Lately I've been watching a lot of How I Met Your Mother on Netflix. It's totally a hilarious show and I find it to be a nice little indulgence after a busy, busy day.There's one particular thing about this show that I really, really enjoy, and that's us. That's because one of the main characters - … [Read more...]
Cheerleading and Lessons for Life
"Why don't you ever write about our cheerleading?" Charlotte asked me the other day (after blog-stalking me until the wee hours late one night, but that's another other bottle of wine, as one of my dear friends is fond of saying).It's a fair question, actually. I write about a range of different … [Read more...]
My Five Keys to Success (and a WINNER!)
Congratulations to our third Weight Watchers contest winner Teresa! Way to go Teresa, you've just taken the first step in your journey towards a happier, healthier you. And speaking of journeys, I'm well on the way in my own weight loss journey. I've been at this for 10 weeks now and I've lost 12 … [Read more...]
Pulling Back
So I haven't been immune to all the talk on parenting sites and the media in general about screens, and the inordinate amount of time we spend on them. It's just that I was never all that inclined to do much about my own use of screens (Facebook! Pinterest! iPhone in bed!) or the amount of time … [Read more...]
‘Rithmetic
As a teacher I often get asked questions from my layperson friends about their children's school lives, and honestly, I'm happy to help out when I can. And perhaps it's not that surprising, but the two most common themes I get consulted about are: Reading Math Times change and schools … [Read more...]
Taking Back the Power
Bottom line: dealing with severe anxiety and school refusal (my daughter has been diagnosed with severe Social Anxiety Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder - along with a few other things) is no easy task for either the child suffering from them or the parents. So in order to help me understand … [Read more...]
Six Weeks, Nine Pounds
Before I get into talking about myself (oh, the self-indulgent world we bloggers live in) let me offer up an enthusiastic congratulations to our first Weight Watchers contest winner, Kim! Congratulations, Kim! You're taking the first step in an incredible journey and you know we're there with you … [Read more...]
What’s on YOUR Plate today?
And as so often happens when you put a fair bit of thought into a thing, I find I've begun to look at it all a little differently. You see, when you plan your meals and eat mindfully, you change your entire point of view about food. You’re no longer stuffing anything into your face just to … [Read more...]
Warm Bodies: Movie Girl’s Debut Review!
:) hai (thats how we greet each other nowadays) i figured it was time i did a review of a great movie. Warm Bodies its a mixture of zombie and rom-com. now how could anyone say no to that!!? the producers of the movie describe it this way: WARM BODIES is a funny new twist on a classic love story … [Read more...]
What Valentine’s Day Means to Me (Now)
There was a time, in my teens and twenties, that Valentine's Day, for me, meant spending the day in a self-indulgent haze of yearning and loss, self-deprecation and bewilderment. I was a smart, attractive and strong young woman, but I found myself perpetually wandering the streets of my youth alone. … [Read more...]
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