Amy Valm

Amy Valm

Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.

Latest from Amy Valm

Sharing a room with baby: 8 space-saving ideas

Sharing a room with baby: 8 space-saving ideas

If you're tight on space or just want to be close to your new baby, here's how to maximize your space and make cohabiting comfortable for everyone.

So, the Pope just encouraged women to openly breastfeed in church

So, the Pope just encouraged women to openly breastfeed in church

At a baptism ceremony, Pope Francis encouraged mother's to breastfeed their hungry babies.

Kids craft: How to make animal ears headbands and matching tails

Kids craft: How to make animal ears headbands and matching tails

It's time to play pretend! Have your kiddos go wild and get into character with this fun animal ears and tail kids craft.

Recycled craft: How to make a disco microphone

Recycled craft: How to make a disco microphone

Disco divas can sing their little hearts out with these glittery microphones. All you need is some glitter, paint and empty toilet paper rolls.

3 clever laundry hacks every parent should try

3 clever laundry hacks every parent should try

These clever hacks will almost take the drudgery out of doing the wash. (Hey, we said almost.)

Push Presents: 10 Gifts for New Moms

Push Presents: 10 Gifts for New Moms

We know the biggest gift for any new mom is her baby. But unlike labour, a congratulatory "push" present never hurts. Here are 10 gift ideas for a new mom.

15 Ways To Save Money On Just About Everything

15 Ways To Save Money On Just About Everything

Looking to cut corners in your family budget? Here’s how to save money on (almost) everything.

10 winter birthday party ideas kids will love

10 winter birthday party ideas kids will love

Whether you bundle up or stay inside where it's warm, check out these fun winter birthday party ideas: DIY skating rinks, cool treats and snowy crafts.

Pink shamed for microwaving decaf coffee while pregnant: So what!?

Pink shamed for microwaving decaf coffee while pregnant: So what!?

The mommy shamers came out in full force to hate on a sweet picture of pregnant Pink.

25 best kids' books of 2016

25 best kids' books of 2016

From colourful board books to true stories and funny tales, check out our list of the best kids' picture books for 2016.

How to use Netflix's new downloading service

How to use Netflix's new downloading service

Netflix is offering a free downloading service on tons of titles, making watching movies and shows on the go a cinch. Here's how to use it.

Adele is having another baby... maybe!!

Adele is having another baby... maybe!!

Is Adele pregnant?!? The singer drops a major hint at her last show in Phoenix.

25 things we love about Beauty and the Beast on its 25th anniversary

25 things we love about Beauty and the Beast on its 25th anniversary

The classic Disney flick, Beauty and the Beast, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Here are 25 things we love about the Tale as Old as Time.

Whoa! This woman got pregnant twice in 10 days

Whoa! This woman got pregnant twice in 10 days

There are extreme pregnancies and there are really, really crazy-rare circumstances of getting pregnant.

Parent hack: How to easily wash paint off your kid's hands

Parent hack: How to easily wash paint off your kid's hands

Makers gonna make, and often times they make a big mess in the process. Keep clean-up easy with this simple hack that removes paint from hands.

25 cool Minecraft gifts

25 cool Minecraft gifts

Cool Minecraft gifts for the mini master builders in your life.

3 genius ways to cool down your kid's food

3 genius ways to cool down your kid's food

Your kid's food temperature is never going to be quite right. Give it a little boost with these easy cool-down hacks.

How to make a Yoda headband

How to make a Yoda headband

How to make a unicorn horn headpiece

How to make a unicorn horn headpiece

It’s time to get prancy! This easy craft is pure magic.

9 fun family Halloween costumes

9 fun family Halloween costumes

Looking for family-themed Halloween costumes? We've rounded up a collection of fun DIY projects, most of them pretty easy.