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GOTCHA DAY 2026: 13 YEARS LATER | GROWTH, LESSONS & LOVE

I started this blog November 7, 2017 with our adoption story and thought I’d take a trip down memory lane and share some of what I’ve learnt as a mom over the last 13 years. Before I get into that I think it’s fitting to share that 13 is a lucky number in our house…
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November 7, 2026 0

SPRING REFLECTIONS: Renewal, Traditions, and Growth

  A short journey through new beginnings, family, and self-discovery.  Enjoy! Spring is here!  We had what seemed like THE longest and coldest winter this past season and we’re getting little teasers here in Toronto but it’s coming soon! Before we get into Spring, I want to do a check-in and set a gentle reminder…
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April 8, 2026 1

WHEN WE GIVE, WE GAIN: CELEBRATING INTERNATION WOMEN’S DAY 2026

  International Women’s Day 2026 is Sunday March 8th and the official theme is “RIGHTS. JUSTICE. ACTION. FOR ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS.”  In addition, there is a complimentary global campaign themed “GIVE TO GAIN” which encourages generosity, mentorship, and resource sharing to advance women’s empowerment globally. The focus on strengthening women’s rights, ensuring justice and…
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March 8, 2026 0

REMEMBER YOUR WHY | YOU’RE STRONG ENOUGH TO KEEP GOING

  Do you ever wonder why you’re doing or started doing something?  I’m talking about on those tough days or like I call it, “character building days”.  The days it takes a little extra effort to go to the gym, do the activity, or you need to think a little harder on the project.  Days…
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February 28, 2026 1

GRIEF: FINDING YOUR WAY THROUGH LOSS

  Grief is a human experience that we all will face during our time on earth but we can work through it. The loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship or friendship, job loss, career change or any other substantial change can bring up very deep and complex emotions and/or challenges. Like…
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February 20, 2026 1

FEBRUARY: THE MONTH OF (SELF)LOVE

  Do you or have you ever felt guilty when doing something nice for yourself or something that will benefit you before it does anyone else?  If you answer yes, you’re not alone but we shouldn’t feel this way.  Really and truly, we should not!  Self-love is not selfish and that self-love should be a…
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February 3, 2026 1

2025 POV | GIVE YOURSELF THE GRACE YOU GIVE SO FREELY TO OTHERS

  It’s already September 2025 and the last blog I posted was in 2024!  Take a read here but, ironically I had to put everything in that piece into practice this year.  If you’ve read it, you’ll know that my word of the year is GRACE, and I had to remind myself that I deserve…
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September 22, 2025 0

2024 Last Lap!  Last Push! 

  Last quarter, last lap, last push!  However you see it, we have less than three months to 2025.  It’s mind blowing how time flies and if I look back to the start of the year, I will say that it has been fruitful, productive and challenging all at the same time. Many will agree…
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October 10, 2024 0

It’s May and first up it’s Mother’s Day!

Who else in the North is crossing their fingers saying “spring is finally here” and hoping it sticks!  Mother nature must have been waiting for May to start because the nice weather seems to be sticking around! This one is short as I know this weekend and coming week is all about Mother’s Day shopping…
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May 3, 2024 0

Happy International Women’s Day 2024: #inspireinclusion

  “Imagine a gender equal world.  A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.  A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive.  A world where difference is valued and celebrated.  Together we can forge women’s equality and collectively we can all #inspireinclusion.  International women’s day belongs to everyone!” – directly from internationalwomensday.com and this year’s theme…
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March 8, 2024 0