Author: Lisa Frenette

Lisa lives in Toronto with her family. She is a freelance editor and writer. She has a BA in Communications and is working towards her Editing Certification from Simon Fraser University.
DIY, Family, Home, Wellness

DIY Wipes for your Family & Home

Lisa Frenette

When my oldest son was born, we noticed that he was very sensitive to store bought wipes. We tried a few different brands but without success. He would constantly get rashes and diaper rash cream was our savior! However, it didn’t sit well with us that we always had to put diaper rash cream on… Continue reading DIY Wipes for your Family & Home

Family, Honest mothering, Motherhood, Parenting

Parenting is Strange

Lisa Frenette

Raising two children, especially two boys, has been the biggest challenge and gift in my life so far. I have aged 100 years, but they keep me young at heart. Their scrapes and booboos make me sad, but they have grown my knowledge on how to handle it. Their bickering and fights drive me crazy,… Continue reading Parenting is Strange

Family, Parenting

The Generosity of Strangers

Lisa Frenette

This past weekend my family and I went up to the cottage in beautiful Southampton, Ontario. We packed up our things and drove 2.5 hours north from Toronto to enjoy some time away from our city life. It was Canada Day weekend and we celebrate up there with the kids if our summer plans allow… Continue reading The Generosity of Strangers

Home

Decluttering Our Home

Lisa Frenette

After a few years of living through the “haze” that comes with raising young children, I have taken a look around and realized our house could use some lightening! This means decluttering and using less. We live in a generously sized 2-bedroom apartment that my husband and I moved into well before we were married.… Continue reading Decluttering Our Home