It Can Be Hard To Be Brave
Freedom Coach - Ranbir Puar October 28, 2016 1
By: Ranbir Puar, Free Within It can be hard to be brave. As a parent, I not only have to be brave more often than I ever imagined…but also in ways that I never imagined! But in order to truly be brave, I had to have the courage to... Read more
Far too often, when I unpack my kids’ lunch bags after school, I find most of their lunch still in the bag. I ask why… “They needed us out of the classrooms, so we didn’t have time to eat better.” Consistent answers from both boys. Other moms relate a... Read more
The challenge of finding life-balance is a topic that typically comes up when I speak to groups of women. It often leads to the question: which role is more important – Parent or Partner? After having a child, your relationship becomes a ‘new’ one. In many ways, having a... Read more
The Perks of Receiving an Insult
Freedom Coach - Ranbir Puar March 21, 2016 3
I was recently asked a question: “A child at school told my daughter she had weird amount of hair on her arms. How can I help my daughter handle this?” Most young children lack a filter. Well, so do many adults, for that matter! Much of what little kids... Read more
6 Steps To Better Relationships
Freedom Coach - Ranbir Puar February 22, 2016 22
“Relationships with others will be difficult until we have a good one with ourselves.” Ranbir Puar What is it that consistently makes us act inconsistently in our relationships?! For most people, relationships provide the most exhilarating, challenging, and high-growth opportunities of their lives. Some of us have wonderful relationships... Read more
How to find your SELF!
Freedom Coach - Ranbir Puar February 5, 2016 8
As we all know, it’s not easy to embark on a new goal. By now, many a New Year’s Resolution has been dismissed and replaced by the old, cozy habit. Why does this happen? There’s a part of us that wants to grow and change. But, on the... Read more
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!PARTNERS
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- 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
