This weekend is Thanksgiving, so with that in mind I decided to dedicate two blogs to what is my second favourite holiday. Of course the number one holiday I love to celebrate is Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday. (Kidding - it’s Christmas, but I love EAP.) So, this blog will be a list of things I’m … [Read more...]
Talking About Dying-Part 2
The other day, I touched on why we are afraid to talk about dying. It is very tough. We'd all rather talk about life. But there are some important benefits on having these tough discussions. When we acknowledge death: • We have the opportunity to savour life Hope comes from the comfort … [Read more...]
Love Your Pants!
Summer dressing is so fabulous because...dresses!!! I can walk into any store in a mall and pick a dress off of a rack that will fit me. I love short ones, long ones, flared ones and fitted ones. Dresses rarely require tailoring (I've figured out that I'm never going to rock a maxi) and are so easy … [Read more...]
Why We Are Afraid Of Talking About Dying
The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. - George Bernard Shaw I went to an End Of Life Choices seminar with my mom last week. I want to share some of what was presented. The ideas might be simple but because the topic is so heady, we can … [Read more...]
Closure
I never fully understood the need for closure. I never felt any emotional trigger when an event designed for closure happened in my life. Whether it was the end of significant life chapter or resolving a particular conflict, I don’t remember walking away, wiping my non-sweaty brow and saying “phew” … [Read more...]
The Breakfast Club
As a mom with pretty high anxiety, I try really hard to not sweat the small stuff. I also try really hard to appreciate the little things. One of those things that I am grateful for is the fact that all three of my children arrive at school each day with full bellies. Our mornings can be crazy … [Read more...]
Tech Report: Samsung Launches Wearable Tech
Exciting news comes out of the tech world yesterday as Samsung officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear. At the launch party in Toronto, Samsung featured the "wearable technology" to the crowd of tech AND stylish set. Celebrity stylist Leslie Fremar (and Canadian-born, … [Read more...]
Ongoing List of Things to Be Learned
There are plenty of things I have taught my boys over the years; things like manners, how to land the perfect high five, and of course pull my finger. There are plenty of things, as a parent, I still need to teach my kids. You know, things I need to teach them to be successful, upstanding young men; … [Read more...]
PLEASE VOTE The #BATTLEPINK Challenge is ON in support of Rethink Breast Cancer!
I need your help!! About three weeks ago I accepted a challenge, on behalf of Urbanmoms, in support of Rethink Breast Cancer. I wasn't sure what I was getting into. The project, should I choose to accept it, was to create something using an official Rethink Breast Cancer designated product. I … [Read more...]
Pink Tartan Introduces New Line of Washables
Designer clothes are often considered investments. Who wants clothes to toss away after one season? About this time of year I usually get a couple of really stellar pieces adding to my existing wardrobe. I usually try to choose pieces that I know are made well and timeless. I've been known to hold … [Read more...]
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