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Day 12 was an opportunity to share something that I believe in strongly - veganism. A college student who works part time in my office starting asking me about being vegan. She is currently vegetarian and wants to move towards being vegan and had lots of questions. It was a gift for me to be able to share my beliefs. I usually don't "preach" unless asked so I love the opportunity to share why I believe what I believe and choose to live cruelty free lifestyle. I also brought her some vegan baked… Continue

Day 10: Last day of vacation before returning to work. To ease the transition, we had planned on going to brunch with my mother and grandmother. We awoke to a very snowy morning and the thought of traveling out did not seem appealing. Instead we invited everyone over to the house and created a feast - chocolate chip scones, bagels & hummus, tofu scramble, fruit salad. We just ate, sat, and talked. It was a warm wrap up to the week.



Day 11: First day back to work with staff… Continue

Today we hit the rink, skating that is. The girls' wishes for vacation activities were to go to the movies (we saw Avatar - highly recommended) and ice skating, so today was the day. Despite the one wipe out resulting in a bruised and scraped check (my oldest daughter), fun was had by all. For me, it brought back the gift of memories both of when they were little and we sloooowly scooted around the rink clinging onto the edge and when I was growing up and my mother took me and my sister… Continue

Woke up to a new year and started off my making homemade crumb cake for my family. It was a big hit as each one eventually made their way downstairs in the morning lured by the smell of cinnamon and sugar. This afternoon I had another opportunity to give at my yoga studio. Classes offered on holidays are "donation classes" and instead of the regular class fee, you are able to make a donation to a cause that the studio chooses at the start of the year. This year they are raising money for Off… Continue