Heart-Centric Blogging
Hi! Miss me? It seems this six year old blog has gotten awfully dusty. I suppose life got in the way and instead of documenting it, I decided to live it. I got a new job, I continued to edit and write (albeit significantly less than previous years, thanks that new job), my husband has been busy kicking butt and… Read More
Hey, you’re a new mom! Congrats- it’s life changing in every good and bad way imaginable. Getting out the door will now take you at least 15 minutes longer than it ever used to (add another 15 minutes onto that if you live in a wintery climate like I do) 1. The Diaper Bag– Make sure it’s big enough to… Read More
It has been a bit of a whirlwind year for me. Things that I never saw coming, things I would have never even dared to dream about, began to happen in 2013. It all started in April, when I had a story published in the National Post. Then, the Toronto Sun/Sun Media newspaper chain offered me a guest column, which… Read More
A few years ago, I was feeling really jealous. I felt like every person in my life was achieving and succeeding and I was sitting, stagnant. I had done the marriage thing, I had done two university degrees, I’d done a bit of travelling and a bit of volunteering. I had a steady job and a house. I mean, I… Read More
One, I don’t know who but ONE, might (if they were wishing to die a horrid death) say that my stomach resembles a deflated helium balloon. Wrinkly, loose, stretch-marked skin, cascading from my belly button. It’s the price I have had to pay for two beautiful baby boys. And that’s ok. BUT, if I had my way, my stomach would be… Read More
Thank you all so much for your encouragement! Your comments, emails, FB messages & tweets- they are all so awesome! As many of you mentioned, 5-15 pounds isn’t a lot of weight to lose. I know that. However, I really struggle for every pound I lose (I don’t struggle at all to gain weight, go figure!). It’s a constant battle… Read More