Motherhood is the pinnacle of selflessness. From pregnancy through growth we strive to meet our children needs. We sacrifice our wants, desires, and sometimes self-care to be present for our families. Motherhood is beautiful, fulfilling and a gift but nothing is perfect. Motherhood can be overwhelming, both physically and mentally. For a mother who is…

Birth: the utmost vulnerable moment you’ve yet to experience in your lifetime. Whichever way the baby is delivered, you will explore a state of being that you will simply not be able to put into words. When spoken about afterwards, some try to explain it as painful, exhausting or sometimes even euphoric. The nerves that…

It’s bound to occur- those unwanted parenting tips and tricks that somehow find their way as you are moments away from experiencing parenthood itself. Whether these “helpful” remarks come from your friends, your co-workers or your parents, everyone tends to have an opinion on how to raise your child. It’s wild to consider how different…

At just past five o’clock in the morning, I couldn’t wait any longer. Quietly, I snuck out of bed and into the washroom. As my partner slept, I took the third pregnancy test I had in 2 days since missing my period. This time, a dark second line confirmed what I had been suspecting. This…

You’re pregnant – something which may not have happened easily for you. Your hormones are raging, the to-do list is growing longer and nothing fits you anymore. All of a sudden, you need a temporary new wardrobe to dress your beautifully growing bump, breasts and backside. But shopping for maternity clothes online can be a…

As I held the perfectly wrapped, white box with tiffany-blue accents in my hands, my eyes scanned over the description on the lower base of the paper. Set Goals, Get Motivated and Track Progress it read. What in the world did I get myself into? I questioned as I unraveled- only to see the most…

Mommy-and-me style isn’t always about a pair of perfectly matched outfits, sometimes less is more and sometimes it’s in headwear. You’ve seen the hair accessory trend almost everywhere so why not make it a family affair with your little. We love these down-to-earth styles by Mon Amour and their new mini collection. The pieces effortlessly…

It’s the age old saying ‘having a baby changes your life’ but does it need to change our style choices? For most of us the answer is yes. We are often faced choosing between design and functionality; but recently the wave of well-dressed new mothers have been making themselves known and deciding to create their own brands…

Growing up, waffles were a special-occasion treat, the kind of breakfast that made my mom sigh (waffle iron, batter spills, over-sugared kids) and my dad smile with glee (strawberries, whipped cream, truly living) – remembers Sarah. In this way, my marriage is similar: I am for a simpler, saner, healthier morning. András is for waffles….

Pregnancy is a beautiful and celebrated time in a woman’s life; maternity and postpartum clothes often are not. Though huge strides have been made from the shapeless styles our foremothers have worn during pregnancy. We still notice a gap in the market that focuses on elegant pieces catered to the nursing phase. Mother Muse wanted…