BWA MOM / Basic tips for summer
Summer is the place to be outside! I share with you some basic tips before letting the chicks out of the nest :)
Family roadtrip in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
SURPRISE! “Pack your bags, we’re leaving in 30 minutes!” » This is what we said to the children when they came to dinner at our house on a very ordinary Wednesday in May. The RV rented for the week appeared at the same time in front of the house. Before...
Summer in Lévis and the surrounding area: a simplified compass rose
Who are we? A small family of four – two parents, two little ogres/adventurers – established in Lévis for 8 years. The city of Lévis is full of activities and family destinations in nature, but when the desire to see something else takes us, we explore the surroundings; nothing is...
Top 5 of the most beautiful views in Quebec
Phew! When I was asked to write this article, I admit that I started to feel hot. Having to choose and rank only five breathtaking views, I didn't think I could do it! After 56 mountains with my 23-month-old son, it's difficult to select just five...Hihi! I'm not yet sure...
Eco-responsible parenting + homemade baby wipes
Making sustainable commitments and making eco-responsible choices can seem very demanding, even in our best times. The pressure to opt for a zero waste lifestyle, to always make good decisions and to never give up is very real... Add to that the stress of parenthood and our fate is sealed....
What are you missing, mom?
The last year was colorful! With the arrival of my fourth child, managing Peakbwa and my graphic design contracts has not been easy. I don't know about you, but for my part, maternity leave has always had the effect of great inner brainstorming about life, values, priorities and so on.
Grow with me onesie - 101
Let's demystify them onesie for babies also called camisoles, bodysuits or onesies.
BWA MOM / Long live sleigh rides with baby!
Here is my little system for sleigh rides with baby*: -A piece of Styrofoam to insulate the bottom -A blanket to make everything soft -A very thin pillow for head comfort -A fur sleeping bag (an old fur coat works) -A canvas to protect from the wind -A hot water...
Grow with me clothing to the rescue!
Resource for curious new parents and grandparents! The fashion industry is programmed to flood the market with clothing that is inexpensive, low quality, and intended to be worn for a very short time. We buy then we throw away. This is called the fast fashion . In this post, we explain...
My milk flow about my milk flow 🙃
Even after four pregnancies, I am still devastated by this intense phase. In the prenatal period, we talk a lot about childbirth and pain management, but very little about the phase when the milk flow arrives! I can understand that many women are discouraged at this time, to the point...
Favorite mini-my-list for baby
It is certain that I could have presented you with an exhaustive list of 50 very useful items for babies, but many items are very personal and everyone's needs are sometimes very different, so I focused on products from us whom I find very useful and who benefit from being...
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We get up in the morning, after the little one has jumped on our heads, or the big one has stubbed his toe on a door frame. We drag our feet a bit to the coffee maker, we serve fruit, cereals, toast – how do we cut them this morning?...
An Advent Calendar, differently!
For several years, I have been reusing my good old Santa Claus calendar bought at Ikea 8 years ago. At first I put chocolates there, but over the past 2 years I have found better things to do. I slip a mission for the day to accomplish into the little...
A more terrifying Halloween!
At my house, there's no question of bad weather ruining Halloween! We adapt and we invent ourselves. Here is my game plan!
At PEAKBWA, insects are the stars!
Under the theme of insects, here is the new summer 2020 pattern, designed in collaboration with the company Öko Creations . I will tell you about the process behind our exclusive designs , but just before, here are a few lines that explain why insects are featured at PEAKBWA! Some dazzle us...
A single parent off the beaten track
Finding myself a full-time single parent with my 3 wonderful children in 2016, I had 2 choices: look ahead or stay frozen in time. I who love mountains so much...