Author Archives: Colleen ODea

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…→

It’s hard to believe that 28 years ago, I became a Mom. Seriously, I HAVE A TWENTY EIGHT YEAR OLD!!! Time and again, as all parents do, I shake my head with the passing of time. There’s that saying, “long Continue reading Happy 28th Birthday my Beautiful Girl…→

About this post: If you’re like me and tend to say “can’t” a whole lot more than you’d like, this post might make you think a little about the language you’re using and why…and maybe change your “you can’t’s” to Continue reading You Can…→

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!→