"Your crazy is showing." It's phrase I use sometimes with myself when I know I'm being unreasonable about something. I'd actually like to choose a different word than crazy, but haven't settled on the right one (suggestions?). What it means to me is that we all have ideas, thoughts, desires, … [Read more...]
How two teens have discovered Hope in Shadows
Sometimes I wonder what the world has in store for our kids. What kind of world will it be when they grow up? Will they have compassion and understanding of the world they are living in? Will the world be treat them with dignity and respect that we all hope for and vice-versa? Will they have … [Read more...]
January Checklist
(Photo credit: Wikipedia)As much as I hate to admit it, there's no denying it. The latest dumping of snow in Eastern Ontario is a reminder: The snow is out there. Those of us who've been getting off lightly so far, can't take that for granted either. You never know which morning you're … [Read more...]
January Is Mean To Me.
There's something about January.Something that SUCKS.Last year, the moment I turned the calendar's page to January, our house got hit with head lice, my husband left on a three week-long business trip to South America and my preschooler suffered frightening night terrors/tantrums every day of the … [Read more...]
What’s in your Oatmeal?
Up until a few days ago, I truly resolved not to have any new years resolutions. I had reflected on last year's resolutions and felt that I had succeeded; I had become better at being a meaner and greener chef. You'll notice that I used the word better and not best.There's still room … [Read more...]
Full of Awesome
I borrowed the phrase in the title from Melissa at Pigtail Pals and Ballcap Buddies, a site to empower girls and redefine girly - they have awesome T-shirts and I'm so getting the girls and i a matching set. Here are some things in my life that are full of awesome:Our class blog and my … [Read more...]
Urban Luxury at the Four Seasons Hotel Spa
I must be one of those people - the hard to buy for. Over the holidays (which was also close to my birthday) I was given a few gift cards to enjoy at various spas around the city. My friends and family know me well. I don't need or want a lot of "stuff" but I love "experiences" and spas … [Read more...]
Low and Slow
When life got busy this past year, I basically stopped cooking. We scrounged for canned goods in the pantry, lived off of rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and prayed for a dinner invitation at someone's house. Then things resumed a more manageable pace. But I was so out of the groove … [Read more...]
Back to school!
Thatcher and Tanner are happy the others are going back to school!Usually once a holiday has ended and the children get back to school I am estatic, jumping for joy and way to happy to see them off to school! Holidays typically bring a lot of boredom (I can't continually entertain 8 children), … [Read more...]
Dr. Uche Odiatu on looking 10 years younger
You may recognize Dr. Uche Odiatu from his appearances on numerous television talk shows and news segments here in Canada and the U.S.A.. He's not only a celebrated speaker but a fitness and overall health expert. He's also a practicing dentist. Little did I know, he's actually in the same dental … [Read more...]
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