Die healthy! Watch what you eat

Since June 1, 2009 I have been on a wellness journey to shed 30 pounds, feel better and have more energy. I am happy to report that I feel a lot better, and look healthier, 30 pounds lighter. A lot of folks are curious about what worked for me, so here are some tips:...

Respect for homemaking

Recently my hubby and I watched Peter Walsh, Life Organization expert “strip down” a family of four who were highly stressed, eating poorly, living in clutter, and only communicating via electronics. Wes’s question at the end was, “What was the stay at home mom doing...

What does money mean to you?

We were sitting in convention workshop under the direction of Bruce Sellery, the founder of Moolala, when he asked the question, “What does money mean to you?” He expected us to answer. I said, “adventure and giving”. Another woman said “freedom”. I would be curious...

Counseling is about recovery

I was depressed once—with a capital “D”—and I never want to be that sick again. I got professional help, and I’m thankful I did. At Ag Days in Brandon last month I was privileged to hear my colleague Gerry Friesen share his depression story with a room full of...

Don’t split the farm yard

If you’ve got a son or daughter ready to take over the farm, let them move into the farm house—if they want to—and you can move out As a mediator, I’ve seen some pretty dumb agreements about the home yard. When you are deciding to move away, or build a second home on...