I woke up feeling on top of the world. I snuck out the door in the early morning light to squeak in a glorious hot yoga class while my husband and the kids slept peacefully and saved time afterwards to pop by my favorite spot beside the lake to meditate. I closed my eyes for … Continue reading Keepin’ It Real
Humour
The Field Trip from Hell & Hot Spiked Apple Cider
Earlier this week I went on a field trip with my littlest guy who is in junior kindergarten. "A lovely day at a nearby pumpkin patch" was what it said on the form that he brought home. "Spend time at a local farm learning about agriculture and the importance of farmers in our society." Wow - it … Continue reading The Field Trip from Hell & Hot Spiked Apple Cider
Swearing, Connection & Vulnerability
*Warning: If you are offended by swearing then this post might not be for you! I think I've mentioned in the past that my 4-year-old has picked up some unfortunate bad language. I'm not 100% sure where it all started but with his 13-year-old brother and his buddies hanging around our house all the time and with a … Continue reading Swearing, Connection & Vulnerability
How You Can Be 10% Happier
"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
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