Category Archives: Happy thought

HAPPY THOUGHT #56: Being models for a day

Thanks to Heart to Heart photography who invited my daughter and I to be models for a day in Hamilton.  We felt like princesses for the shoot, and the photos are incredible keepsakes for our family. Interested in a mother/daughter … Continue reading

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How to cope when not okay / Love:God / HAPPY THOUGHT #55

One of the things that has helped me over these past (almost) two years since Neil died, are “Happy Thoughts.”  The Happy Thought Index was something I started on my blog about a year ago.  I did it to remind … Continue reading

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HAPPY THOUGHT #50: The Smile Epidemic (video)

I first met Jim Moss of The Smile Epidemic at a Twitterment in the summer of 2012.   I was working at the Van Houtte Coffee Services booth, and Jim was one of our participants.  Our booth had a relay.  The … Continue reading

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Happy thought #49: Alexis in a fire truck!

We hit the historical town of Hespeler today to explore all it had to offer.  The library, the Hespeler association, the Shawarma shop, the Sub restaurant where when I popped in to pick up a menu for take out ideas … Continue reading

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Happy thought #48: Chocolate!

Sometimes there are no words.  There is only chocolate.   Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on google plus Share on Linkedin Pin it on pinterest share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet about … Continue reading

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Happy thought #47 (cont’): Twitterment photos

What is Twitterment?  “A non-traditional Golf Tournament that creates powerful conversations & lasting memories through social activities, challenges and the sharing of unique business and personal stories through social media.” ~ Twitterment Andrea (Van Houtte Coffee Services) and Shawna (Good … Continue reading

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Happy thought #47: Who’s ready for Twitterment? Tweet Tweet!

This Monday morning is sure to be unlike any other.  It’s Twitterment time! For anyone who knows me personally, I often talk up my day-job.  Working for Van Houtte Coffee Services is a challenge I love, with perks I’m continually … Continue reading

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Happy thought #45: Alexis’ interview after her first roller coaster ride

My family took my daughter to Canada’s Wonderland one day while I was working.  Since I couldn’t be there in person, my mother was committed to capturing precious moments on video. My favourite clip from that day is the interview … Continue reading

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Happy thought #44: Van Houtte coffee spoof (aka people with a good sense of humour)

A few things I appreciate about others are creative wit, a good sense of humour, and lovers of great coffee!  So, when Pardon My Poppet released this one minute spoof on Keurig’s Brew Over Ice Van Houtte iced coffee, I … Continue reading

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Happy thought #43: Panty parties (it’s not what you think…or maybe it is…)

As an only-parent, I’ll take advantage of just about any opportunity to have fun, and make life easier.  When my three-year-old daughter declared one day that she was done with pull-ups, I decided that was cause for celebration.  Life was … Continue reading

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