Firsts are pretty miraculous things. First Birthday’s. First Anniversaries. First dates even. They all hold a certain specialness to them, a celebration of survival and success. I remember our first anniversary, the only time we actually celebrated our wedding date […]
Valentines Day. The day of love and celebration and showering our people with candy hearts and gushy cards. Or is it? I feel love in the air right now, it may be because we have the courage …
It can often be the little things that really get under your skin. The "seemingly insignificant" stuff that bothers us the most. Like that tag on the inside of your shirt that rubs the skin of …
Retrogrades hit me hard. me and the hubs. We always forget they are coming and usually one week in we are frustrated and confused about why our days are so unproductive. Why we are so tired, and …
We are all exploring each day to find our path, and define our choices. We say yes, we say no, we feel confident about something, and utterly weak in the knees about another. life is quite …
As a blogger, much of the support and success comes from growing my tribe. My tribe of other bloggers, and my tribe of blogging networks and sites. I am super duper thrilled to be joining in and …
Bloggers are pretty cool cats. They are true global relationships, very much like my exchange student years when there would be a gaggle of Canadians, Brazillians, Brits and Germans all sharing a beer in Australia. Except, we …
The excitement of Christmas Eve is in the air! The kids woke up giddy, and the planning and prep is done! Now, it is just time to sit back and enjoy the ride. Santa has already …
This is slightly embarrassing to say, especially since I work in a "digital environment" and from the outside seem rather technologically aware. But, (now please don't laugh) I didn't really know what a tablet was until …
As you know I am the honoured publisher of BLUNTmoms. This mostly means I get to hang backstage with a hoard of totally amazing women writers as they refine their craft and explore conversations that …
I am scanning through video footage and stories about the Black Friday craziness, and it is leaving a bitter taste in my mouth. I see posts from canadians saying "buy nothing" today, in response to constant …
It's a Turkey-rific time of year for a twitter party & to support this fabulous campaign that Butterball is running! This December, Butterball is reaching 1000 families/charities in need! Just in time for the holidays, Butterball …
I have already teased about my little Vince Vaughn crush, so when I had the opportunity to go to a screening of Delivery man this summer, months before it was released to the public, I …
I love me a good twitter party, especially when it is all about supporting handmade and Canadian Businesses. My Urbanware is a "mom founded and managed" business that does just that! From handmade jewellery, to artwork. …
In my house, hubby and I do the delicate balance of managing the schedules of 3 kids, countless outdoor critters and two entrepreneurs. Two START-UP entrepreneurs even. The delicate balance of adjusting to work requests, to kid …
