Growing mushrooms: join me on a gourmet adventure
Explore. Dream. Discover. These are words we hear a lot -- words that are meant to ignite our sense of adventure. But often, no sooner do we hear them than we think, "If [...]
Pardon me for not grieving (I promise I have feelings)
When I began blogging, I couldn't have imagined I'd be writing one post-massacre story, let alone two. Yet here I am, just six months after [...]
What’s with this need to be right?
A couple of days ago, I was the subject of road rage. It wasn't pretty. Somebody called me a piece of sh*t. At least [...]
The importance of modelling a positive body image
This time last year, in an effort to promote the importance of positive body image, I took my daughter to a screening of the [...]
How I went from feeling ugly to beautiful
I'm feeling positively elated right now. Partly because of the fresh fall air. Partly because of the great coffee get-together I had this morning. [...]
15 wonderful gratitude quotes to inspire a happy Thanksgiving
For North Americans, the Thanksgiving holiday is just a few days or weeks away depending on which side of the border you call home. Whether [...]
Who do I think I am to give you advice?
In recent months, I've felt time run away from me, I've been incredibly judgemental of people I love, and I've blamed various people for [...]
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Just be yourself.
Just be yourself. It sounds like an open invitation to relax and be, but let’s face it, we need filters. The question is, who gets [...]
A few things to think about when envy strikes
I'm no stranger to jealousy. While I like to think I'm not driven by material things, I must confess that I still find myself [...]
When to stop parenting — that is the question
When they turn 18. When they get married. When they have kids of their own. When, if ever, is it time to stop parenting [...]
Bookending your day for greater peace. Try this at home!
Have you heard of Darren Hardy? I hadn't until someone recommended that I read his book, The Compound Effect. The cover looks all business [...]