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Why I’m Cancelling My Life Insurance (And Why You Should Too)

As a new mama, I’m always thinking about Poppy’s future, what that looks like and how I can keep her safe. Poppy’s safety is something I think about on a daily basis, but what about her future and what if something were to happen to Q and I? With that being said, I knew that life insurance was something I needed for my family, but my prior experiences getting life insurance have always been confusing and negative. Let me tell you why I’m cancelling my life insurance… The reason why I wanted to talk about life insurance on my blog is because I got sucked in to getting life insurance that I didn’t want when I bought my house. It was a part of the bank’s must- haves for me in order to qualify for my mortgage. Of course I wanted life insurance, but not being able to choose my coverage or have a simple yes or no choice was a deterrent. So it left me with a bad taste in my mouth and made me feel trapped. After the lengthy health questions over the phone, which were full of medical jargon that I didn’t understand, I was told I’d know if I qualified in a few weeks. About 3 or 4 weeks later I got a letter in the mail that said I am eligible for life insurance and my coverage was $xxx,xxx, based on my current health and age. It stated the monthly cost that would be automatically…

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4 Tips on How We’re Building & Growing Poppy’s Wealth

It may feel like forever away if you have a baby, but thinking about your baby’s finances early can make a huge difference in their financial future. Qais and I have already been making financial decisions for Poppy and talking about what her future is going to look like financially. Since, Qais is already in the financial industry he knew that getting her set up now, as young as possible, was the smartest thing to do to ensure Poppy is secure and safe when she gets older. When it comes to finances for myself, I’m honestly not that organized so thinking about saving for Poppy and making her plans for her financial future definitely had me feeling overwhelmed. So I’m going to share a few tips with you guys on how Qais and I have organized ourselves to be able try and meet her financial goals plus a few other tips we’ve been doing as well!   1. Organize all your finances in one place So prior to downloading the Hardbacon app I honestly had all of our finances everywhere. We had all of our joint accounts in one place and that’s actually two places because we have multiple bank accounts. We had our investments in another place. And our budget was on an Excel sheet (really who’s isn’t right?!). It was just becoming too hard to keep track of everything until I downloaded the Hardbacon app. For those of you who don’t already know, Hardbacon is a financial app…

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How I Manage Motherhood While Working Full-Time: Spilling ALL the Beans!

So recently I asked on my Instagram stories what topics regarding motherhood were you guys most interested in me writing about. And honestly, I got a lot of HOW DO INFLUENCERS DO IT ALL? or HOW ARE YOU MANAGING WORKING AND MAMAHOOD?! And as I sit here with Poppy on my lap, smashing my keyboard, clicking my mouse and just generally causing chaos, I’m going to spill all. the. beans. on how I manage both motherhood and running my business full-time. Okay so, what’s the secret to all these mama influencers who run a business, do their wifely duties and be a mama without missing a beat? Well, honestly… A nanny lol. But, no really, that’s usually the secret that they don’t want to tell you. And although I have nothing against a little help, I wanted to share how I stay productive (hint: it’s not a nanny). Scroll below to read how I manage motherhood while working full-time. How I Manage Motherhood While Working Full-time: Spilling ALL the Beans!: 1. Pay for services that save you time I know that I may get a little slack for this but if you are in a position to pay for services to save you time, then do it! What’s changed my life as a mama and a business owner has been grocery delivery and having a cleaner come and clean my entire home bi-weekly. Prior to paying for these services, I used to spend hours a week on cleaning and a…

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Best Buy Baby Sale: My Top 7 Must-Haves

Mamas and mamas-to-be, listen up! If you’re looking to snag some essential items and total must-haves for your baby for an amazing price then you’ve come to the right place. From monitors to car seats to cribs and strollers, Best Buy’s selection of baby items is quite wide and an easy way to shop for your baby or grab a baby shower gift! Today I’m sharing my top 7 must- haves from Best Buy Baby sale and you’re going to want to add these items to your cart! Best Buy Baby Sale: My Top 7 Must- Haves Evenflo Folio Stroll & Jog Travel System – the same one I snagged from Best Buy! Angelcare 5″ Video & Breathing Baby Monitor (AC527) – I have this exact one and would recommend to purchase it, especially on sale! Halo Bassinet Swivel Sleeper Essentia Bassinet Ergobaby 360 Four Position Baby Carrier – I’ve been eyeing this for awhile! Well Works 10092 Infrared Thermometer Philips Avent Baby Bottle Warmer, 3-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer & Glass Bottle Set – Such a HUGE must have and also makes a great baby shower gift! Harmony Play & Go Essentials Play Yard – I need this for baby girl! Be sure to check out Best Buy’s entire Baby and Maternity section so you don’t miss out on any other amazing deals! What are you looking to buy during Best Buy’s Baby Sale? Thank you to Best Buy Canada for partnering with me on this post! As always all…

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Amazon + Ikea Front Hallway Reveal

Mirror | Shelf (no longer available – similar)| Face Vase | Jug | Pampas Grass | Baskets | Floor Basket | Tank (code laurenevasheriff for 20% off) | Biker Shorts ($11!) My front hallway has been such a plain boring sight since I moved in a few months back. I was going back and fourth with ideas, from building a bench to just doing some peg hooks for some extra storage space. Thanks to Pinterest, my vision for my front hallway became a little more clearer. I opted for a circle mirror and simple shelf for a little oomph and storage. I knew I wanted to keep a boho vibe throughout my house, just like my nursery, and went for beech wood, pampas grass and straw to keep thins simple yet chic. Plus, everything pictured is under $100! Making this hallway reveal not only stylish but super affordable too. Now the only thing missing is some square ottomans or foot stools to keep under the shelf for a place to put on shoes! xo Lauren

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Nursery Update 02

Literally last week I shared my first nursery update on my blog. And now, just a week later I already have my second update for you guys! .

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My 5 Favourite Places to Shop For Maternity Clothes

To be honest, when I found out I was pregnant I couldn’t wait to get a bump just to style it! I know that sounds insanely silly but I knew I wanted to show my bump off and knowing I’d have a big bump in the Summer made me even more excited!

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