Lisa Thibodeau

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Ditch the dustpan: robot vacuums deliver

Search “robot vacuums” and you’ll see the question, “Are robot vacuums really worth it?” I’m here to tell you “Yes, my friend, they are.” Why? Because they do exa…

things we love Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Blume Reishi Hot Cacao Blend — Things we love

Blume Reishi hot cacao blend

My go-to ritual at the end of the day is to make a cup of cocoa using Blume Reishi Hot Cacao Blend. I like the mindfulness of frothing the cacao mix with hot water …

Blume Reishi Hot Cacao Blend — Things we love

Bath bombs from Quebec-based Savonerrie Saponaria

If trying to get your kid clean is sucking the lifeblood out of you every night, try investing in the amazing bath bombs from Quebec-based Savonerrie Saponaria. With …

By Catherine Clark

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Ruby-red slippers: a lesson on giving in

I will always remember the day I first gave in. I was sitting on the floor between rows of shoes in a department store, trying to steer my determined two-year-old towa…

By Jennifer Madigan

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the honest talk

I added “should” to the swear jar. Here’s how it helped me get rid of shame, guilt, and self-judgment

Many years ago, I had an executive coach who picked up on my overuse of the word “should.” I used it so often, I didn’t even notice. But she did. And she very astutely sa…

By Deirdre Freiheit

the honest talk

Tips for working moms from Canadian women: balancing work and parenting

Career and kids: how do working moms manage it all? Being a working mom comes with unique challenges and rewards. For professional women in Canada, juggling career asp…

By Tudor Robins

Building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome: tips from Canadian women

Are you feeling lucky and asking yourself what you have done to deserve this? When you get ahead in your career, do you put it down to luck and wonder if you really deser…

By Tudor Robins

Janis Irwin on the power of community, self and acceptance

When I reflect on my journey, I realize I have been pretty lucky and privileged. I grew up in a fairly conservative small town in rural Alberta, but it was a relative…