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My little family has been fighting off cold and flu for the last week (including my hubby who’s overseas without his lovely wife to care for him) and it’s been a doozy. There were fevers and chills and aches and copious amounts of cough syrup. We’re done with the worst of it and even thoughContinue reading “Sometimes life forces you to take a break”

It’s World Mental Health Day and I’m celebrating.  There won’t be any gifts exchanged or special feasts or tv specials but I’m celebrating that I’m happy and healthy and alive. I’ve always been an anxious person and if you ever encountered me during exam time, you’ll understand how my anxieties often took over and ruledContinue reading “Celebrate World Mental Health Day”

I was grocery shopping yesterday when a lady shouted out “That shirt is awesome! Seriously, it’s great.” I was wearing my I’m not strong for a girl, I’m just strong thsirt from the #IAmStrong Workout in Honour of International Women’s Day. I get positive feedback on this shirt every time I wear it.  I makeContinue reading “What does your shirt say about you?”

Remember my post about how adults seem to have forgotten how to play? Well, I’ve been thinking more about this and as I watched my 4 year old squat effortlessly, I had a thought. It’s not getting older that does it: it’s our pants! (He was wearing sweatpants while squatting.) Let me take you deeperContinue reading “Denim: the anti-active wear”

The Falmouth TrALE Run was on Saturday so I spent yesterday feeling the way I assume many event planners feel the day after a big event: kinda bummed it’s all over.   After spending hours at the computer or on my phone speaking with vendors and sponsors and promoting the event on social media andContinue reading “Post-event blues”

Everyday I walk my daughter to and from school. This usually involves stopping to play on the playground and watching these kids swing and climb and slide with ease. No fear. No hesitation to try swinging from bar to bar. No qualms at jumping from a height. When do we lose this ability to play?Continue reading “Don’t forget how to play”

When it rains it pours. Know what I mean? I am thankful for the events Im working on, however sometimes they all seem to come at me at once. That in addition to being a mom, wife, friend, neighbour…it can almost be overwhelming. But I’ve got a secret weapon. My tribe. My people. My peeps.Continue reading “My secret weapon”

Happy Tuesday! I’ve been pretty much stuck to my desk today, aside from taking my girl to and from school, and I am filled with so much excitement and energy! I’m still working on a couple of events happening back in Nova Scotia (so when I told the other mom on the playground that I’mContinue reading “This girl is on fire…I think”

  Change your life with a special type of coffee! Wrap your midsection in plastic and lose inches! Sprinkle this on your meal and lose instantly! There’s always some new trend in health and fitness and it can be hard to sort through what’s worthwhile and what’s a waste of time (and usually a biggerContinue reading “Trends”