• Surviving Gluten-Free Life (Not a Love Story)

    14/08/2018 - By 

    Let’s be honest. Being gluten-free is hard. Being gluten-free, dairy-free, and gut-friendly is harder! I know it’s easier than 10 years ago, but I still have little tantrums about it.  I’m sick of buying “all” produce, not being able to have a burger on a gluten-filled bun, and ALWAYS PAYING MORE. Not fair that I have to pay extra for dairy-free milk at coffee bars, guys. Some days, I sit daydreaming and I become sad that some of my food dreams will never be realized. I will never have a traditional croissant or brioche in France. My fried food tour…

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    How Manic Phases Effect Finances When You’re Bipolar.

    09/08/2018 - By 

    Why would mania be a struggle, it’s the “happy” part of bipolar disorder right? Essentially, yes. Words synonymous to mania are passion and enthusiasm- unfortunately, lunacy and craziness are also synonyms. Deep in the throws of mania, I’m an emotional “yes man”. My inhibitions are lowered and I’m craving socialization, so nothing sounds like a bad idea. I am incapable of checking myself. Mania can create some of the saddest moments of the illness.

  • Quiet Mornings

    07/08/2018 - By 

    I didn’t sleep very well last night- kept waking up randomly. I finally gave up an hour before my alarm goes off at 7:30 am this morning. My husband looked like he had seen a ghost since I am NEVER up at the same time as him. I know a lot of you probably get up at 5 am( or earlier) and I feel you- I used to have to get up super early, too. In fact, when I worked at Starbucks, we were opening at 4:30 am for awhile! A bunch of movies were being filmed and we wanted…

  • Why INFJ Personalities Often Feel Like Outsiders

    02/08/2018 - By 

    INFJ personalities account for less than 1% of the population. It stands for Introverted, INtuitive, Feeling and Judging. This weird mix of traits means that an INFJ often feels like an outsider. Since INFJ are intuitive introverts, they can feel they are one step ahead of everyone and an observer. They can use their keen observational skills and “spidey senses” of feeling to intuit what you are going to say or do next. Yeah, it can be a little creepy, which is why they can feel that you don’t love that. Which makes them feel more like an outsider. An…

  • Cute Snack Ideas For Your Kids

    31/07/2018 - By 

    This guest post from Personal Creations will have you looking forward to picnic lunches, summer snack choices, or…. to making your kid’s school lunches in a month’s time! Snack time is so important for keeping you and your kids’ energy going through the afternoon. So, why not have fun with it too? There are lots of cute recipes you and the kiddos can make, with basic ingredients that are already in the pantry. You’ll be satisfying their rumbling stomachs while making them smile! Even the pickiest of eaters will love these healthy and adorable kids snacks. Superhero Pita This recipe…

  • What Love Is To Me

    26/07/2018 - By 

    I didn’t know what love was until I met Josh. That is corny but totally true. I knew lust, obsession, infatuation, adoration and worship. But real love came with Josh. “Real love” is different for every person in their life and situation, so I can only tell you how it relates to me, personally. So here is how I think of love. Love is: wanting to see Josh every day, even if it is only to curl up on the couch together for TV time. I look forward to chilling out with Josh every evening. looking over at Josh and…

  • My Kids And Music

    24/07/2018 - By 

    My kids came out as independent old souls with their own opinions about everything- including music. I feel that I am less their teacher and more their guide through this life. I have asked other kids why they like the music they listen to. They say things like, “Oh I love listening to it because my dad does and we spend time together”…. or something similar. My two monsters don’t seem to have that gene. From the time they could communicate with gurgles, they have let me know if they don’t like my music choice. I remember playing a quiet…

  • Screw the Algorithm

    19/07/2018 - By 

    I have noticed something in my social media feeds. As I have fussed and worried about the algorithm on Facebook and Instagram, my feed has become less “me”. So, screw the algorithm. I love IG, and I used to love posting to it, but lately people have been branding themselves and making really polished feeds. Which are beautiful, don’t get me wrong, but then I started to look too closely at them and second guess myself. I began to question the mood, colour scheme, filter and juxtaposition of every one of my posts. And, although my posts look slightly less…

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    Entering the Tween Years or How Can I Stop Time?

    17/07/2018 - By 

    My daughter has become a tornado of ideas and emotions, seemingly overnight. Her favourite sentence is, “I know that already!”. We have officially entered the “tween” years. And here I thought I had more time. I believe she is raging with hormones already and it won’t be long until we have a full-fledged tween/teen monster on our hands. She is combative, competitive and bossy. She uses sass like no other. If there were an Olympic medal for back talk, she would earn it. There has been yelling and tears- on both sides. She always has to be the first and…

  • Hunter’s Thoughts On Heaven

    12/07/2018 - By 

    Hunter has an interesting theory on heaven. He has thought deeply on the subject since his friend died in Grade One. Since then, his interest in history and mythology has grown. He is at a high reading level and has gobbled up books on both subjects all year. As a result, he has his own ideas on heaven. Lately, he has been comparing his theory on what the Egyptians believed. Apparently, Egyptians believed that if a feather stayed perfectly balanced on the chest of the deceased, he or she was going to heaven, a perfect utopia version of their lives…