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I am a wife and mother of three lovelies: two boys, ages 10 and 6 and one daughter child, aged 4. Dog, my HoneyBear, an energetic 3.
We live happily in the Canadian Rockies where I am photographer of weddings and portraits (www.tracyconneryphotography.com);

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memorable mommy moments: My first pregnancy: 12 of 134

How do you take two incredibly naive and unwitting, seeming grown-ups, egocentric and generally speaking, self-absorbed, focused almost wholly on their own wants and needs; and in them, develop an awareness and appreciation of a whole new existence outside themselves? Make them pregnant, that's how. My first ever pregnancy t...
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer Mindfulness meditation and the law of attraction: 1 of 7

Mindfulness, simply put, comes down to allowing yourself to be in this moment. Not the moment yesterday when you should have stood up to your obnoxious and overly competitive colleague; or the moment last week when you got the call from the bank telling you your account was overdrawn. Nor is it the moment at some point in th...
Education > Homeschooling Is homeschooling better than formal education?: 12 of 77

In this era of over-crowded classrooms, under-funding and focus turned from teaching to classroom management, homeschooling has become for many families, a viable, not to mention infinitely successful, alternative. The current system is unable to accommodate anyone other than the most mainstream; children lying beyond that p...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Taking "mommy time" without feeling guilty: 18 of 58

Mommy time? Whenever I want it, thank you very much! OK, not so much. But I'm proud to say that when I do take it, which is not so unusual anymore, I enjoy it, appreciate it and without hesitation, understand the value of it. I know, and my family knows, I am a better mother because of it. As the mother of three, I'd love to...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Guiding your child toward religion: 5 of 13

I am a mother. A mother at war with God. OK, maybe not God, per se. Not God, but a little old lady's Southern Baptist, west Texas, Jesus praising, "Bless Your Heart" infused interpretations of God. Don't get me wrong. I love this little old lady. This little old lady is one of the most loving and generous people I have had t...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Indoor rainy-day activities for children: 22 of 40

Well, it's raining. Or in our case it's well below freezing. Regardless, no one is getting outdoors, and it won't take long before the kids are bouncing off the walls! Your saving grace is that chances are pretty good you have a healthy selection of interesting items, from playing cards and puzzles to paint, old holiday card...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Sleep Issues Arguments for co-sleeping: 8 of 14

I am a co-sleep convert. I'd happily participate in an organized movement to convert. In fact, I would be honored if asked to lead the charge! We are of the co-sleeping. We are of the bed, family. Certainly, I am aware of the controversy surrounding sleeping with one's children. Would I ever try to make anyone feel bad for n...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Finding spiritual peace in a tough economy: 31 of 47

If there was ever a time over the course of these last several generations to want and need a spiritual connection, a lifeline in many cases, it is now. These financial times have brought many to their knees, and rarely in prayer. Jobs, homes and any semblance of financial viability have, for millions of people in North Amer...
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Top skiing destinations in Canada: 4 of 4

Without a doubt Canada has proven itself among the world's preeminent ski destinations. From Quebec to British Columbia, world-class resorts as well as world-class conditions offer skiers of all abilities kilometres of heavenly vertical upon which to enjoy the absolute best of mountain terrain. The most popular of destinatio...