Living Creatively, Living the Dream
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!
About this post: How to turn a dream into reality! An update on how Megan is doing since starting her tattoo apprenticeship in a Downtown Halifax shop. Discover this up-and-coming tattoo artist! #LivingCreatively #LivingtheDream #TattooArtist *** I’m four months into Continue reading Up-and-Coming Tattoo Artist!
About this post: Are you looking for the perfect place to eat in Kissimmee? Check out the following list of some of my favourite places to dine with friends when visiting the sunshine state. *** I’ve been traveling back and Continue reading Where to Eat in Kissimmee!
Do you send flowers to your grandma on her birthday? When was the last time you sent them to your mom, your sister, your godmother, best friend or favourite aunt? Do you wait for a special occasion? A birthday? Graduation? Continue reading What do you give the person who has EVERYTHING?
I’ve big plans for 2020…but I don’t know how to put any of them in place. I’m comfortable. Life is pretty good. I have great people around me and things have been going relatively well for the last while. But Continue reading My 2020 Guiding Word
Every now and then, when I choose to eat something that’s not typically considered “healthy”, someone asks, “Is that on your diet?” At first, it rather bugged me as I thought they were monitoring me or judging my choices…but now, Continue reading I’m losing weight…but I’m not on a diet!
Several years ago, my cousin Siobhan was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time, I had no idea what I could possibly do to help her. There were thousands of miles between us so I couldn’t just show up with Continue reading How to help someone you love when they’re dealing with an illness…