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Mother’s Day & Urban Decay Eye Palette Giveaway

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and my husband has promised me that I am going to love it. It’s been a very hectic couple of weeks and we haven’t had any down time, so my husband promises Sunday to be a very relaxing day for us, especially for me. Honestly all I want for Mother’s day is to spend it with my 2 favourite people: my husband and son, to be with them without any distractions and to honestly not have to cook or clean. I can’t wait!!!!!

For me being a mother has been the most rewarding, frustrating, emotionally draining experience of my life. It has taught me patience beyond anything that I thought I was capable of. It has shown me that just when I think I can’t give anymore, I can. As a mom I have reserves saved for days where I just don’t think I can do it anymore. Being a mother to my son fills me absolute joy and love and wonderment. I stop myself and look at my son and realize that I made this amazing being. It also terrifies me think that I’m also 100% responsible for him, to raise him, to guide, to nurture him. It has not been easy, filled with lots of bumps and many, many, many mistakes along the way, but I wouldn’t change any of it.

So this Mother’s Day, please take some time for yourself, to reflect on your role as a mother, to rejuvenate yourself and thank yourself for being the best mom you can be. Most importantly HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!!!!!!!

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Pink, Printed Pant & Mother’s Day!!!

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Happy Post Mother’s Day. I had a fabulous weekend, how was yours? Before I get to it, this is what I am wearing today: a pink Tippi sweater, printed cropped pants, ballet flats and my jean jacket. The weather can’t decide on what it wants to do. One minute it’s raining, the next it’s sunny. Perfect outfit for running errands in unpredictable weather.

Jean Jacket & Pants (Gap). Sweater (J Crew). Flats (Aldo). Necklace (Joe Fresh). Bracelet (The Bay). Watch (Michael Kors).

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day started a bit early for me. I am a VIB member of Sephora, which means that I get emails about different promotions. They sent me a free makeover voucher and I was finally able to use it. Thursday night before heading out to my girl’s night, a friend and I headed over to Sephora for a free makeover. My make up artist, Athena, was the same one who did my face at Christmas time. She did an amazing job. I love the colours she used. I couldn’t stop staring at my eye makeup. Love it!!!! Check it out.

Sephora Makeover

On Sunday the boys let me sleep in until just after 8 and then my son could no longer hold in his excitement and with the most enthusiasm I have ever seen, woke me up with a “Happy Mother’s Day”. The kid was so excited that he jumped right onto me in bed. They brought me a latte, a home made card and some flowers my son picked out. Once downstairs, my husband showed me the rest of my present. He made me a collage of our son’s 4th Birthday. Well that just put me right into the ugly cry.

Aiden’s home made card for me

I was then made home made french toast, topped with whipped cream and strawberries. That was the beginning of my gastronomic feast.

French Toast

My son fell asleep on our way to Granville Island

We took a detour on the way to parking for the water taxi, so I could get my “pain au chocolate” from my favorite French bakery. Then since we were in the neighbourhood, I stopped at the Tea Merchant for my favorite Early Grey tea.

Waiting for the Water Taxi to take us to Granville Island

For lunch we went to this amazing restaurant on Granville Island called “Edible Canada“, where everything is local. The food was absolutely amazing and the portions were huge. Definitely a family friendly establishment.

My son took the next 2 pictures. He did a good job!!!

Our Brunch, AMAZING!!!! What I ordered

My husband’s order

Aiden’s order

What trip to Granville Island is complete without visiting the kids market!!!?? Aiden had the time of his little life.

Headed back to our car via the water taxi

A little FYI, next time you want to go to Granville Island park under the Burrard Street Bridge and take the water taxi over. The ride is only 3 mins long and you don’t have to fight for parking. You have to pay for both parking and the water taxi, but the time you save in not fighting for parking is so worth it. Plus it’s fun taking the water taxi.

We finished off our evening with take out Thai.

Thank you to my boys for such an amazing and special Mama’s Day. I had a blast and I am so blessed to have you monkeys in my life.

May this blog inspire you to try taking the water taxi to Granville Island next time and to try out Edible Canada.

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Week Outfit Recap, My Impressions Of Target & What Being A Mom Means To Me

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I wanted to thank everyone for their comments regarding my post about my bloggers conference. I’m really excited about the new design for my blog. Can’t wait to show it to you all. It’s almost ready!!

