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Simple, intentional motherhood – with a scrunchy twist.

Real Canadian motherhood – the messy, the cozy, and everything in between.

Hi, I’m Cassandra, a Canadian mom sharing the real side of motherhood – tantrums, slow mornings, and the little moments that make it all worth it, with a touch of scrunch.

  • More mess, less chaos: letting my toddler help in the kitchen.

    When my first was born, my husband and I fully planned on doing the minimalist toy setup, kid-led play, and all the things that were — and honestly still are — really popular online. We had the best intentions. But in reality? We definitely have more toys than we need… One thing we have stuck with though…

  • Motherhood Changed The Way I See My Mom

    When you become a mother, Mother’s Day takes on a whole new meaning. Obviously. But for me, becoming a mom — and every Mother’s Day since — has really shifted my perspective on so much. I don’t have a living mother. This isn’t going to be a deep dive into my life story, but the…

  • Simple Homemade Bread (and why I started making it)

    Both times my children started eating solid foods, I became hyper aware of what I was exposing them to. Let me preface this by saying—we are not perfect, and we absolutely do not make everything from scratch. But one thing that really surprised me was bread. Why are there so many ingredients in store-bought bread…

  • Spring Colds, Boogie Wipes, and a Very Scrunchy Upgrade

    Do you know that feeling when cold and flu season ends and you somehow made it through unscathed… only for your kids to catch a cold on your very first outing to celebrate spring? No? Just me? I have to admit, I wasn’t expecting sickness to hit quite this fast once the weather turned. But…

  • Spring and Getting Outside Again

    Where I live, spring has finally sprung. We have had plenty of “false springs” along the way though and it can really get to you after a while. That saying “April showers bring May flowers…” doesn’t always apply here—snow in April is not uncommon. But luckily, we’re probably past that now. I know getting outside…

  • Simple Toddler Activities for Cold Canadian Days

    If you’re a Canadian mom, you know the feeling. It’s freezing outside, the days are so long and dark, and your toddler has more energy than the energizer bunny. Getting out isn’t always realistic—and sometimes you just don’t want to. What “Scrunchy Activities” Look Like For me, scrunchy toddler activities are: I also try to…

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