“The Darkness Is Always There”

Got a call from my mom this morning, “lets take the kids to the movies”, my man child was heading to hockey vs the parents as their last hockey day for the 2018/19 season. So the girls got ready and headed out of town to the movies! The movie we went to see was WonderContinue reading ““The Darkness Is Always There””

The Mess Doesn’t Matter

When I became a mom I had a struggle within myself about ensuring everything was always in order. Physically and mentally. I put a lot of stress on myself in those early months and years. It was honestly somewhat of a blur. My husband was early in his career, after making a switch from constructionContinue reading “The Mess Doesn’t Matter”

Girl, Stop Apologizing | My Review

I was so lucky to receive an advance copy of Girl, Stop Apologizing. I began reading this book unsure of what exactly it would be about. I had an inkling of an idea… stop making excuses! 😉 Just 48 pages in and whoa I could have written this myself! I can relate with the wordsContinue reading “Girl, Stop Apologizing | My Review”

How I broke free from being a prisinor of my body! | PCOS + Hypothyroidism + Mental Health

Hearing the word “infertility” at 23 was heart breaking. I turned inward, felt completely alone and really began to resent my body. I continuously asked myself WHY!? Why me? Why us? Are we not deserving of a family? I am not going to be a mom? I began to resent my health, my body, theContinue reading “How I broke free from being a prisinor of my body! | PCOS + Hypothyroidism + Mental Health”

Be an expression of your space

This week my creations arrived! I have been staring st blank walls in my space for far too long… it’s time (especially as a lifestyle photographer) to get some images and more memories up on our walls! This is just the beginning… I went BIG!!! For my office at the shop the canvas print isContinue reading “Be an expression of your space”

Quietly Silencing Ourselves…

STOP THE CAR!!! After an amazingly hot weekend away at a family cottage, swimming, boating, fishing, water skiiing, swan floating lol on the 5 hour ride home I ran into trouble with my tummy and this statement was NOT what my hubby wanted to hear! Who else out there quietly silences themselves when your bodyContinue reading “Quietly Silencing Ourselves…”

A Cardinal Tapping At My Window

One morming last week as I was waking for day, I was laying in bed reflecting on life. I was laying peaceful and heard a tap in our living room. Followed by another tap and then another. I walked out to our living room and saw a mama cardinal sitting on a chair on ourContinue reading “A Cardinal Tapping At My Window”

How did you get skinny?!

How did you get skinny?! Someone asked me this the other day. A few years ago this would have made me smile because for years I wanted to be “skinny”! But Im NOT skinny. I AM HEALTHY AND STRONG! How? I did the WORK! Sure there are lots of fad diets and drinks out thereContinue reading “How did you get skinny?!”

Not The Odd One Out

I was compelled to choose better. Better than what was the current “norm” for us. Going against the grain of “normal everyday life” to create our new reality. As we are into the summer I am reminded of how important routine and high vibe is important for our family’s health. How stimulation can be absolutelyContinue reading “Not The Odd One Out”

Hey Moms you like to save money, right?!

What if you could also feel confident in the products you use in your home and with your children, while improving your health at the same time! Oh and smelling great! I want to keep this as simple as possible – it makes life so much easier! 😉 So here’s the real deal. I canContinue reading “Hey Moms you like to save money, right?!”