This is what I wore yesterday: my maxi dress, jean jacket, sandals and a statement necklace. I’ve been eagerly waiting months to start wearing my maxi dress. I was in Target yesterday and this woman came out of nowhere, told me that she loved my dress and proceeded to open my jean jacket to get a better look at my dress. I wasn’t sure what to do or say. She seemed harmless and really liked my dress. I took it as a compliment. Has that ever happened to anyone else?

Maxi Dress (Old Navy). Jean Jacket (Gap). Sandals (Aldo). Purse & Necklace (J Crew). Arm Candy (Stella & Dot). Watch (Michael Kors).

This is what I am wearing today: my grey bermuda shorts, black simple top, my flower sandals and my jean jacket. This is definitely a staple and a must have outfit for a mom on the go. It’s comfortable, stylish and allows me to chase after my son at the park.

Jean Jacket & T-Shirt (Gap). Shorts (R W & Co.). Sandals (Steve Madden). Purse (Coach). Arm Candy (Stella & Dot, The Bay). Necklace (My Name Necklace).

Recap of my outfits this week

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Which one is your favorite? I think mine is the maxi dress with the jean jacket.

So yesterday I finally went to the new Target store that opened up near my house. I’ve heard good and bad reviews. This is what I found:

Prices are comparable to Walmart.
Greater selection of certain products.
Great kids products selection.
They carry Seventh Generation products. Cheaper than my local grocery store.
Closer to my house than Walmart is.
They have a pretty good shoe collection for women. Fell in love with this nude patent pair with studded heels. (did not buy it).
Their women’s section is pathetic. No where near as good as the one in the states.
Their diapers are cheaper than Walmart.
They price match.

So will I go to the new Target? Yes because:

It’s closer to my house than Walmart is
Prices are similar to that of Walmart
I’m hoping that they get a better selection of women’s fashion.

What Being A Mom Means To Me

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A few months back a few bloggers did a series on what being a mom means to them. It got me thinking about what being a mom means to me.

Being a mom means sacrificing many things and that started for me at 4 weeks into my pregnancy. I had such bad morning sickness that I had to give up coffee until well into my 6th month (yes you can drink coffee if you’re pregnant, just as long as you stick to 1 cup and you drank it before you were pregnant). For many of us we begin the sacrifice of giving up alcohol once we start trying. I have to say that was by far the easiest thing to give up until Christmas hit and then it sucked.

Being a mom means getting up in the middle of the night, countless times.

Being a mom means sleep deprivation!!!

Being a mom means my heart melting when Aiden told me that “he loved me” for the first time.

Being a mom means being a super hero to my son.

Being a mom means watching my son grow and excel at things.

Being a mom means cuddling with my son when he feels sad, kissing a boo boo and chasing the monsters away.

Being a mom means falling in love with cars, trucks, firetrucks, garbage trucks, bugs, and anything boy related.

Being a mom means reading the same Curious George story over and over again to a smiling hooligan.

Being a mom means fighting back the tears when I see my son hurt.

Being a mom means learning when to apologize to my son.

Being a mom means being accountable for what I do, because I have a little person watching every little thing I do and say.

Being a mom means trying to find a balance between motherhood and who I was before I had Aiden.

Being a mom means doing the right thing even when it’s the hardest thing in the world.

Being a mom means discipline, structure and routine.

Being a mom means endless hugs and kisses.

Being a mom means countless pillow fights and tickle fights.

Being a mom means having my patience tried, many, many times a day.

Being a mom means learning to say no.

Being a mom means learning about who you are and what you are capable of.

Being a mom means you’re much stronger than you think.

Being a mom means sleep deprivation, sore nipples and recovering from your delivery.

Being a mom means adjusting to your new role as a restaurant to your child.

Being a mom means learning to be a mom.

Being a mom means learning you can’t do everything (I’m still struggling with that one).

Being a mom means learning to let go of your child and letting them make their own mistakes.

Being a mom means learning to guide our children until they become adults and to let them go to make their own lives.

Being a mom means learning to fight for your child.

Being a mom means learning to buy multiples of your child’s favorite toy.

I could go on and on. Being Aiden’s mom means the world to me. Watching him grow every day and develop into this little human is the most amazing thing in the world.

May this blog inspire you to put together your own fabulous mom-on-the-go outfit, to check out the new Target store and to think about what being a mom means to you.