Living Creatively, Living the Dream
Sometimes, you find a piece of furniture and love absolutely everything about it…except for one wee tiny thing! Which is what had me “silver leafing” the legs of this fabulous leather chair I found at Wicker Emporium. While the wooden Continue reading How to Apply Silver Leaf to “Fancy-Up” Chair Legs
Every mom has a birth story! Honestly, gather a room full of women and start to chat about your birth story and next thing you know, everyone’s chatting about the most amazing, heart-wrenching, awe-inspiring stories that first brought our people into Continue reading Bringing joy into the world…Amy MacAulay #KIAWorkingMom
Years ago, someone came to my door when they were doing a little fundraising and as our pot-bellied Valley Bulldog, Pumpkin, went sauntering to the door to greet her, the woman loudly and confusingly exclaimed “Is it a Pig? Or Continue reading Test driving the Dyson Ball Animal 2 Vacuum with help from my Noble Beast
It’s been so long since I’ve done a big makeover that I almost forgot how much I ABSOLUTELY LOVE putting rooms together! A few weeks ago, I sat down with my realtor to try to figure out why my house wasn’t Continue reading Living & Dining Room Makeover…in progress
What’s that saying, in like a lion…out like a lamb?! I’m waiting for the lamb part since March most definitely came in like a lion. The first two weeks of March have been filled with a ton of work and very Continue reading Lucky Dog…Lucky Me
March is Pharmacist Awareness Month…a full month set aside to educate folks like you and me, about the key role pharmacists play in the delivery of health care. The fact is, pharmacists are some of the most accessible people in health care! Continue reading 5 Pharmacy Services you Should Know About {Plus a $500 Gift Card Giveaway!}
I met Cassy on my very first day of classes at NSCC. I was returning to school in my forties and more than a little anxious…she was welcoming, kind…she stood out in a room full of twenty-somethings and over the Continue reading Cassy Collins of Classy Cards #KIAWorkingMom
Galentine’s Day is a fictional holiday created by Parks and Recreation’s feisty and fabulous character, Leslie Knopes. Being that it’s February, and I decided to spend the entire month Celebrating Friendship and Love, it seemed only fitting that I embrace a Continue reading How to Celebrate Friendship…and Love!
The entire month of February is FILLED with Friendship and Love…with Valentine’s Day smack dab in the middle! I admit, I’m not a fan of the “romantic” holiday…but mostly because there’s no one to smother with cheesy sentiment! I am Continue reading Celebrating February…Friendship and Love!
Oftentimes people ask me what my blog is about and I’m left trying to explain it…finding some sort of “elevator pitch” to talk about my writing and business. “Well, I write about my life. There’s a bit about hockey…raising kids, Continue reading Living Creatively, Living the Dream…
Madac Ashe is a typical 10-year-old boy. He spends many hours in the driveway shooting pucks, plays street hockey with a set of roller-blades on his feet, is a master at mini sticks and can find the best hiding spots Continue reading Meet the Ashe family… #ProEdgeParents
The other night, a friend jokingly told me that I was so awesome, it was hard to believe I was still single. I laughed and responded that it’s only because I choose to be. But that’s a lie. The fact of Continue reading I chose a “Guiding Word” for 2017…
While 2016 winds down to a finish, I’ve taken a few moments to reflect on a year that split my time between work and family…along with a bit of time spent with friends. The most exciting event of the year was definitely Continue reading 2016…the year in photos…
Mid November, myself and a number of bloggers gathered at a friend’s home for an epic morning of cooking, crafting and togetherness. Blogging has provided many, many opportunities for me over the last few years that I’d never have dreamt Continue reading The greatest gift…
My kids get the flu vaccine each year. Me…I’m a little on the wimpy side and while I SAY I’m going to get the flu vaccine…I usually put it off and hope for the best. Well…that’s just not good enough Continue reading Busting Common Flu Vaccine Myths. #SDMFluFighters with Giveaway!
I believe it was around 1984 when I attended my first company Christmas party. At the time, I was working for Thrifty’s in the Halifax Shopping Centre and the entire Dylex Group of Thrifty’s, Tip Top, Fairweather, Big Steel and Braemar Continue reading How to throw a Solo Christmas Party!
This month, Netflix challenged us #StreamTeamers to write a letter to our former selves. The idea is based around a number of their shows that capture the vibrancy of women…shows like Orange is the New Black, The Crown, Gilmore Girls Continue reading A Letter to my Younger Self #StreamTeam
“I’m Sick” came the text just a few days ago…and I immediately sprung into texting action. “How Sick?” I asked followed by a great number of questions about his cough, sore throat, heavy chest and headache. He felt miserable. I Continue reading Is your medicine cabinet stocked? #SDMFluFighters with Giveaway!
The Family Bed! When my youngest was 8, I had a bit of a struggle getting her to sleep in her own bed. The week would start and slowly she’d weasel her way into my room bringing a stuffed animal Continue reading Decorating a Cozy Christmas Bedroom
Living her Best Life at “Parkland at the Gardens” On Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, Jean Dexter starts her day with Fitness Class…Tuesday and Thursday’s are Balance and Core Training Days. Jean thoroughly enjoys her weekly Discussion Group, once or twice a Continue reading Are you living your best life? Here’s how they do it at Parkland Retirement Living.