Essential oils with Catherine

04/25/2026

Day 1 of becoming the mom who runs a half marathon… while raising 4 kids, 4 and under.

I don’t have childcare.
I don’t have extra time.
I have a wagon, snacks packed before sunrise, and four little humans coming with me on every single run.

I ran my first 10K 4 months postpartum…
while 6 weeks pregnant.

So no—this isn’t just about training for a half marathon.

It’s about showing up when it’s loud.
When it’s chaotic.
When someone needs a snack, a diaper change, or me right now.

It’s about becoming the woman who doesn’t wait for perfect conditions.
she just goes anyway.

This series is the real side of it:
messy runs, interrupted miles, late nights, early mornings, and doing it solo.

Because I know I’m not the only one in a season of becoming.

If you’re building something in the middle of motherhood too—
you’re not alone 🤍

04/17/2026

4 kids.
4 and under.
100+ lbs in a wagon.

And I still run.

6 weeks postpartum → walking.
4 months postpartum → 10K.
(while 1 month pregnant 😅)

No perfect plan.
No perfect conditions.
Just consistency.

Even on the days I didn’t want to go… I went.

Now?
“Faster mommy!!” is my motivation 😂

Motherhood didn’t slow me down…
it made me unstoppable.

04/08/2026

Winter fair fun with the kiddos 🐎✨

04/07/2026

Spring break ✨ one for the books ✨

• started + ended with Winnipeg Jets games 🏒
• twice-a-day swim lessons for the big boys 💦
• a trip to the fair — petting all the animals, bouncy castles & endless fun 🎡🐐
• so many little adventures in between
• 4 Easter celebrations (yes… FOUR 🐣)
• and more treats than I can count 🍭

full hearts, tired kids, and all the memories 🤍

03/30/2026

14 years later… and we’re still growing, still learning, still choosing each other every single day. 🤍

We met when I was just a grade 9 girl… and somehow built the life we used to dream about back then.
Three boys, one girl, and a whole lot of love in between.

I wish we could go back and tell our high school selves—
you won’t believe how beautiful it all turns out.

Had to hop on this trend… because we really made it, baby. 🫶🏼

03/28/2026

Easy, no-fuss mornings start here 🤍

My go-to coconut milk chia pudding is one of those things I make once and enjoy all week long—perfect for busy mom life, especially heading into spring and summer.

All you need:
• 3 cups coconut milk (1 carton)
• 3/4 cup chia seeds
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla

Whisk everything together until smooth (no clumps), pop it in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight, then give it a good mix and portion into containers.

The best part? The toppings 🤍
I love switching it up depending on what I’m craving that week:
• Homemade berry coulis + coconut shavings
• Homemade caramel + white chocolate chips
• Berry coulis + peanut butter for a PB&J vibe

It’s quick, filling, and feels like a little treat to start the day.

Save this for your next meal prep ✨

03/27/2026

12/03/2025

6 months of Cassidy

Officially 1/2 a year with our little princess who has made our lives a little brighter with your infectious smile, and bubbly personality. You have fit in perfectly to our wild little crew and I can’t imagine life without you.

- I officially have 1 tooth and working on a few more 🦷
- I’m getting so close to being able to crawl
- I can sit for short periods of time 💪🏻
- I’ve started trying some solids and love fruit! 🍓
- I love the water and am a little water bug 🐠
- I love watching my brothers play even tho they are a little wild for me 🤪

11/18/2025

Had one baby → obsessed.
Had another → also obsessed.
Now here we are with 4 under 4 and my oldest is campaigning for MORE siblings 🤣
Be honest moms… when do you actually know you’re done?
Because I don’t think I’ve hit that feeling yet 🤪

10/17/2025

Cold rainy days means we’re spending our days baking up a storm and all the snuggles 🥰 banana mini muffins, pumpkin cheesecake chocolate chip mini muffins and regular muffins, and peanut butter cookies for lots of snacks. Green beans, rice, garlic toast and chicken for supper for the kids and I and I made cole and I a pasta bake for when he got home super last from work 🤤

10/10/2025

28 looks like peace, purpose, and little hands holding mine 🤍 Filled with so much gratitude for this life. I’ve caught myself reflecting on how lucky we truly are constantly, truly blessed. Spent my birthday surrounded with my babies exploring, and ended it with a date night for the jets home opener with our little girly for her very 1st NHL game! ✈️