If you follow me on Instagram, you likely caught wind of the fact that I recently accepted and COMPLETED a 30-day spin challenge at Spin Society. This was a really big deal for me because I have never committed to something physically (and mentally) like this spin challenge and... Read more
Working from home is a pipe-dream for many. Those who work in an office setting often fantasize about what it would be like to roll out of bed, open their laptop and ‘be at work’. The reality is that working from home can actually prove to be challenging in... Read more
I’m kicking off something new and exciting and it’s all because I want to show my love and appreciation for all my friends and family online… a.k.a YOU!! I’m giving away a new prize each week on Instagram! Yup! And they are GOOD ones too 😉 If you missed... Read more
I don’t want to jinx this in any way, but summer in Vancouver so far has been … pretty much perfection. By perfection, I mean HOT. I’m a total sun-seeking, sun-lover, so I’m in heaven right now. The only thing with this heat is that my home doesn’t have... Read more
When you see a woman with abnormally amazing eyebrows these days, the chances are high that she’s had her brows microbladed. Very high! I know that I, myself, have been admiring people’s perfectly sculpted brows, wondering HOW ON EARTH they get them to look like that… only to find... Read more
A couple of years ago, I started an annual tradition of 5 days away in Palm Springs WITHOUT my children. I know how some parents feel about this: How could you possibly be away from your kids for that long? I also know how other parents feel about this:... Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kraft Peanut Butter. All opinions are 100% mine. There are some things kids just do NOT need to know. I’m not talking about white lies. I’m talking about straight-up omissions of information that doesn’t need to be shared. ... Read more
Growing up, my brother and I spent a lot of time with my grandparents. We are among the lucky ones. My Oma would often come pick us up from school and we’d all walk home together. They were slow walks. Magical walks. We had nowhere to be, so we... Read more
It’s no secret that I have a lot more time alone these days. Since my separation, I end up doing pretty much everything on my own on the days I don’t have my kids. It’s a strange feeling, for sure! I have had to get into a whole new... Read more
We know a lot about vitamins. We know they have proven positive effects on our health. We know that different vitamins are beneficial to us in different ways. We know we should be taking vitamins and supplements daily. BUT… We also know there are SO MANY vitamins and supplements... 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
