Whether you're needing quality time with your partner, your trying to conceive or you just want to relax with your special someone, you don't need to bring stress with us to the bedroom. So, how do we keep our check and balance? Dr. Jess O'Reilly (aka Dr. Jess) is a Sexologist (yes, that's … [Read more...]
Walking It Off With WalkTop
I spend a lot of time in front of the computer and on my mobile devices. It has become a way of life. While computers and screens have made us more efficient in many ways—we can respond faster and more efficiently—studies have shown that prolonged sitting in front of the devices is not healthy for … [Read more...]
Sustainable Lifestyle & Best Designer Consignment Shops
When you have time to think and assess life, ever wonder what you can do to make the world a better place? I'm not talking about massive changes—unless you want to, of course. But what manageable steps can we take in our lives, right now? How can we adjust our everyday lifestyle to do our part for … [Read more...]
Do you need some ME TIME? Spa Week is coming!
So, has spring arrived yet in your parts of the country? Mr. Winter still has a grip on us here in Toronto but I'm still sending good vibes in hopes that Mother Nature will ease up soon and grant us some warmth. It's been dragging this winter and I'm getting getting antsy about having some "me time" … [Read more...]
Sweet Sweet Routine
Oh January 6th. I've longed for you for a couple weeks now. You see the joy of seeing Will write his Christmas Eve letter to Santa is long faded. The amazed look on his face as he opened even MORE Scooby Doo chapter books that he didn't even ask for has regressed into my memory. It's glazed over … [Read more...]
October: Down, But Not Out.
October and I used to be better friends back in the day. I gave up on September some years ago, because she tends to have this muther running in all directions, kicking my ass at every turn, but, et tu, Octobre?! Between this never-ending brick job, and a new case of head lice to manage, an … [Read more...]
My “Get Out of Jail Free” Day
I'm home from work today. I'm not sick nor are any of my children. In fact, I've never felt healthier. There isn't a weather disaster. In fact, it is an unseasonably warm, sunny fall day. I'm not so stressed and overwhelmed that I need a mental health day. In fact, I'm quite content; school's going … [Read more...]
Asking the Big Questions
We are asking big questions right now. Questions like: how do we want to live, how do we want to work, what are the real priorities for our life and family? It's so easy to rattle off phrases like, "My kids and marriage come first!" but then live as though the opposite is true, giving all your best … [Read more...]
Formula for Happiness
Apologies for using this space as my personal dumping ground lately, but please just listen...K? I'm the kind of person that is very affected by my surroundings. If things are off kilter in my home my whole life seems like it's out of control. That's why undergoing home renovations, probably … [Read more...]
The Reality of Breastfeeding
I didn't know I was having one of "those" days until I broke down in front of two women in the nursing room at IKEA yesterday. Yep it happened and there were hugs exchanged with complete strangers so thank you to whoever you two are. You really made my day. As you know we've go a lot going on … [Read more...]