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Crocs Bump It Up a Notch #Review #Giveaway USA/CANADA

July 3, 2015 By Deb B. 71 Comments

With summer here, outdoor play is back in full force and we have been keeping ourselves busy with friends and activities. Looks like one special friend has found a way to LD‘s heart…

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… through her tummy.

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We love how the summer means an endless amount of frolicking in the backyard, exploring nature, jumping through sprinklers, and allowing imagination to take the front seat. Sure, we have all kinds of fun in the spring, the fall, and definitely the winter (puddles, anyone?) – but as far as we’re concerned, nothing beats summer.

This is the season when pastels and floral patterns make a huge comeback for both lads and lasses. Accessories are light and playful, and kids can be completely themselves.

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But as in any other season, the summer months call for the right kind of footwear. We care about breathability, flexibility, and definitely cute-a-bility. Can you get anymore cute, comfy, and breathable than Crocs?

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The new Crocs Bump It collection has just made its way into the fashion circuit with its cool, vintage flair, sneaker-inspired style and unique color palettes. The comfort is next to none and the convenience of the off and on is simply unparalleled. Our little kiddos can’t help but smile when life is this easy.

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We’re crazy about the rubber bumper toes that make the style so easy to look at.

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And the Croslite™ foam cushion makes this shoe easier for little mama and little dude to want to keep these stylin’ tootsie-covers on all day long. Even when they would otherwise love to play barefoot on the soft playground tarmac.

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Our favorite part of the new Crocs Bump Its? It’s easy-on, stay-on! For those moments when jumping is a necessity. This was quite essential as far as Little Dude was concerned, and apparently it worked like a charm. LD was definitely impressed.

Crocs Bump It Up a Notch www.BABYSTYLISTA.comComfort is key. And other than her tummy, I’m thinking the way to little LD‘s heart is definitely through her tootsies.

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Little mama is absolutely smitten by both her Bump It Clogs and Sneaker Crocs (not to mention the cool little dude sporting them). I think these fab shoes will be sticking around for the rest of the summer and more seasons to come.

And you know we are rather smitten by YOU, our readers and friends – so we would love to give you a chance to win your choice of a pair of the new, vintage-style Bump It clogs or sneakers for your little one.

:: GIVEAWAY TIME ::

We partnered with our friends from Crocs for an awesome giveaway right in time for the Summer! Enter to win a pair of new Bump Its for your kiddo!  To enter for the chance to win, simply fill out the form below!  For further contest rules, refer to the Terms and Conditions within the Rafflecopter.

Contest closes July 22nd – at 11:59PM PST! The winner will be revealed July 23rd, 2015! If you have an Instagram account, check us out at @babystylista for more ways to enter (Bonus points!).

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Available in a variety of color combinations, these styles come in sizes 6 – 13 for the tiny tots and 1 – 3 in big kid sizes.

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Her Accessories:: Peach head scarf (similar Urban Renewal Riverside Tool & Dye Shibori Headwrap here)  |  River Island Girls pink oversize brown tinted sunglasses)  |  Her top:: Lipstik Sequined Racerback Tank)  |  Her skirt:: Disney’s Frozen Elsa & Anna Reversible Skirt by Jumping Beans)  |  Her footwear:: Kids’ Crocs Bump It Clogs)  |  His Accessories:: Born to Love Clothing Grey Herringbone Fedora (similar Born to Love Clothing Boy Straw Fedora With Blue Band here)  |   CÑbÑ Black Gecko Sunglasses)  |  His top:: H&M – 2-pack Tank Tops  |  Appaman Kids Twill Board Shorts  |  His footwear:: Kids’ Crocs Bump It shoe) 

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What are your little ones’ fun summer activities, and what shoes do they like to sport in the sun?

‘Cuz tootsies need some lovin’ too,                                                                                  

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Filed Under: Tomboy Chic, Too Cool for School, Tots & Tootsies Tagged With: apparel, Baby, children's wear, Clogs, clothing, Crocs, fashion, fashionista, footwear, kids, preschooler, shoes, sneakers, stylist, Summer, Toddler

About Deb B.

Deb Balino is the voice behind Sass & Smalls, host of the newly launched Podcast - Sass & Small Talk, and a mom of two - an artistic and quirky 11-year-old, and an outspoken, homewrecking, retro music loving, 4-year-old. A décor and style enthusiast, as well as a home systems hack creator, with a mildly concerning obsession of all things "bin-worthy", Deb enjoys sharing products, experiences, progressive ideas, and simple shifts in mindset that has helped her family navigate the beautiful chaos of parenting. Deb is also a homeschool teacher, partially by choice, partially pandemic-inspired, while advocating and caring for her parents as an active member of the Sandwich Generation. With vulnerability, and a dash of humour - she shares the reality of her world, all while keeping things as sassy as they once were before the drool, meltdowns, and potty mishaps entered the picture.

