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Lia, what did you do as a child when school was let out for summer?
During summer break as a child, I can’t remember too much. I know we went to day camps and I hated it. I’m going to refer to Kara’s...
Lia MacBean
Feb 12, 20211 min read


Meredith, what did you do as a child when school was let out for summer?
Nothing and everything. Played outside until the street lights came on. There was a park across the road that backed on to the forest. We...
Meredith Kaknevicius
Feb 11, 20211 min read


Lindsay, what did you do as a child when school was let out for summer?
See my neighbourhood from question 5. Rode bikes; played dress up; climbed trees; directed the neighbourhood kids in plays or musicals...
Lindsay Schwietz
Feb 10, 20211 min read


Kara, what did you do as a child when school was let out for summer?
My sister and I hated going to camp, so after a while that no longer became an option. We were certainly not allowed to lounge about the...
Kara Jessie Steyaert
Feb 9, 20211 min read


Sarah, what did you do as a child when school was let out for summer?
My mom was a school bus driver so she would sign up to do summer camps and other summer bookings. We were allowed to go with her. One...

Sarah Diop
Feb 8, 20211 min read


Kim, how do you look after yourself after a bad day?
I’ll let you know when I’m done writing these answers. Ha ha! Kidding, not kidding. I’m sorry. Self care is important, but I just don’t...
Kim Lenton
Feb 6, 20211 min read


Lia, how do you look after yourself after a bad day?
After a bad day to be perfectly honest I probably drink too much wine. I don’t know if that’s really taking care of myself but its...
Lia MacBean
Feb 5, 20211 min read


Meredith, how do you look after yourself after a bad day?
I tell my husband I had a bad day and ask for a hug. I take a shower, as hot as I can stand. The water washes away the pain, frustration,...
Meredith Kaknevicius
Feb 4, 20211 min read


Lindsay, how do you look after yourself after a bad day?
Lots of sleep, comfort food like curry or pasta, chocolate, red wine, a bath, yoga, and maybe a good cry.
Lindsay Schwietz
Feb 3, 20211 min read


Kara, how do you look after yourself after a bad day?
I cry. A lot. And then I cry more and let every last tear come out of me. I try telling my husband, but it usually comes out of me not...
Kara Jessie Steyaert
Feb 2, 20211 min read


Sarah, how do you look after yourself after a bad day?
I’m not the best at looking after myself when I’m having a bad day, but I also know it’s important to do so. If I ignore it, as I’m prone...

Sarah Diop
Feb 1, 20211 min read


A Small Spark Can Light The Way – Just Don’t Over Think It
The impact books have on our lives is not limited to the words written between the covers. Some books inspire new thoughts and send us to...
Meredith Kaknevicius
Jan 31, 20215 min read


Kim, describe the neighbourhood you grew up in, what was special, challenging?
The neighbourhood I grew up in was pretty awesome. I was an only child and there were lots of kids who lived on my street. I feel very...
Kim Lenton
Jan 30, 20212 min read


Lia, describe the neighbourhood you grew up in, what was special, challenging?
I grew up through my adolescent and teenage years in the most incredible neighbourhood. It had beautiful tree lined streets and cement...
Lia MacBean
Jan 29, 20211 min read


Meredith, describe the neighbourhood you grew up in, what was special, challenging?
My childhood home was a semi-detached house, like all the others on our side of the street. We were sandwiched between detached homes...
Meredith Kaknevicius
Jan 28, 20211 min read


Lindsay, describe the neighbourhood you grew up in, what was special, challenging?
I grew up on a dead-end street in a suburb. My brother and I would run around with the other kids in the neighbourhood; play street...
Lindsay Schwietz
Jan 27, 20211 min read


Kara, describe the neighbourhood you grew up in, what was special, challenging?
Well, I’d have to first choose one neighbourhood in particular, as we moved around a fair bit growing up. But the one place that stands...
Kara Jessie Steyaert
Jan 26, 20211 min read


Sarah, describe the neighbourhood you grew up in, what was special, challenging?
The neighbourhood I grew up in was great because of our neighbours. Next door to us lived Bill and Pat who were originally from...

Sarah Diop
Jan 25, 20211 min read


Wild Woman Beauty Tips – and Maybe an Accidental Mustache
The impact books have on our lives is not limited to the words written between the covers. Some books inspire new thoughts and send us to...
Meredith Kaknevicius
Jan 24, 20214 min read


Kim, describe your proudest moment in the fullest detail possible?
I’m back to not liking these questions. I’m fine with describing my proudest moment but don’t tell me HOW to describe it. Fullest detail...
Kim Lenton
Jan 23, 20211 min read
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