At the start of one of my classes last month, someone said that there were no good places to go in the neighbourhood. We all jumped in and started listing our local favourites. Which got me thinking that we needed a proper list with links. I mostly move around the southwest area of Scarborough and …
Props! World Kindness Day 2019
Today, 2019 November 13, is World Kindness Day. In some ways, I find it odd that we need a reminder to be kind. But, given my daily interactions with the world, there are many people who need the reminder. Looking to do something kind today (and everyday)? Here are a few simple no cost ideas: …
Props! Pink is for Boys
A week after I wrote the post on Gendered Gifts, my daughter and I were browsing in the independent bookstore Lighthouse Books in Brighton, Ontario. She was immediately drawn to this book: I had discussed my previous post with Lil Sprout and she was proud to show me her bookstore find. We didn't purchase Pink …
Grateful
I spent my weekend with a terrific group of ladies at East to West Yoga and Pilates. Six of us have been working through a certification together. In this time, we have discussed our bodies and our minds. The aches and pains - both physical and mental - that we live with on a daily …
Road Block Ahead
I spend my day going in circles. I am behind the wheel of a car multiple times a day shuffling between work locations, my daughter’s school and her activities. Now, this can be spent in a positive state or hinge on the edge of road rage. I try to stay cool and collected but a …