Dare to be Real in a Digital World

  I wonder what you see when you look at this picture? I wonder if you notice the no makeup, zero primping, wrinkles and silver hairs. I wonder what you think of me? Actually, I don’t. I dare to be REAL. I love my eye lines that show the hearty laughter that has passed through my 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

Top 30 Mom Bloggers in Vancouver. The ‘Sheros’ in the land of Parenting. 

It’s time to vote for your favourite mom blogger of 2016! Source: Vote for Your Favourite Vancouver Mom Blogger of 2016 – Vancouver Mom   A BIG HUGE ‘Boat Rockin CONGRATULATIONS’ to all the Mom Bloggers on this list! I respect and honour you all!  Recently, this blog was awarded the honour and the great READ MORE

What Is Loneliness, Really?

Loneliness is such a universal ‘feeling’ – yet despite its universality – or because of it –  it is quite a subjective thing. I’m now in my mid forties – I celebrated my 45th birthday this Feb 6th and I couldn’t be happier in my life. I feel loved, appreciated, successful, proud, accomplished, healthy. Lots 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