Her creative ideas, lengthy storytelling, and everyday musings have been featured on Huffington Post, Yahoo Style, BBC News, and YMC.CA

Comments

  1. paula schuck says

    July 5, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    There you are!! Hello my friend! These are super adorable pictures styled magnificently by you!! Love the one of little dude hopping in the air. You are amazing. Super cute shoes but mostly I loved seeing this post back in my feed. 😉
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    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:42 pm

      I miss you too my sweet. I love that photo of Little dude jumping too. He has some height doesn’t it? Thanks for stopping by… 🙂
      Reply
  2. Ourfamilyworld says

    July 6, 2015 at 12:15 am

    These are pretty and comfortable outfits. I love the breathable shoes as well.
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    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      This is my favorite feature of Crocs too – is the breathability! My little one’s sweaty summer feet is a thing of the past 🙂
      Reply
  3. Brandi says

    July 6, 2015 at 5:15 am

    We love crocs! These look so comfy and stylish. I love that crocs cradle the feet comfortably while allowing for breathability, which is a must for kids 🙂
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    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:47 pm

      It’s true about how the Crocs hug the feet comfortably. My little one actually had the one size up and it never felt too big for her. And at the same time, we will get a good full year with these shoes because we went a whole size bigger. This is a good thing since LD only wears things that are comfortable at first step :).
      Reply
  4. Jody Arsenault says

    July 6, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Ooh, I have not seen those crocs yet. Cute kids, great photos, fun shoes – win, win!
    Reply
  5. {Erica}EverythingMomandBaby says

    July 6, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I love, love, love the photo’s and the shoe’s are adorable. I need to get a pair for my twins.
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    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:48 pm

      Thank you so much! Yes – these shoes are so cute aren’t they? They would be doubly adorable on your twins for sure 🙂
      Reply
  6. Ladena Racine says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    LOVE these so much! I had not seen the red ones yet, so cool.
    Reply
  7. Starla B says

    July 7, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    They are both so cute! I love their footwear! We love to go on hikes, go to the pool and different amusement parks. I always prefer something that is comfortable for them and something that won’t hurt their feet. Crocs are perfect!
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      I never thought about amusement parks. Yes! Crocs would be perfect for the long stretches, and definitely for the water rides too!
      Reply
  8. Jonnie says

    July 7, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    We love jumping on the trampoline (barefoot) and going fishing. Crocs are ideal for fishing on the boat.
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      Absolutely – I wouldn’t let the little one wear anything else while fishing. It would be so easy to clean too!
      Reply
  9. Karine says

    July 7, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    Go in the pool, go to the zoo, water park, events.. 🙂
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      Your summer sounds perfect!
      Reply
  10. ivy pluchinsky says

    July 7, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    the beach, the pool, the zoo, the park, the playground, splash pads, we love being outdoors during the summer
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:54 pm

      We don’t have a zoo nearby – I would love to add that to our summer plan! Sounds like a great summer you’re having!
      Reply
  11. Andrea D says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    We love to go to the park and she usually wears runners.
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:55 pm

      Runners are the best for the outside. The sneaker style for Crocs is super cute on top of functional!
      Reply
  12. Sarah De Diego says

    July 8, 2015 at 11:14 am

    First of all, what great (and cute) friends! Love to see that.

    My kids just grew out of their colour changing crocs. They wear them from the start of spring right into Fall. Just add socks and they’re perfect. I like them because they’re easy to clean when they get into whatever it is that kids get into 🙂

    Besos, Sarah
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    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:56 pm

      It’s so true! Kids can get into all kinds of things! The messier, the better right? (For them, at least 🙂 Yes – luckily they’re so easy to clean. The color changing crocs are amazing – so glad your kidlets got such great use out of them.
      Reply
  13. Jamie Maracle says

    July 8, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    Love the beach, we love our flip flops or sandals
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Ahhh – yes the beach! It’s all about flip flops for us too!
      Reply
  14. Jodi Mitrovic says

    July 9, 2015 at 7:43 am

    I love anything comfy and breathable for my LO. We love the park and swings right now. I haven’t tried Crocs for him yet but I know they’d fit right in with our daily life! Thank you for a great review and prize!
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 22, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      And thank you for stopping by! Crocs for kids are great because they are perfect for all seasons, activities, and tastes. I never thought I was a Croc fan until I owned a pair, and we always have a pair ready to go out – especially in the summer – and sometimes an extra pair in the car. They are so comfy and easy all around. Your son will love it!
      Reply
  15. Sharron Johnston says

    July 9, 2015 at 9:59 am

    We love going to the park. Crocs and sandals are perfect for our morning walks! Many thanks!
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:00 am

      They’re perfect for afternoon, and evening walks too! I love how easy they are to put on and take off.
      Reply
  16. Cheryl Davie says

    July 9, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Crocs are a must in the summer for my kiddo! Love these new styles and colours!
    Reply
  17. Toni Moore says

    July 9, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    Hi there! My little guys & I go fishin’ every weekend and we only wear Crocs to the beach… comfy, cool, and the sand washes off easily!! 😀
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    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:02 am

      I love how the sand washes right off. My biggest pet peeve in the summer is having sand be trailed back into the car. Having crocs on the beach definitely keeps that from happening.
      Reply
  18. Krista Miller says

    July 10, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    We do a lot of camping & boating, swimming, & tubing. So the kids are in & out of the water constantly, & having a waterproof sandal/shoe is very important.
    Reply
  19. Bonnie Way says

    July 16, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Those two are absolutely ADORABLE!!! 🙂 Love the pics. And their crocs. My girls love their crocs… and we really need new ones this summer. They’ve outgrown or worn out all their other pairs but I’ve put off shopping. So maybe I can just win a pair… 🙂
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    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:03 am

      Thank you! We sure had fun with these two and their new kicks! And yes – so glad you’re participating, seeing as you have great luck 🙂
      Reply
  20. Gillian Morgan says

    July 16, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    Sophie is doing soccer, T-ball, and recreation this summer. Sophie would prefer to wear her flip-flops to all activities but she has to wear sneakers to her activities.
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:04 am

      The Crocs Sneaker style would be the best of both worlds between flip flops and sneakers. Easy to put on and take off, but supports the whole foot. Super comfortable too!
      Reply
  21. Steph Bkn says

