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Category Archives: Living Creatively

Bite this…

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Colleen ODea

The box containing my new Mac Book Pro has officially been cracked and loaded with software while  various pictures with ridiculous effects have been taken using the “Photo Booth”. The damn thing sat on my table for two weeks taunting Continue reading Bite this…→

Posted in Back to School, Damn divorce, Graphic Design

A Giveaway from Oxford Learning!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Within days my kids will be finished school for the summer… beaches and lakes, Popsicles and sprinklers, adventure and fun await us!! Along with the excitement summer brings… my children will bury themselves in a couple of books where further adventures will find them.  Next week, we’ll head to Continue reading A Giveaway from Oxford Learning!→

Posted in No Revive, Reviews, Uncategorized

Super mom…

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Colleen ODea

A few weeks ago, while sitting with half a dozen girlfriends at the Canada Games Centre, an email arrived on my blackberry announcing that I’d been accepted into school this September. I read it aloud to the moms while sitting in the comfy chairs drinking coffee and watching our children Continue reading Super mom…→

Posted in Back to School, Damn divorce, Family, Graphic Design, I love these little people

Happy blogiversary…

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Colleen ODea

It’s hard to believe that one year ago today I started my dream of writing. I’d been filling the pages of my personal journals since I was a young girl and decided to put my daily ramblings into a blog…never dreaming it Continue reading Happy blogiversary…→

Posted in Blogging

Debbie Travis’ Girls’ Getaway…

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I had quite an exciting email exchange with my good friend Debbie Travis. For the record, I’ve decided that once you’re into your fourth email…you’re officially “good friends.” My blog…my rules. I’ll paraphrase the conversation…and if Debbie reads this she’ll probably inform you Continue reading Debbie Travis’ Girls’ Getaway…→

Posted in Living Creatively, Places to Visit

Jenny jenny bo benny…

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Lately a few of you have told me that you read my blog EVERY DAY.  It has me feeling halfway between “pleasantly surprised” and “stalked”…but I’m leaning more towards “pleasantly surprised.” Ever since I started blogging I’ve discovered a whole new world. Continue reading Jenny jenny bo benny…→

Posted in Blogging, Creative geniuses...

A Giveaway from Mudwraps to Manicures!!!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Colleen ODea

It’s mid January… the holidays are over and it’s time to put the old feet up and relax before the bills start rolling in!  I’ve a ton of chores not yet finished and tree needles are still making their way into my home.  It would Continue reading A Giveaway from Mudwraps to Manicures!!!→

Posted in Giveaways, My friends are AWESOME, Reviews

It’s a new year….

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I could say a lot to sum up this year but rather than typing a big ol’ “What I did in 2010” post, I thought I’d say it through Facebook status updates (or at least a small portion of them!) The Continue reading It’s a new year….→

Posted in Blogging, Damn divorce, My friends are AWESOME

Plans for thursday night…

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Colleen ODea

 Plan A… I didn’t have kids last night so I thought I’d find a friend to go out with but as it turns out everyone I know actually had stuff to do!  Problem is a few of you don’t believe Thursday is Continue reading Plans for thursday night…→

Posted in Blogging, Damn divorce

Why i write…

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Colleen ODea

I know I’ve said it before.  But I absolutely love it when you comment and send emails.  It’s like opening a present… thrilling every single time (I really like presents too!) To this point… everyone has been kind and encouraging.  Though Continue reading Why i write…→

Posted in Blogging

Tips for using the self-checkouts at the supermarket!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Colleen ODea

I once spent $2,712.16 on a lime! I was at the self-checkout at my local grocery store which normally works very well for me…except, every now and then I realize I have a piece of fruit or a veggie that needs Continue reading Tips for using the self-checkouts at the supermarket!→

Posted in DIY, Living Creatively

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Sometimes, you have to take a few hits to figure out who you really are! Curtains are Open is about moving forward, accepting change and finding happiness in the craziest of places. I write about life as a single Mom of three fantastic kids...how I returned to school in my forties, started a new company and began putting my life back together again...better than I ever imagined. I'm thrilled so many of you have been along for the journey and find inspiration in my story. The curtains are open. Read more...

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