What is it about on line shopping that makes us feel so good? Is it the thrill of the find, especially when it’s a great sale? Is it discovering something no one else will have? Is it the convenience of the package being delivered right to your doorstep, sometimes the next day Last week I… Read more »
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Oh Canada! How lucky are we?
A few years ago a dear friend of mine was moving from BC back to Ontario. I was so excited about her coming back home, I decided to fly out and drive all the way back with her. Having never driven across Canada before, it was quite an adventure. The landscape was beautiful and each … Read more »
How to Keep That “Raptors Win” Feeling
What an exciting whirlwind of a week this has been! The Raptors won the NBA championship and I’m pretty sure that every single human in Canada was jumping up and down as high as a basketball hoop on Thursday night! The after-glow continues and once again we not only feel proud of our team but… Read more »
Taking Care of Mother Earth
Since I met Catherine over 15 years ago she has always talked about having her own cottage. A beautiful place on the water where she could escape and be at one with nature. She could swim, meditate and practice yoga, all from the comfort of her own private dock. Over the years that I’ve know… Read more »
Kindergarten, Mrs. Corbett and What a Little Birdie Taught Me . . .
Can you go back in time to Kindergarten? Can you go there in your mind and remember any significant moments about it? I actually do have some doozies! My first memory being a thought at recess as I looked down at a pile of pebbles and thought, “Why am I wasting my time here at… Read more »
Before you click to amazon.ca . . .
When we think about “shop local” we often think about attending the local craft show, getting our produce from the farmer’s market, purchasing a new outfit from that cute little boutique where the owner knows us by name. The experiences we have when we support local businesses are gratifying not only for
How Sam the Plumber Stopped my Waterworks
A couple of weeks ago, on a Tuesday afternoon, I received a direct message on Instagram and here’s what it said: “Hi Monica, it’s
How I Became Friends with My Mom
I love spending time with my Mom. I love taking her on the road with me, traveling together, cottage weekends, shopping together, working together and enjoying meals with a nice glass of wine together. Was it always this way? Ummmm no! Many of my
All it takes is a simple introduction . . .
“Is there anything better than watching a woman succeed?” These are the words of my friend Mindy Tweedle. I met Mindy a few years ago. She runs her own Video Production Company. She helps businesses to tell their story. Mindy also provides media training – just one of her many offerings. I went to Mindy… Read more »
Why do People Stay in Abusive Relationships?
Imagine if you never looked forward to coming home at the end of the day. If the person you lived with had severe mood swings, called you names, swore at you, threw things and maybe even hit you. This is a reality that too many people live with. Both women and men will stay in… Read more »