    July 17, 2015 at 12:53 am

    We do the splashpads, picnics camping and honestly crocs are our main go to, easy to get on, washable and keeps the kids feet cool
    Reply
  22. Doris H says

    July 16, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    We love walking and wear comfortable sneakers for long walks.
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:05 am

      Comfy sneakers are surprisingly hard to find. We are so glad we found a good go-to shoe in the sneaker style crocs. Great for the long walks especially.
      Reply
  23. Silvia D says

    July 16, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    We do lots of hiking, camping and day trips. Love wearing sandals and runners mostly.
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:07 am

      Yes – perfect for hikes and camping and definitely those day trips.
      Reply
  24. Amber Campbell says

    July 17, 2015 at 4:31 am

    I love to go “nature walking” with my daughter. She loves to check out the neighborhood wildlife. Crocs are a comfortable and easy to clean choice.
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:06 am

      Crocs would be perfect for your nature walks! And yes – the easy to clean situation definitely is the winning feature for me too!
      Reply
  25. Laurie P says

    July 17, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    swimming, biking, hiking and lots of park visits make up our summer. My girl had another growth spurt and has just outgrown her current pair of crocs. Very unfortunate as they were her most loved shoes for the season!
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:08 am

      What an active little girl! So awesome. Yup – it may be time to get a new pair for your fast-growing little one!
      Reply
  26. Marina M. says

    July 17, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    My son and me love to play in backyard with water sprinkler. He likes to wear Crocs all the time actually. When we’re going to the playground, he wears open sandals or Crocs again.
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:09 am

      Ahh the water sprinkler! Always a summer fave!
      Reply
  27. Robyn Bellefleur says

    July 18, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    We love to go fishing and crocs are awesome to wear on the boat.
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:10 am

      I wish we went fishing more often. And yes – Crocs would be perfect for the boat 🙂
      Reply
  28. Lisa Bolduc says

    July 21, 2015 at 12:47 am

    We like going to the park and splash pads. Really anything outdoors. We love slip on shoes. In fact today I wore my croc sandles to work and then at work switched to my more dressy crocs at the office
    Reply
  29. Taylor Hawkins says

    July 21, 2015 at 7:51 am

    My kids LIVE in Crocs all summer, they are so easy to throw them on which makes them perfect for camping 🙂
    Reply
  30. Karen C Hill says

    July 21, 2015 at 9:08 am

    We love going to the beach, to splashpads and going for walks/bike rides. My son love crocs because he can wear them for all activities and I love my crocs flip flops for the same reason – they’re comfy, easy to get off and on and there’s no worry about drying them out when they get wet
    Reply
  31. Darrah Bailey says

    July 21, 2015 at 9:11 am

    We like to swim, go to parks and do a lot of walking. We LOVE crocs for summer! They are awesome
    Reply
  32. Amy Heffernan says

    July 21, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    We like to hit the parks and beaches. Always wear sandles or crocks. Something to keep our feet cool!
    Reply
  33. Cheryl says

    July 21, 2015 at 11:34 am

    We love camping and Crocs are perfect for that!! 🙂
    Reply
  34. Jocelyn Ymana Muir says

    July 21, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    All three of my kiddies love their crocs… poolside, beach trip, park adventure they love their crocs…. easy on and off so comfy 🙂
    Reply
  35. Juliee Fitze says

    July 21, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    We like swimming and playing in the park wit our swim shoes and sandles.
    Reply
  36. Trish Hope says

    July 22, 2015 at 12:33 am

    We go to the lake or to the splash park.
    Reply
  37. Jenn Scott says

    July 22, 2015 at 8:52 am

    We wear crocs for EVERY SUMMER ACTIVITY. They are so versitile my kids hike in them and also do water stuff too. Love Crocs!!
    Reply
  38. HilLesha says

    July 22, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    My family and I enjoy hiking during the summer. The most suitable shoes for that are hiking boots, but sometimes I’ll wear comfortable ballet flats. Crocs’ ballet flats are the best!
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  39. Lisaloo says

    July 22, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Love you mama…we adore hanging out anywhere with friends and family usually in flip flops, but these crocs are adorable!
    Reply
  40. Angela Marriott says

    July 22, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    We love to go swimming or camping and we like to wear sandals
    Reply
  41. Angela Marriott says

    July 22, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    We love to go swimming or camping and we like to wear sandals
    Reply
  42. nicolthepickle says

    July 22, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    We like to go for walks and garden. And my kids have been wearing rubber boots a lot lately, but I think that’s because they’re easy to get on. Crocs are too. 🙂
    Reply
    • nicolthepickle says

      July 22, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      I guess I didn’t really answer what footwear is my preference. I prefer shoes that don’t have to lace or buckle.
      Reply
  43. Jennifer P. says

    July 22, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    We love going to the park, the beach, the pool and the spray park, as well as riding our bikes and scooters. Crocs are our first choice footwear for most of those activities, except for the last 2 (and sometimes the park too) – for those we prefer runners.
    Reply
  44. Candace Pettie says

    July 23, 2015 at 1:58 am

    We love being outside, visiting parks & beaches. Crocs are the best as you can easily wash them & they always look new
    Reply
  45. Tess Sibuma Kennedy says

    July 23, 2015 at 2:45 am

    My kid loves her crocs and I know she will LOVE the new Bump It sneaker crocs!!! She will wear them everyday…playing in the park, splash pads and she will wear them with dresses and still feel comfortable!…super cute & comfy
    Reply
  46. Alexis Desjardins says

    July 23, 2015 at 3:32 am

    Only one kind of summer footwear needed for my kids! They won't wear the other stuff I've bought them.. That says it all
    Reply
  47. Amy C says

    July 22, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    We wear a lot of runners, just because it’s easier. We wear them for bike riding, walking to the park.
    Reply
    • debalino says

      July 23, 2015 at 12:11 am

      Runners are great! Especially for bike riding. I used to ride my bike in flip flops. Learned the hard way that was not the smartest plan. 🙂
      Reply

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The investigation begins.

