THROW SH*T OUT

THROW SH*T OUT

Let’s say you’re trying to figure out what to focus on in your life, but even the thought of picking a slice or a goal feels overwhelming – I offer this small, maybe helpful suggestion: Get one garbage bag. Pick one area (a drawer, a cupboard, or a shelf). Throw sh*t...
SCREW JANUARY…SEPTEMBER IS THE NEW YEAR NOW.

SCREW JANUARY…SEPTEMBER IS THE NEW YEAR NOW.

It’s quiet here now. Earlier this evening, my five year old bounced into bed with excitement for her first day of grade one tomorrow. My two older girls, (entering grade five, and grade seven) had a hard time getting to sleep. More pressure, more anxiety to fit in,...
DO YOU LET YOUR KIDS SLEEP IN YOUR BED?

DO YOU LET YOUR KIDS SLEEP IN YOUR BED?

Do you let your kids sleep in your bed? Do they kick you in the side? The back? The head? Are they 18 months old or three years old? Are they seven and afraid of the dark? Or are they twelve, and need a snuggle? Are you depriving yourself of a good night sleep? Are...
WANT TO TAME YOUR TO-DO LIST?

WANT TO TAME YOUR TO-DO LIST?

I read books and do crossword puzzles on my phone. I also play scrabble if I can. My kids say, “Mom, are you playing your nerd games?” To which I respond, “Yes, because nerd games are fun.” I also seem to have a nerd gene for writing down my goals. I usually use a...
GOALS ARE FUN – HABITS ARE ASSHOLES

GOALS ARE FUN – HABITS ARE ASSHOLES

I love goals; write a book, become an investment advisor, open an art studio, climb a mountain – all great reasons to get out of bed in the morning or stay up late to accomplish something. If they were a food, they would be the dessert of life. Goals are the big...