I am officially 40 years old. I was born in the morning, on a Monday, in Lachine, Quebec.
In forty years, I have discovered a lot about myself and the world around me. It’s been a heck of a ride so far and I am heading into this next decade with force.
I remember at the beginning of my 39th birthday thinking I would plan for many things on my actual 40th birthday. But with #SFTH2017 pretty much taking over my life for months before the event, it was near impossible to think of anything else.
Now that the charity event is over (much more on that later), I can focus on my goals and wishes for this new and exciting year.
I was recently interviewed by my friend and colleague, Tuti Do. She runs an incredibly successful PR agency in Montreal but also has this inspiring website called TheWowMom.com .
She asked me what my secret was to being a WowMom. My answer was “The biggest secret is to get to know yourself. As much as I am a mama, I am a woman with a passion for writing, and I love giving back. All of these things (and more) make me who I am.”
So, to honour all of me, this year I will be exploring many different things; travel, local experiences, trying things I may have put off for some time, and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. And as always, I’ll be taking you along for the ride. Perhaps my adventures will inspire you to take action too! My hope is that you share with me what you are doing to celebrate yourself.
Hallmark was so kind to send me a wonderful package for Mother’s Day. You may have seen it on my Instagram feed. Because of #SFTH2017, I was so proud to gift it forward to raise money for our local hospital. My volunteers and I created a Mother’s Day package filled with beautiful Hallmark items.
work in progress…it was beautiful!
Giveaway
Hallmark still has a special something just for my readers! And even though Mother’s Day has officially passed, my whole purpose of this year is to celebrate ALL YEAR LONG. So, what better way than to host a giveaway now?
One lucky reader will win a Catalina Estrada Blue Rose cosmetic bag and candle! It’s a perfect combination to celebrate all that you are!
This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only. A winner will be chosen randomly, and the deadline to enter is 11:59pm May 22nd, 2017. Good luck to all!
Disclaimer: As a #LoveHallmarkCA Ambassador, I was compensated to facilitate this post. However, all opinions are honest and my own.
12 comments
I celebrate myself by taking time out, treating myself to shopping and having a spa day, once in a while.
I love all those things 🙂
I am celebrating myself by choosing to get outside more this summer and I have a road tripped planned with my daughter.
Happy 40th to you.
Thank you, Florence 🙂
Road trips are the best – and getting outside more is always good for the soul.
Happy 40th to you!!! You wow me with the things you do for your kids and with SFTH!!! I am celebrating me in my 29th year, (oops, make that soon to be 39th year) by pushing my limits! I am training for 2 long trail races this year – something I have been dreaming of for many years and I am going for it!!
Races?! Well, you wow me with THAT! 🙂
I’m making the time to do things I’ve always wanted like taking a jewelery making class, learning to swim and becoming a foodie, trying out new eateries! It’s gonna be my year! Happy 40th Birthday to you!
That sounds like a fantastic year, Rajbinder!
I’ll be 45 this year – I’m celebrating me by taking time to get fit going to the gym every day and being the best me I can be in all that I do.
That’s wonderful, Nancy!