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Her Social Groove and Baby

A Minimalist Mama & Lifestyle Blog Experience By Colleen Reid

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July 21, 2020

July 21, 2020 Hersocialgrooveandbaby

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First Year of Marriage — Lesson #1// The part of First Year of Marriage — Lesson #1// The part of the vow where you say ‘til death do us part’ really means just that. We learned the full power of this part of our vows in the first six months of our marriage. It’s one thing to say it on your wedding day in front of God, family and friends and it’s a whole different ball game to live it out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Truth is, being married isn’t synonymous with perfection (but y’all already knew that didn’t you?) but, even with all the twists and turns that come along with life’s journey, it is so incredibly beautiful. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ever mine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ever thine.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Ever ours. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ (Just one of my favourite lines from Sex and the City)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ PC: @jbsmith .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #marriagemindset #marriagemonday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thereidexperience #hersocialgrooveandbaby #blackcouples #blacklove #blacklovematters #blackloveexists #frosandbeaus #loveisintheair #loversandfriends #torontocouples #youngblackandmarried #youngandmarried #gentlereminder #blackloveisreal #blackrelationships #blackcouplesgoals #blacklovedoc #luvblacklove #theblackmancan #blackjoy #blackandeducated #blackfamilies #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomommy
Make sure you have someone in your corner who will Make sure you have someone in your corner who will cover you in prayer when you cannot find the words to formulate a prayer for yourself. Someone that will rejoice with you, someone who will speak life into your life, empower you, and fix the crown on your head. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You see, this woman right here is one of the main reasons why I am encouraged to seek God daily in everything that I do. She has been nothing short of a blessing to my family and I. We connected at a pivotal time in my life and I am forever grateful and humbled by our relationship. I didn’t post a devotional thought over the weekend but it’s never too late to post a testimony of how INCREDIBLE God has been. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Charmaine, thank-you, thank-you for it all, my sweet friend🤍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #faithoverfear #faithblogger #christianinspiration #bibletruth #faithjourney #faithwalk #godspromises #prayerispowerful
Today in Micro Fashion — a beautifully hand-made Today in Micro Fashion — a beautifully hand-made t-shirt with a bold and daily reminder in our home. Never dull your shine baby girl. You are Black Girl Magic personified. Own that iiiiisssssssshhhh✨ /tee from @swankyshank + bow from⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @sweetlyknotted.boutique - use our code HSGB10 to save some mulaaaa. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #torontobabies #canadianbabies #microfashion #toddlerfashion #toddlerfashiontrends #dailyparenting #fashiongram #fashiondiary #stylishkids #stylishkiddies #kidfashion #kidfashionista #microfashionista
Thankful 🍂🍁 hope everyone had a wonderful Ca Thankful 🍂🍁 hope everyone had a wonderful Canadian Thanksgiving week-end ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #curlbox #naturalhair #urbanhairpost ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #canadiannaturalistas #naturalhairsistas ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #unconditionedroots #braidsgang ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #curlsunderstood #curlygirlcollective ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #hair2mesmerize #kinkscurlsncoils ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thewraplife #naturalhaircommunity #naturallyshesdope #naturalhairdoescare⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blackgirlswhoblog #blackgirlmagic #melanin #melaninqueens #blackwomendidthat #protectivestyles #naturalista #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomomblogger #torontomommyblogger #torontomommy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #beautifulbrownmom
We will never be happy to see the hot summer go aw We will never be happy to see the hot summer go away but our second favourite season is here and it won’t stop the girl’s fashion flow. Personalized onesies from @swankyshank, what’s not to love? All that’s missing is a pumpkin-spice drink and I can assure that they aren’t getting any of mines 😶 so, we’re just going to have to figure out an alternative.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #torontobabies #canadianbabies #microfashion #toddlerfashion #toddlerfashiontrends #dailyparenting #fashiongram #fashiondiary #stylishkids #stylishkiddies #kidfashion #kidfashionista #microfashionista