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#GettingMySassBack #MentalLoad #GutHealth #ADHDMom #MomLife Healing Journey Morning Routine Brain Fog Functional Health Victoria BC

For “Don’t Think Straight” the 📔 book, follow @jakerfilms. lotsa goodies in there…
I carried so much guilt this past year. June hit I carried so much guilt this past year.

June hit hard. Work. Caregiving. Mental load to the nth degree. End-of-school-year chaos. Health stuff. Heavy news. Financial stress. And loads of the dreaded Mama Guilt - of not being able to celebrate my son’s birthday for the 3rd year in a row due to unforeseen circumstances…

Then another mama, also tired, also busy, also carrying her own invisible load in the realm of business and caregiving, invited my son to join in for her already-planned birthday celebration for HER son…

And even if he was surrounded by new faces in a higher grade - it ended up being everything my son would’ve wanted: laughter, friends - new and old, Nerf battles, a waterslide bouncy castle of his dreams, a killer last minute donut cake tower from @pacificplatterscharcuterie (Thank you to another Mama that gets it!), and memories to last a lifetime…

It reminded me of something I think many of us need to hear:

Leaning on your village doesn’t mean you failed your child.

It means you SHARED a load you were never meant to carry alone.

There is something powerful about mothers who see each other’s invisible load… and quietly decide to help carry it.

The village I needed wasn’t made up of people with more time or more energy.

Sometimes our village looks like another mom simply saying,

“Don’t worry - I gotchu. Let’s do this together.”

And that is more than enough. ❤️

Bless your big, beautiful, busy heart my friend @sarjo08 and @jasonhemz for inviting us and filling my little man’s cup at a time we weren’t as equipped to. He had a blast and absolutely loved celebrating with him and all his friends … ❤️❤️❤️
For years, I honestly thought this was just mother For years, I honestly thought this was just motherhood.

Being exhausted.
Forgetting everything.
Feeling overwhelmed.
Running on caffeine and adrenaline.
Wondering why I never quite felt like me.

A while ago I started working on my gut 🥤health, and for the first time in a long time I noticed little shifts.

• More mental clarity.
• Less brain fog.
• More creativity.
• Better stress resilience.

It made me ask a question I couldn’t stop thinking about…

What if these weren’t just personality flaws or “mom life”?

What if my body had been trying to tell me something all along?

So I’ve decided to stop guessing.

I’m working with @jac-lyn from @rewildfunctionalhealth , a functional health practitioner, to dig deeper, explore root causes, and document the entire process: the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between.

I’m calling this series “Getting My Sass Back” because that’s exactly what it feels like I’m searching for.

Not perfection.

Just me.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been living in survival mode, I hope you’ll join me.

❤️ The investigation has already begun, and continues - so be sure to subscribe on YouTube (sass and smalls). Some pretty 👀 opening stuff… 

So grateful to you @i_am_miss_jen for the impeccable matchmaking. My health thanks you… 

#GettingMySassBack #FunctionalHealth #HealthJourney GutHealth BrainFog MomLife MentalLoad HealingJourney Women’sHealth HTMATesting VictoriaBC
It happened on Autism Pride Day. — For years, we It happened on Autism Pride Day.

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For years, we spent so much energy trying to help our daughter fit into a world that wasn’t built for her.

We chased therapies.
We chased milestones.
We chased the idea of what we thought her future was supposed to look like.

Sometimes, if I’m being completely honest, we were trying to fix things we didn’t yet understand.

We heard heartbreaking predictions.

Some professionals told us she would likely never progress beyond the abilities of a five- year-old child.

We were told to prepare for limitations.

We were told to lower our expectations.

What no one told us was that the goal was never to make her more like everyone else.

The goal was to help her find her way to HERSELF.

That shift changed everything.

Over the years, we homeschooled when it was the right fit, even when others questioned it. We searched for programs that understood her. We listened to support workers who saw her strengths. We found camps, social groups, sports programs, and communities where she wasn’t expected to fit into someone else’s mold.

And little by little, she began to thrive.

She found her voice.

She found confidence.

She found belonging.

Most importantly, she found herself.

This year, after finding a school program that truly supports her learning style and focuses on life skills, she said something I will never forget:

“I finally feel like myself, Mommy.”

Those words healed parts of my heart I didn’t even know were still holding their breath.

Because the truth is, I wasn’t waiting for her to become someone different.

I was waiting to know she would be okay.

And she is.

Autism Pride isn’t about pretending there aren’t challenges.

It’s about recognizing that autistic people don’t need to become less autistic to deserve joy, friendship, opportunity, acceptance, or love.

It’s about taking pride in who they are and embracing the community where they belong.

Today, I celebrate my daughter exactly as she is.

She has taught me more about courage, authenticity, resilience, and unconditional love than I could ever teach her.

I am so proud of her.

And if I’m honest, she’s been my teacher all along.
Nine parents. Nine very different stories. (Mine, Nine parents.

Nine very different stories.
(Mine, included).

