Taking up a new hobby like skiing is not all it’s cracked up to be. How can you turn lemons into lemonade and turn a fail into failing well? My family (including my handsome…
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One mother’s hectic day of chasing time, changing schedules, meal plans with bread for dinner instead of potatoes, and longing for a moment to herself. Tired Longing for a minute of solitude. A time…
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Can you say ‘I love myself’ and mean it? Do you wish for self-love? This piece reveals the struggles with weight gain & the pursuit to live more healthily. Lately, I’ve found myself struggling…
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Along with my afternoon tea, today failure tastes like homemade banana bread abundant in walnuts. It tastes welcoming and satisfying. I’m pretty sure I’ve come full circle just as a lesson in appreciation.…
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I don’t write much about food, which seems odd, because it’s a huge part of my life. It’s probably because it feels weird saying “food is a huge part of my life”. Isn’t food…
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Post labour bladder calls immediately and urgently for relief… or have I just been too busy to notice the need growing? I finish changing the little guy’s diaper and put him down. My heart…
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pregnancy & parenting relationships & loveThings Don’t Look Good Up Close (or: A Marital Short Story)
So I’ve made a dinner that I consider to be a fucking master piece. It combines all my skills I have acquired over the years – getting the most flavour from each ingredient. I…
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Frustration has been my friend for a long time. I feel like I never have enough time for anything. I feel cooped up with caring for my children. I want to do so many things but…
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When I’m cooking for myself, there is seldom a dish I’m whipping up that doesn’t include some amount of cayenne. This is despite the fact that cayenne makes me sneeze, without fail, every single…
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home & lifestyle pregnancy & parenting relationships & love sisterhoodUnblocking Writer’s Block (or: A Glimpse Into My Day Lately)
Right. Just write. “Mommy, do you want someone to sleep with you in your bed who doesn’t kick you and loves you most of all?” – Yes, a night shift begins. Toss, turn, a…