Yep. She’s enjoying French class alright! If you Yep. She’s enjoying French class alright! If you haven’t already checked out this week’s blog post going in depth on our online French class experience with @123petitspas thus far, head over to the link in my bio. While you’re there, subscribe to get weekly heart-felt, non-fluffy content. @iamjamgamble inspired me with the term ‘fluffy’ so now it’s officially apart of my signature. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thebabyreidexperience #hersocialgrooveandbaby #frobabies #blackbabies #blackbabiesrock #naturalhairbabies #brownbabies #afrobabies #kinkiliciouskids #beautifulblackbabies #melaninbabies #naturalhairkids #nobabyunhugged #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomommyblogger #torontomommy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #beautifulbrownmom #melanin #blackbloggersclub #blackmomsblog #blackmomblogger #melaninblogger #blkgirldaily #browngirlsaredope ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blackmomskillingit
Wellness Wednesday — thankful to be living the l Wellness Wednesday — thankful to be living the life I once dreamed about. The one that is rich in love + intentionality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We’re halfway through the week, surely there are three things that you can think of that you are grateful for. If you haven’t thought about it, this is your reminder to stop and reflect before you close your eyes (or when you first open them- depending on when you see this post) 💓⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #liveinspired #mindbodysoul #mindbodygram #mindbodyspirit #raiseyourvibrations #holisticliving #greenlifestyle #healthyhappylife #cleaneating #moveyourbody #dailydetox #justbreathe #fitforme #torontomom #torontoblog #yyzblogger #torontomommy
To say that Chelsea looks up to Charlotte is an un To say that Chelsea looks up to Charlotte is an understatement. Each one doesn’t go far without the other and this includes French classes 🙃 both girls are enrolled in separate classes and get, they join in on each other’s class each week. Nonetheless, it’s so good that it simply serves as a double dose of French each week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tonight is a late post, but I promise, it’s a good one. I go into depth on our experience thus far with Mme. Amy (@123petitspas). For those of you wondering how and where to start with teaching your child(ten) French, look no further. The answer you are most likely looking for is all in this post. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How important is it for you child to learn another language? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thebabyreidexperience #hersocialgrooveandbaby #frobabies #blackbabies #blackbabiesrock #naturalhairbabies #brownbabies #afrobabies #kinkiliciouskids #beautifulblackbabies #melaninbabies #naturalhairkids #nobabyunhugged #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomommyblogger #torontomommy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #beautifulbrownmom #melanin #blackbloggersclub #blackmomsblog #blackmomblogger #melaninblogger #blkgirldaily #browngirlsaredope ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blackmomskillingit
The Wedding Day — We decided to get married on t The Wedding Day — We decided to get married on the same day we became official boyfriend and girlfriend (just two years later) and that brought us to a beautiful Tuesday. We thought that our guest list would definitely be under 100 people but our end count was 160. Surprising to us because I mean, after all, who got married on a Tuesday🙃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The overarching theme of our day was intimate and whimsical. We wanted a beautiful day, but we didn’t want it to be a show. We also didn’t want it to be several hours long because people had work to get to the next day. In fact, some people had missed work to be there. There were a couple of emotional layers to our day that maybe I will get into one day, but, not now. Remember when I said I’m transparent but I have boundaries? Yep. This is one of them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Nonetheless, our focus was on the vows we made to God in front of our families and friends. Everything else, was of secondary importance. Since that day, we have cried quite a bit and laughed a whole lot more. I can honestly say, that was the best day of my life. Thank-you for making me YOUR Mrs babe💓//PC: @jbsmith ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #marriagemindset #marriagemonday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thereidexperience #hersocialgrooveandbaby #blackcouples #blacklove #blacklovematters #blackloveexists #frosandbeaus #loveisintheair #loversandfriends #torontocouples #youngblackandmarried #youngandmarried #gentlereminder #blackloveisreal #blackrelationships #blackcouplesgoals #blacklovedoc #luvblacklove #theblackmancan #teammanin #blackjoy #blackandeducated #blackfamilies #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomommy
I wish I could tell you that our engagement period I wish I could tell you that our engagement period was nothing short of a beautiful bliss, but, alas, that’s not what I’ve come to say. Despite it not being anywhere close to the fairytale I had in my mind, our specific journey contributed to laying the foundation of who we are today as Mr. + Mrs. Reid. We started premarital counselling prior to being engaged and something that probably should’ve taken a couple of weeks, actually took us well over a year to complete. There were some things that we had to learn and one of the greatest lessons was that we had to trust the process. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My proposal story was absolutely beautiful. Our engagement journey was where the refining of our characters had begun. By the time our wedding day rolled around, we were only interested in what God had to say. He had carried us through the fire and troubled waters and we were STILL coming out knowing that being married to each other was the best decision we could possibly make 💓|PC: @jbsmith .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #marriagemindset #marriagemonday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thereidexperience #hersocialgrooveandbaby #blackcouples #blacklove #blacklovematters #blackloveexists #frosandbeaus #loveisintheair #loversandfriends #torontocouples #youngblackandmarried #youngandmarried #gentlereminder #blackloveisreal #blackrelationships #blackcouplesgoals #blacklovedoc #luvblacklove #theblackmancan #teammanin #blackjoy #blackandeducated #blackfamilies #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomommy
