Remembrance Day commemorates the sacrifices of people in all armed conflicts. Source: Remembrance Day in Canada Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday – one that has come with many conflict and opinions in Canada since not all of our Provinces recognize it as such. Here in BC it is a statutory holiday – which means READ MORE
Why Buying Local is Better Than Organic
A controversy in Canada has reignited debate: What’s better — buying local food, or buying imported organic? This writer says: Buy local! Here’s why. Source: Why Buying Local is Better Than Organic A controversy in Canada has reignited debate: What’s better — buying local food, or buying imported organic? This writer says: Buy local! Here’s READ MORE
Feminism and Politics United At Last
I bet you thought you’d never see those two words in a sentence together and have it mean something positive. I sure didn’t. But, today as our new Prime Minister of Canada was elected into office and his cabinet was a shocking 50% women it became the HOT TOPIC of the day on social media. READ MORE
The Science of a Smile
Want people around you to be more positive? Check your face first. Source: The Science of a Smile Seem like a simple solution? A Smile? I’m often surprised by how many people are unaware, or unconscious of their body language when it comes to communication with friends, family or in businesses. I studied theatre in READ MORE
Why Structure Never Works Out The Way You Plan
Original Article written for: PowHERhouse Summer is long gone now; and you probably enjoyed an incredibly free and fancy few months. The kids were home from school, you went camping, and hopefully took some much needed vacation time. Summer is a time to toss the schedules out the window and ‘go with the flow’ – and it’s fun, READ MORE
Body Positive Is Easy to Say – Much Harder to Do
Ok – Shit. That time has come. Lately I’ve been challenging myself to write about all of the um, challenging aspects of my life that I have preferred to just stow away in a closet somewhere. In the past, rather than really dig deep and do any big work on these challenges, I’ve opted to READ MORE
For Those Who Are Not Political, But Definitely Patriotic.
Most of the time I could care less about Politics. I find them boring, childish, manipulative and just ‘beneath me’ – I don’t say that from an ego perspective, I say that because politics just hasn’t seemed to evolve with the rest of us. This recent election was proof positive of that, and further solidified READ MORE
Don’t let your mind get the best of you…
Don’t let your mind get the best of you… READ MORE
Let Your Kids Embrace Their ‘Dark Side’
As a parent, and as a person I typically tend to do things differently – separate from the ‘norm’ and what would be considered ‘Rocking The Boat’ in many circumstances. Hence the title of this blog – taddaa! I’ve learned that this ‘going against the grain’ aspect of my personality and my ‘need’ as I READ MORE
Surviving the Shame of Domestic Abuse
Note: I write this article based on my own experience and perspective as a woman with a man, but men can also be the victims in this dynamic and same sex relationships can have this dynamic. NEW: Part 2 of this article – How to spot the RED FLAGS of an abuser to get out READ MORE