Lipstick's Lair

Geeky Mom of four girls who survives with crafts, cleaning, cooking and video games.

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We've had this old vacuum since the oldest was a baby lol. We don't have carpet so we had to figure out what this strange device was 😂 . . I wonder if anyone makes one that actually sucks, then I could get some help from her haha. . . How's your Sunday going? . . #relaxingsunday #toddlercleaning #momlife #growingupcleaning #vaccum #youngestchild #startthemyoung #healthyhabits #iblikes #walking #toddlerdevelopment #toddleractivities #hoover #hoovering #momlife #momoffourgirls #momofgirls #xjanluv #janmxl1 #cleaning #mybabygirl #babyfour #mybigfamily #bigfamilymom #familyofsix #familyof6 (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7hG4unlZG5/?igshid=tzjb2mqzstfy

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Sisterly love, it's something I post about often because, well, we have four kids. That's something like 12 different and unique relationship combinations. . . These two have a special bond, Luna starts school in September so she has been able to stay home with Octavia when the others go to school. . . While many aren't aware, Luna is my bonus daughter, and I'm the luckiest woman in the world because by gaining her Father I got her too. She is the most amazing child and so caring... She loves all three of her sisters, she loves me, and she loves her Daddy. . . I've never considered her my "step" daughter. Frankly our family folded together so quickly I've just always been Mom. A title she chose for me herself. I was introduced to her as Emily, and for a long time I corrected her to Emily, or Emmy, when she called me Mom. But how can I turn that title down when she is the one who made that choice? . . #stepparent #siblings #sisters #sistersbonds #sisterlove #bonusdaughters #stepdaughter #blendedfamilystrong #blendedfamily #momlife #sister #familyfirst #xjanluv #iblikes #janmxl1 #sisterplaytime #siblingloveforever #youngestsibling #familylife #bonding #siblingbonding #cuddles #yegfamily (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7d6FZqFhLT/?igshid=zd3defghzcvm

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Usually I try to feed the family pretty healthy. But some days you just can't do it! Be it because you forgot you had to go grocery shopping, or your simply too tired. During the week I solo parent because of the shift my partner works. . . My favorite quick meal is usually noodles, tuna and mushroom soup dumped together and stirred. But when your out of mushroom soup and have a craving what do you do?? ...you get inventive. I figured it would be just like a tuna casserole! Minus the baking 😅 . . It was so good, I may have just found my new toss together in a rush dinner. The kids didn't want to help, and I was out of patience anyways so I set up my tablet to stream some TV while fixing dinner. . . Check out my spoon! Recently I bought a new set of flatware for the house - and I love it so much!!!! Found on Amazon you can see it for yourself by clicking the link in my bio. . . #dinnertime🍴 #amazoninfluencer #amazonfinds #amazonprime #quickmeal #familyfriendlyfood #tuna #pastadinner #familymeals #familyfriendlymeals #toddlerfoodideas #feedingtime #feedingthefamily #iblikes #xjanluv #janmxl1 #amazonsubscribeandsave #subscribeandsave #easynight #dinnerideasforkids #simpledinner #simplefood #tunacasserole #tunacreations #dinnertime #momlife #momoffour #sotired #yegdinner (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bWeiBFh8Q/?igshid=1miqi0emb8zh1

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Mount Saint Never-done and I are at war. I'm trying to scale it... It's laughing at me 😂 . . One thing that's been amazing at helping me climb this mountain has been my new @truearthmovement laundry strips!! . . They are so easy to use! One strip does a full load of regular clothing for us, and on those tough super dirty clothing you can just add another! Easy to measure, no waste, and best of all completely eco-friendly. One of these little packages has 32 strips, and comes in unscented, regular (shown here) and baby! We use these for all the family, from the 15 month old with sensitive skin to Daddy with bad allergies. . . Another added bonus, while the scent is super minimal it covers the dread left too long smell, and prevents it from happening if you leave a load overnight 😅 . . I was kindly gifted the three types by @truearthmovement to sample ❤️ . . #Gifted #laundrysoap #laundrystrips #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlyproducts #laundryrevolution #momof4 #recycle #babylaundry #janmxl1 #iblikes #xjanluv #ecofriendly #ecoliving #truearthmovement #earthfriendly #earthfriendlyproducts #momfriendly #productreview #productrecommendation #productreviews (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7ZQt0ZF6_E/?igshid=ng50gwhqs87i