This week, fall officially begun. While I’m goin This week, fall officially begun. While I’m going to miss summer terribly, I look forward to the beauty of fall. As we prepare for the cooler and eventually, colder months, one of the things you’ll learn very quickly is that we refuse to be cold (namely, me). With that being said, in today’s #fashionfriday post, we are getting cozy in our @wild.child.designs toques. Feel free to use our code SOCIALGROOVE10 to save 10% off any order ☺️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #outfitdiary #stylemom #dresslikeamom #whatmamawore #mymfashion #realmumstyle #mumdresscode #momstyleblogger #momstylelifr #fashionablemom #momswithstyle #legitmomstyle #momuniform #momfashion #momlifebestlife #mommyfashion #blackmomstyle #torontomomstyle #candianfashion #torontofashionblogger #torontostreetstyle #ootdcanada #whatimwearingnow
Literally, how Ellie shows up to her big sister’ Literally, how Ellie shows up to her big sister’s French class with Mme. Amy (@123petitpas). Big smiles, snacks in tow, lots of smiles and giggles. Ellie be like “bonjouuuurrrrrrrrr” when it’s definitely NOT her turn to be in front of the screen😩😂🙃 — send help.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thebabyreidexperience #hersocialgrooveandbaby #frobabies #blackbabies #blackbabiesrock #naturalhairbabies #brownbabies #afrobabies #kinkiliciouskids #beautifulblackbabies #melaninbabies #naturalhairkids #nobabyunhugged #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomommyblogger #torontomommy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #beautifulbrownmom #melanin #blackbloggersclub #blackmomsblog #blackmomblogger #melaninblogger #blkgirldaily #browngirlsaredope ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blackmomskillingit
I would like to say that I’m a fairly optimistic I would like to say that I’m a fairly optimistic person. Not overly optimistic, but just the right amount if you know what I mean. I’ve categorized my Wednesdays for Wellness because as much as I love the idea of it, I don’t always make it a priority in every aspect of my life. However, optimism is apart of my wellness regime that I never want to lack. There’s enough craziness in the world and I want to maintain some level of sanity as much as I possibly can.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Two nights ago, I decided to shut down early and go to bed before midnight. Even though our youngest girl still stirs in the night and disrupts my sleep, it felt good to be in bed before midnight. Today, wellness looked like drinking my water, minding my business, spending time with the girls, and getting in a workout — even though I was going to skip it. Wellness. Make it a priority in your life, seriously//PC: @jbsmith ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #liveinspired #mindbodysoul #mindbodygram #mindbodyspirit #raiseyourvibrations #holisticliving #greenlifestyle #healthyhappylife #cleaneating #moveyourbody #dailydetox #justbreathe #fitforme #torontomom #torontoblog #yyzblogger #torontomommy
As the girls are growing, I am increasingly aware As the girls are growing, I am increasingly aware of the fact that I have to be mindful of WHAT they are consuming on a daily basis. Charlotte will be in JK in September 2021 and I want her to be ready as in — 🗣SHE READY READY! Just before the clock strikes 12, today’s blog post is about how I am preparing Charlotte for kindergarten! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I would love to know how you all are handling this school year ahead that looks so different from all the other years. What are you doing with regards to your child’s learning this year? Teachers, what are you doing as well? You are essential to how our children learn and we appreciate you for ALL that you do! //SHIRT: @swankyshank ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mommymode #candidmotherhood #mamahoodinsquares #momentsinmotherhood #motherhoodrising #momtogcommunity #thehonestcapture #rose_colored_childhood #purelyauthenticchildhood #treasuredchildhood #beynraveled #artofstorytelling_ig #createandinspirehub #thefamilynarrative #lifeandlensblog #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomommyblogger #torontomommy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #beautifulbrownmom #melanin #blackbloggersclub #blackmomsblog #blackmomblogger #melaninblogger #blkgirldaily #browngirlsaredope ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blackmomskillingit
