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Exploring Halifax & Dartmouth Shops… Part 1

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Colleen ODea

I completely took the day off on Thursday while myself and two girlfriends went on an adventure exploring various Halifax & Dartmouth shops and spending a leisurely day together! And, for someone who works the way I do…with so much going on all Continue reading Exploring Halifax & Dartmouth Shops… Part 1→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., Graphic Design, I <3 Local, My Own Business, Places to Visit

Sailing the Tall Ship Silva with Murphy’s #WinesOnTheWater Tour…

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Colleen ODea

Have I mentioned I owned a boat? It was for a short period of time and to be honest…wasn’t really my thing. In fact, sailing and I go together like oil and vinegar as in, I’m really not meant to be anywhere Continue reading Sailing the Tall Ship Silva with Murphy’s #WinesOnTheWater Tour…→

Posted in Bars and Gee-tars, I <3 Local

Food, glorious food! Two great meals at Fid Kitchen & Il Trullo

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Colleen ODea

For my birthday last month I was treated to a few amazing dinners! One, I managed to take lots of photos…the other, I was so entranced in the food and company that the phone was placed aside so I could enjoy a Continue reading Food, glorious food! Two great meals at Fid Kitchen & Il Trullo→

Posted in I <3 Local

Getting Strong Mentally and Physically…and How to Make a Vision Board!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Colleen ODea

I underestimated my kid. Like, truly and completely didn’t give her the credit she deserved. “I’m going to try out for the Canada Games Team,” she said. Followed with a pause, a thought…then, “I may as well give it a shot.” She Continue reading Getting Strong Mentally and Physically…and How to Make a Vision Board!→

Posted in I <3 Local, One plays volleyball

Father’s Day Gift Ideas from BestBuy! #BestBuyBestDad

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Colleen ODea

For the last number of years, if my father wants something…he simply goes out and buys it! In fact, usually before occasions when we ask him what he’d like…he lists off a few things he’s in need of and then Continue reading Father’s Day Gift Ideas from BestBuy! #BestBuyBestDad→

Posted in Family, I <3 Local, Technology

How to Make a DIY Photo Booth

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Colleen ODea

Photo Booths are all the rage these days, so, when it came time to decorate for my parent’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (read: Part 1 on how to decorate)…I knew it would be the perfect way to capture my family in action…every bit Continue reading How to Make a DIY Photo Booth→

Posted in DIY

How to decorate for a 50th Anniversary Celebration… Part 1

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Colleen ODea

It’s hard to believe a month has passed since we celebrated Mom and Dad’s 50th Wedding Anniversary with 32 family members who flew in to join us from one side of the country to the other! On the weekend of Continue reading How to decorate for a 50th Anniversary Celebration… Part 1→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., Family, I <3 Local

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

Mind games…three ways to de-stress and relax…

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Colleen ODea

I use three mind tricks to try to ward off stress and relax when things go a little wacky in my life. This last few weeks, there’s been a lot going on. For me, part of the problem is the weather. Winter has taken Continue reading Mind games…three ways to de-stress and relax…→

Posted in Single & 40, Tough Stuff

Fuller House EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek with Netflix’s #StreamTeam

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Colleen ODea

You know that feeling you get when you’ve been away for a little while? When you step through your front door and feel the familiarity…the comfort. That feeling of belonging, of being embraced into a massive hug. The memories associated with being Continue reading Fuller House EXCLUSIVE Sneak Peek with Netflix’s #StreamTeam→

Posted in Netflix

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

Being grateful…

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Colleen ODea

It’s October 10th and I’ve not written a thing this month. I’ve thrown myself into work. I’ve watched Netflix. I’ve attended sporting events, meetings, a conference, a few dinners out and coffee and drinks with friends. I’ve been busy with the Continue reading Being grateful…→

Posted in Blogging

How to create a Gallery Wall…

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Colleen ODea

Remember when I told you I was putting together a Galley Wall in my house? I’d made a few pieces…purchased a few more…and this weekend, it finally came together! AND…I couldn’t be happier! To start with, I made a couple Continue reading How to create a Gallery Wall…→

Posted in DIY, Love My House

Back to Hockey with Sport Chek and a Giveaway!

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Colleen ODea

I can’t even begin to think how many pairs of skates we’ve gone through in the last 12 years. I do know that THANKFULLY, Spider-Man’s feet eventually stopped growing and we went from 2 pair a year to one! Sticks…those Continue reading Back to Hockey with Sport Chek and a Giveaway!→

Posted in Giveaways, One Plays Hockey, Raising Teens

Back to School with Netflix and The Fosters #StreamTeam

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Colleen ODea

It’s hard to believe that this week, we’ll be saying good-bye to summer vacation and hello to fall schedules. For me…it always feels like the “New Year.” Time to organize the house, sign up for various activities…purge and clean and make Continue reading Back to School with Netflix and The Fosters #StreamTeam→

Posted in Netflix, Raising Teens

Sandi Carew Flemming…August’s #KIAWorkingMom

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Colleen ODea

This month, I’m THRILLED to introduce you to one of the hardest working moms I know…who also happens to be my friend, Sandi Carew Flemming. Born and raised in Newfoundland (where she attended elementary and junior high with my cousins), Sandi Continue reading Sandi Carew Flemming…August’s #KIAWorkingMom→

Posted in KIA Working Mom, My friends are AWESOME

How to Make an Eye Chart with your Children’s Names!

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Colleen ODea

It was while Spiderman was at Ocean Optometry, having some tests done on his night vision…alright, whatever, he had “eyeball pain” and it needed to be investigated…ANYWAY… It was while we were at the eye doctor that I took a good look at Continue reading How to Make an Eye Chart with your Children’s Names!→

Posted in Creative geniuses..., DIY, Graphic Design

Spending the day on a lake…with a boy…

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Colleen ODea

I’ve been at a place in my writing for quite some time now that I can’t say a whole lot about my kids for all kinds of different reasons. Take today for example…Bones has gone to spend the ENTIRE DAY at a Continue reading Spending the day on a lake…with a boy…→

Posted in No Revive, One plays volleyball, Raising Teens

How to make a mirror out of a tire!

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Colleen ODea

He was thrilled when his bicycle tire wore all the way through. Hours of skidding to a stop on his two-wheeler with a massive grin on his face…showing me the black mark he’d left on the sidewalk…quite proud of his accomplishment Continue reading How to make a mirror out of a tire!→

Posted in DIY, Raising Teens

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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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