Managing Daily Life with Chronic Pain

pain affects daily life

Managing daily life with chronic pain, you may not see the pain I feel, but each day is met with pain. Some days are better than others, but the pain is still there. I am struggling with pain, and I am struggling to live a normal life. There are times I have to cancel plans with my daughter or with friends because of the pain. My back aches, my feet ache, and now my hand hurts with numbness and pain from carpal tunnel, limiting me further. For almost 15 years, … Continue reading

High Heels are Not for Everyone

High Heels are not for everyone

There are many reasons that high heels are not for everyone. Comfort is the main reason for many. Comfort is the reason I no longer wear these types for any occasion. I felt pain for days for only a few hours of wearing them. My feet would swell and I couldn’t walk on them properly without pain. I then switched to flip flops for years but although comfortable to wear, they only did more damage to my feet. Now, I mostly wear sneakers or flats. I have been looking for … Continue reading

Facebook Scams – How to Spot Fake Contest Posts

Facebook Scams

Everybody would like to win a fabulous trip from a contest found on Facebook. You can also find some other social media channels. Are they real or scams for likes? While a majority of contests and giveaways are real,  there are some that are not. These fake contests are posted just to get likes, personal information to conduct another scam. This is why you need to know the difference and be able to identify Facebook scams. If you own or manage a Facebook page then you know how difficult it … Continue reading

Backyard BBQ Season – Be Ready with Tupperware

The warmer weather is just around the corner. We have had a few days of warmth to know that it will soon be here. Mother Nature keeps throwing the snow and cold at us but don’t let that stop you from getting outside for a BBQ. Backyard BBQ Season is here, are you ready? Backyard BBQ Season – Are You Ready During the warmer days, you never know when you might have friends or family drop by. Will you be ready to entertain at the last minute? Find the right … Continue reading

Planning a Dinner Party for 6 – An Evening with Friends

Planning a Dinner Party for 6

I recently created a Birthday Bucket List of stuff I would like to accomplish this year. One of those items is to create a meal for friends. I decided to make a fun evening of it and do a buffet style dinner party. Now I am planning a dinner party for 6 for the springtime. Planning a Dinner Party for 6 – An Evening with Friends So I have never really planned a dinner party for anyone other than my husband and daughter. I have had parties but I just did … Continue reading

Checking Facts Before Sharing on Social Media

When it comes to sharing on Social Media, there are some things that just need to be checked first. In the past few years, I have seen the same stories shared over and over again. These days, no one seems to be checking facts before sharing on Social Media. They just share because of the headlines that are usually click-bait titles. Checking Facts Before Sharing on Social Media Missing People We all want to help in the finding of missing people. No one wants to see other parents go through … Continue reading

Things to Do at 50 – My Birthday Bucket List

Things to to at 50

Hitting 50 is a milestone in everybody’s life. It doesn’t really matter how you celebrate as long as it is fun for you. In a month I will be celebrating my 50th birthday. People celebrate with surprise parties, bucket lists, dinners and more. Below is my bucket list, things to do at 50. There is nothing too challenging, no daring deeds like bungy jumping or jumping from a plane, just a few things I would like to do. I want to try and complete as many of these items as possible. I know … Continue reading

Valentine Cards for Classmates – Printables

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I wanted my daughter to have a few different choices for cards. Most parents tend to shop at the same stores in our neighbourhood, so unless you make your own, you end up with the same trendy character ones.  We created a few different Valentine cards for classmates but have chosen to use the Valentine Bookmark Cards. Valentine Cards for Classmates – Printables My daughter likes Science and space so we decided to make a card with a planet on it. Tell your friends, they … Continue reading

Lest We Forget – Remembrance Day Printable

Remembrance Day Printables

Remembrance Day is a day for all to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. It is a day young and old should pause, to give thanks and to remember. Below you will find a Remembrance Day printable for kids. Help them learn what the day is all about. The Act of Remembrance They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We … Continue reading

Christmas Around Toronto – Lights, Markets and Activities 2018

Christmas around Toronto

Christmas around Toronto begins with the 4 F’s; Family, friends, festivities and fun. Each year starting around the end of November all the fun begins for the holiday season. Below is a list of activities and events that you will want to add to your plans. Christmas around Toronto Christmas Market  November 15 – December 23, 2018 – The Distillery Historic District Take a walk through the market to enjoy all it has to offer. You will find there are plenty of photo ops to make memories for the 2018 season. Cavalcade of Lights … Continue reading