Ah, the joys of potty training… Sometimes you laugh, sometimes you cry, sometimes you just give up and put them back in diapers. We asked you for your own funny and awful potty training stories, and here they are!
Nerf Laser Ops Pro: Laser Tag Anytime, Anywhere {Plus Giveaway}
I've been known to play a little laser tag now and then. Before the kids came along, we used to head out with a big group of friends and play a couple of games before late night snacks. It was a ton of fun, but honestly it was also a huge production...
Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs
Back to school also means back to regular meal planning and mealtimes, which means it's a good time to add some new recipes into the rotation too. I've been working on this honey garlic chicken recipe for the past few weeks, and after four attempts...
9 Extraordinary Halloween Vacations
If you're looking to make the most of the fast approaching Halloween season, there are lots of fun crafts and activities out there. Sometimes you want more than the usual decorating, costumes, and trick-or-treating though. Up for some Halloween...
More Security For Your Family On the Road #OnStar #BeSafeOutThere
Ask any mom about the most important thing in her life and she'll tell you without a moment's hesitation that it's her family. Same. I would do anything to keep my family safe. I'm trained in CPR. We have a home security system. I check my smoke and...
Babywearing On the Go with the We Made Me Smile 5-in-1 Sling
I’ve wanted a sling for some time now and I must say that I’m so impressed with my We Made Me Smile 5-in-1 sling from Diono. I used to think that slings were just for infants, but even though my son is two years old and 28 pounds he still fits...
Now Accepting 2018 Holiday Gift Guide Submissions
Are you a brand, retailer, PR representative, Etsy shop, or small business looking to promote your gift ideas this Christmas? We are now accepting submissions for listings* in This West Coast Mommy’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide. This year's guide will...
This is Why So Many Women Dread Buying a New Car
I've bought two new cars in the past few years. I wish I could say that I like bringing home a new car, but I don't. It's not the research, it's not the pressure to find the perfect car for my family. It's not even negotiating the price (though that...
Emily’s Birth Video: Induction and Delivery
Emitt was born on June 29, 2018, at 12:12 pm weighing in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces. I had an induction starting at 7:00 pm the night before and labored throughout the entire night and into the next morning. My labor was not progressing along very well...
9 International Destinations for Dinosaur Lovers
I recently shared our list of top destinations in Canada and the US for dinosaur lovers. Well, it's a big world out there, and there are many international destinations boasting world-class dinosaur museums and family-friendly dino-themed...
Ditch These 7 Things to Help Protect Our Oceans
Oceans are the lifeblood of our planet. They produce over half the oxygen in the atmosphere, and they absorb about 25-40% of the carbon dioxide we produce, keeping it out of the atmosphere where excess amounts contribute to climate change. No matter...
11 Toddler Books About Weaning
Weaning - whether from nighttime nursing or from breastfeeding entirely - is a significant rite of passage for both mama and toddler. This transition can be stressful and confusing for many families, so I've put together this list of books that...
Lindsay’s Birth Story: Vaginal Twin Birth
When I found out I was pregnant for the third time, I was thrilled both because we were eager to complete our family and because I felt like I had this whole pregnancy and labour business on lockdown. Been there, done that, no stress. Finding out we...