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When was the last time you had a full work-up of your blood…like, REALLY looked into what was causing some tiredness…checked to see if there was anything else going on besides just burning the candles at both ends? With my Continue reading Getting serious about my health…
I’ve been reading a lot on “wellness” lately and one of the things that comes up time and again…is the NEED for friendship. The fact that packing up the car and heading for a “girl’s weekend”, meeting a few girlfriends Continue reading Finding Balance with the most AMAZING Women!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart. As always, opinions are my own. Over the last few years I’ve been part of #ShoppersFluCrew, helping to spread the word about flu prevention. This year, chatting about the flu seemed extra Continue reading If you haven’t had your shot yet, read this post!
It was an incredibly chilly day just before the holidays, when I was home sick with shingles, miserable, and completely out of groceries…when my son headed out the door to run a few errands for me…a large list in hand Continue reading What do you do when your battery’s dead?!
Now that I’m back on the mend from shingles, the very last thing I need is to end up with extreme fatigue, fever, headache, muscle aches, a sore throat and a cough! With that in mind, two weeks ago I Continue reading Why I got my flu shot in January
When Megan told me she wanted to be a tattoo artist, my first thought was “what am I going to tell people?” The first few times someone approached me with “so I hear Megan wants to be a tattoo artist”, Continue reading I decided my Word for the Year would be Acceptance…but then I changed my mind…
While going through my divorce and court proceedings a few years back, I had the HEINOUS task of accounting for EVERY SINGLE DIME I SPENT and coming up with a budget to appropriately reflect my life. It was a GET Continue reading Getting Real About My Finances: How RBC NOMI Find & Save is Helping me Save
When I left the doctors office a few weeks ago, with a diagnosis of Shingles and an order to go on bed rest…he commented that I had to be really careful since I had the immune system of a baby. What Continue reading Who are you getting the flu shot for? {Plus a GIVEAWAY!}
It takes courage to realize you aren’t on the right path, to change direction even when you’re afraid to disappoint those who’ve helped you on your journey. With my full support, Megan has given up her dream of playing university Continue reading Changing directions…
I have literally done NOTHING for the last ten days except hang out on social media, read blogs, do a little bit of work and watch Christmas shows on Netflix. Normally, at this time of year, I’d be poking through the Continue reading East Coast Gift Guides…My Favourite Things!
If you’ve been following me on Insta Stories, Facebook or Twitter over the last few days…you’re well aware that I have shingles as I believe I’ve told absolutely everyone in hopes that the collective “awwwwwwwww” will make me feel a little bit Continue reading Shingle Bells, Shingle Bells, Shingle all the Way…
Growing up, I’d often hear my mom proclaim that she was going on strike. I didn’t get it at the time. As a stay-at-home-mom, she drove us around, cooked supper, cleaned the house and had time for herself…so what could Continue reading I went on strike and bailed on my family!
Not many of you know this…but behind the curtains, there’s a dude who’s editing content, brainstorming ideas, watching Pinterest stats, keeping up with Google Analytics and forever offering advice on marketing and business. The man…my dad. At 14, Dad hired Continue reading The man Behind the Curtains
I had an unrealistic expectation of what these antidepressants were going to do for me. Basically, I thought they would make me happy. But no…the meds have lifted the fog, taken away the panic and allowed me to feel more Continue reading Seeking out WOW moments!
I woke up this week with a cold. A rotten, miserable, no-good, ridiculous cold that I have absolutely NO TIME FOR!!! But, I’m thankful it’s not the flu. What’s the difference between a Cold and the Flu? Well, for starters, Continue reading How to tell if you have a cold or the flu PLUS a Giveaway from Shoppers Drug Mart
This past Spring…in the middle of a million things going on in my life, myself and Stephanie Graham got together to discuss a few business ideas. Steph and I kept running into one another at networking events and found we Continue reading The Perfect Fit – Models for Mental Health
One of the best things about working from home, is having the ability to call my own shots. My schedule is built around everything that needs to get done for my clients and family and while that can sometimes be Continue reading Take a mental break with friends… a visit to Bent Ridge Winery & Brewery
I feel better now. Mostly. Emotionally and mentally, I feel a lot less broken. With the exception of the odd moment, my brain seems to be working the way it’s supposed to be working which is a whole lot more Continue reading You still there? Thanks for waiting…
For the last several years, the closing of summer and arrival of September has brought much change to my life. While I often look forward to “sweater & boot” weather and setting goals for the “new year” as I settle Continue reading Embracing another September…
With the exception of a few posts…I’ve basically taken the summer off from blogging…mostly because of my health, but also because I’ve felt my words weren’t important anymore. I wasn’t sure why I was writing…who I was writing for…and whether or Continue reading Still on the road to recovery and discovery…