Author Archives: Colleen ODea

It was sometime in October that my oldest daughter began preparing me with the idea that she wouldn’t be home for the holidays. I wanted no part of the conversation. After all, I’ve had 29 Christmasses with my girl…29 years Continue reading How to Enjoy a Virtual Family Christmas→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit their shops where Continue reading Wednesday Wish List (Week 8)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit their shops where Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 7)→

A few weeks ago, I received a message from a friend, asking if I could contribute to a book she was writing about RESILIENT women in Nova Scotia…stories about 2020…and how we’ve all pushed through a difficult year. After a Continue reading We are Unbreakable…→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (ala Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 6)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (ala Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 5)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (ala Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 4)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (ala Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or visit Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 3)→

About this post: How’s this “new normal” working for you? If you’re like me, there’s been a lot of overthinking and not enough relaxation so with that in mind, I’ve come up with a way to help you CHILL OUT! Continue reading You need to CHILL OUT!→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (a la Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 2)→

About this Post: For ten Wednesdays leading up to the holidays, I’ll share with you some of my favourite things (a la Oprah Winfrey) in these “Wish List Wednesday” posts. Click on the links where you can purchase online, or Continue reading Wish List Wednesday (Week 1)→

About this post: I’ve hit a little snag in my #wellnessjourney! In this post, I give you all of the details of what’s going on with me, and how I believe my healthcare is best dealt with from a team Continue reading Taking a team approach to my #WellnessJourney…→

I have a BRAND NEW DESIGN in my Etsy shop for the “Things We Love About You” artwork! How did it come to be and where did I get my inspiration, you ask? Well…it comes down to the simple fact Continue reading Shake your palm palms…and help me celebrate!→

At the end of the day, I’m useless to my friends, family, and clients…unless I take care of myself. Quarantine did something to me…I came out of it feeling unsteady, uncomfortable…foggy. I didn’t quite feel like myself and didn’t seem Continue reading Seven things you can do to put yourself first and TAKE CARE OF YOU!→

About this post: How are you all doing with your social distancing? Me…I’m getting out a bit more but I’ve learned a valuable lesson! NO MORE GIN FOR ME! Have a read through to see how I handled my drinks Continue reading I had some drinks the other night…and all inhibitions went flying out the window!→

About this post: With so much going on in my life at the moment, I thought I’d take the opportunity to chat about everything that’s on my mind and how I’m feeling about life in general. From Quarantine, to protests, Continue reading What’s on your mind…→

About this post: I’ve had more public hot flashes than I can shake a stick at! If this is you, and you’re wondering what to do to combat the next meltdown…read on! This post offers five tips that I’ve used Continue reading 5 tips for dealing with hot flashes and night sweats!→

About this post: I’ve not been able to get the image of George Floyd out of my mind since I watched the video of his murder. For a number of years now, I’ve thought about my privilege as a person Continue reading I have 5 black cousins…→

About this post: “Women who Create” explores various artists, what and why they create, and where they find their inspiration. In this post, I introduce you to Michelle Saint Onge, an artist I’ve admired for years. Enjoy…and make sure to Continue reading Women who Create – Michelle Saint Onge→

About this post: Raise your hand if you’re celebrating a birthday during quarantine!!! At the end of the month, I turn 52, and during these days of Covid, with the added stresses and the disappointment of not being able to Continue reading 52 Pickup…→