Category Archives: Work

I’m Replaceable

I am replaceable and that’s okay. It took me a while to admit it because like most small business owners, I felt my business would fall apart if I took some time off. But the reality of working 7 days … Continue reading

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Trying To Maintain a Sense of Humour Today

I am trying to maintain my sense of humour today but it’s been a challenge: The puppy rolled in dog poop while on our walk and when I went to pick him up, I got covered in it. While trying … Continue reading

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Disenfranchised Youth

The London Riots should be a wake-up call to everyone. Even though the riots seem far from home, the issues that have driven the violence in London are prevalent in North America too. Youth in London feel as if they … Continue reading

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One Track Mind

My friend, the Cookie Monster, inspired this post. This lovable Sesame Street character charmed us for many years with his unrelenting pursuit of his favourite food … COOKIES! Whether or not he had a good day was determined by if … Continue reading

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All Work & No Play Makes You Grumpy!

Every small business owner can relate … Working 24/7 for extended periods of time leaves you feeling tired and stressed. That’s how I felt on the morning of Friday, May 6th. I was sitting in front of my computer screen, … Continue reading

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Exploitation In The Overseas Garment Industry

As many of you know, I am an advocate for locally made, quality goods. Not only are you supporting your own community (and in this economy that’s important), you’re also sending a clear message that you won’t support cheaply made … Continue reading

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Balance: Difficult to Achieve

Recently, I was asked how I’ve managed to achieve balance in my life and do you know what my answer was … Balance? What balance? It’s almost 8:00 pm and I am finally responding to the numerous business emails that … Continue reading

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Running My Own Business From Home

How many times have I heard people say, “You are so lucky to own your own business and work from home”? And you know what … for the most part, they are right! I wouldn’t trade my lifestyle or routine … Continue reading

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Learning to Unwind

One of my favourite blog sites is the Silver & Grace Newsletter. The author, Eliza, is incredibly wise and her message in the following article really resonated with me. These past few months have been wildly busy with my business … Continue reading

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Building My Business One Helmet Cover At A Time

I always knew if I was going to return to the work force after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years, it was going to have to be in a job that provided me with the flexibility to continue juggling … Continue reading

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