July 5th, 2015 — Keith proposed. One year from a July 5th, 2015 — Keith proposed. One year from asking me to be his girlfriend, he asked me to be his wife. On that particular day, we went to Niagara Falls to celebrate our one year anniversary. I asked him how he felt leading up to that moment and he said that he was nervous but excited. He said that the location was very important because he wanted it to be memorable. My first time to the Falls and it ended in a proposal — memorable it was. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our engagement period included a lot of hard but, necessary decisions, an extended premarital counselling season (not sessions), and several reflections. Getting to the alter wasn’t as easy as we thought it would be. The proposal really was the easiest part. Truly, it has been a journey but I wouldn’t have traded our story for any other in the world //PC: @jbsmith ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #marriagemindset #marriagemonday ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thereidexperience #hersocialgrooveandbaby #blackcouples #blacklove #blacklovematters #blackloveexists #frosandbeaus #loveisintheair #loversandfriends #torontocouples #youngblackandmarried #youngandmarried #gentlereminder #blackloveisreal #blackrelationships #blackcouplesgoals #blacklovedoc #luvblacklove #theblackmancan #teammanin #blackjoy #blackandeducated #blackfamilies #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomommy
Sunday Affirmation — I am present. I am excited. Sunday Affirmation — I am present. I am excited. I am looking forward to spending time with our girls pouring into their cup as I have spent time filling up mines first. I am the perfect fit for them and they are the perfect fit for me💓 //If you haven’t already checked out last week’s blog post “Affirmations for Children” head over to the link in my bio //How are you spending YOUR Sunday ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #motherhoodintheraw #mommymode #candidmotherhood #mamahoodinsquares #momentsinmotherhood #motherhoodrising #momtogcommunity #thehonestcapture #purelyauthenticchildhood #treasuredchildhood #mynameismama #honestlyparents #themindfulapproach #lifedailymoms #toronto #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomomblogger #torontomommyblogger #torontomommy #beautifulbrownmom #blackbloggersclub #blackmomsblog #blackmomblogger #melaninblogger #blkgirldaily #browngirlsaredope #blackmomskillingit
When we approach God from a mindset of “God, ple When we approach God from a mindset of “God, please show me what you want me to do, and then I’ll decide if I want to do it or not,” that’s a recipe to not hear very much from Him. We can hear from God and see what He’s up to so much clearer when our attitude is, “God, before you say a word, my answer is ‘yes!’” — an excerpt from one of my most recent devotional plans. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Being that I am a planner, I love to know what’s coming next. One of the things I am constantly working towards is moving forward in faith. I don’t know what God has in store for me for the remainder of this year, but I trust and believe that all will be well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #faithoverfear #faithblogger #christianinspiration #bibletruth #faithjourney #faithwalk #godspromises #prayerispowerful
Today in MicroFashion — Flashback to the time I Today in MicroFashion — Flashback to the time I did Ellie’s 8mo photos on my own + I’m pretty sure Ellie was crying because Charlo took back her lip balm from her🙃 //Outfits: @gap ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #torontobabies #canadianbabies #microfashion #toddlerfashion #toddlerfashiontrends #dailyparenting #fashiongram #fashiondiary #stylishkids #stylishkiddies #kidfashion #kidfashionista #microfashionista
When the world shut down back in March, it meant t When the world shut down back in March, it meant that I would have both girls home with me all day, everyday, until further notice. Keep in mind, I was still on maternity leave at the time. It was important to me to adopt a realistic routine (block-style) for the girls and for my sanity’s sake as well. I was inspired by Mattie (@themattiejames) to apply this concept and it worked out really well for us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Independent play was one of the things I carved out time for. I love to see children play with real life things. The girls don’t have an overwhelming amount of toys but some of what they do have definitely helps build their fine motor skills. I enjoy playing with the girls but listen, don’t underestimate the power of independent play especially when you have a number of things to get done around the house! //BOW: @sweetlyknotted.boutique, use our code HSGB10 to save some money + toy is from @ikeacanada ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #mynameismama #honestlyparents #themindfulapproach #lifedailymoms #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodjourney #motherhoodthroughig #mommymoments #magicofmotherhood #momslivinghappy #beyond_motherhood #parenthood_unveiled #simplymamahood #stopdropandmom #thisismotherhood ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #thesix #yyzblogger #torontoblog #torontomom #torontomommyblogger #torontomommy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #beautifulbrownmom #melanin #blackbloggersclub #blackmomsblog #blackmomblogger #melaninblogger #blkgirldaily #browngirlsaredope ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #blackmomskillingit
Laughter is good for the soul. Prioritize it. Make Laughter is good for the soul. Prioritize it. Make it something you do often //Fall Onesie: @swankyshank — peep my buggaboo’s name on it too! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #torontobabies #canadianbabies #microfashion #toddlerfashion #toddlerfashiontrends #dailyparenting #fashiongram #fashiondiary #stylishkids #stylishkiddies #kidfashion #kidfashionista #microfashionista
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