Over the past year, I have had the great opportunity to connect with many of Vancouvermom.ca‘s 2012 Top 30 Vancouver Mom Bloggers. We have formed friendships through our writing, a facebook page we created (and post to constantly throughout the day), and by planning playdates and dinners out together. The “Top 5 Things You Don’t Know About Me” is a post that a few of us from the group decided to do together and publish simultaneously.
To check out some of the other mamas’ Top 5 Things, click on the links below their pictures. Have fun!
The Connection We Share // The Thirties Grind // Nat Nanton
Little Miss Mama // Mumfection // Mama Papa Bubba
The Write Mama // North Shore Mama
Thank you to Haley for designing my Top 5 image for me! Check out her Facebook page to learn more about this very creative chica!
Jessica Blumel
Nice to meet you! I'm Jessica a.k.a North Shore Mama. This site was born out of my love for my daughters and the desire to share my motherhood journey with fellow moms. I believe we're all in this craziness called 'parenthood' together and North Shore Mama is my way of reaching out to anyone who needs a laugh, a cry or dinner inspiration. Thank you so much for reading!
Nice to meet you! I'm Jessica a.k.a North Shore Mama. This site was born out of my love for my daughters and the desire to share my motherhood journey with fellow moms. I believe we're all in this craziness called 'parenthood' together and North Shore Mama is my way of reaching out to anyone who needs a laugh, a cry or dinner inspiration. Thank you so much for reading!
- This is my go-to for potlucks, picnics or just a quick and easy solo lunch. These little tomato and bocconcini skewers are a hit with the adults and the littles alike. (Ever noticed that kids seem to like food better if it's bite-sized from the get-go?) #sponsored I picked up some @PresChoice summer essentials at Loblaws City Market to put out a quick al fresco spread and I made my signature dish with these yummy #PCInsidersCollection axiony cherry tomatoes which are so sweet and juicy. The PC Insiders Collection makes it so easy to plan a spontaneous summer patio dinner!
- My everyday style? I think I’d call it ‘effortlessly put together’. I like to FEEL nice when I step out of the house in the morning and to me that means pulling myself together, but it needs to happen quickly because... kids . Having the right pieces on hand and ready to slip on is KEY. And it’s a game changer. Check out the link in my bio to see what my favourite summer trends are (all sourced from a recent partnership with @mayfairshopping ). These trends are EFFORTLESS so, if you’re like me and don’t like the fuss of getting
- Those smiles are courtesy of @lexuscanada and the amazing day they planned for us. We drove around in a fleet of Lexus RX L’s, we spent time with artisans who were master craftspeople, we went on a helicopter ride, one of the chefs from Canada’s Top Chef cooked us a private dinner... it was all VERY luxurious. Go check out www.reallifestyled.ca (or just click the link in my profile) to see all the cool things we got up to that day. *still pinching myself* #lexusmasterclass #sponsored #rlspartner
- I’m OBSESSED with @freshprep , you guys. Have you tried it yet? In fact, I talk about it so much that a few of my friends are now also on board and just as obsessed as I am! The produce is always fresh and perfectly ripe (hello avocados!). The flavours are different from what I get so stuck making. You know that dinnertime rut? Ugh- the worst. I could go on and on about how amazing this service and the meals are! • I love love love that I get to partner with a company that makes my life so much
eschelle
March 28, 2013 #3 Authorboth hubby and I HATE clowns like HATE them and I have a gf who literally ran away screaming from one leaving her kid in the dust once. thankfully she was with a group of friends so her daughter was fine but I don’t think she could have ran away faster, even if she was on fire….
northshoremama
April 5, 2013 #4 AuthorEschelle, I have run away from one (a drunk creepy one) and left my husband in the dust. What makes it so embarrassing is that we were on one of our first dates. My fear of clowns came out very early in our relationship hehe.
Amy Lee
March 28, 2013 #5 AuthorI think clowns are scary too. There’s just something not right about them. I also can count how many times I wore hgh heels last year too!
northshoremama
April 5, 2013 #6 AuthorHmm… maybe we should get all dressed up so we can start on our second hand! Maybe I’ll make 2013 the year of high heels! 😉
Nat Nanton
March 28, 2013 #7 AuthorThe clown thing – so funny. I gotta understand this phobia. Do you feel threatened by them? I’m thinking of my fear of heights, I feel like I’d get hurt if I fall. So what is it about the clowns? Do tell.
northshoremama
April 5, 2013 #8 AuthorNat, I think it’s because of the face makeup and I feel like they are hiding something. I also had a scary encounter with a drunk clown late at night and it made me feel deceived by the overly-happy ‘nature’ of clowns!
Jen
March 28, 2013 #9 AuthorOh, Jess – you know I’m with you 100% on the clown front. They are just plain creepy. And I totally hear you on the music front… My days are filled with all kinds of munchkin-friendly songs, but I would love to spend more time listening to ‘me music’. Our new running challenge will be a great opportunity for it!
northshoremama
April 5, 2013 #10 AuthorGlad I am not alone on the clown front! Haha! Running challenge… right! Better get on that! 😉 Do you use Songza on your iPhone?