Nope, this isn't an article about post-thanksgiving weight management strategies (I may be Canadian, but we celebrate American thanksgiving which meant this was a weekend of family and food for us!). Rather, it's a note about the stories we tell ourselves; the stories we hold on to; the stories we assume without question to be... Continue Reading →
Counting Down to Christmas
I've always loved Christmas. Â But since meeting the Husband and having our family, Christmas has become even more special for me. Â In contrast to the Christmases I remember growing up where things were different every year, I've tried to make Christmas for our family a time of tradition and consistency in our house. Â More than... Continue Reading →
Fairy Godmothers (sort of)
The post today was going to be about crossfit (shocking) complete with a Rich Froning analogy (even more shocking). Â But when I sat down to write, iPhoto was open with Disney pictures from our trip, which I of course, started to look through, which got me to the Fairy Godmother photo, which got me to... Continue Reading →
On Choice
I'm particularly fond of the saying "you always have a choice". Â And I'm really good at applying those words of wisdom in some parts of my life; in others, well, let's just say I have some work to do. Yesterday, I had to go down to the hospital to have my blood drawn for my... Continue Reading →
Practically Perfect in Every Way
Wednesday was one of those days that was practically perfect in every way (thank you Mary Poppins, and yes, I'm still in Disney mode). While I may be heard to grumble from time to time about how early my kids are up in the morning, the honest truth is . . . I kind of like... Continue Reading →
My Quest for Tasty School Snacks The Kids Will Actually Eat Continues
While I proclaimed my love of Disney yesterday, the one aspect of the Most Magical Place on Earth that really bothers me is the over-abundance of sugar-laden foods. Â On one had, I absolutely understand the desire to celebrate a trip to Disney with special food treats. Â I do enjoy the Mickey ice cream sandwiches (and... Continue Reading →
I’m Back . . . On Disney . . . And Why I want a Little Disney in our Life at Home
We're just back from an extended vacation at Disney World. Â I didn't post while we were gone; not because I didn't want to, but because I was simply too busy having fun with the kids and all the friends we met up with while we were down there. Â And just as I was getting ready... Continue Reading →
Love Notes & Intentional Gratitude (or how I was Inspired by Chanel)
There is a lovely little-known tradition in Chanel stores around the world; if a man purchases the classic Chanel handbag for the woman in his life, he is asked to write a love note to her. Â For on the inside of the front flap of the bag, there is a little zippered pocket, put there... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, You Just Have to Laugh
So, I was up at 4:30 this morning. Â To work on a spreadsheet. Â For our vacation. Â Not a spreadsheet on what to pack (I did that last week), and not a spreadsheet with a general itinerary (that was done months ago). Â Nope. Â A spreadsheet outlining everything that I have planned for us on each day... Continue Reading →
Gratitude – With Intention
I haven't posted in a few days. Â I have had lots of little thoughts, but nothing that coalesced into something bigger, worthy of an actual post. When I got to the gym this morning, they had this amazing Tony Robbins quote up on the chalkboard wall, which got me to thinking, which lead to the... Continue Reading →
