Category Archives: Check. This. Out. Thoughts

I’ll be taking a small break from blogging (unless otherwise inspired). Wishing you well this holiday season!

I had a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out). It seems that many people in my circle are on European, namely Italian, get-a-ways. I felt like I was the only one left behind. So what’s a girl to do? I solve a lot of my secret woes by doing one simple thing—I callContinue reading “When Life Hands You Lemons…Make Shots!”

It all started with an idea that popped in my head one cold day in January. I didn’t even know what a blog was, but I felt compelled to figure it out (funny how that happens…). Within days I enlisted some technical support from my dear—and extremely patient—younger cousin, and after a great deal ofContinue reading “100th Blog!”

This was a passion project (one of many). I wanted to create a journal that reflected not only gratitude but gave space to the thoughts that unsettle or unnerve you because life is not always a basket of roses. Therefore, each page allows you the option to divide your positive and negative thoughts and concerns.Continue reading “*NEW* TAFF Journal”

I had some time before my hair appointment so I walked down the streets of Toronto and stumbled upon Indigo. I thought, ‘a perfect way to kill time, but Gilda don’t buy any books until you finish the one you started’. I had just started reading a book about love and relationships written by aContinue reading “Book Review: OUT OF THE CORNER by Jennifer Grey”

I know I’ve said this before when reviewing books but oh my am I excited and intimidated to review these three books. I know we all have our favourite genre of books to read, and as you may have guessed, spirituality and the world beyond this current life fascinate me. I could read fiction booksContinue reading “Book Review: CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD (Trilogy) by Neale Donald Walsch”

This is not a body shaming blog! It’s about the reality that most moms face after having children—the ‘pooch’ stomach. After two kids and two c-sections—and being well into my forties now—jeans with zippers and buttons just don’t cut it anymore. I want the comfort of leggings but the fit and stylish look that jeansContinue reading “Finally! Sexy Mom Jeans!”

Years ago, Eve called me up one day and insisted that I read this new romance novel. I had told her in the past that I wasn’t a big fan of reading that genre but she was persistent. She said it wasn’t like any other romance novel. That book turned out to be Twilight. IContinue reading “Book Review: VIOLET SKY Forbidden Love by Eve Marian”

If you snoop around enough on my website you would know that I am a former psychotherapist. Some of my favourite books to read are books on psychology and biographies. I was trying to figure out one day, while online, what I should read next when this title jumped out at me—I mean who doesn’tContinue reading “Book Review: SURROUNDED BY IDIOTS by Thomas Erikson”