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Can You Be Insecure & Still Successful?

June 18, 2010 by Leigh

I am insecure. There, I said it. It is out in the blogsphere for you to all to read. I try hard to hide it. Sometimes I over compensate for it. When that happens I say or do stuff that is pretty stupid. I am getting better with it. Age helps. Raising kids help. Positively speaking to yourself helps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Canadian mom entrepreneurs, Dove Esteem Fund, Dove Insecurties, entrepreneurs, Esteem, G(irls)20 Summit, insecurity, mom entrepreneurs, Success in small business, women entrepreneurs

Rediscovering Yourself and your Spouse.

June 13, 2010 by Leigh

The last week has been an amazing journey for me. First of all I was in New York City with my husband of 10 years this past week to celebrate our anniversary (which is officially on June 23). Getting away with him was so amazing. We left the kids at home with family and flew Porter Airlines at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Blue Mountain, Le Scandinave Spa at Blue Mountain, Mini Vacation Getaways, Old Navy, Porter Airlines, Romantic Getaways with your Spouse, The Boat House in New York City, Urban Moms Getaway, Waldorf Astoria Suite in New York City, Westin Trillium House at Blue Mountain

Teaching the Value of Money to me and the kids! How much allowance is enough?

June 1, 2010 by Leigh

I think I am teaching myself the value of money. I am becoming "aware" of what I spend and the fact that I am saying it "out loud" to my son is the bonus! I found my little guy in bed with his flash light the other night counting his piggy bank money. I was furious because I could hear change … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: allowance, budgeting, Children doing Chores, Teaching the Value of Money to Children

Mom Inc is in the Movie Business!

May 26, 2010 by Leigh

I wish I could say I am starring in the movies - but sadly I can't act or direct. I am however the hostess with the mostess of this great program at the Kingsway Theatre! Every Wednesday at 11:00 am I am holding and cooing at the cutest babies ever.  It is a great spot to host your mom's group … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Parent friendly movies in Toronto and the GTA, Things to Do in the GTA

Working Moms and the Nanny vs Daycare Dilemma

May 25, 2010 by Leigh

I read a tweet from a mom trying to figure out how to hire a nanny and I felt for her. Every life change in our "parenthood" comes with so many complications. We are so busy in the day to day business of caring for our kids that these extra tasks can make life so stressful. When I went to hire a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: childcare choices, hiring a nanny in toronto, nanny vs. daycare

Baby Be Serious! SEVEN Reasons Why I am Seriously Serious.

May 16, 2010 by Leigh

I would like to talk about the word serious today and how I relate the word to my present day life.First the defination of serious: showing, or characterized by deep thought. of grave or somber disposition, character, or manner: a serious occasion; requiring thought, concentration, or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Life struggles, vacation, work-life balance

Is WORK From Home Motherhood a Recipe for Insanity?

May 5, 2010 by Leigh

I have long dreamed about being a stay at home mom (well work from home as that is what it is eh?). I flirted with it on 2 maternity leaves and then took the complete plunge in February after a failed nanny disaster. As any mother knows, work from home mommies and go to work mommies "work" their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: emotional struggles of motherhood, motherhood, stay at home mother hood verus go to work motherhood

Running for Stress Relief

April 27, 2010 by Leigh

I started running seven years ago to help battle with depression. It was extremely helpful for my mood. I run 2 half marathons and the friendship and sportsmanship from running made me feel I belonged in the "sport" world for the very first time. I have not run in a long time because of starting my … [Read more...]

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“Time – it’s on my side. Yes it is….” Yeah Right.

April 26, 2010 by Leigh

"Time - it's on my side.... Yes, it is" Mick Jagger was a bloody man. What the hell does he know?Time has not been on my side. It has been crazy (I can't breathe) busy, but I only have one life and I better start living it. I scheduled date night this weekend. Not with my husband (that's long over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: marketing4moms event, mom entrepreneur events in toronto and gta

Airing my dirty laundry

April 19, 2010 by Leigh

Last week my husband and I got into a fight over laundry. I am not a domestic goddess - I fully admit this, although I love the term and often refer to myself as one. The truth is I am not a goddess of domestication. I am disorganized in  home maintenance. My five year old son often … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: performance reviews, relationships

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