On Canada Day, I reflected on the horrific findings on Canada’s residential school sites. Many of our world’s issues come from a lack of understanding, so I signed up for a course on Coursera to learn more about our Indigenous people. The Indigenous Canada course gave me a perspective on Canadian history that I didn’t learn in school. The biggest takeaway was that Indigenous wisdom and way of life is something we should respect and value.
10 years, 10 lessons – What cancer taught me about life
Ten years ago today, at around 2:30 in the afternoon, I sat in the doctor’s office and heard the life-changing words no-one wants or expects to hear in their life. “You have cancer.” To celebrate my 10 year “cancerversary”, I’m sharing my reflection on what cancer taught me about life. Spoiler alert – It’s all good news!
Every Day is Earth Day – Green living tips to inspire you
Tomorrow is Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth. To mark the occasion, I’m delighted to share “Every Day is Earth Day” – a poem written by my friend Pat Keachie for my Blog Takeover series last year.
I’ve also got a roundup of my favourite posts with tips to help you lead a greener, more sustainable life.
Love at first…song! (Collaboration)
I’m so excited to share another guest post I’ve written for my friends at T.B.C… for their new series “My First Time”.
“Love at first…song!” tells the story of that moment when I realized I was destined to be a rock star.
Valentine’s Day DIY – A Pick-Me-Up box is sure to please
With everything going on in the world, we could all use a little shot of positivity to lift our spirits from time to time. If you’re looking for a unique and fun gift idea for someone you love for Valentine’s Day, consider making a personalized pick-me-up box for them.
In today’s post, I’ve got step-by-step instructions and a free printable to get you started.
Love Is… Seasons of love
February is heart month. It’s a month associated with romance and heart health. A few weeks ago, Eric over at The Thoughtful Beggar invited me to write a piece about love for their February “Love Is” collaboration series.
Lessons in Loss – What I learned from losing my hair
My friend over at Smelly Socks and Garden Peas invited me to contribute a guest post to her Lessons in Loss series.
At first, I didn’t feel qualified to write a post about loss. When I put my thinking cap on, an idea started to take shape. I was taken back to an emotional time when I lost my hair following my cancer diagnosis.
21 quotes on the environment to inspire you in 2021
When it comes to sustainability and environmental issues, there are many inspiring leaders and activists we can learn from. Today, I hand my blog over to the wisdom of these thought leaders by sharing 21 quotes on the environment.
In today’s post, I thought I’d try something different and share 21 quotes on the environment from these thought leaders.
Terry Fox – Inspiration in the fight against cancer
Forty years ago, a young man set out to walk across Canada. What made this journey special was this brave young man had lost a leg to cancer at the age of 18. As Terry Fox dipped his prosthetic leg into the Atlantic Ocean to start his Marathon of Hope, no-one could have predicted the effect he would have on the lives of so many.
Evaluate Your Life Day – Free Printable
It’s Evaluate Your Life Day This is a day to pause and ask the big question “How am I doing?” If it sounds a bit overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. Like many daunting tasks, it’s easier if you break it down into small steps.
In today’s post, I’ve got a free printable checklist you can use to quickly assess seven important areas that affect your overall wellbeing. The checklist will help you get started on creating an action plan to make changes.