All photos by Rachael Alexandra I knew having a toddler and a newborn would be tricky, and my mind boggles at how people manage two under two (you deserve a medal). I’ve had a lot of thoughts running around the last 8 weeks about what it’s like to raise two completely different, but still both...

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Just over a week until St Patrick’s Day! (It’s on a Saturday this year…that’s dangerous). I’m not usually big into celebrating this day. In my ‘youth’, I would venture out in search of green beer, but nowadays I prefer to kick it back with a bowl of lucky charms. Last year I had the idea...

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Photo by Rachael Alexandra Co Two weeks ago, we welcomed our little Estie (nickname for Celeste) into the world. Nothing can quite prepare you for the immense and immediate love you feel when that tiny squirming baby is brought up onto your chest. Just the same, nothing can prepare you for how much that love...

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As you may recall, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes back in November. I knew it would result in meeting our squirrelly girl early, but I hadn’t quite anticipated by how much. Last Friday I had a non stress test (all good), ultrasound (baby is HUGE) and an OB consult. Since squirrelly girl is large...

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It’s just a couple days away! As per usual, I like to offer last minute printable choices for those who forget a holiday is coming up (don’t worry, I’m one of those). For any of you scrambling to get together your own or your kids’ valentines this year, here is this year’s top 10 valentine’s...

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I remember SO fondly making mailboxes or envelopes at school for Valentine’s day. The thrill of popping around to each of your classmates desks to give your cards, and then emptying your box to check out all the goodies rivals that of the easter bunny! Whether you want to bring it back with your gals...

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You know when you have a project you love and you always intend to do something with it, but instead it just sits there waiting for you to finally give it some purpose in life? That’s what happened with this cute little watercolour hearts pattern. I painted it last valentine’s day and intended to turn...

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Did you catch my tassel photo on insta last week? After making the tassels, I waited for a time when squirrelly boy was quietly playing in the play room to attach them to the boxes. You read that right. This IKEA hack drona boxes with tassels were completed in the same amount of time as...

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Please note: Affiliate links are included We’re just a month and a day away from squirrelly girl’s due date! I originally didn’t plan on having a shower. My thinking was “it’s baby #2, I already have everything I need, why have a shower?”. My bestie said too bad, it’s happening one way or another, and...

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This post is sponsored by BestCanvas.ca. All opinions remain my own. Thank you for supporting those who keep Squirrelly Minds running! Fess up guys. Who has beautiful photos left on your hard drive, collecting metaphorical dust and never getting looked at? I’m the absolute worst at this! So when BestCanvas.ca asked if I’d like to...

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It’s no secret I love calendars (I make them after all), but holy cow I didn’t expect to fall so deep into the rabbit hole of free printable calendars! I was planning to showcase 10, which turned into 30, which then turned into 40+ Free Printable 2018 Calendars. If I wasn’t incredibly picky about what...

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Well, it’s been a while since I posted a pregnancy update – since I announced the pregnancy in fact. Truth be told, I got caught up in the holiday cheer and didn’t want to bring any negativity to this space (my instagram stories however…). Why negativity? Because I’m living with gestational diabetes friends. When I...

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