Why Do You Do What You Do?
Why do you do what you do? It’s a serious question and one you’re likely not asked all that often. Take a look at what you do each day and ask yourself “why am I doing this?” On a typical day I’m up with my kids, playing with them, tending to them, teaching them. Why [...]
Are You Ready To Take Back Control?
On Monday I talked about balance and how I was using it to guide my actions this year. With the word balance plastered all around me it will be difficult for me to forget it! I have always loved helping people. It never occurred to me that that was my passion, my actual purpose in life, [...]
5 Smoothie Recipes – A Tasty Alternative To Toast
Smoothies are a tasty breakfast alternative to the old toast or cereal. Depending on what you decide to put in your smoothie, it can be very filling yet healthy at the same time. Smoothies are really easy to make – great for those rushed mornings when you’re trying to get yourself ready and the kids [...]
The Secret To 33 Years Of Friendship
My friend D and I have been friends for 33 years. To be honest we’re more like sisters and even my sisters think so. We met when we were toddlers and have been through a lot together since then. We don’t see each other everyday, in fact we can go for months without catching up. [...]
The Ultimate Stocking Stuffer Guide
This post was originally published in December, 2009. The humble Christmas stocking, a very fond memory of mine and a tradition I grew up with. Every Christmas morning my sisters and I would wake up far too early and raid the stockings that Santa had left for us. There was always really neat and interesting [...]
10 Small Steps To Cut Calories Everyday
Today I’m excited to be over at Dietriffic sharing some simple dietary changes that can reduce your caloric intake everyday. There are so many of us who are looking to live a happier and healthier life. But if you’re anything like me, the idea of going on a diet has you a little less than [...]
Happy Thanksgiving
Today is Canadian Thanksgiving, so a happy thanksgiving to all my fellow Canucks. Canadian Thanksgiving marks the end of harvest and is a day to give thanks. I thought I would share with you a few things that I’m grateful for on this day. I am grateful for my little family and the fun we have [...]
30 Ways to Make TV Watching More Productive
Today I’m over at Dumb Little Man with my post 30 Ways to Make TV Watching More Productive. Do you ever hear yourself saying “I just don’t have time” yet find yourself plopped in front of the TV for the better part of every evening? As our to-do lists grow so does our stress and [...]
Two Simple Questions That Could Stop You From Gaining Another Pound
Most of us have an unhealthy relationship with food. We eat too much, we eat too little, we eat food that’s high in sugar, fat or that’s highly processed. In short these poor eating habits are having a detrimental affect on our health. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that the general population is [...]
How to Avert Cabin Fever This Winter
Fall is rapidly settling in in my neck of the woods. Time to do a fall clean up and put away all traces of summer. For most, fall also marks the start of a lot more time spent indoors. Whether you’re retired, a stay at home parent, or just a busy body who enjoys the [...]
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