Home Essentials

More and more you hear of great motivational speakers or business gurus talking about their terrible childhood, where they had to do everything for themselves and there was no one there to help them. That’s how they made it. Then of course, we all know someone who is not dealing…

I recently had a speaking engagement at a club I co-organize called Home Essentials. Home Essentials meets every month or two for great conversation, recipes and homemaking ideas for women to better enjoy their family. I know “homemaking” might sound cheesy, but it’s really nice to have a group to…

Recently, Quebec company Omaiki created their HOM Signé line. The complete line of products is a beautiful effort to help us as a society reuse items instead of disposing of waste on a daily basis. Omaiki sent me over the line and I decided to make a project out of…

Ever since I was a young girl, I can remember the painting with the balloons hanging on our family living room wall. It was the largest piece of art we had, and the most beautiful. It was purchased at a local art studio and the painting was done by a…

I know I’m not the only one in this situation. Here’s the scenario: you’ve made yourself an office. Whether it is an actual room, a corner in the home or a nook under the stairs, you have a place to work. However, it always seems like this area becomes the…

Well this was unexpected. All the feelings right now, with tears in my eyes. I’ve been on a roller-coaster lately. But the reason will truly shock you. In every sense of these words – it was time. A heavenly gift for my 40th birthday was to have a little time…

It’s that time of year again when we get to celebrate with family and friends! Have you done your holiday shopping? Oh, I see. Have you started? I know, it’s a busy time of year. I’m in the same boat as you. I still have a few teacher gifts to…

It’s that time of year when the season is changing and you are desperately holding on to the memory of sunny days, no homework, time by the pool and zero cares in the world. I know we all say “it’s nice to be back in a routine” but let’s face…

I don’t remember having a September this warm in Montreal in years. It’s been glorious! This weekend we are swimming. Swimming! It’s nuts, and I am not complaining. But like it or not, really soon, the kids are going to need long pants and jackets to get to school in…

As a family, we spend many hours on the road. Whether it is commuting from school or family visits, long trips to the country, or even longer trips anywhere from 3-9 hours (or more). Since the boys were little, I made it a point to have an activity bin in…