Jan 6, 2011 Posted by denice johnson

today i am grateful for ….

gratitude journal Hello, lovely readers. I am back after a somewhat unplanned break over the Christmas season. I never intend to take as much time off as I end up doing when my kids are off of school but reality usually dictates that my time and energy are needed elsewhere. My family are obviously a wonderful priority for me and I am happy to give them all of myself when I need to. Still, it is always nice... read more

Dec 6, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

today i am grateful for …

gratitude journal today i am grateful for the opportunity to learn something about myself and to change it if that’s what i want to do, for the people who support me on difficult days. for real and honest friendships, for sunshiney snowy days, for sunglasses, for the kindness of an opposing team’s hockey coach, for knowing when it’s time to be quiet, when it’s time to let things be,... read more

Dec 1, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

walking in a winter wonderland

It’s that time of year. Temperatures are dropping and, for many of us, the snow has begun to accumulate. It might seem like the perfect time to give up your outdoor activities for warmer indoor pursuits but it doesn’t have to be. Getting outside is important all year round and although it’s more of a challenge in winter, exercising outdoors can still be enjoyable in winter with these... read more

Nov 30, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

today i am grateful for …

gratitude journal today i am grateful for waking up next to a man i love and respect more every single day, for the few moments of quiet we have together before starting our day, for the children who give us hugs every morning, for their bright little faces and the stories they can’t wait to tell us, for casual family breakfasts, for my little girl plugging in the lights on the christmas tree as soon... read more

Nov 23, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

today i am grateful for …

gratitude journal today i am grateful for the sanity that comes with maturity, for patience, for letting life unfold the way it is meant to do, for morning, for sunny winter days, for the shimmer of freshly fallen snow, for the thrill my kids have about playing in the snow, for christmas knickknacks showing up around the house, for my little girl wanting to help decorate, for tidying up as you go, for my... read more