Paula GraySep 25, 20213 minThe Golden Month: Life with a NewbornOur handsome little boy was born on August 30th at 10:10 AM at Kingston General Hospital. It was truly love at first sight. I was filled...
Paula GrayAug 25, 20217 minNatural Nursery + Newborn EssentialsWe are less than 6 days away (at most) from having our baby, and I think we’re just about ready. Unfortunately, we’ve also been fighting...
Paula GrayAug 12, 20215 minThe most Ethical Way to Purchase ClothesThe spotlight and scrutiny are rightfully so on fast fashion again this week as Greta Thunberg called out "Ethical Fast Fashion" as being...
Paula GrayAug 7, 20217 minOrganic Baby Capsule Wardrobe (0-6 months)As promised, here is my accompanying blog post for my IGTV Video, which you can also watch below (scroll all the way bottom for the best...
Paula GrayAug 1, 20219 minHealing Childhood Trauma Parenting is the hardest job in the world, and for those of us who have had less than ideal or traumatic childhoods...
Paula GrayJul 12, 20214 minOur Favourite Ethically-made and Sustainable Clothing Brands - Part 1I'm really passionate about slow fashion and sustainable clothing, and you can bet that's one of the common topics you'll be seeing...
Paula GrayJul 11, 20212 minSunset Maternity Session & ReflectionsWe had a lovely sunset maternity photo session at our home yesterday evening, and the wonderful photographer (Kassidy Dawn Photography)...
Paula GraySep 14, 20201 minChasing the lightTurn your face to the sunshine and the shadows fall behind... A couple of weeks ago, my girls and I had a glorious end of summer photo...
Paula GraySep 2, 20206 minConscious Parenting during the age of COVID Sometimes even the most carefully laid plans go wrong, especially when a cataclysmic event forces us to pivot and re-evaluate our...
Paula GrayAug 16, 20205 minWhy we will not be Homeschooling this FallChange happens slowly, and then all at once. The last couple of weeks for our family has been emblematic of this adage. We sold our house...
Paula GrayJul 23, 20203 minCultivating Reverence (and Waldorf on a Budget)You may have seen pictures of Waldorf playrooms full of beautiful handmade/natural toys (we have spent years creating one ourselves!)....
Paula GrayJul 20, 20207 minThe Holistic Education we need more than ever To say the world is having a collective moment at present would be an understatement. Unprecedented circumstances have irrevocably...
Paula GrayJul 15, 20204 minThe Art of Lying InPregnancy, birth and bonding with a newborn is one of the most sacred experiences on earth. It is THE act of creation and beginning of a...
Paula GrayJul 14, 20204 minTop 5 must-haves for a Natural PlayroomHave you been wanting to move away from plastic, noisy toys and create a more natural playroom that will nourish your children's senses,...
Paula GrayJul 11, 20201 minWelcome to Mama Serene Blog!So here I am, in my own little corner of the web, to write about homeschooling, holistic parenting, natural living, crafting, DIY etc. It...
Paula GrayJul 11, 20207 minBuilding ResilienceThis post was originally posted on my Willow Play School blog on March 18th, 2020. Resilience (noun): A human ability to recover quickly...
Paula GrayJul 11, 20205 minThe Importance of Rhythm"Increasing the rhythm of your home life is one of the most powerful ways of simplifying your children’s lives” - Simplicity Parenting....
Paula GrayJul 11, 20204 minCreating a Magical Play SpaceWe can create an environment that nourishes young children with beauty, warmth and joy to support their growth in body, soul and spirit....
Paula GrayJul 11, 20202 minSimplicity Parenting I want to share a resource with you that was very helpful and marked a turning point in our journey of parenting and educating our young...