Now, I'm not a gardener by any means. At best, I chuck some seeds in the ground and see what happens! I've had moderate success growing zucchinis, beans, and pumpkins over the years but that's about it! Except for basil. I once accidentally grew basil, so it can't be that hard, right? A few months after moving to a new house, I spotted a plant growing in the garden that seemed vaguely familiar... upon inspection, it was a giant basil plant - score! I guess it had self seeded

I need BALANCE because... I need practical, real, and achievable ideas for creating moments of connection and core memories with my kids, WITHOUT all the brain power of planning or the hours of set up and clean up. I need simple and sustainable self care ideas that can become habits in my routine so I don't burn myself out and can keep my cup filled to pour out for my family. I need systems and structure to actually tick off my chores around the house without procrastinating

Well, after being a mum of two for 9 months now, I can safely say this is the hardest thing I've ever done... As someone who thrives on a bit of structure and routine, never has my life had so little structure and routine!! It seems just when I find my feet in one area, something happens in another area and I fall flat on my face again. Navigating all the stages of babyhood is it's own deal, then add in a massive year of trials by my 3yo who is experiencing life in hyper-real

A sentence that should not exisit: "I got so lucky with my midwife..." Why is the standard of care so abysmal that we feel "lucky" when we find a midwife that is women centered in the care that she offers. Why is it akin to finding a gold nugget, to not be dismissed, talked down to, or have our autonomy overridden in our antenatal care and birth experiences? In conversations I've had with women in my community, the overwhelming refrain from anybody who did not experience birt