Military/Naval families. Solo parents. Single parents. Neurodivergent & Profound Needs families. Blended families. Adoptive families. Families navigating loss, burnout, caregiving, infertility, generational trauma, and everything in between.

What surprised me most wasn’t how different we were and how different our journeys were to get here.

It was how much we SHARED in common.

❤️

Season 2 of Sass & Small Talk reminded me that behind every smile, every school drop-off, every achievement, and every family photo, there is often a story no one else can see.

And yet, somehow, we keep showing up.

So take that moment to pause, and pat yourself on the back. Better yet, hug a parent in your life, who may be carrying that invisible load too.

It’s a game changer.

@jenny_p1987 
@caarly.xo 
@westislanddesigns 
@drawnpublications 
@nikkye_music 
@of.ocean.and.earth.photo 
@mama_brykin 
@spoletinigiuseppe 
@gjavier5 

Grateful for the platform you provided for us to share our stories @telus @storyhive  @haus.of.owl
FUN FACT: making a video podcast takes slightly mo FUN FACT: making a video podcast takes slightly more than one burntout mom with a microphone and a dream. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Meet the incredible CREW behind Season 2 of @sassandsmalltalkpodcast … the people who made me LOOK good, SOUND good, stay on SCHEDULE, and reminded me to sip on my HAPPY J 🥤. 

Huge thanks to my KILLER 🔥 CREW: @jakerfilms (editor & Sass 🎵 Man/Deb whisperer), @nikkye_music (set designer & Epi 4 Guest that made me 😭), @remy.is.remy (A/V Tech/ Production/ Lifesaver), @eric.thebald (A/V Tech/ Audio Mixer/Dreammaker), @hoelune (Production Assistant/Admin/Best support evah), @gjavier5 (Production Assist/ Moral Support/Lovah ❤️), @esther.driver (Production Assist/ Keep me in check/Mama support), and @telus @storyhive for making this vision into reality.

Special thank you to, Geoff @themurdles 4 keeping this chaos👸🏻 in line, and my 2 Smallies who inspired all of this. 👶🏻👧🏻 Love u 2 the 🌓 and back ♾️.

The GUESTS are AMAZING.
The STORIES are POWERFUL.
The SET is GORG (@haus.of.owl).
And all the episodes will be ONLINE and ready to binge TOMORROW - JUNE 16, 2026 on YOUTUBE!

It takes a VILLAGE to raise a child AND a PODCAST. 🎙️

Thanks my #BTS CREW, for being mine…

Ima go and cry myself to sleep now. I’m the luckiest & most exhausted 😴 Pod-Mom Host in the 🌎. Love you all too much. 

#humbled #letsgooooo
Behind every Momfluencer… It’s still the month of Behind every Momfluencer…

It’s still the month of May, the month moms get their Hallmark spotlight - So in honour of that, I wanted to share a little story.

When I first moved from LA to Victoria as a new mom and began building my brand online from home, I struggled with finding a true sense of belonging. I never felt like I fully belonged in the “mom world”, especially in a new community, not fully in the creative world, and definitely not in the often viral-chasing digital world I could never seem to keep up with.

Ironically, I was a “part” of everything but belonged to nothing.

…or so I thought.

As I opened myself up to the many communities WITHIN my community, I realized something:

The moment I stopped trying to “fit in” and leaned into who I actually am… that’s when everything changed.

And that’s what I love most about this group of women featured by @islandparent Magazine — in all the ways we are different, we are also one and the same.

Different voices. Different lives. Different ways of showing up for the world.

But all rooted in connection, creativity, community, and a deep love for our families.

Beyond being “mamas of influence,” these women use their platforms while opening their hearts and homes.

Some share family life tips, recipes, wellness journeys, sandwich gen truths, and initiate mental health conversations.
Some inspire through faith, fashion, creativity, gardening, travel, and outdoor adventures.
Some advocate fiercely for neurodivergent children while navigating neurodivergence themselves.

Some use storytelling, humour, or podcasts 😉 to help other parents feel seen and less alone.

And somehow, in between school pickups, medical appointments, assessment forms, homemaking, caregiving, and late nights searching for a little silence and brain clarity after long days of “othering” — we are building businesses, brands, and meaningful lives for our families.

We cheer each other on. 
We lift each other up.

And in finding my place within this realm of motherhood… I found home.

“It takes a village to raise a child… and a community to raise the parent.” 

#MomsSupportingMoms #VancouverIslan
POV: You’re SUPPOSED to be working on your podcast POV: You’re SUPPOSED to be working on your podcast FULL TILT… but your ADHD brain 🧠 chimed in:

“might as well just release a whole song while we’re at it” 🤷🏻‍♀️

So now my Auntie Norma 🇵🇭 can stream me on Spotify while she washes dishes 😂 #winwin (but still… #whatjusthappened)

Meanwhile:
🏠 messy house
🎥 unfinished podcast clips
🧺 laundry mountain thriving in the background

BUT ANYWAYYYY—

🎧 “I Need My Sass Back” is now streaming on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music & everywhere you listen to music 

Your fault, @jakerfilms for writing the darn thing in the first place… 🤣 #dontthinkstraight

Full video link is in my bio if you want the whole vibe 🎬
Apparently a lot of you are confused about where/h Apparently a lot of you are confused about where/how to actually WATCH this podcast I keep talking about… 😂

So here’s how to find @sassandsmalltalkpodcast Seasons 1 & 2 on TELUS Optik TV + Stream+ Ch.9 

And yes… I said TV. 📺 
(“Mom! Look! I’m on tv!” And yes… I did that too… 🤣🤣)

**Thnx to TELUS @storyhive  for making it possible!!

And until June… it will ONLY be available to those who have @telus as their provider or have access to Stream+ & OptikTV, then it will be out in the interwebs for all to see. 👀

My little podcast-that-could is up and running, alive & streaming. Just search within the app on your TELUS TV, “StoryHive Sass”

Season 2 of Sass & Small Talk features raw, meaningful conversations with the many faces of parenthood in our beautiful city, here on Vancouver Island (and beyond), caregivers, creatives, and changemakers carrying the mental load, navigating real life parenting, with honesty and heart. I promise you won’t be disappointed…

Featuring guests including @spoletinigiuseppe, @nikkye_music, @of.ocean.and.earth.photo, and more beautiful humans this season. 

