I recently went to an annual family luncheon and as we were chatting about the last year and life and resolutions and revelations, Lina says, "I just wanna get through each day in a nice way." The conversation kept moving along and I said, "Wait.. what? Say that last thing again!" So she says, "What … Continue reading A Daily Motivation.
Category: Personal Development
Getting Hygge With It.
My life has been quite Hygge of late... {hoo-guh} The Danish term/lifestyle refers to all things cozy and comfortable. It embodies a feeling of contentment, well-being and enjoyment of the simple things in life. My bestie introduced the concept to me last winter. She is queen Hygge! Wool socks, knitted scarves, blankets, candles, hot tea … Continue reading Getting Hygge With It.
The Joy Of Knitting
This will be my second winter season of knitting. I started last fall to see if I would like it. Turns out I love it! I am a good knitter - by no means a great knitter. I am self-taught on the needles with the help of Youtube. You can learn how to do so … Continue reading The Joy Of Knitting
The Open Wound
A dear friend of mine told me more than once while we were raising our children that being a parent is like being an open wound. Her words have rung true countless times over the years. I did get wounded in a way when I gave birth. The love I felt for these little humans … Continue reading The Open Wound
It’s Not Fair! A Parent’s Ultimate Challenge.
It's not fair!!! If you've got kids, you've heard this line more than once. When they are little, it's about the colour of the juice cup and how many goldfish crackers are on the plastic snack plate. When they are adolescents and beyond, it's about spending quality time, rules and money. What's fair is not … Continue reading It’s Not Fair! A Parent’s Ultimate Challenge.