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Today, we have the pleasure of introducing you to another wonderful Family Room writer. Lori Perra is an exceptional Canadian woman. She is a wife, mother and strong contributor to her community. She is passionate about people and this is evident through her work and her personal life. Lori has a heart for those experiencing [...]
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I often joke with my ‘inner circle’ that I didn’t seem to get the sexy gene. I’m talking about that innate womanly ability to be innocently flirty and elusive.
I have a friend who has been blissfully married for a decade, yet she still walks into a room and within 10 minutes every man is in [...]
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Last night I sat, curled up on the couch, watching a movie whilst the rain came down outside. It was a chilly summer night, one of those nights that causes us to slow down and take a rest from the sun and surf.
The movie we chose was great. It was ‘The Soloist’. If you haven’t [...]
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Today, please join us in extending a warm Family Room welcome to our newest writer, Ruth. Ruth is a single gal who has successfully co-ordinated leadership development conferences in Australia for the past 10 years. She has decided to change her stars by quitting her job, relocating to Vancouver, and pursuing some creative opportunities. She [...]
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I was inspired to write this article after reading Belinda’s post about her 40th birthday and my experience with my extended family this past weekend. I hope you enjoy.
In my house, I have a piece of art depicting a beautiful tree with extraordinary branches and gorgeous shades of green. This picture hangs by my front [...]
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Father’s Day is just around the corner. This time last year, my husband and I were stressing (as we do with most special events and holidays) as we had to plan, and ultimately choose, which family we would celebrate with.
I know it’s completely possible to celebrate one the day before or after, but it seems [...]
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In the midst of all the talk about the credit crunch, there’s another crisis looming: the global romantic crisis. Hard economic times have caused many of us to cut back, cut out and do without.
Sadly, it’s sometimes the important stuff that often goes first. Like date nights. In the good old days, my husband and [...]
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In the run up to Valentine’s Day this year, I was thinking about what my husband of 17 years would really love.
I considered spending money and buying him something nice, or maybe taking him out for a great meal, just the two of us.
What a dilemma.
Now, those of you who know me are aware that [...]
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Have you ever sat and considered your friends and then thought about when you became friends and what triggered your friendship?
Just yesterday, Philip and I were talking about ‘friends by chance’ and ‘friends by choice’ (catch that article on his blog, see our “Blogs we Love” panel for the link).
Today, I want to introduce a [...]
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Well friends, the festive season is in front of us. The baking has started, the parties are underway, well-wrapped gifts are finding their way under the tree and that sense of wonder and excitement is in the air.
Christmas is that one time of the year when somehow we all find it within ourselves to lay [...]
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