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A New Word for 2016

A New Word for 2016

In 2015, I chose the word balance and it was probably one of my favourite selections to date. I think that because it was such a successful word I found it incredibly difficult to choose a new word for this year. I spent quite a bit of time reflecting on how I would...

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Reflecting on 2015

Reflecting on 2015

Before picking my "new word" for the upcoming year, I like to reflect back a little on the year that has just passed by. At the beginning of 2015, I chose the word balance to be my guide and inspiration. I wanted to live healthier, calmer and happier life and I...

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Reflecting on 2014

Reflecting on 2014

A new year has begun, but before I forge ahead and share with you my "new word" for the year, along with some other plans for 2015, I want to reflect back on 2014. When I looked back through my blog archive for 2014, I was surprised to see that I spent about half as...

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Feeling Vulnerable

Feeling Vulnerable

For the past while I have been pouring out my energy in a way that has left me feeling vulnerable. Very vulnerable. On one hand I want to share my time and talents with others but on the other hand there is great risk in being vulnerable. Right now I'm fighting this...

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An Open Letter to My Tribe

An Open Letter to My Tribe

For those of you that are unaware, our Learning Circle, a group that meets twice a week to provide group learning opportunities for home learning families, has made the decision to start a Learning Centre this coming fall. The Learning Centre will be a space for home...

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Living with Anxiety

Living with Anxiety

Easter is this weekend and it marks the beginning of what will be a month of various road trips and adventures. Our pace in the last few weeks has increased by several notches. We've been hiking, planning, spring cleaning, home learning, visiting...

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February Blues

February Blues

About a week ago, I read a blog post titled Dear Mama Who Is Done with Winter and I could relate to it in so many ways. I enjoy the rhythm and flow of the seasons but I will admit that February is a difficult month for me. Gone are the magical days of...

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A New Year and a New Word

A New Year and a New Word

  We did not usher in the new year with much fanfare. The fact that we are still recovering from being unwell meant that most of us were already in bed sleeping when the new year began. Truthfully, I was happy to get a good night sleep after a rough...

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Camping with Little Children: A Reflection

Camping with Little Children: A Reflection

My parents took us camping every summer. I don't remember when we started our camping adventures. I must have been around eight because I have memories of my little brother toddling around and getting bathed in a rubber bin. Camping was something I looked forward to....

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Surrender to Stillness

Surrender to Stillness

We have spent a week visiting my parents and enjoying their lovely home. Yesterday I felt like it was time to leave, so we packed our bags and said our goodbyes. Now we are at my in-laws home where we can enjoy the lake and countless hours of...

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The Beauty of Slow Living

The Beauty of Slow Living

 For the last week I have been reflecting on what it means to live slowly. Life has not felt slow these last couple months and it is taking a toll on me, both mentally and physically. Mothering three little children requires so much pouring forth...

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Are GMOs Unethical?

Are GMOs Unethical?

In light of the recent March Against Monsanto I have spent a lot of time reflecting on the issues surrounding genetically modified organisms. It is an issue surrounded by complexity and further muddied by misinformation, lack of transparency and greed. To get a better...

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Advocate for Change

Advocate for Change

I haven't had much time to be on this space. We've been enjoying a visit from out of town friends. Unfortunately the weather has been rainy and wet but it hasn't stopped us from exploring the outdoors. We walked along an easy trail and saw puffy ponderosa...

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Remembering to Slow Down

Remembering to Slow Down

Last month our days were slow and steady. It was a good pace for us. We had time for reading and relaxing. This month is turning out to be quite the opposite, so far it is much more intense. There has been some unexpected news this month. Some that everyone...

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