THE POPPY & THE NIGHTINGALE

Nov 10, 2016 | Blog

Today I’m all about the poppy and The Nightingale…. hello, Remembrance Day. Much like you, I have been brought up to honour and appreciate the sacrifice made by soldiers past and present for our freedom—a two-minute silence, a poppy on the lapel, a...

FIRE & ALL THE PRETTY THINGS

Oct 27, 2016 | Blog

“Mum, if you’re ever being attacked (!!!) you should shout, ‘Fire!’ because people will actually take notice and do something.” Hmm, wise words from my city-slicker daughter… and she’s absolutely right—sometimes we presume...

PUMPKINS & PRAISE

Oct 7, 2016 | Blog

Pumpkins and praise— it’s Canadian Thanksgiving! Whether you are Canadian or not (my American friends can think of this as a warm-up for their November holiday—and my English friends can think of it as Harvest Festival on steroids) …what are YOU thankful for today? Is...

WHEN IT’S OKAY TO FEEL SMALL…

Sep 30, 2016 | Blog

Do you ever feel the desperate need for a little perspective in life? Busyness, work, kids, family, church, relationships—they all require our undivided attention and sometimes we need reminding WHO we are and WHY we are here! We spin plates and juggle...

SEPTEMBER MOMS…

Sep 9, 2016 | Blog

How many of you moms out there are having an emotional rollercoaster ride this week? Returning to routines, early mornings, packing lunches, tearful goodbyes, juggling carpool, signing a gazillion forms—it’s back to school and “sayonara summer!” Whether you are...