It's safe to say that pretty much all of us have been affected by cancer at some point and in some way. Whether it be a friend, mother, daughter or aunt who have had breast cancer or a father, husband, grandfather, uncle or friend who had prostate cancer...Cancer affects us all. Perhaps you've had a cancer scare and have had to have a procedure done to remove pre-cancerous … [Read more...]
#RedDotSafeSpot: Put a Stop to Bullying
Every now and then, I have the fortune of participating in some amazing events and campaigns that really mean a lot to me. There are social media programs and campaigns that truly do make a difference in the lives of others and this is one of them. Putting a stop to bullying starts here. Together with the cast of Degrassi and Leave Out Violence (LOVE), #Riocan is joining … [Read more...]
Thank You to Canada’s Cold Weather Heroes! #TideColdHero
I try not to complain about the amount of snow we have and about how cold it is outside, but the blustery weather and subzero temperature sure make it hard to not wish Spring were right around the corner! We love outdoor activities and playing outdoors, but even Little One has said that the wind is just so raw. In fact, her exact words were, "Mommy, why do we live in a place … [Read more...]
Baring My Soul
World-class cancer centres like The Princess Margaret are leading the way in cancer research and treatment, translating new understanding gained in the laboratory into more effective treatments for patients at our Cancer Centre, across the country and around the world. Through ongoing research, education and innovation, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre continues to be on the … [Read more...]
Would You Take it All Off?
Would you take it all off for a good cause? Not your clothes, silly! Your hair! Today is World Cancer Day and to show my support, I decided to take it all off. I shaved my head. By shaving my head on February 4, 2015 – World Cancer Day, I’m demonstrating my support and solidarity for the thousands of cancer patients who undergo treatment each year. And, I’m raising … [Read more...]
Sharing #WellWishes during the Holidays
Baking at Christmastime has always been a tradition for us since Little One was a toddler. Time spent in the kitchen, learning how to cook is priceless. This is the stuff childhood memories are made of. Little One shares #wellwishes by baking for others (like people in our community, our Canada Post, Purolator and Muskoka Delivery people). Another thing that has become a … [Read more...]
#WarmWishes During The Holiday Season {Giveaway}
With the big snowfall we had this week, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I have to admit that I secretly love this time of the year. I don't love the cold or having to dig my vehicle out from under a few feet of snow, but I do love the beautiful, fresh, white snow, #WarmWishes, festive decor, wearing warm sweaters and fuzzy scarves and mitts, and wrapping my … [Read more...]
#TOMSforTarget Helping Canadians in Need
Years ago, friends introduced me to TOMS shoes. In fact, the student who has been boarding with us for the past four years owns several pairs of TOMS shoes. I love the #OneforOne philosophy. For every pair of shoes sold, a new pair is given to a child in need. The #TOMSforTarget partnership (in collaboration with Foodbanks of Canada and Canadian Red Cross) … [Read more...]
One for One for All ~ TOMS & Target #TOMSfofTarget {giveaway}
I have a secret. Okay, it's not so much of a secret for those who know me. I have a weakness for SHOES! It really makes me feel good knowing that companies I support "do good" for others. This is what I love about the super comfortable, socially responsible TOMS shoes! In case you didn't know, TOMS is a philanthropic company whose philosophy is quite commendable. One … [Read more...]
November 17th ~ World Prematurity Day
World Prematurity Day is November 17th! Every November it hits me. Though the years have flown by and Little One is relatively healthy, this time of the year always brings back a flood of memories. There was a time when life was pretty scary for us. I honestly don't know how we survived those early days to Little One's rough start in life. Though I have tried to … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Island Family Holiday Package valued at more than $1700! Silent Auction #WilliamsSyndrome
Some may not see the value in social media, but for me, social media is about being "social". Connections and relationships built are so valuable. That's what Twitter is for me. Last night, @mommydoCA tweeted me and thus began our correspondence about supporting a cause I had no prior knowledge about. Williams Syndrome. Have you heard of it? @mommydoCA is holding a … [Read more...]
Strength and Hope for Alyssa #LBLMoms #LBLHope
There's no love stronger than a parent's love for their child/children. When you have a sick child, it can be the scariest feeling in the world. As parents, I think we can relate to the feelings of other parents going through hardships (like having a child in the hospital or living with chronic illness). When my friend, Annie mentioned that her daughter was ill, the … [Read more...]
Sharing Joy During the Holidays ~ Kinder Canada #KinderMom
Christmas has always been one of my favourite holidays. There's something so special about this time of the year. I always get the warm fuzzy feeling during the holidays! I also take this time to teach Little One about the gift of giving. Though we support charities throughout the entire year, giving during the holidays is extremely important to my family. Though we may … [Read more...]
Making Me Feel Human Again: Kindness Canada #BeKind
I have to admit that there are moments in life when I am amazed at the goodness of others. With so much hate and negativity in the world, every now and then, a spark of humanity and kindness is ignited. Though this is a good thing, it also makes me sad. Why? Kindness should be practiced more often. That's why. Have people become lazy with showing kindness? In the past, … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day #preemie #NICU
It's hard to believe that five years have flown by so quickly. Every November is bitter sweet for me. November signals not only Remembrance Day and the day Little One was born, but also World Prematurity Day. I remember being flown by air ambulance from Manitoulin Island to Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital. The whole experience was dizzying and disorienting. Then came the … [Read more...]