Recently I have been recovering from two broken feet after a very misfortunate fall down my front steps. It has been two months of long days, and learning to let others care for me and help me navigate the world while my body heals. Up until recently I didn’t have…
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How to Style a Fall Tiered Tray
The air is cooler, the leaves are starting to change colour and you dig out your sweaters from the back of the closet. Fall has arrived. The season of fall is a time of change and reset. Back to school is in the fall. Starting new routines. Changing what we…
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Macaron Play Food to Add to Your Child’s Play Kitchen
It was only a few years ago when I actually tried a macaron for the first time. I always thought that they looked so perfect and beautiful. Then I actually ate one and thought it was heaven. I couldn’t believe how many different flavours there were. They were like colours…
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Magic Wands and Fairy Dust
When my daughter was a little girl she always loved dressing up. I remember when she was five she announced that all she wanted for her birthday was a ‘dress up box’. I was very excited because I was fairly crafty. I thought that it would be fun to create…
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Homemade Bunny Buns From The Kitchen
We always make my Grama’s famous buns when family is going to be home. They are a special treat and the smell brings me right back to my childhood. We always do a knot for these buns. But I thought it would be fun to change it up and try…
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Spring Tiered Tray Inspiration
The season of Spring represents new beginnings and growth. It is a time of new buds, raindrops, and flowers blooming. I always find that Spring is an opportunity to get excited about warmer weather and getting to see nature start to green up after the long winter. I love adding…
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Update Your Spring Wreath in Two Simple Steps
Last year I wrote a blog post about updating my front door wreath for Spring, and this year I’m looking to change it up again. I’m using a more expensive green wreath as a neutral base so that I can update and change it in many different ways. Last year…
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Etsy Shop Launch!
I am so excited to announce my Etsy shop launch! Introducing to you made by mum market, a place to find handmade creations made with intention by me! Just over a year ago, with lots of family support I began my blog – made by mum. I have loved writing…
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Let’s Make a Croissant French Toast Bake
What do you do with a bunch of stale croissants that you couldn’t eat fast enough? Well of course, you look up on Pinterest what to make. I was quite surprised to find that there are actually several things you can do with them. Bread puddings, croutons, French toast, and…
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Happy Birthday Mom!
Both my parents have had milestone birthdays in the last 6 months. My Dad turned 80 in November and my Mom is turning 75 this week! When I look at them both I don’t really see them as older. They walk everyday, do their own groceries, love taking Milo for…