MEET MY VILLAGE… 

Be sure to watch our Music vid tribute on YouTube to all of my guests from THEIR kids and I. Find, like, & Subscribe on YouTube.com/@sassandsmalls ALSO NOW AVAILABLE On Spotify and Apple Music/Itunes! 

#ParentingPodcast #CanadianPodcast #TELUSStoryhive #NeurodivergentParenting #mentalloadofparenting
MY SURPRISE PROJECT for my Podcast Guests - with a MY SURPRISE PROJECT for my Podcast Guests - with a little help from THEIR kids.. 

I didn’t expect this to actually work…

⸻

For the past few weeks, I’ve been working quietly on something really special — a surprise for every guest who’s ever been part of @sassandsmalltalkpodcast… from my Zoom OGs - circa 2022, to my TELUS @storyhive ⁠seasons on the tube 📺, to my crew/village/emotional support squad.

What started as a gift — a piece of music from my out-of-the-box-thinker & editor @jakerfilms, turned into something SO. MUCH. MORE. MEANINGFUL.

With the help of my incredible creative village at @haus.of.owl @remy.is.remy, led by the big beautiful brain 🧠 of Eric Hinch @eric.thebald, my Director 👏🏼🎬 Hinchalot Films (www.filmnow.ca), and the talented Dan @dn.gib & @erinbradleyartist 💄, we brought it to life!

… but the part that gets me right in the gut??

THE SMALLIES…. THESE KIDS….

The very kids who made all of us parents in the first place — including mine, who aren’t normally THIS comfortable “performing” in front of a camera.

Kids who have felt burnout.
Kids who have felt misunderstood.
Neurodivergent kiddos that hold a special place in my ❤️.

Kids who showed up anyway — with courage, joy, and love — to help me create something meaningful for their parents.

And somewhere in all of this…

I found my way back to me.

Back to music.
Back to creativity.
Back to MY SASS.
‘cuz isn’t this what Sass & Small Talk is all about?

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This video is for my village.
For the parents.
For the kids.
For anyone who’s ever felt like they lost a part of themselves along the way.

⸻

👉 The full video is now on YouTube at https://m.youtube.com/@sassandsmalls
(Link in bio)

** Watch and feel COMMUNITY IN ACTION. Gosh - I love you guys!

Ps… If this resonates - keep up with new episodes already streaming on TELUS STORYHIVE - by liking & Subscribing!

“Cuz it Takes a village to raise a child. 

And a community, to raise their parent”

⸻

#SassAndSmallTalk #ParenthoodUnfiltered #MentalLoad MomLife FindYourselfAgain CreativeMom Storytelling VillageSupport TELUSStoryHive @hoelune @rahannavu @iamharpsra @rajinthehouse @lindakyaw_m @nengineermom @i_am_miss_jen @esther.driver
JENN. Meet my village… There are episodes… and th JENN. Meet my village…

There are episodes…
and then there are stories that change your life forever.

This one is both.

She’s not just my guest.
She’s the woman who offered a piece of herself… when our world was falling apart.

Because of her, we have our son.
Because of her, our family feels whole. 

And watching this back—seeing her complete her family too…
full circle doesn’t even begin to cover it.

I wasn’t planning to share this moment.
But this is what this season is about.

The real stories.
The unseen moments of a mama sitting in her living room after the kids are asleep. 
The love that carries families through the unimaginable.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like behind the scenes of motherhood, loss, and rebuilding…

This episode is for you. 🤍

🎧 Episode 1 is out now. 

TELUS OptikTV StoryHive gave me the platform to share these meaningful stories. 

Because it takes a Village to Raise a child. And a community to raise their parent. 
#eggdonor #chosenfamily #infertility #ittakesavillage #mentalload
Meet My Village 🤍 IT’s LAUNCH DAY!!! Season 2 of Meet My Village 🤍

IT’s LAUNCH DAY!!!

Season 2 of Sass & Small Talk, filmed at @haus.of.owl studios, on @StoryHive, Sponsored by TELUS, IS HERE 

… and these are the faces behind the real, raw, and beautiful stories of the mental load of parenting.

From Victoria, and beyond, each guest shares how they carry it all… and keep showing up.

Featuring a very special first episode close to my heart… and a full-circle finale with a dear childhood friend now gracing the stages of NYC - you won’t want to miss.

🎬 Watch now on TELUS Optik TV (Channel 9 On Demand) + Stream+

Let’s support local stories, local voices, and the village that holds us all.

Because it takes a village to raise a child… and a community to raise their parent.

#SassAndSmallTalk #StoryHive #MeetMyVillage
Easter used to feel like pressure: The perfect m Easter used to feel like pressure: 

The perfect meal. 
The perfect table. 
The kids sitting through the meal and actually eating it. 
The food not burning.

