One year ago I sat down and published the very first post on my blog titled "I'm Gonna Look". And I was terrified. I had absolutely no idea about the ins and outs of blogging and I was sharing a very vulnerable piece with an unknown audience. Pretty scary stuff. But I did it. And in pushing … Continue reading 1 Year Later & My Top 10 from 2013
Body Image
5 Strategies to Become Less Judgemental
“We judge people in areas where we’re vulnerable to shame, especially picking folks who are doing worse than we’re doing. If I feel good about my parenting, I have no interest in judging other people’s choices. If I feel good about my body, I don’t go around making fun of other people’s weight or appearance. … Continue reading 5 Strategies to Become Less Judgemental
An Open Letter to Youth Competitive Dance
Dear Youth Dance Competition Organizers and Judges, First of all, I would like to start by thanking you for providing a forum for my daughter to express her passion. At 10 years old, she revels in the opportunity to move her body and pour her feelings and creativity into music and movement. Even when she … Continue reading An Open Letter to Youth Competitive Dance
3 Must Reads! Mommy Judgments, Bullying in Canada and Milk
Since my fingers are literally aching from all of the writing I'm doing lately (not to mention my mushy brain.....apparently I haven't worked this hard in a very long time ; ), I decided to post links to 3 AMAZING articles that caught my attention recently. They are all brilliantly written and thought-provoking so check … Continue reading 3 Must Reads! Mommy Judgments, Bullying in Canada and Milk
My Summer of Indulgence
You might say that I have had a rather decadent summer. Occasional morning runs to Starbucks somehow turned into an everyday occurrence, I spent a fair amount of time just lounging by the pool with the kids soaking up the sun, my semi-regular workouts dwindled to near non-existent, my menu planning morphed into "what take-out shall … Continue reading My Summer of Indulgence
Lori Leigh Wilson 