This is 50…
I’d no more had the facebook invite sent out for my 50th birthday…that I began to think “crap, what have I done?” I’m all for a celebration but I’ve had a lot on my plate…and as time got closer, it Continue reading This is 50…
Author Archives: Colleen ODea
What would Mother’s Day be without Flowers!!
With Mother’s Day upon us, myself and two blogger friends…Heather from Heather’s Handmade Life (who was writing an article for the Chronicle Herald) and Laura from My Life in the Sun…headed out for a visit to Forest Glen Greenhouses in Brookfield, Continue reading What would Mother’s Day be without Flowers!!
It’s possible I have a favourite child…
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…
#Menopause … As if I needed more change in my life!
A few weeks ago, I used the hashtag #menopause on an Instagram post and much to my surprise, I realized it hadn’t been used all that many times before. I spend hours each week curating content for social media and Continue reading #Menopause … As if I needed more change in my life!
Humboldt Broncos #HockeyMom
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
Fifty Swimmingos
The other day I sent out invitations to my upcoming 50th Birthday Celebration that I’ve jokingly referred to as the “Queen’s Golden Jubilee”…and now I’m left thinking…fifty? Fifty??! FIFTY!!! Like…honest to goodness…when did THAT happen? I’m too young to be Continue reading Fifty Swimmingos
How vintage dishes and a glass of milk remind me of my childhood…
Many years ago, after a visit to Newfoundland, my Mom dropped by my home with a special package…a gift from my Nan Coady. As I unwrapped the two “Carnival Glass Tumblers,” wrapped in dish towels from my Nanny’s kitchen, I Continue reading How vintage dishes and a glass of milk remind me of my childhood…
Let’s pretend that week never happened…
OK! So…let’s just pretend that week never happened! Last Sunday, I arrived home from Florida completely relaxed and revitalized…excited to get back to work and dive into a few new and exciting projects I have on the go. I spent Continue reading Let’s pretend that week never happened…
Marley and Me (x7)
So…picture this…seven guys head off to St. FX University and after their first year in residence, move into a house and spend the next few years studying, sharing chores, having a few meals together and doing all of the normal Continue reading Marley and Me (x7)
My “Pinterest Worthy” Pantry Makeover!
I emptied my pantry…threw out everything that was expired, added baskets and glass jars and made it all pretty and organized…just because I saw all of these amazing pantries on Pinterest and I just HAD to have one. OK WHATEVER!!! Continue reading My “Pinterest Worthy” Pantry Makeover!
Seven Old Ladies…
Growing up in a musical family, it was nothing for a sing-song to break out after an evening meal or on a Sunday afternoon. Someone would grab a guitar, another would take a seat at the piano…then Poppy would lean against Continue reading Seven Old Ladies…
Things I’ve learned from my daughter on her 18th birthday…
I’ve obviously known this day was coming but believe me, the simple fact that my wee baby girl is suddenly a full-fledged adult is baffling at best. Time decided to warp its way through her childhood and here we are…eighteen Continue reading Things I’ve learned from my daughter on her 18th birthday…
6 Tips when bringing a new puppy home!
OK…so, to start with, I’m going to apologize for having two back-to-back puppy posts. Second, I’m going to apologize for not blogging in two weeks because, well, I HAVE THIS PUPPY!!! Third, I really need to stop apologizing but I Continue reading 6 Tips when bringing a new puppy home!
Bringing our new puppy home…
I cried within moments of leaving the breeders…a massive overwhelming cry that caught me off guard and kept going the entire ride home. “You should pull over,” Meg said from the passenger seat, holding our brand new, beautiful, wiggly puppy. But Continue reading Bringing our new puppy home…
Living a simple, balanced life. Lisa Belanger #KIAWorkingMom
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
What’s in a ring?
I found my ring. In a gift bag filled with a great many odds and ends that don’t relate to one another in any way whatsoever…there it was. It’s been missing for awhile and I can only imagine that I Continue reading What’s in a ring?
Netflix – WOW I binge a LOT! I’m coming clean about what I watched this past year!
Have you ever taken a look at your Netflix viewing to see exactly how much time you spend bingeing and what shows you’ve been watching? Netflix did a little math and in 2017, members worldwide streamed 140 million hours per day Continue reading Netflix – WOW I binge a LOT! I’m coming clean about what I watched this past year!
Why I Choose to Get the Flu Shot (plus a giveaway!)
I recall the phone call like it was yesterday. It was 1999. My mother and father were away for a conference with my father’s work, standing in the happy crowds watching the fireworks over the water at Disney’s Epcot…when my Continue reading Why I Choose to Get the Flu Shot (plus a giveaway!)
This is my 1000th blog post…
This is my 1000th blog post and to be completely honest…it astonishes me! One thousand seems like such a large number but it’s been step-by-step, post-by-post, and the next thing you know…here we are…nearing 8 years from when it all Continue reading This is my 1000th blog post…
Nurture – My Guiding Word for 2018
Like many, with the closing of one year and the starting of another…I’ve taken a little time to reflect on my professional and personal life…focusing on what’s working for me and where I need improvement. Last year, I tossed aside Continue reading Nurture – My Guiding Word for 2018