Living Creatively, Living the Dream
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…
About this post: Kids truly say the darndest things! At 3, my oldest, (now 28) came up with my very favourite saying that became my life motto. I’ve turned into a digital print in my Etsy shop to remind me Continue reading Butterflies…
About this post: These past two weeks have felt incredibly HEAVY in Nova Scotia. While we’re beginning to come out of the fog, singer/songwriter Johnny Reid graced us with his beautiful song, “People Like You.” It’s a tribute to the Continue reading People like you…
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 Sarah Jane Conklin, an artist from Fall River, Nova Scotia. Enjoy her wonderful Continue reading Women who Create – Sarah Jane Conklin
About this post: I had fantastic English teachers throughout the years who helped me hone in on the art of “storytelling”. One, in particular, was my grade six teacher, Mr. Moriarity. Using his technique, each Monday I will post a Continue reading Create Mor Mondays!
About this post: There are quite a few people out there on Social Media that are putting a smile on my face and keeping my spirits a little bit lighter during these tough times. I’ve listed a few of my Continue reading When you’re feeling overwhelmed…laughter, truly is the best medicine
About this post: Now, more than ever, we need to connect with friends and family. For my 50th birthday, my children gave me the “50 things We Love About You” piece and I’ve been re-reading it on the days I Continue reading The importance of telling someone how much you love them…
About this post: Are you looking to connect with family and friends? Using Zoom, you can set a time to virtually connect, where everyone can chat with one another and you can see all of their beautiful faces!!! If you Continue reading How to set up a ZOOM Video Call to stay in touch with friends and family!
About this post: Following the advice of the World Health Organization, I’m Social Distancing during this Covid-19 Pandemic. Here’s how I’m planning on spending my time alone in this big ol’ empty nest of mine! *** This “empty nesting” thing Continue reading Social Distancing? Here’s what you can do when you live alone!
About this post: I’ve been trying my hardest to get used to all three kids living their own lives…leaving me with this empty nest of mine. But I really miss the days when all my ducks were in a neat Continue reading My Ducks Are Absolutely NOT in a Neat Little Row
About this post: On Meg’s 20th birthday, I look back on the teen years and put together a list of my five favourite blog posts about Meg. Happy Birthday sweet girl…with so much love xo! *** With today being Megan’s Continue reading And just like that…the teen years are done!
About this post: For many years I kept a journal and then suddenly… stopped. Eventually, I found my way to blogging but more recently, I’m keeping a private journal once again. Here’s the story of how journalling led me to Continue reading How Journaling led me to Blogging and then back to Journaling…