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Dear People Who Won't Stay Home, I'm 8 Years Old
A COVID-19 message from an 8-year-old
The Pensive Mama
Mar 30, 20207 min read


13 Things You Can Do Outdoors While in Isolation
During this time of self-isolation, enjoy the simpler things in life
The Pensive Mama
Mar 22, 202010 min read


Rogers: The Leading Supporter of Phone Number Theft
Rogers Wireless makes it easy for scammers to steal your phone number - and possibly - all your money
The Pensive Mama
Jan 28, 202013 min read


TASTE TEST #1: HelloFresh
My first ever meal from one of these companies was a meal from HelloFresh called "Thai Pad' Krapow Moo." It came in my "surprise" meal...
The Pensive Mama
Oct 25, 20186 min read


The Meal Delivery Challenge! Which One Is Superior?!
It's been, literally, months that I have been trying to decide whether or not I want to put the expense out to get meal deliveries to my...
The Pensive Mama
Oct 24, 20184 min read


Keep Your Home Feeling Fresher Longer
When I was younger, I didn't know much about cleaning, nor did I know much about small things one can do to make their home feel cleaner...
The Pensive Mama
Sep 3, 201813 min read


De-Cluttering and Organizing Tips From a Recovering Clutter Bug
I have always been a "collector." I like pretty things, "useless" things and when I have these pretty things, I like to show them off....
The Pensive Mama
Jul 4, 201818 min read


Sam's Cleaning Hacks - Live Your Life!
The thing is, in this day of materialism and consumerism, a lot of companies like to make you believe that their products are not only...
The Pensive Mama
May 15, 20184 min read


Is Your "Boss" Breaking The Law? Know the Facts, Protect Yourself
Note: For the purpose of this article, "Independent Contractor" and "Contractor" are considered one in the same. It's been a running gag...
The Pensive Mama
Apr 26, 201816 min read


Why Our Children SHOULD Feel Entitled
There’s this new “epidemic” in the newest generation of children called “The Me Epidemic.” The basis of it, according to parenting...
The Pensive Mama
Apr 12, 201810 min read


Self-Love for The Busy Mama
As a mom, love is truly the underlying motive behind almost every action you perform daily. First you crawl out of bed to the unrelenting...
Sarah
Mar 29, 20183 min read


5 Modern Easter Traditions to Add To The Traditional
Anyone who knows me knows that ever since my son was born I have struggled with Easter. I seem to have this incessant need to teach him...
The Pensive Mama
Mar 16, 20186 min read

When It's Time To Buy A House, Do You Buy New Or Used?
Buying a house can be terrifying. Buying a house in Ottawa is even more terrifying, for many reasons. There are so many questions to...
The Pensive Mama
Mar 15, 20181 min read


Happiness Is A Choice: 10 Ways to Stay Positive Everyday
Between the ages of 25 and 45, life pretty much sucks. There's work, kids, bills, extra-curriculars, bedtime routines, work, bills,...
The Pensive Mama
Mar 1, 201818 min read


Stop Being a Helicopter, Mom!: Five Ways To Let Your Child Take Control
OK, listen. I know that the title of this article can make moms get their backs up, but hear me out. About 7 or 8 years ago, this new...
The Pensive Mama
Feb 16, 201817 min read


INTERVIEW: Mommy Connections Ottawa
"Something happens when people share the "hard." It lessens the load...When you share the hard, it makes the silent of motherhood a lot...
The Pensive Mama
Jan 24, 20189 min read


Social Media Etiquette: Think Before You Post
Social Media Etiquette: Think Before You Post Everyone has done this at some point in their social media careers. I know I'm guilty of...
The Pensive Mama
Jun 10, 20166 min read


Self-Publishing vs Self-Publishing
No, the title is not a typo. As someone who has just recently self-published a novel, I have come to conclude that there are two distinct...
The Pensive Mama
Oct 15, 20145 min read
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