Today I thought I would share a bit about how journaling and using an agenda (basically writing stuff down in a calendar) has helped me tremendously lately. I am trying to keep this habit going. Somedays its harder than others, you get it right? I just love journals, diaries and little notebooks and pens. The only person I know that may love them more than me is my Mom. We are quite the pair when we shop together or even if we are not together. We often are drawn to all th

Firstly, let me set you straight right off the start. I hate running. I am not a runner, nor have I ever been. Nor do I someday promise myself or anyone else that I will try to be a runner. I am a happy walker and yoga lover so let's just stick to that. So, often over the years there have been so many "runs for cancer" that it becomes overwhelming to even choose one to donate to let alone run/walk in. However, after my Mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2012, the Terr

This summer, I decided to convince my teens to NOT get a summer job and instead spend the summer with me at the cottage. Now before you judge, let me tell you this was not an easy decision for any of us. Our world, where we live is built based on always moving forward in life and striving for more. More money, more experience, more things, more friends, more time, just more. I find it takes strong conviction and desire to slow down. To avoid getting swept up in the "race