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

Live your best life: 15 feel-good recipes

Live your best life: 15 feel-good recipes

We're not messing around with these comforting, live-your-best-life dishes. Heavy on the carbs and high on the yum factor, eat all the things.

Study: Second babies are more likely to have behavioural issues later in life

Study: Second babies are more likely to have behavioural issues later in life

Recent research that looks at birth order suggests that second-born kids, specifically boys, are more likely to have trouble in school and with the law.

Watch this rap video to learn all you need to know about breastfeeding

Watch this rap video to learn all you need to know about breastfeeding

This rap video about the breastfeeding struggle is pure magic.

Is this new diaper hack wack?

Is this new diaper hack wack?

This new diaper hack will allegedly help protect your babe's lower back, but we're not convinced that it's the easy route.

18 baby shower recipes

18 baby shower recipes

Every baby shower needs an impressive food table. Try these easy (and elegant) baby shower recipes for the right mix of filling, festive and sweet.

10 delicious ways to top your hot dog (that aren’t ketchup)

10 delicious ways to top your hot dog (that aren’t ketchup)

We love you, ketchup and mustard, but sometimes a hot dog needs to grow up. For those times, these topping ideas will transform your wiener into a top dog.

These little babies graduating from the NICU are what you need right now

These little babies graduating from the NICU are what you need right now

A NICU in a North Carolina hospital are giving these preemies a touching send off. Complete with grad cap and all.

10 salads that scream summer

10 salads that scream summer

Forgo those heavy comfort meals of the colder months in favour of these fresh, light summer salads.

27 cool pool toys

27 cool pool toys

Take swimming to the next level with these fun pool toys.

12 of our best weekend meals for a guaranteed good time

12 of our best weekend meals for a guaranteed good time

Cheers to the freakin' weekend! Slow down, take it easy and enjoy a max tasty meal with your fam. You'll love the food—and each other.

Ha! This sassy two-year-old is all of us on an airplane

Ha! This sassy two-year-old is all of us on an airplane

Stop what you're doing and watch this two-year-old hilariously articulate exactly how we all feel when we're on planes.

13 best bacon recipes

13 best bacon recipes

Because, really, who doesn't love bacon? There's something for every occasion, meal and palate with these bacon-y recipes.

16 tasty chicken recipes

16 tasty chicken recipes

Stumped on what to make for dinner? Look no further than these 10/10 crowd-pleasing chicken recipes.

This baby is the BFF every mom wishes she had

This baby is the BFF every mom wishes she had

This little girl brushing her mom's hair while chatting her up is the best thing you will see today. BFF goals.

10 tasty roasted vegetable recipes

10 tasty roasted vegetable recipes

Crank the heat and roast your vegetables to unleash max flavour. Great as a side or as part of a main, get ready for a feeding frenzy.

7 portable breastfeeding snacks

7 portable breastfeeding snacks

Let's be real, you're going to be spending a lot of time hanging in one spot while breastfeeding, these snacks will make it a little easier.

Disney announces new girl power-themed Star Wars animated shorts and merch

Disney announces new girl power-themed Star Wars animated shorts and merch

Star Wars Forces of Destiny will celebrate the heroines in the Galaxy Far, Far Away.

6 birthday party DIYs that use dollar store items

Birthday parties

6 birthday party DIYs that use dollar store items

By getting creative with inexpensive materials, you can create custom looks for cheap. These dollar store DIYs will give your kid's party a homemade touch.

You'll never guess the baby names parents regret the most

You'll never guess the baby names parents regret the most

A survey found that one in five moms regret their baby's name. And it's not because they named their babe after fruit or a character from The Hobbit.

Sleep-deprived parents: Check out this baby cot that simulates a car ride

Sleep-deprived parents: Check out this baby cot that simulates a car ride

Classic car company Ford has developed a baby cot that mimics a car ride to save sleep-deprived parents.