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Hi, I’m Ainsley! I’m a mom of 2 boys who is passionate about child development and self-care. I blog about my experience with pregnancy, motherhood, child development and my personal lifestyle as a mom! Thanks for joining me on my journey through motherhood!

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Hey mama, do you drink enough water? ⁣ I really

Hey mama, do you drink enough water?
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I really struggle with my water intake throughout the day as I run after my wild children and it severely affects how I function each day. And who really has the time to be keeping track of exactly how much their drinking anyway? 😅
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When I found @rehydrateinc on Instagram, I instantly fell in love with the design on their bottle and the concept of not having to think twice about how much I’m drinking through the day! I was #gifted this bottle and, no lie, it’s been a #gamechanger for me!
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My favourite things about it are the facts that I only have to fill it up twice through the day and that the opening is very similar in size to a regular water bottle (trust me, it’s important — I spill water down my face too much otherwise 😂).
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I’m so happy to be able to #supportlocalbusinesses because @rehydrateinc is also Toronto based! 😁

#shoplocaltoronto #shopsmall #supportsmallshops

✨ Tattoo Story ✨ ⁣ Once upon a time I told

✨ Tattoo Story ✨
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Once upon a time I told you guys that I would share my tattoos, but I never got around to it. So here’s the story of my first tattoo. 🌹It’s pretty simple.
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I saw a photo on tumblr when I was 15 of a girl with roses on her shoulder and I instantly fell in love with it. I know, basic, but that doesn’t really bother me. I always assumed that if you wanted to get a tattoo, you needed a strong meaning behind it or else you would end up hating it, but for three long years, I just couldn’t stop coming back to it.
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Finally, after I got through my first, stressful year of university, I decided it was time to get it! My little 18 year old self showed the picture I loved to a friend and had her sketch something similar so I wouldn’t be copying anyone’s work. I researched reputable tattoo shops in my area (@adrenalinetoronto ) and decided to walk on in and get it done. 💭
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As my naive self sat down to get it done, I thought it would take maybe 2 hours. Yeah... I was wrong. It took 8 (well worth it) hours. I definitely hadn’t planned out the need to eat that day though, so lesson learned.🤪
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Was there a point to this story? Not really. Maybe have a consultation before getting a tattoo so you have a better idea of what to expect. 😉
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But perhaps this little story helped you pause your thoughts for a moment and take that deep breathe you so badly needed to take right now. That’s all I could hope for. There’s important work that needs to be done all around us, but remember to take care of yourself first.

(mcmxcv aka 1995 is a different tattoo for a different day)

We’re reaching the “terrible twos” over here

We’re reaching the “terrible twos” over here 🤪
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Whenever I start to get overwhelmed I like to take a step back and look at sweet, innocent photos like these to remind me of who my children are at heart! Sometimes parenting is difficult, I can’t lie about that, but the mindset and perspective we take on it is what matters most.
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Feel your overwhelm.
Feel your anger.
Feel your frustration.
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And let it go.
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Then, fill your cup with compassion, love, understanding, and gratitude.
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We are ALL experiencing life for the first time, adults and children alike. Don’t forget that.
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#parentinglife #parentingishard #parentinginapandemic #toddlerlife #toddlermomlife #toddlerstyle #momlife #momproblems #momofboys #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodinspired #honestmotherhood #terribletwos #mindsetshifts

✨ 2021 Mood Board ✨

✨ 2021 Mood Board ✨

2021 goal ⁣ ✨ Get comfortable with being uncom

2021 goal
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✨ Get comfortable with being uncomfortable ✨
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This year I am focusing on #growth. On getting comfortable with doing things that make me feel uncomfortable.
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Just a few of these things are trying new workouts even when I don’t want to, sharing more of myself on my feed, posting what I want without obsessively looking at my insights.
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I’m learning how to grow a business (ahem, hit me up @authentically.social if you have social media management needs, big or small 😉), which means learning how to find harmony in working and raising my family —“balance” doesn’t exist friends, stop aiming for it and the anxiety will ease!
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I’m excited to face the new challenges that 2021 brings. Being uncomfortable isn’t an easy state to be in but it is where growth comes from. #newyears2021

🪐 way too blessed to bring the negative vibes o

🪐 way too blessed to bring the negative vibes of 2020 into the new year 💫
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sharing my New Years Resolution tomorrow but it’s less of a resolution and more of a mindset shift.
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if you’re struggling to find ideas or just sticking to your own resolutions check the link in my bio for 15 New Years resolutions for moms (and how to stick to them)! 🥰
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⁣#mindsetshift #mindsetiseverything #newyears2021 #newyearsresolutions #resolutionideas #momblogger #torontomomblogger #sticktotheplan

𝑻𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒏 𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆!
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Would you believe me when I say that we barely have any pictures in the past ~ 4 years together?
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This is from when my bump first started showing with Atlas and soon after I started hiding myself away from the camera. My pregnancies weren’t easy. They made me feel like a completely different person. And afterward? I feel even more like someone I don’t even recognize.
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What I’ve come to learn recently and hope to continue to embrace throughout the new year is that it is okay to change. It’s okay to grow and mould ourselves into someone new. In fact, it’s necessary!
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Our core personality will always stay the same at the heart of us, but we must constantly evolve and grow. When you learn better, do better.
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I am learning that confidence does not come from outward appearance but from the inner workings of your soul.
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So my goal for the new year is to just take the damn picture. Give myself something to look back on and not be afraid to show who I am at all stages of life. What about you?

#selfloveclub

Anyone else want to lay down and cuddle all day? 💗 it’s that kind of mood for us today!

#motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodsimplified #livethelittlethings

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