I hope everyone had a great long weekend. For some of you, I’m sure it was just that – a long weekend to enjoy, a Monday off and a shortened work week as summer comes to an end. For parents of school aged children, the Labour Day weekend brings sadness and excitement as well as an overwhelming feeling of anxiety. …
Photoshoot, Photoshop, Passion & Preparation…and We Are Just Getting Started!
Earlier this summer I did a photoshoot with photographer Gord Weber. The photoshoot had a “Health and Fitness” theme. It was very different from the usual headshots I had done over the years and it forced me out of my comfort zone. At 43 I wanted the focus to be about movement, strength and personal reflection. I was hoping to create …
Gut Instinct, Money Matters & Olympic Dreams!
“How are you?” A typical question asked and answered on any given day by a variety of people. Depending on the situation, or the person, we may respond politely with a short “I’m good” and respond with a reciprocal question (sometimes walking away as the person answers). I love it when people actually say the truth. It usually catches people …
Hana Engel – The Girl Who Caught on Fire – A Recovery Like No Other
Disclaimer: Some of the images below are incredibly difficult to look at – Some are full of hope. As always, Monday offers a look ahead to the week, and the information coming your way. I wanted to give you a different perspective this week prior to the release of this week’s podcast, coming Thursday. I had the opportunity to sit …
A Sneak Peek & Good Eats!
I will admit it’s a lighter week than usual. Summer holidays are in full swing and many people have checked out for a few days. I hope everyone had a fantastic long weekend. Most of mine was spent cheering on the sidelines at a weekend soccer tournament! It was a scorcher! A tie rather than a win on Sunday allowed …
Hormones, Workouts and Milestones – Take your Pick!
Happy Monday Everyone! Despite many days feeling like I am still lost in an abyss – I did experience an overwhelming sense of accomplishment last Tuesday when I realized that I had just taped my 25th episode of my “Living Your Life with Lianne Laing” podcast. The podcast, with a strong emphasis on healthy living, education and personal stories, was the one …
Reunion of Friends, Family and Food – My Life in a Nutshell
It was a weekend of reunions for me of the most special kind. First an opportunity to spend time with amazing women I have called friends since our first days of kindergarten, to running with open arms to my daughters on visiting day at sleepaway camp. Connections, hugs, familiarity, authenticity are a real and beautiful thing! The weekend started with …
Milestones, Montreal & Making The Most Out of Life…Bring on 43!
It was my birthday yesterday. I turned 43. If you had asked me a year ago if I am where I thought I would be at 43 I would have said “Hell Yes!” Two healthy kids, a steady job, a cozy home, no serious debt and money being saved monthly into the RRSP! My trajectory on the outside was looking …
Therapeutic Cleaning, Tips, Tricks and Making Your Home Your Castle!
I am writing this newsletter on Sunday night having just returned from a fun-filled 40th birthday celebration in cottage country (All the weekend pics from “Big Rig’s” celebrations are on my Instagram feed – hopefully you caught my Insta Stories as well – which means you should be following me on Instagram for all the fun stuff😊). I was in …
Family, Friends and Fireworks: How A Wedding Introduced Me To A Different Kind Of Love!
I hope many of you enjoyed a fantastic long weekend. While most of you were enduring the heat wave that hit the East Coast I was adding sweatshirts and layers during a cold spell on the West Coast. I left early Thursday morning for Penticton, British Columbia. Prior to leaving for this whirlwind trip across the country to attend my …
