Hello, I'm Nicole, an engineer by degree but a creative at heart! I am the author of this family, lifestyle blog.
My blog presence has been a bit scarce since I’ve become a working mom. August will make a year that I’ve been back at work and I feel like I’ve found a work-life balance that works for me and my…
{source} If you’re searching for a job and you’re not using LinkedIn regularly then you’re missing out on a large network of professionals that could help you make your next career move. If you were to look back at every…
I’m angry! I want that to be clear! My husband and I stayed up past 1am talking for HOURS about oppression (specifically, Eurocentric beauty standards and colourism)! I cried during that conversation, as I always do whenever we discuss oppression of…
I’m a huge fan of Italian food. It gives me such comfort. I consider pasta one of my dearest friends and I could spend a little time with a Papa John’s pizza at least once per week, if you know…
We took Madison to the Zoo for the first time a couple of weeks ago! It’s less than two hours away so it was an easy drive and the weather was just right. The trip started off beautifully! We enjoyed…
I’ve SORT of been wanting another baby lately. A small, cute, yummy-smelling bundle of life! Watching Madison play on her own makes me think of a baby every single time. I definitely don’t want her to be an only child…
While searching for an electronic device for Maddie for her 2nd birthday, as a gift from her Nana, I stumbled upon a review for the LeapFrog LeapPad2. The candid reviewer was incredibly helpful in regards to the pros and cons of…
{source} One of my weaknesses, or greatest fears really, is public speaking/presenting. I get extremely nervous, sweaty, and I tend to have a hard time articulating what I want to say and presenting information that I know like the back…
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Mother’s Day is this Sunday, as I’m sure you’re aware. I’ve been dreading the past two weeks leading up to it, if I can be frank. {bittersweet berries – source} I’m sure that sounds horrid coming from a mother. Just…
I recently talked about how my husband has been tending to our yard as if it’s our second child. I recently got out there myself to do my usual routine; trim the hedges, pull weeds, put out mulch, sweep the…