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The Joy of Living

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A few days ago I was looking through old photo albums of my wonderful kids and I was overtaken by sadness at the lost of time. So much time has passed these beautiful children have grown from babies to children and I pondered where had the time gone. It has seemed in a blink of an eye that time has disappeared; forever gone. I wondered to myself did I really appreciate the time or was I always looking ahead never really present in the moment, never enjoy the time, never fully absorbing the moments of life. That is when I had a mini epiphany, realizing that I have spent so much time rushing through life I have not been enjoying it. I know I feel happy and blessed with all I have. I look at my wonderful husband and beautiful children and I know in my heart that I have all I need, but although I am incredibly happy I rush through life never savoring the moments, never soaking up the little thing. Life has been a whirlwind rushing past me leaving me spinning. Just then my husband came through door from the library and with a smiling face and sparkling blue eyes ever so pleased with himself and presented me with the book
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin http://www.happiness-project.com/. As I begun to read the book curled up with my fleece blanket another wonderful gift from my husband I filled with warmth and happiness and I realized this was the answer to my epiphany. So I decided to create my own project called The Joy of Living, I have changed the name of my project mostly due to the fact I feel incredibly happy most days but I don`t feel that I am enjoy living. Happiness is defined as a range of emotion from contentment to intense joy, I want intense joy. I believe there is so much more out of life I can get, I want to super-size life. Therefore the joy of living is going to be my project where I slow down and appreciate everyday moments causing a ripple effect turning my incredible happiness into intense joy! 

The starting point for me is going to be the list of the Secrets of adulthood in the book The Happiness Project Gretchen Rubin list is:
  • The best reading is re-reading.
  • Outer order contributes to inner calm.
  • The opposite of a great truth is also true.
  • You manage what you measure.
  • By doing a little bit each day, you can get a lot accomplished.
  • People don’t notice your mistakes and flaws as much as you think.
  • It’s nice to have plenty of money.
  • Most decisions don’t require extensive research.
  • Try not to let yourself get too hungry.
  • Even if you think they’re fake, it’s nice to celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
  • If you can’t find something, clean up.
  • The days are long, but the years are short.
  • Someplace, keep an empty shelf.
  • Turning the computer on and off a few times often fixes a glitch.
  • It’s okay to ask for help.
  • You can choose what you do; you can’t choose what you LIKE to do.
  • Happiness doesn’t always make you feel happy.
  • What you do EVERY DAY matters more than what you do ONCE IN A WHILE.
  • You don’t have to be good at everything.
  • Soap and water removes most stains.
  • It’s important to be nice to EVERYONE.
  • You know as much as most people.
  • Over-the-counter medicines are very effective.
  • Eat better, eat less, exercise more.
  • What’s fun for other people may not be fun for you–and vice versa.
  • People actually prefer that you buy wedding gifts off their registry.
  • Houseplants and photo albums are a lot of trouble.
  • If you’re not failing, you’re not trying hard enough.
  • No deposit, no return.
    • My secrets of adulthood are:
    • If your take your time you are much more likely to succeed
    • Always eat when you are hungry
    • Sleep when you are tired
    • You do not have to own everything you like
    • Clutter in your house leads to clutter in life
    • Do not google medical issues, it will not make you feel better
    • Laugh daily
    • People do not notice you as much as you think
    • Outer beauty is a lot of work
    • Magazines do not show real people
    • Nagging is like glass in your mouth
    • If your kids act in certain way that you do not like, look at yourself you most likely do the same thing
    • nurture is stronger than nature
    • Do not over schedule time off
    • Act like a child often
    • Humor is a good way to feel better
    • Being positive makes you happier
    • Read the Bible
    This list of mine is going to be the foundation for my project. My goal of this project is to live a life of peace, simplicity, passion, laughter and fun, and reconnect with friends and family. The topics I plan to address in order to reach this goal are: purposeful passion, learning to play again, making time for friends, paying attention, enjoying the unpleasant, being serene and serendipitous, money and happiness, and patiently relaxing. 


