After a hectic holiday season, January 1—the holiest of resolution-making days—can sneak up on us before we’ve had a chance to reflect on what we’d like to see happen in the year ahead. But there’s still plenty of time to set goals for the months to come. In fact, there’s good reason to take a … [Read more...]
Five Reasons Why We Kiss On New Year’s Eve
The day is finally here, the last day of 2014. And to celebrate, people around the world will be attending parties, watching fireworks, staying in and popping champagne. No matter what you are doing, there is one tradition that goes with every NYE champagne toast out there: the midnight kiss. We … [Read more...]
A Juice Recipe to Kick-start the New Year!
I don't know about you but I've had a few too many sugar cookies over the holidays. I've also had a few too many plates of leftover stuffing and a few too many croissants. Don't forget about all the cocktails and whatnot. But no regrets. We've all indulged a bit and that's okay. But now, my body is … [Read more...]
Very Happy New Years’ Drink Recipes!
What's your idea of a perfect New Years' Eve? Spending time with those closest to you and watching Ryan Seacrest counting down in Times Square or do you woop it up with the party peeps? Hubby and I gave up on parties years ago as the last time we went to a house party the hosts kicked everyone out … [Read more...]
Quiet Break
I've been quiet on the social media front these days, enjoying my time with family and friends and burying my nose in a book. Happy New Year to you all! … [Read more...]
Reflections from 2012
As many of you read in my previous post my family was struck with a wicked stomach virus over the Christmas holidays (Christmas eve, and Christmas day to be exact) and I was no exception! However, while I lay in bed moaning about how terrible I felt I took the time to reflect back on what had … [Read more...]
January.
Today is the first day since before Christmas that everyone is back to school and work. The house is quiet again, and I feel like I can get back to my regular life.Like writing, amongst other things.A winter cold made it's way through everyone in the family - just sniffles and wee coughs for the … [Read more...]
My Favourite Moments
There were many amazing experiences in 2011 and a few of them I was even able to capture on film. So, here is a review of my favourite moments from 2011 and a wish for even more in 2012!This is my favourite photo of 2011. It is of my niece in February when I visited them in the UK. I am SO thrilled … [Read more...]
New Year Ahead
I don't know about you, but I have high hopes for 2011. There is so much I plan to accomplish that I am simultaneously excited about it and crippled by a fear of failing at it all.Here are my goals:1. Quit chewing my fingernails and cuticles until they bleed. It's a gross, unhygienic habit that … [Read more...]
what are you waiting for?
Just a few days left before New Years! A few precious hours to pack in all the bad things you are going to resolve not to do in a few days. Just for old times sake of course. In my experience, those that commit to doing things, and commit to doing them right away get better, faster, more long … [Read more...]