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Category Archives: Being a Mom

It’s possible I have a favourite child…

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Colleen ODea

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…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Living the Dream

Making my Hectic Life more Seamless

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Colleen ODea

Brought to you by Interac Association and TheCo I’m always in a hurry! Running from one activity to the next, trying desperately to get back to my office, with breaks in between that have me running from horseback riding, to the volleyball court, Continue reading Making my Hectic Life more Seamless→

Posted in Being a Mom, My Own Business

Shedding tears in the dress shop…

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Colleen ODea

As my youngest stood in the dress shop, donning an exquisite prom dress…tears spilled from my eyes. But not for reasons one would think. While she looked beautiful and her face glowed with the excitement of wearing a fabulous gown…I Continue reading Shedding tears in the dress shop…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Living Creatively, Living the Dream, My Own Business, Raising Teens

Bringing joy into the world…Amy MacAulay #KIAWorkingMom

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Colleen ODea

Every mom has a birth story! Honestly, gather a room full of women and start to chat about your birth story and next thing you know, everyone’s chatting about the most amazing, heart-wrenching, awe-inspiring stories that first brought our people into Continue reading Bringing joy into the world…Amy MacAulay #KIAWorkingMom→

Posted in Being a Mom, KIA Working Mom, Living the Dream

A Letter to my Younger Self #StreamTeam

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Colleen ODea

This month, Netflix challenged us #StreamTeamers to write a letter to our former selves. The idea is based around a number of their shows that capture the vibrancy of women…shows like Orange is the New Black, The Crown, Gilmore Girls Continue reading A Letter to my Younger Self #StreamTeam→

Posted in Being a Mom, Netflix

Helping with the Back-to-School Blues and Sears Canada

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Colleen ODea

Over the last few weeks, multiple people have asked me how I’m handling things as Noah is about to head off to university. I’ve done my best to push the question away but the fact remains, I’m feeling the back-to-school blues. For Continue reading Helping with the Back-to-School Blues and Sears Canada→

Posted in Back to School, Being a Mom, Empty Nest, No Revive, Raising Teens

This is the story, of the boy I fell in love with…

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Colleen ODea

This is the story of the boy I fell in love with. The one I can’t say no to. The one who will always have a grip on my heart. It could be the dimple. The smattering of freckles across his Continue reading This is the story, of the boy I fell in love with…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Empty Nest, Family, One Plays Hockey, Raising Teens

A weekend in Ottawa with my favourite people!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Colleen ODea

Bottom line is this…anytime I get to spend quality time with my kids is FANTASTIC. Not the running around crazy kind of stuff…when you can’t quite catch your breath and you’re taxiing from one place to the next while trying Continue reading A weekend in Ottawa with my favourite people!→

Posted in Being a Mom, Places to Visit

The three people who changed my world…

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Colleen ODea

Introducing (from youngest to oldest, left to right)…Megan, Noah and Emily…otherwise known on my blog as Bones, Spiderman and The Tall Blonde. The three people who changed my world… Six years ago when I began this blog, I wasn’t quite Continue reading The three people who changed my world…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Family

How to look BEAUTIFUL this Spring with Lynn Spence and Sears Canada

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Colleen ODea

You know when you spend a little bit of time getting to know someone and then they’re gone and you’re left with that thought of “shoot…I’d like a bit more time with that person,” followed with that nagging feeling of Continue reading How to look BEAUTIFUL this Spring with Lynn Spence and Sears Canada→

Posted in Blogging, My Style!, No Revive

Hockey Mom…

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Colleen ODea

We are defined by the labels we give ourselves and in 2003, as I sat in Centennial Arena for the very first time on a cold, early, Saturday morning…I became a hockey mom. I have a handful of games left. Possibly a Continue reading Hockey Mom…→

Posted in Being a Mom, One Plays Hockey

Invisalign Smile!

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Colleen ODea

Last night, I was scrolling through Instagram and was suddenly taken back by a photo on-screen. It was a photo of my daughter. Smiling. A typical teenaged selfie like I’ve seen before…except for one thing that made it completely stand Continue reading Invisalign Smile!→

Posted in Being a Mom, I <3 Local, Raising Teens

How I went back to school as a single mom…

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Colleen ODea

This photo has been making its rounds in my Facebook news feed over the last two days. It completely warms my heart…and brings back a flood of memories. In September of 1992, I returned to school to obtain a degree Continue reading How I went back to school as a single mom…→

Posted in Back to School, Being a Mom

East Coast Miracles…

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Colleen ODea

I know the pain of losing a baby. This week, as we decorate our tree, I will place an ornament front-and-center of a guardian angel. It represents a baby I wanted so dearly. That was not to be. I know Continue reading East Coast Miracles…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Family, Folks doing AWESOME things for others

A sleepover with 18 boys…because they can…

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Colleen ODea

Spiderman caught me at an incredibly weak moment…I’d been down and out in bed for several days with the flu when he asked if “the team” could sleep over. I did a quick calculation in my head and thought…12 guys Continue reading A sleepover with 18 boys…because they can…→

Posted in Being a Mom, One Plays Hockey, Raising Teens

Sick as a dog…

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Colleen ODea

It’s possible I’m as sick as a dog. At this very moment, Bones is at volleyball practice where she had to find her own ride to AND from. On top of that, I had to cancel her riding lesson as Continue reading Sick as a dog…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Gone to the dogs

I bought a brand new car! #KIAWorkingMom

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Colleen ODea

The last time I bought a new car I was 32. A solid fifteen years ago that on reflection, seems more like a lifetime. We’d only been in our newly built home a short time when Baby #2 arrived…and soon Continue reading I bought a brand new car! #KIAWorkingMom→

Posted in Being a Mom, I love these little people, KIA Working Mom, Movin' on..., Raising Teens

Needing the help of a Mom…

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Colleen ODea

There are times, when I need the help of a friend, without knowing I need the help of a friend but apparently…they know better than me. This week, Bones spent the week in Cape Breton with Volleyball Nova Scotia, in Continue reading Needing the help of a Mom…→

Posted in Being a Mom, One plays volleyball

Damn stupid indoor rain…

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Colleen ODea

It’s been one of those weeks…where tears pop to my eyes the moment I view my Facebook timeline. It’s these kids of ours…their graduations…prom pictures and closing ceremonies. It’s the passing of time…the memories of when they were young and Continue reading Damn stupid indoor rain…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Family, My friends are AWESOME, Raising Teens

Odds are…

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Colleen ODea

The odds were a lot lower than I should have made them! Ever play? Here’s the deal: “Odds Are” is a game of dare where one person makes an outrageous and ridiculous dare to the other person. The person being Continue reading Odds are…→

Posted in Being a Mom, Family, I <3 Local

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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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