You know when you decide to have a yard sale, and it seems like a great idea at the time? Until you find yourself dreading the early morning set up, you end up sitting outside alone for hours, and you can’t wait until it’s over. I know that feeling. That’s why I don’t usually have […]
It’s Mother’s Day. A time to relax, feel cared for, and be celebrated for all the ways you care for your loved ones every day. Mothering is one of the hardest things we can do as women. Whether we’re caring for our children, our parents, our friends, our pets, our community, or the environment, mothering […]
My 21-year-old niece, Hannah, came to stay with my family and me on the weekend. She’s bright, fun, and a pleasure to be around. We watched movies, skated at the local park, went to the market, had great conversations, and enjoyed each other’s company. One of the things I appreciate about Hannah’s visits is the […]
I’m celebrating my 50th birthday this week. If you’d asked me in my twenties what I thought 50 would feel like, I probably would have said old and dull, out of touch, slowing down, and full of gray hair and wrinkles. As I step into being 50, I realize I was missing the mark…big time. […]
It’s New Year’s Day, and I’m feeling hopeful about the year ahead. For many of us, it’s a time to reflect, reset, and recommit to living our best life. That’s what I’m doing today. 2018 was a challenging year, and I admit, I’m happy to turn the page. Despite many blessings and much for which […]
When you hear the term “midlife,” what comes to mind? Menopause and weight gain? Wrinkles and retirement? You’re not alone. If we listen to society, midlife means we should be winding down and wrapping things up. We’ve fulfilled our roles, achieved our goals, and should be ready to slow down, rest, and retire. It doesn’t […]
Picture this: You’re enjoying a quiet summer morning by the lake when shouts and cheers suddenly break the silence, and countless women go cycling by. That’s what I experienced this morning while on holiday with my family. Turns out, it was the annual Kincardine Women’s Triathlon taking place along the shores of Lake Huron. I […]
I officially launched The Wonderful Women’s Club at a public event recently. It was a great evening where I spoke about the Club, its beginnings and evolution, and how my journey of learning to be my real self, inspired me to create a place where other women could do the same. I received some requests for […]
My family holiday plans this summer were much the same as they were last year – day trips around Southern Ontario, visits to local markets, shops and towns. And, for one week in August, an annual trek to my sister and brother-in-law’s home in Killarney, Ontario for several days of swimming, campfires, good food and […]