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We have a new outlook on life lately. Octa has figured out she can do a bridge (Is that the right word? Haha) and loves to see what the world looks like from this new view. . . It's so much fun watching the minds of littles work. Watching all the milestones come and go. The first time she ran away from us with something in her hand - like actually "ran" 😂 Quinn and I just stood laughing because it was the cutest thing ever 😂 ....until you have to chase her down to get whatever she's gotten. . . It struck me recently how she's a toddler. I've been really really trying to pretend it's not true. But Octavia is 15 months old in three days... And my baby has to grow up sometime! . . #toddleractivities #toddlertime #growingup #newview #newskill #upsidedown #milestones #toddlermilestones #newoutlook #mommyindenial #growingupsofast #15monthsold #octbaby #iblikes #xjanluv #toddlerdevelopment #janmxl1 #bigfamilylife #babygirl #momofgirls #momoffour #momof4 #momlife #thrivingthroughmotherhood #lovebeingmom #octavia #blodreina #Skairipa #strongnamestronggirl (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7YvT5Pl8RM/?igshid=1f1wmydidnsiv

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This little monkey has six teeth coming in all at once. I'm so thankful for her handy holder from @the_chew.crew because MAN. She is CRANKY right now. . . You can see her playing with the feel and sensation of each bead in her mouth. Today she's been loving the firmness of the wood bead, literally carrying it around with her mouth while she plays 😂 . . Check out her stuff if your little one needs some relief, she is a fellow Albertan and a lovely lady! . . #chewlry #teething #teethingtoy #teethingrelief #teethingtoys #teethingtoddler #teethingproblems #teethingbeads #teethingbites #momlife #iblikes #xjanluv #mxl2020parents #momblogger #teethingremedies #15monthsold #toddlerlife #toddlersofinstagram #toddlers #growingupsofast #notababyanymore😢 #slowdown (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7XJfKllZPc/?igshid=hq3p2q5liskl

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For Christmas I got Octa something I had been eyeing up for a long time! . . Blocks seem like a silly thing to get excited about, but watching her build and play has been amazing. . . With the other kids I tended to buy more "structured" toys. But with Octa we have approached a more natural lifestyle, and as cliche as it sounds... you do the best you can with what you know, and when you know better you do better. . . I thought the more toys the kids had the happier they would be. But as we had more children the toys that are open ended, can be used for so many more things became more valuable. Realizing that just because it's a big name brand doesn't mean it's better. Price, doesn't mean it's better. Just because it's popular, doesn't mean it's better. . . These blocks have gotten the seven (even the older day home boys!) kids playing together, learning cause and effect, learning so much! The oldest of mine says "it's just like Minecraft" 😅😅😅 . . Parenting is a journey, there is no wrong path to take, and you learn so much along the way. . . #blocks #sensoryplay #honestmom #vulnerablepost #beinghonest #dothebestyoucan #buildingtoys #learningtoys #selfgrowth #selfreflections #yougotthismama #reallifemom #unstructuredplay #woodentoys #woodenblocks #iblikes #xjanluv #playspaces #playarea #yegmoms #yegmom #growing #personalgrowthanddevelopment #learningaswego #mxl2020parents #parentingwithanxiety #educatingkids #learnthroughplay #buildingblocks (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7WQzU_Fgvy/?igshid=t2grpelx2pzd

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Who are you? As a Mom it's easy to lose yourself. Lose yourself in cooking, cleaning, changing and helping little ones find themselves. . . I thought I'd re-introduce myself today and as I sit here I realize just how much of my identity focuses completely on the kids. . . I'm more than a Mom though, I'm a crafty geek who loves to play video games, listen to music and watches probably too much TV 😅 A woman who loves her partner, and tries not to let her mental health issues define or control her. . . Sometimes I'm too much for people, and while I respect that, I also just have to be me and not care what people think too much. . . #whoareyou #introductions #momlife #morethanamom #geekgirl #geeklife #selfie #therealme #authenticme #losingyourself #behindthescreen #blondes #mentalhealthmatters #xjanluv #venuseyeboutique #reallifestory #mxl2020parents #yegselfie #iblikes #selfiesmile #blondemom #longhairlove #geeklove #gamergirlsofinstagram #reallifemom (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Ttx72l-fe/?igshid=z2x9fjxbpxlt

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So often I post pictures of my girls and the house, and you see this little dude hanging out in the background haha. . . This is the only male other than Daddy in the house, he is my little katten (teenager cat haha) and the biggest brat in the entire house. A testimonial to my geekiness his name is Phillip J. Fry or Fry for short 😂 Following in the paw prints of Coleco, Sega and NES. 👼who have all crossed the rainbow bridge. . . Do you have any pets? We would love to have more but our house just isn't as big as our hearts!! . . #catpictures #catlife #kittycat #phillipjfry #catpicoftheday #orangecatsofinstagram #orangecatsrule #onlyboy #orangekitty #iblikes #lazycat #kittycuddles #catlover #catsrule #momlife #momblog #xjanluv #myboy #catsofyeg #canadiankitty #adoptdontshop #myfamilyrocks #yegcat #yeg #fluffykitty (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7RKm77lmno/?igshid=if1pdrszvomv

