‘Father’ is not a right, it is a privilege – You’ve got to work for it.

Today I have a need to send out an Ode and ‘Thank you’  to all the amazing and present Fathers out there as well as all the incredible Step Dads who ‘step up’ to provide for a child who is not getting the support she needs from the Men in her life. Especially as a READ MORE

Sometimes ‘Blah’ is the Best There Is…

  As a blogger and a business owner it’s important for me to maintain a consistency in both posting and connecting to people in order to stay current, stay up to speed with things and just…well, because it’s important. Right? Lately, I’ve been struggling with what can be called the ‘Blah’s’ or ‘Blues‘ – I’ve READ MORE

Parenting and the Co$t of ‘Saving Face’ – Is it Worth It?

By: Kathryn Wilking – Guest Blogger DO the chores get left behind when you are working? Do you love, or hate, the surprise when people pop over unannounced? I have a habit of forgoing housework while on a deadline; frequently, when all-is-at-its-worst, there will be a knock at the door. You see, I’m a Decorator READ MORE

The Dark Side of Mother’s Day – The Things We Need To See

It’s Mother’s Day this weekend. My very FIRST Mother’s day as a mother was tainted with subtle disrespect as I was pregnant with my first child, and my partner at the time decided that I wasn’t YET a mother, so celebrating ME was just not an option. Not the greatest way to begin the epic READ MORE

From Dull to Delight in 5 Easy Steps – Choose Happiness

“It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” ~Dale Carnegie Happiness is that ever elusive place that all of us want to get to, and yet we feel that we just can’t seem READ MORE

How To Deal With Biz Tax Time Like a Boss

One of the hardest things for me to manage being a single mom and an entrepreneur was the accounting and money side of my business. I wasn’t handling the situation ‘like a boss’ – it was more like 3rd grade arts and crafts. Does that sound familiar? I know I’m certainly not alone. I start READ MORE

The Law of Attraction – Are you Friends or Foe?

Recently I was invited to take place in a 4 module workshop on The Law of Attraction with some business colleagues of mine. Initially, I was a bit distressed about the time commitment, but then something in me told me that it was worth it and that I should just commit to showing up – READ MORE

“I’m Late, I’m Late, There’s Too Much To Do!” Learning How to Ask For Help As a Single Mom

 By: Carrice Wong The ‘White Rabbit’ days: The to-do-list grew longer and my shoulders tensed so high they almost reached my earlobes. I hadn’t realized I was holding my breath and that my teeth were clenched until my jaw felt bruised and I had a moment when I finally exhaled. How was I going to READ MORE

Surviving the Single Parent Syndrome

By: Carrice Wong Warning: Divorce when you have children may bring you and your family years of pain, struggle and suffering. Avoid for as long as possible. BUT – if it does happen, you can survive and flourish as a single parent. There is no easy answer sometimes when you are stuck between the lesser READ MORE

Harrison Hot Springs – A Haven When It’s Hectic

Harrison Hot Springs and Resort is located in the small town of Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. It is about 5 mins away from the District of Agassiz and about 15 – 20 mins away from Chilliwack. From Vancouver, B.C. it is an easy 2 hr trip. Harrison Hot Springs has become known and appreciated as READ MORE