Living Creatively, Living the Dream
We are defined by the labels we give ourselves and in 2003, as I sat in Centennial Arena for the very first time on a cold, early, Saturday morning…I became a hockey mom. I have a handful of games left. Possibly a Continue reading Hockey Mom…
I stepped into the rink last night, running immediately into one of my favourite hockey Dad’s from last years’ season…asking if Spiderman had made the High School team and chatting about his son playing Major Bantam this year. We parted Continue reading Hockey mom, hockey dad…
From the moment I heard of the bus crash, I’ve obsessively read everything I can about the Humboldt Broncos as if feeling everything I can feel and knowing everything I can know will somehow make a difference. It’s not helping. Continue reading Humboldt Broncos #HockeyMom
If I were to make a list of women I admire, Lisa Belanger would be at the top. We’ve been friends for 15 years and I’ve written about Lisa’s spa, Mudwraps to Manicures, on a number of occasions. However, I’ve Continue reading Living a simple, balanced life. Lisa Belanger #KIAWorkingMom
The ending of High School volleyball has me feeling melancholy…right to my bones. There’s an ache I’m all too familiar with as my youngest of three, finished her stint this weekend with the Halifax West Warriors. (A 5th place win Continue reading As high school season ends, my “nest” gets a little bit sparser #VolleyballMom
Catherine Bent is always the first on the dance floor. This summer, as the busy mom of 3 celebrated her 50th birthday, she threw herself a celebration complete with a band, outdoor dance floor and decorations to rival any Pinterest Continue reading Catherine Bent #KIAWorkingMom
When Sharon Maunder heads to the office, she knows it’s going to be a spectacular day! Growing up in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, Sharon’s childhood memories are filled with thoughts of freedom and fun. When she finished High Continue reading Every Day is a Great Day! Sharon Maunder, #KIAWorkingMom
Louise MacDonald is ABSOLUTELY, 100%, doing EXACTLY what she wanted to do with her life. Born to a French Acadian Mom and an Irish Dad, music was part of her life from a young age. When it was time to Continue reading A life filled with music! Louise MacDonald…#KIAWorkingMom
Joan Helson knows how to kick butt! BIG TIME. In 2008, at the age of 43, Joan had to put a little of her independence on the back burner as family members gathered around to support her in her battle with Continue reading Joan Helson is Kicking Butt! #KIAWorkingMom #LoveYourSoul
This month, I’m THRILLED to introduce you to one of the hardest working moms I know…who also happens to be my friend, Sandi Carew Flemming. Born and raised in Newfoundland (where she attended elementary and junior high with my cousins), Sandi Continue reading Sandi Carew Flemming…August’s #KIAWorkingMom
It’s possible that the saying “Work Hard Play Harder” was written for my neighbours, The Breau’s. They work harder than any two parents I know…and the opposite is true as well. From their two high-demanding jobs to their hobbies, children’s Continue reading Kathy Breau… December’s #KIAWorkingMom
WOOOHOOOO Spiderman’s been invited to the Pre World Juniors camp in Lake Placid where all of the best will be playing in games against the USA, Finland and Sweden! Several scouts and coaches are keeping their eye on the Continue reading Another hockey invitation!!!
I’ve struggled with this question for quite some time. Am I a “mom blogger” when I can’t blog about being a mom? The fact is, as the kids get older…I’m a little less useful than I used to be. My Continue reading Am I a mom-blogger?
Yesterday, during the Irving Oil Challenge Cup…when Spiderman finally touched the ice for the very first time…my knees were shaking. My heart was pounding. IT WAS AWESOME! We had no expectations that he’d actually play. As an “Affiliate Player” with Continue reading Hockey goes on…
It’s not like me to miss a hockey tournament. But, for reasons well beyond my control, I found myself home this weekend while Spiderman headed off with his team. Luckily, my friend Red kept me in stitches with one text Continue reading “Mom and Girl” weekend…
About this Post: Each “Wish List Wednesday” leading up to the holidays, I’ll be sharing some of my favourite things à la Oprah Winfrey! This is week two of the Wednesday Wish List. Enjoy! Week 1 of Wish List Wednesday was Continue reading Wednesday Wish List 2022 – Week 2
About this post: Years of playing a variety of sports has given my children amazing skills that they’ll carry throughout their lives. But I’d no idea what being a hockey mom, dance mom, riding mom or volleyball mom…would give to Continue reading A loveletter to the sports that have given me so much!
It’s possible I have a favourite child. If I look at it realistically, then I don’t. But with so much going on this past weekend, I did reach a point that I had to pick ONE kid to pay attention Continue reading It’s possible I have a favourite child…
It was evident from the moment these women met, that they had a connection. Being members of the same Club…the club with a capital (though sometimes whispered) “C”…each knew what the other had been through. Moments after meeting, they were Continue reading Pink in the Rink…
Madac Ashe is a typical 10-year-old boy. He spends many hours in the driveway shooting pucks, plays street hockey with a set of roller-blades on his feet, is a master at mini sticks and can find the best hiding spots Continue reading Meet the Ashe family… #ProEdgeParents