I read recently that listing and naming things we love reminds us to put them at the front of each day wherever and whenever possible. I am a lover of games so we played a game around this. Here is my abridged list. I invite you, my loved and lovely readers, to please list yours here too in … [Read more...]
How do you keep the SIZZLE?
I'm creeping admiring the Facebook statuses of some of my guy friends. There are a few dudes (Craig, Jason, Albert and others) that I love getting their status updates from. Why? It's heartwarming - they are clearly in love with their wives. Really. It melts a girl's heart to see this affection in … [Read more...]
self love
This is a tough oneIt can take years, perhaps decades of practice and a concerted effortIt is a combination of giving in and embracing what is unchangeable about youyour fiery temperthe nose on your facethe way your knees frown (sorry, I like my imperfect body-this is all I could come up with)your … [Read more...]
My Funny Valentine
Our love story has all the elements of all the great one's. We've traveled across the world to find each other, we took leaps of faith and beat the odds. Your smile melts the hearts of the jaded and your eyes make believers out of cynics. You are the greatest gift there … [Read more...]
He’s My Valentine…Again.
This year my husband and I will be celebrating our 20th Valentine's Day together. TWENTY. One has to get pretty creative to make Valentine's Day romantic and exciting after this many times around. We used to do surprise weekend getaways, romantic dinners out and give cards declaring our love for … [Read more...]
Love and Kisses, from Shelf Candy
Valentine's Day is coming! That means cards and candy, right? Or you could go another route, with books that highlight the spreading of love and joy in a simple, childlike way. These two do just that. Plant a KissAmy Krouse RosenthalHarper CollinsISBN: 978 0 06 198675 8Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a … [Read more...]
Heartwarming Ideas for Valentine’s!
You know how much your kids look forward to Valentine's Day... The classroom parties, the cards, the chocolates and a chance to tell everyone how much they love like them. Did you know that there are heartful ways to recognize this day as well? ...and why not get your kids involve in the … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Gift Ideas…Outside the Box
Valentine's Day is almost upon us and if you're like me you're scrambling to find some little gifts to show the ones you love just how much they mean to you. You could always go the chocolates, roses or lingerie route, but this year, why not think outisde the box (of chocolates).ChocolatesSure, … [Read more...]
piss me off- love better
Valentine's Day pisses me off the way going to church can. A dozen long stem roses, a cheesy Hallmark card or communion with God does not absolve you of your week long or year long lousy attitude, taking your life for granted or your partner, children, family or friends, health or good … [Read more...]
A Love Letter from the Four Seasons
Have you ever spent time in a Four Seasons Hotel? Now is the time. The iconic Four Seasons Toronto will be transitioning to the new home just down the street soon. So many incredible memories were made and great times enjoyed at this hotel's current location. I've been to fundraisers and events … [Read more...]