And somehow… still ending the day exhausted, touched out, and a little resentful… 

This year, I let go. I had no choice… with the launch of the new season on the pod, I had to choose my battles…

My 7-year-old — my busy, high-energy, “maybe not spaghetti” kid — decided he was making “superrrrr spaghetti.”
His way. 
His ideas. 
His “special ingredients.”

Was it messy? Yep.
Was it chaotic? Absolutely.
Was it perfect? Not even close.

But something shifted.

He took ownership.
He created.
He plated dinner like a little chef with a vision (volcano spaghetti and all 🌋🍝).

And he was SO proud.
And me?
I rested. I watched. I let go of control — and the mental load that usually comes with it.

THIS is what I’m learning:
• The more we try to control everything, the heavier it gets for us… and the less space our kids have to rise.

• When we let them lead (in age-appropriate ways), they don’t just help… they LEAD.

More pride.
More participation.
More appreciation.
More connection.
Less perfection. 
More magic.
** BONUS: and less craving for screen time #winwin

This wasn’t the Easter dinner I would’ve planned…but it’s the one we’ll actually remember ❤️

Taking a page outta your book @anna_skates ❤️❤️
Parenting Hack: Meet your child’s 🧠 exactly where Parenting Hack: Meet your child’s 🧠 exactly where they’re at. Embrace the chaos, the messy experiments, the unrelenting curiosity. Let their 🧠 do its thing and step aside to see the magic.

Took me an entire lifetime to figure it out:
• Spent all of my childhood trying to “fit in”
• Struggled to mask but did it anyway 
• Met a boy. Also a creative and professional masker.
• Took a “creative” path less travelled as young adult on a one way flight to LA
• Loved life. 
• Received negative feedback from well-intentioned naysayers and loved ones
• Felt shame for not hitting the markers 
• Became a mom. 
• Read ALLLL the parenting books. 
• Spent over a decade fighting against my  first born’s “artist” brain and finding ways to “fix” what was not even broken
• Hated conforming and made some pivots while wearing metaphorical headphones to block out opinions/outside noise
• Loved Life 
• Had my youngest little man - came out of womb loud, intentional, & unapologetic 
• Threw out all parenting books and accepted the beautiful neurodivergent 🧠s taking over our entire household
• Gave both kids creative freedoms and stepped aside (mostly not intentionally. they’re too fast and I’m too old) 
• Learned how to celebrate the curious, comical, and weirdly wired brains that is our family. 
• Let my kids teach ME to have courage, think differently, and not just take the road less travelled - but actually #owningit
• Jumped into creating my own #podcast headfirst and never looked back

“Don’t Think Straight”, by Jacob Insley, is definitely one of our go-tos I’ll be keeping on my bookshelf for years to come. 

@jakerfilms you killed it with all these nuggets and takeaways! We’re all fighting for a turn to read - look at you causing ruckus in our home!?! 🤣 PS - My little guy requests to be in your 2nd book. 🤣🤣

#bebold #getmysassback #create
Happy #LOVE Day Weekend…. It’s been a bitter swe Happy #LOVE Day Weekend…. 

It’s been a bitter sweet one this year. But we are working through Grief that will never go away. Especially on milestone days like this. 

Not only is it Dad Felix’s first Heavenly Birthday (Valentine’s Day), it’s also a day we lost our 6th pregnancy before we finally had our little guy. I truly believe Dad is as much present with our babies in heaven, as he is with his 4 Grandkids on earth. 

There’s healing in loving family. Thank you for your constant reminders of this Dad/Grandpa Felix. We miss you so much. 

#sandwichgeneration #caregiving #family #multigenerational
It’s giving dramatic dad/uncle vibes. When our f It’s giving dramatic dad/uncle vibes. 

When our first family friendly white 🥼 party turns into a full blown midlife crisis.🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

(And no… he is NOT okay)… 🤣🤣

#thisis50
#dadlife  #unclelife
#GenXLife
#ParentingMoments 
#TheyGrowUpFast 
#RealLifeParents
#riuwhiteparty
#mexico
#dinerenblanc
He turned 50. Shouting it from the rooftops was no He turned 50.
Shouting it from the rooftops was not an option, so naturally - we had it announced at 40,000 feet ✈️🎂

For context:
This man avoids attention like it’s turbulence.

This??
Actual NIGHTMARE. 😂🤣🤣

But after a rough year of loss, change, and having to step up in so many facets, he deserved a little LOUD love. 📣🎉🥳

Happy 50th to the man I’ve loved for more than half his life.
You chose me, chaos and all… so really, this one’s on you. 😉😉

Thanks @flairairlines for this unforgettable #birthday moment.

If you’ve got a second, send this sweet, shy 50-year-old young man some love… he’ll be back to low-key status in about 72 hours. ⏰💛

@gjavier5 💙💜

#ThisIs50
#50thBirthday 
#MarriageHumor 
#RealLifeMoments 
#PlaneAnnouncement 
#MilestoneBirthday 
#LoveInTheMiddle 
#LifeLately 
#ImperfectAndReal 
#FamilyLife 
#Grief
#caregiving
#GenX
#sandwichgeneration 
#ReelsThatMakeYouSmile
Holiday burnout hits moms and caregivers hard — an Holiday burnout hits moms and caregivers hard — and the guilt of not being able to do it all as planned can be heavy. 

This year, after months and months of overstimulation, busy-ness, grief, worries, transitions, and may many many sleepless nights, we chose quiet. Simple. Unplanned. And a lot of it had to do with my own exhaustion and not being able to do all the things - like I used to in the past.