    So far the lessons I have learned with the start of my project is to avoid frustration stop multi-tasking. Doing too much at once creates stress and then causes frustration which turns a calm, happy me into a mean mama and nobody likes a mean mama. 




    Next lesson I have learned is cleaning things that aren't dirty is a special kind of crazy. This lesson occurred to me while mopping the floor and I realized that I do not know the Queen so she most likely is not stopping by for tea (I know it`s shocking), I do not need a pristine house, nobody cares what my home looks like. Organized and tidy creates a relaxed environment, pristine is not necessary. 

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    For my mom

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    Katherine the Ballerina

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    Win a $100.00 Gift Basket from Baby Gourmet

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    With Mother’s Day quickly approaching Baby Gourmet wants to give one lucky Mom a $100.00 gift  basket of luxury feeding and baby products, including Baby Gourmet baby food! Simply send me your best memory from your first year as a mom to leronowich@yahoo.ca or by comment by next Friday May 6, 2011 and I will choose the winner and post it on Baby Gourmet Facebook page., Baby Gourmet would like to ask mother’s . where the winning story will win a $100 gift basket.




    The day you were born was a special day, the moon whispered your name and I held your little hand and your fingers wrapped around mine and I whispered in your ear “welcome home little one”. My world changed when God came and place such a precious gift in my arms. I have so many plans and hopes for the both of you and I hope that the days are long and the nights are short, and when one door closes a new one is opened. May you always show the world the warmth of your smile and choose the path that comes from your heart. Keep your worries small and your dreams big and always remember the door to home is always open. You are never alone and you will always be loved. I promise to support everything you do and to hold you when you are hurting, I promise to show you a life that is true, honest and with hard work anything is possible. You can be anything you want to be. I hope you always reach for the stars and never quit. You are a special beautiful person and this world changed the moment you took your first breath. I feel truly blessed to be a part of your world I learn from you, I admire you, and I love you. You are a star that shines a light down on this world. I pray every day to be the kind of Mother you need and I promise to show you kindness, patience and to nature all your talents and I will always be proud of you. My heart now beats because of you and I will give you the best life has to offer and you will always know my love. Never worry about the rain, or cold, or dark I will be there to hold you and kiss you and show you faith; in my arms you will always be safe. You are everything that is and that will be you are the wind, the rain, the earth and sea, and because of you the world is more beautiful.










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    Baby Gourmet

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    Everybody loves Baby Gourmet!




    Baby Gourmet is a new organic baby food company, with a fresh view on what packaged baby food should taste like. Why feed it to your baby if you wouldn't eat it yourself? It is all natural, safe, 100% organic, conveniently packaged foods for your baby.


    It looks like baby food but it will go way beyond the years of infancy! My 3 ½ year old loves Baby Gourmet because it looks and tastes great and I feel good about feeding to my children because it is better for them compared to other company’s baby foods and fruit sauces. And even my husband loved Baby Gourmet he said it taste great!!! The best part all organic and no fillers!!


    The Good News:

    •100% Organic Ingredients

    •No Thickeners or Fillers

    •No Added Sugar or Salt

    •BPA Free Packaging with a 15 month shelf life

    (P.S: Spread the news)




    The Sampler Box that I reviewed included the following:

    1 pouch of Stage 1 Orchard Apple, Carrot & Prune

    1 pouch of Stage 1 Juicy Pear & Garden Greens

    1 pouch of Stage 1 Harvest Pear, Pumpkin & Banana

    1 pouch of Stage 2 Baby’s Sweet Potato Pie

    1 pouch of Stage 2 Apple Sweet Potato Berry Swirl

    1 pouch of Stage 2 Roasted Squash & Fruit Medley

    1 pouch of Stage 3 Vanilla Banana berry Risotto

    1 pouch of Stage 3 Tropical Banana Bliss

    1 pouch of Stage 3 Old Fashioned Apple Crisp



    I love that the combos taste like yummy fruit but have the hidden ingredients of vegetables! I also love the packaging! No worries of glass bottles breaking in the bottom of your diaper bag or plastic containers cracking. These are easy to carry around and have easy to open lids. Older kids will even love sucking the goodness right from the spout! Plus with 100% organic ingredients, you can put your mind at ease.



