Updating 12in12 challenge I realized as the first half of the year came to a close that some of my 12in12 challenges just weren’t relevant for me anymore, so I have given myself permission to make substitutions. This month I have a living room that looks like a storage room and each day I … Read more
A Mommy Connections Halifax guest post: After meeting with Karine Ewert of Today’s Parent magazine, I got thinking about what it means to be a 21st century parent. Karine was in Halifax appearing on the CTV morning show talking about just that. How are the challenges of today unique from previous generations? How are … Read more
To understate things, I’m not particularly fond of the supermom myth. I don’t know many moms who are. Yet our society continues to perpetuate the idea that moms can and must do it all. Women fought for the right to be in the workplace, yet didn’t relinquish any of the traditional roles moms have played … Read more
Leaning into Sharp Points ~ Dr. Stan Goldberg practical guidance and nurturing support for caregivers This is a response that is long overdue. Not because I read the book long ago and didn’t write it, but because I received a complimentary copy from the author to read and review back in March. It’s not a difficult … Read more
Well, my writing keeps getting stalled and then something else comes along to write about. I’m going nowhere fast and the motivation for today’s post is about exactly that. Living life to the fullest – now. Making sure that I take my life where I want it to go. I can’t believe the number … Read more
A trip down the shore always means a walk around the property inhaling the fresh salt sea air and a walk along the road to the best beachcombing spots around. Flowers are all a bit later coming up here than in the city. The beaches have incredible driftwood just calling out for gathering … Read more