Best-selling author Francine Jay (Miss Minimalist) is here to talk about her new book, and she shares a wealth of ideas for how we can all live more “Lightly”. Also in the show, I talk about our sweet Thumper (and I’m not even a pet lover!) as well as inspirational message fatigue. You can find […] Read more…
Ep 20: A Conversation with Global’s Farah Nasser, plus Productivity Tips
Farah Nasser, anchor of Global News Hour and Global News at Noon, talks about her career, including her recent TEDx Talk, being a Muslim woman on television and declining a big TV offer in the US. She also opens up about family and her difficult road to motherhood, as well as her latest #momfail and […] Read more…
Live Happy: Q & A with Kortney Wilson
Live Happy (The Best Ways to Make Your House a Home) is Kortney and Dave Wilson’s hot-off-the-press new book, and it’s fantastic. (Enter to win a copy on my Instagram account right now!) The best way to describe it: after reading the book I felt like I had spent a few hours hanging out with […] Read more…
Ep 19: A Favourite Things Special – the Listeners’ Edition
In this episode, I share all of the favourite things that my amazing listeners sent in, plus of course a few of my own – including an easy way to choose between me and I! The books I recommended: The Suspect by Fiona Barton The Temp by Michelle Frances An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks […] Read more…
Laser teeth whitening: all the details
Who doesn’t want whiter teeth? I’ve tried the at-home products, and while I’ve seen some minimal improvements, my teeth are so sensitive that it hasn’t seemed worth it. When I apply teeth-whitening strips, I wake up the next day to hours of pain…and when you consider how often they need to be applied to see […] Read more…
Ep 18: Special guest Natalie MacMaster talks music, marriage, parenting, faith and more, plus I discuss the power of a lunchtime walk
Award-winning fiddler Natalie MacMaster (also a mom of seven) talks music, marriage, parenting, faith and her dream collaboration – let’s spread the word to make it happen! I also share a meaningful film and the power of a lunchtime walk! It’s particularly fun to interview a friend for the podcast (and to do it in […] Read more…
Ep 17: Special guest Cityline host Tracy Moore plus the perfect gift for a new mom
A great gift idea for a new mom, and an interview with Cityline host Tracy Moore: social media, body shaming, racism, parenting and 10 years on Cityline…we cover it all! Plus you don’t want to miss her “favourite thing”! You can find Tracy Moore on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Cityline can also be found on […] Read more…
Keep Your Wedding Guests Happy: My Latest Article for Today’s Bride Magazine
I never get tired of seeing my byline in print, and I’m thrilled to share my latest article for Today’s Bride magazine: Keep Your Wedding Guests Happy (click for full article online) with all sorts of quick tips for keeping guests prepared, comfortable, entertained and of course well-fed! Thanks to my wonderful editor Amy Bielby […] Read more…
Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Decor for the Kitchen
I’ve seen so many beautiful photos of white kitchens with wreaths hanging on the cabinets, and I was excited to do the same this Christmas in my new kitchen. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any wreaths that worked for me! So I have moved on to the next holiday and made my vision come to life […] Read more…
Ep 16: Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe answers health questions, plus my take on Tidying Up with Marie Kondo
All of your women’s health questions answered (even the ones I blushed while repeating) by Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, plus I (a declutterer since forever) share my thoughts on the new hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Some helpful links from Dr. Sheila: Unlock Food Menopause handout Fertility resources Dr. Sheila’s article on infertility […] Read more…