Creativity is Not a Hobby; it's a Way of Life!
It’s not always easy to fit exercise into an already busy schedule. And if you have a chronic medical condition with pain like I do, embarking on a full-blown workout routine can seem impossible. I can’t join a volleyball team and I can’t get through a typical workout class at a gym. But there are […]
We spent the day at Storybook Gardens today with some of our extended family. It was a lot of fun but boy oh boy was it ever hot. I was incredibly tempted to jump right into the splash pad with the kids! We did really well with avoiding the sun as much as possible. We […]
I’ll be perfectly honest with you. I didn’t really have a difficult adjustment to being an empty nester. It probably partially has something to do with my personality. I tend to be somewhat of a loner who really relishes quiet time to myself. But, I think it also has to do with making it more […]
It’s not unusual for us to see snow in March and even April. That means we’re wearing toques and winter jackets and way too many layers of clothing for a good 6 months of the year. Blech! So, when the temperature soars into the double digits, I am SO ready to take full advantage of […]
Summertime is one of my favourite times of the year. (Okay, I’ll be honest. I’m not a fan of winter but the other three seasons are pretty wonderful.) I love the blue skies, the sunshine, the slower pace of life. What I don’t love are sunburns. (Who does?) I’m much better about protecting myself from […]
Summer is finally here! The birds are chirping, and the sun is shining. I don’t know about you but I’m loving the warmer weather and the extended daylight! However, there are some safety precautions that need to be taken at this time of year. All of us need to be sure to protect our skin […]
Did you know that a few years ago, I went through the training to become a Community Food Advisor? Our mandate is to go out into the community and teach people about healthy eating – from things like teaching them about Canada’s Food Guide to meal planning to better grocery shopping to actual cooking classes. […]
/If you’ve been around here for a while, then you know I love to meal plan. It’s a great way to get organized, save money, avoid food waste, and simplify your life. I used to watch a TV show called Fixing Dinner and it was one of my biggest inspirations for getting started with meal […]
I LOVE watermelon! Watermelon and strawberries have always been my favorite foods – well, at least my favorite fruits. Now that I’m allergic to strawberries, watermelon features heavily in my diet. There’s just something so pretty and colorful about it – not to mention that it tastes SO good. Watermelon is mostly…well…water. But it’s still […]
I absolutely love to travel. And one of my favorite ways to travel is on my own. Traveling alone can seem rather scary at first. It isn’t uncommon for someone planning their first solo trip to be worried about what may happen, and how they will navigate through everything without someone else by their side. […]