    You can now get it at Walmart!!!!!

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    Wean Green Craze

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    Wean green cubes are super cute glass cubes designed to hold homemade baby food. These colourful cubes are stylish and a must have for any savvy mom! The great design makes them stackable so they are easy to carry with you and while you are feeling like a super mom for feeding you baby healthily baby food you are helping to save the environment as well!!! And clean up is easy these little gems are dishwasher safe and the lid has a lock system so no leaks!!! And just wait the news about Wean Green Cubes gets better, if your babe is grow up and passed the baby stages you can still use them: they are the perfect size for toddler snacks and they fit perfect in your purse, the grab and go snack just turned healthily and environmentally safe. Super easy for toddler fingers to open and close and you can even heat them in the microwave to warm up the food with no worries of harmful chemicals!!! The Wean Green Cubes are a wonderful heat them, freeze them, take them everywhere, smart and sexy! A must have for all moms who want healthy babies and a clean future!!

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    10 New Year’s resolutions for Real Parents.

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    It has been sometime since my last post and I could give you a lot of excuses but truthfully I have chosen to do other things, but given that the dawn of a new decade is approaching I thought it is time to put some words down. And taking into consideration this exciting new decade I thought I would make a list of my 10 new year’s resolutions for real parents.


    1. I will make my resolutions Achievable. News year’s resolutions are overrated; you make a list of unachievable plans that will make you happier, prettier and less stressed. This year I am going to make my plans doable and set a lower standard for myself! Achievable.

    2. I will not be so hard on myself. If I fail or don’t measure up to those invisible people’s standard (you know that group of people we call “them” or “they”) No one knows who they are but they still make us feel like failures. I will use my setbacks as a learning experience. And when I find myself comparing to others or berating myself I will frolic with my kids, just try to be hard on yourself while frolicking I challenge you to try this. Achievable

    3. I will be more patient with my children. Sweet angelic faces that warm your heart and make you smile most of the time, and then there are those days that you would sell them to the first person that came along. When I feel that bubbling of impatience I will tackle my kids and tickle them till laughter takes its place, if that doesn’t work I will drink wine! Achievable

    4. I will watch less T.V. Research has proven that while we watch TV are brains mimic being a sleep and aren’t active, so I have decide that I want and active brain so instead of letting my brain snooze I will curl up with a good book or my knitting in my bed and relax there and work my brain, no one wants a lazy brain and my puppy prefers the bed anyways! Achievable

    5. I will make decision and stick to them. I am going to take charge make one decision and stand by it, or maybe I’ll just call my mom. Mothers do know best, after all they are older and wiser. Achievable

    6. I will pay attention to my body. I will sleep when I am tired, eat when Iam hungry, when I am full I will stop, I will drink less wine and more water. (most days). Achievable

    7. I will make mistakes. This is the best resolution; now say it out loud “This year I will make mistakes.” Being human which I cannot change means I am going to make mistakes and that’s ok and I am not going to scold myself instead I will scold my puppy while giving him a belly rub! Achievable

    8. I will spend less money. I have what I need and I don’t need more, I will not be sucked in by the fancy commercials or human desire. I will be happy with what I have and I will be less stressed and have more time for the things that matter. And when I feel tempted to go shopping I will drink wine so I can’t drive anywhere. Achievable

    9. I will worry less and laugh more. Things have a way of working out, no point in worry. Worry is like a rocking chair keeps you busy but gets you no where. So when I feel those old anxious feelings coming I will take a deep breath and shake my behind to good music. (Important info for life: you cannot worry, be angry or be sad when shaking your behind especially when you are doing it with a 2 and 3 year old!) Achievable

    10. I will lose weight. This is the most common resolution everybody wants to lose weight so I plan to lose 20 pounds. My plan is to exercise and eat when my body tells me see #6. I will make a good effort to eat more veggies, and I will only weight myself twice this year once in Jan and once in Dec. And only with the January weigh in I will hold my toddler. Achievable

    Life is too important to waste being stressed, live simpler, love more, laugh often!

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