And in letting go, my kids not only enjoyed the simplicity, pressure-free, they loved the spontaneity, the lack of rushing from one thing to another, keeping old traditions while creating new memories. 

They even offered to be a part of the planning and the doing. 

It never had to be perfect. 
It never had to just fall on my shoulders. 
And it never was about a tree surrounded with every item on their wishlist. 

They just wanted me to play with them, wrap gifts with them, eat with them, and let them do some of the caregiving as well. 

Maybe that was the magic after all.
For the last 3 Christmas seasons, my girls and I s For the last 3 Christmas seasons, my girls and I switched things up.  We were finding we were already maxed out with our own households - the lists, the gifts, the prep, the mess. Omg… the mess.

It was time to take a break from@the stress, and to find joy through this busy season, while putting our “cute” on again. 

… and so, the birth of “Annual High Tea with the ladies” came to be: 

We ditched the gifts. 
Kept the girlfriends. 
Elevated the carbs.
… and the heels.

And yes - the tea just got a little sweeter.

Got a holiday ritual that fills your cup (literally or figuratively)?
Me: We’re getting too old for this. Also Me: 🎥📹🔦 Me: We’re getting too old for this. 

Also Me: 🎥📹🔦💡💄💋

********************

Check out our #Behindthescenes done in our living room. (Grateful for the space @ginandneature 🤣🤣)

👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
It’s been ✨14✨ YEARS of doing this as a family, I get asked every year how we pull this off. Esp with limited time, budget, and busy kids??

Easy: 
• Cue theme music (“Alexa, get us in #kpopdemonhunters mode”)
• Beat our faces down with a little @amoresarte_arteesamor  from our bestie Uncle @andrewvelazquez_ ‘s killer 💋 palette #onlythebest
• dust off my podcast studio lights, most likely incorrectly. (I am NO @remy.is.remy, @nikkye_music , @eric.thebald , @jakerfilms, @brianbobila, or @hoelune)
• clear my phone cuz it’s always full • throw on some DIY outfits we happen to have in our dress up trunk (OR Grammy’s closet!)
• grab last minute wigs (and in my case - clip on BANGS) that don’t exactly match the OG characters, but who cares… it’s our spin anyway…)
• George @gjavier5, our in-house Jinu, just got ready for the day as normal 😂😂😂😂😂😂
- Start bribing the kids AND George (but guess what - they LOVE our #familytradition too!! EVEN Jenny, my kiddo’s beloved (and often creepy doll who participates in most of our #FamilyHalloween themes. Gotta love Jenny!🪆

It’s 10000% chaotic, always a mess, but it’s how the Balinos do #Famoween (and Christmas… lazy greetings here we come), and we wouldn’t have it any other way. 

#BTS
The BALINO FAM is ready for our Comeback of 2025. The BALINO FAM is ready for our Comeback of 2025. 

Just call us the “B POP Fam-O-Ween Hunters” 🎤

Plot twist of 2025? Our demons to fight — grief and loss, overwhelm, caregiving challenges, new school, intolerance, advocacy, no sleep, basically… life-ing. 

But guess what?

We didn’t break — we TRANSFORMED. (As my kids would say - we SLAYED 2025). 

We stopped trying to fit into places that weren’t made for us. Just like these characters on #KpopDemonHunters

• We are choosing to show up for one another and our parents. Fully.
• We are choosing our battles 
• We no longer apologize for simply being us. In all our messy, chaotic #neurospicy, busy, loud, glittery, imperfect ways. 

And when we let our special big little girl be exactly who SHE is — not who the world told her to be — everything shifted. For HER and for our ENTIRE family. 

Peace came. Joy came. She shined.
Heck - she even spearheaded this year’s #famoween theme with the help of her “Baby” bro. It’s been 14 years of finding her place in the world and facing heartache and struggle along the way. We had a BREAKTHROUGH this year.

But it started with working on us as a family. 

So here we are.

Tired.
Ready.
Golden.

✨The B POPS✨
• George as “G-NEW” (Jinu) - the brooding lead of Saja Boys🔥charming and charismatic but struggling on the inside ✅

• My girl as MIRA” - tough and spicy but sensitive on the inside ✅

• My Baby boy as “Baby” who relies on his cuteness to get things done ✅ 👀

• Me as “Zoey”, just a big kid trying to figure out where she belongs. Always learning. ✅ ✅✅✅

(Also… yes. The 5th main character, Rumi (my daughter’s beloved doll who often makes a cameo in our fam-o-ween posts. Can you spot her our lead? 👀💜)

Watch out world. We may be getting old, but we’re ✨ #Golden. ✨

Pls leave a comment👇🏻and let my creative fam (so lucky to have you, @gjavier5 and my crazy kiddos) know whatcha think of our theme this year!
👻👻👻🎃🎃🎃🎃 Rainy day at @galey_farms with the fam an 👻👻👻🎃🎃🎃🎃

Rainy day at @galey_farms with the fam and it was exactly what we needed. So much fun, and great for a good scare cuz I’m just a big 🐓. 

And those donuts…. #nextlevel. As was that #cornmaze🌽 

Thanks @ingirlsclub for organizing a core memory for my girl and all the girls and their/our families! It’s hard to organize things with my little family while #caregiving, and often we have to decline, but we are so glad this worked out. This group activity made it so much more feasible for us. #sandwichgen #sandwichgenlife #elderlycare

#Halloween #fall #family #YYJ #pumpkins #pumpkinpatch #trainride #familyfun
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