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I've been paying attention to some of the absolutely lovely set ups I see in my feed and taking the tips from them! . . This photo? Doesn't reflect that 😂 But in all the mess, in all the toys... One sweet baby girl is happy. She's pulled everything to her, set up her own little space and played independently for so long until she toddled off to find something else. . . Yes during nap I'll sort through every single box and put them back away properly and just thinking about it makes me twitch, but she was so happy. What else can you ask for on a lazy Saturday? . . Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend ❤️ . . #toymess #reallife #livingroomrealty #playspace #toddlermomlife #lazysaturday #littlepeopletoys #fisherpricetoys #unorganized #cleaningmotivation #relaxingsaturday #sleepysaturday #iblikes #livingroom #xjanluv #disneycastle #farmtoy #happytoddlerplaytime #toddleractivity #freeplay #parenttribemxl #playtime #weekendrelaxing #relaxingday (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7MliL0lCKU/?igshid=v620todmcp1x

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That hair. My gosh. Baby girl you are the only one with curly hair and we've learned so much about how to properly take care of them 🤯 . . When they dry they are the perfect ringlet curls, if managed. Seriously ladies with curly hair I don't know how you do it. My hair is thick as heck, but fine and straight as a whip. I literally can't get it to hold a curl with a pound of hairspray. What you guys have to go through!!! . . I'm so lucky she is such a sweet and calm girl because this mane takes so much time to comb and take care of. If it's not taken care of it WILL dread faster than you'd think. 🤦🏼‍♀️ . . #curlyhair #naturalcurls #kidscurlyhair #naturallycurly #washday #thatsmile #mybabygirl #blendedfamily #learningtogether #curlsfordays #luckymommy #mybeautifuldaughter #fouryearold #xjanluv #curlygirlmethod #cgmethod #haircare #kidshair #girlhair #iblikes #happykid #bonusdaughter #mydaughterismyworld #parenttribemxl #hairfordays #curlsfordays #momblog #mommyblogger #mommyblog #curlcare #thosecurls (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7KQT_SFG1F/?igshid=momh35f9aq83

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What, you don't play with the farm in your pearls? . . The @fisherprice farm house Octavia got for Christmas is totally her favorite of all the sets we have. The little songs it plays make her dance and clap! She loves trying to put the chicken on the top and take it off. . . With four teeth coming in she's been using her @the_chew.crew necklace more and more, carrying it around or wearing it and chewing in it. It's such a relief to know it helps make her feel better naturally! . . How did you help your kiddos with teething? Or, what was your favorite Little People set from when you were young or your kids? I remember the old school sets 😅 when they just had the head and the body haha. . . #chewlry #teething #teethingtoys #teethingtoy #fisherprice #littlepeople #barnyard #learningthroughplaying #teethingnecklaces #teethingrelief #growingupfast #unicornsleepers #iblikes #cutiepie #momlife #momoftoddler #teethingbaby #xjanluv #youngestchild #parentcommxl #oneyearolds #babylife #toddlerlife #playtime #freeplay #pearls #teethingtoddler #growingupsofast #walmart #george (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7J4UjIlXs9/?igshid=bxrtq3e94tfy

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#Repost @maristinsmarket (@get_repost) ・・・ Opening March 1st in Namao, AB! It’s Alberta’s oldest store @116 years old! We have 60 vendors who make handmade items. Coffee will always be on and we love visitors!! Mark your calendars! #history #rustic #market #amazingvendors #quality #handmade #yeg #makersofyeg #canada #canadianhistory #alberthistory #namao #chic #johnnysmarket #martistinsmarket #exciting #new #grandopening

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The kiddos have a #playroom again! But it's so bland. @seemslegitmommy and I are planning out how to decorate it, I love her fabric walls idea! A nice big rug in the center, and I want to add some great imaginative details elsewhere. We wouldn't usually have that TV downstairs, but this house is older and doesn't have cable running to our bedroom dangnabbit. Any ideas for how to spruce the room up?

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Today two of my girls are having a sick day. I love watching #sisterlylove and #bonding. It warms my cold dead heart! . . What are you and yours up to this fine, #snowy #friday? . . #family #love #siblinglove #sisters #siblings #sickday #longdaysshortyears #lovemykids #adorable #mine #babygirls

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The king... is dead. @barkbox it lasted slightly longer than the last fluffy stuffie 😂 Doesn't he look proud of himself?

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Once again @barkbox knocks it out of the park! I mean realm!!! My #acd is going to flip his lid for all the royal treats in this month's #barkbox 😍