The year 2000 was such an EVENT in so many of our lives that it seems to have happened just yesterday, and yet, here we are…two thousand and SEVENTEEN! Time keeps shocking me each and every time the clock strikes Continue reading Top 5 Blogs Posts for 2016→
I’m on my second round of antibiotics this month. The first one didn’t seem to do the trick. In fact, it possibly made things a bit worse as it did something completely obnoxious to my stomach. The second one will Continue reading A little bit of a ramble… #NationalCoffeeDay→
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→
With 2015 coming to an end and the New Year just a few hours away, I thought I’d take a moment to recap a bit of our year…with a photo representing each month. This year, a hockey tournament brought us Continue reading 2015…the year in photos…→
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…→
For the last ten days, someone’s been deciding who my friends will be for the next six months…who I’ll be spending my Saturday nights with…take a few road-trips with…possibly even vacation in Montreal with! It’s completely out of my control! This Continue reading My new friends…→
NHL players are regular people just like you and me! I think I’d have a difficult time convincing Spider-Man of that fact as he simply can’t get past the awe of those who’ve made it “to the show.” However, when Continue reading Joe DiPenta…giving back…→
The end of the hockey season always leaves me a little wanting. Wanting to get the gear smell out of my car. Wanting to throw my check book back in the junk drawer ’til next season. Wanting to run from Continue reading For the boys…→
In no particular order…here are a few of my more popular posts. The Grass is Always Greener A divorce rant… on weeds… and how to keep them off your lawn! Supermom My acceptance into school and inevitable end of my Continue reading Popular Posts→
Last week…over pancakes, sausages and a dozen hockey players enjoying one another’s company…a few hockey moms and myself were gathered in my living room gossiping and solving the world’s problems. At some point, the conversation turned to whether I’d started Continue reading Match dot com→
I’m a little behind on my Queen’s Updates! Prior to this, I tried to write one per month as a little “wrap up” and a reminder to folks to read a post they may have missed. Well…I’ve not written Continue reading Queen’s 22nd Update…→
You knew Raylene Rankin as the singer. Her beautiful voice bringing goosebumps to the surface. Her new album, “All the Diamonds,” just released this year. Not me. I knew her as a hockey mom. We’d meet in the rink a Continue reading Raylene Rankin…→
I haven’t written a “Queen’s Update” in so long it’s not even funny! So, here’s a re-cap on the last few months of blogging with updates on the various posts. I still find it baffling that I’m the mom of Continue reading Queen’s 20th Update…→
I’m a proud hockey mom! As I stood in the rink yesterday morning, my son’s team playing to win…the smiles upon their faces as they skated through the tossed gloves and helmets…thrown in the air in celebration…circling the rink with Continue reading Irene Star Memorial Cup…→
Prior to my divorce I had a sailboat I hated. Mostly for the fact that while it didn’t take me long to figure out Fore and Aft… I couldn’t for the life of me figure out Port and Starboard. Hell, Continue reading Thar she blows…→
Seeing that I have a 12 year old hockey addict living with me, I’ve watched this Chara/Pacioretty hit over and over in the last few days The sound alone sends shivers down my spine. The hockey mom in me puts Continue reading Chara Pacioretty hit…→
The crowd roared. The flags waved. The team hit the ice with not one but FIVE Halifax Hawks. My son stood by the boards and cheered. Waved his arms… banged on the penalty box… screamed and blew into the annoying vuvuzella Continue reading Pwned…→
The plan was to write a post about my amazing weekend away with a boy!!! The lovely suite at the hotel… the restaurants… the adventure and fun. Reality is… I went to my son’s hockey tournament in the ever famous “what the heck Continue reading Time of my life…→
The power blew last evening just as the kids were leaving for the weekend. It’s like the energy was sucked out of the house the second they walked out the door. I was heading to a hockey fundraiser with a group of friends and was about Continue reading Powerless…→
About this Post: If you’re looking for a little holiday cheer, Glow Garden’s Halifax is the place to find it! In this post I chat about my visit to Glow Gardens in Halifax, and my friend Dave O’Connor, the fabulous entrepreneur behind the magic! Continue reading Glow Gardens Halifax – A Nova Scotia Owned Company→