"Mom, there is no way you can stay quiet for an entire day!" - my 13-year-old daughter I like to talk. And day-to-day my life is full of words. Not only do I love chit-chatting, but I also use my voice to make a living as a narrator and voice over actress. So when I found … Continue reading A Day In Silence
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Animal Poison Control
My husband was at a work function and I was home with the three kids. As soon as they were happily entertained, I snuck downstairs to do a bit of work. No sooner had I plopped at my desk then my oldest yelled down "Mom - get up here quick! Velma is sick!" I bolted up the stairs … Continue reading Animal Poison Control
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
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
5 Tips for Being More Present
My dad is a real estate agent and this has always afforded him a somewhat flexible schedule. When my sister and I were in high school we would often walk home for lunch and dad would join us if he wasn't too busy. Sounds nice right? But here's the thing - he was there with … Continue reading 5 Tips for Being More Present
Lori Leigh Wilson 