"What a bunch of hippy dippy baloney!" - Lord Business (Will Ferrell) from The Lego Movie I have always been attracted to the self-help movement. I have gone to countless lectures and read tons of books promising to help me love myself, stop worrying, solve all of my physical and mental woes, find the career of … Continue reading How You Can Be 10% Happier
Happiness
But What If I’m Wrong?
When I was a young child, my mom told my sister and I that if we ate candy before noon we would get worms. She even cited an example of this very horrifying thing happening to my dad when he was a kid. And I wholeheartedly believed her - so much so that I was … Continue reading But What If I’m Wrong?
Unjunk Food
In many ways I would consider myself a hedonist. If you're having a party - I'll be there. If you want to stay up late talking or dancing or playing euchre until the wee hours, I'll stick it out. If you are opening a bottle of wine- I'll certainly have a glass. And if you … Continue reading Unjunk Food
Gratitude for 1000
When I started my blog in January of 2013, my 12-year-old son threw out a challenge: "Mom - I think you should try to get 100 followers by the end of the year." I immediately started adding in my head: I knew I could count on my mom and dad, my husband, my sister and … Continue reading Gratitude for 1000
9 Fresh Ideas for Spring
Although its taking a long time coming in my neck of the woods, spring is definitely on the way! And what better time of year than spring to try something new? So in honour of the changing season, here are my 9 suggestions for embracing the season of renewal: 1. Try Some New Recipes - my friend Sue actually inspired this … Continue reading 9 Fresh Ideas for Spring
Lori Leigh Wilson 