic book (which also includes lots of space for your own notes and ideas) can be found here: Design Your […] Read more…
In this episode I’m sharing a whole show’s worth of favourite things: beauty products, cleaning products, books, kids’ apps and Netflix bingewatches! Favourites include: Maybelline eyeliner Norwex glass cloth, floor mop system and BacLock kitchen cloth set I Know You by Annabel Kantaria The Good Liar by Catherine McKenzie Apps – ABC Alphabet Phonics, Sight […] Read more…
This week I’m talking to Kortney Wilson from Masters of Flip, sharing books by Reese Witherspoon and Emily Giffin, and talking about closet organization tips! I’m so excited to say that Episode 1 of This Mom Loves is now live and available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher…or right here in the player at the top of […] Read more…
Looking for inspo for your front door or porch for fall? This summer I gave our front door a fresh coat of paint (Black Magic by Dulux; I used satin several years ago but this time went semi-gloss for some shine), and immediately started searching for inspiration for fall porch and door decor. […] Read more…
Since first sharing a huge post with the full reveal of our main floor reno, I’ve been busy on Instagram posting about many of the details – which you can now find below! I have to say Instagram is definitely the social media platform where I am the most active – and I actually keep […] Read more…
This is a family-favourite dish that I’ve been making since my friend Amanda gave me the recipe back in university…and now Eva is making it too! Ingredients 1 box jumbo shells 2 cups cottage cheese 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese 2 eggs salt and pepper parsley 1 jar […] Read more…
I am known to be a passionate declutterer. However, now that my children are old enough to have opinions of their own that deserve to be respected, I only get rid of their stuff with permission. They are good at cleaning and organizing their rooms (sometimes spontaneously, sometimes on command) but items that they haven’t […] Read more…