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Dear People Who Won't Stay Home, I'm 8 Years Old

The Pensive Mama

Mar 30, 20207 min read

Dear People Who Won't Stay Home, I'm 8 Years Old

A COVID-19 message from an 8-year-old

13 Things You Can Do Outdoors While in Isolation

The Pensive Mama

Mar 22, 202010 min read

13 Things You Can Do Outdoors While in Isolation

During this time of self-isolation, enjoy the simpler things in life

Rogers: The Leading Supporter of Phone Number Theft

The Pensive Mama

Jan 28, 202013 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

Oct 25, 20186 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 Meal Delivery Challenge! Which One Is Superior?!

The Pensive Mama

Oct 24, 20184 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

Sep 3, 201813 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...

De-Cluttering and Organizing Tips From a Recovering Clutter Bug

The Pensive Mama

Jul 4, 201818 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

May 15, 20184 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...

Is Your "Boss" Breaking The Law? Know the Facts, Protect Yourself

The Pensive Mama

Apr 26, 201816 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 12, 201810 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...

Sarah

Mar 29, 20183 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...

5 Modern Easter Traditions to Add To The Traditional

The Pensive Mama

Mar 16, 20186 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...

When It's Time To Buy A House, Do You Buy New Or Used?

The Pensive Mama

Mar 15, 20181 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...

Happiness Is A Choice: 10 Ways to Stay Positive Everyday

The Pensive Mama

Mar 1, 201818 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,...

Stop Being a Helicopter, Mom!: Five Ways To Let Your Child Take Control

The Pensive Mama

Feb 16, 201817 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

Jan 24, 20189 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...

Social Media Etiquette: Think Before You Post

The Pensive Mama

Jun 10, 20166 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

Oct 15, 20145 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...

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