Today is International Men’s Day—a reminder that men deserve space to pause, breathe, and be honest with themselves. No expectations. No pressure. Just a moment that’s yours.
If you want a simple way to check in with yourself, pick up a notebook and give your thoughts a place to land. One page is enough.

Prompts for today

• What’s one thing I need but rarely ask for?
• Where am I carrying stress that I don’t talk about?
• What am I proud of right now—big or small?
• What would make the next month feel lighter?
• What’s one truth I’ve been avoiding?

Small reflections can shift everything.
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Some mornings call for nothing more than a big mug of coffee, a quiet moment, and a few honest words on paper.

If you’re new to journaling—or just feeling stuck—start simple:

• Write the way you talk. No filters.
• Use a prompt when your mind feels blank.
• Keep it small. One page is more than enough.
• Pair it with a ritual: coffee, stillness, deep breaths.

Try these prompts this week:

• What conversation am I avoiding—and why?
• What’s something small that brought me joy recently?
• How do I want to show up this month?
• What’s one thought I need to release?

​Journaling isn’t about perfection. It’s about honesty. One line can shift your whole mindset.
This Movember, the Coffee & Conversation collection is here to bring a little warmth to your routine—journals designed for slow mornings, real thoughts, and moments that matter.

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And thank you for pausing here today—making space to write, reflect, and reconnect with yourself.

The 5-Minute Brain Dump: Why Journaling is the Ultimate Tool for Men’s Mental Health
It’s November, which means two things: the weather is turning (especially here in Canada!), and it’s Movember.

​Movember is about the mustache, sure, but it's really about giving men’s mental health and unique health challenges the spotlight they deserve for the entire month. This focus on reflection and growth is highlighted on November 19th, International Men's Day, reminding us that this is a critical time for action.

For years, I worked in the Violence Against Women (VAW) sector. I saw firsthand how complex and broken systems can be when people need help. We tried to build a "bubble" of support—shelters, counselling, legal aid—for women escaping abuse. Those resources are crucial, but even they fall short.

When I think about the men who cause harm, I see a void. There's often no guidance, no system to help them stop, process their pain, or change their course. They’re left isolated, angry, and they frequently repeat the cycle with someone else.

My own experience taught me the high cost of this lack of introspection. My ex-husband never admitted fault, never took accountability. That stubborn refusal to look inward ultimately left him estranged from his own daughter, despite my efforts to keep him involved. His choice to blame others and live with unresolved anger cost him a relationship that would have benefited him most.

This isn’t about pity; it’s about accountability and constructive change. Organizations like Movember are doing the heavy lifting to challenge toxic masculinity and encourage men to take action. My part in this? It’s offering a simple, non-judgmental place to start: journaling.

Why Journaling Works When Everything Else Fails
Society teaches men to "tough it out," but real strength is the opposite of emotional suppression. Real strength is having the guts to sit down and actually look at what’s going on inside.

For me, journaling became a lifeline. It’s my constant, safe place to process, reflect, and find moments of gratitude, even on the worst days. I truly believe it’s the most powerful, inexpensive tool for anyone looking to make a change or understand themselves better—and yes, that includes men.

This is why I created the Moustache Journal series (and yes, some feature Kiwi and Diesel rocking their own staches!). I was actually surprised at how quickly these took off. They became my biggest seller—and when I received large orders, I could only assume it was an organization buying them to gift to men. And I hope that means men are starting to take this seriously.

I hope that these journals bring a bit of fun into the process and serve as a gentle reminder that self-care doesn’t have to feel like a chore.

The 5-Minute Reality Check
You don't need to be a writer. You don't need hours. You just need to be consistent. Five minutes a day is all it takes to:

• Clear the Clutter: Your head is full of "brain chaos." Writing it out turns that chaos into a simple list, which you can then manage.
• Acknowledge the Win: You faced a challenge today. You did something right. Writing it down is crucial for building self-worth.
• Support the Men in Your Life: When you commit to your own reflection, you free up the mental space to show up for your partner, friend, or son. Self-awareness is the ultimate support system.

Your Three Lines to Get Started
Stop overthinking it. Just open the page and finish one or two of these sentences:

1. "Today, I need to let go of..." (Write it and let it stay on the page.)
2. "One small win I had today was..." (Acknowledge your efforts, no matter how small.)
3. "What am I grateful for today?" (Focus on the positive to sharpen your perspective.)

Start small. Be honest. Watch the growth happen.

​Head over to my Movember Page to see the full line of Moustache Journals that are helping people—men and women—find their space for reflection.

When my friend told me she wanted to surprise her granddaughter, Oakleigh with a published version of her story, Phone-Stealing Felines for her 10th birthday, I couldn’t wait to help bring it to life. The moment Oakleigh opened her package and realized her story was a real book — now available on Amazon until December 1 — was pure magic.

Her creativity lit a spark. I designed a custom follow-up notebook just for her called Oakleigh’s Creation of Imagination — a wide-ruled journal with extra space for big ideas and new adventures. From there, a few more Phone-Stealing Felines–themed notebooks were born, all celebrating that same playful spirit.
Oakleigh reminded me how inspiration finds us through others — and this is just the beginning.

Check out the start of my Kids’ Collection here.

This month, something special happened—I helped a 10-year-old publish her very first book.

It all started when a friend of mine—Oakleigh’s grandmother—told me her granddaughter had been writing stories for years. One in particular stood out: it was imaginative, funny, and surprisingly structured for a kid her age. It had characters, conflict, even a three-part arc. She was serious about her storytelling, and her grandmother wanted to do something meaningful with it.

That’s when she reached out to me.

I took Oakleigh’s typed-up story and turned it into a real book. Edited it, formatted it, designed the cover, and added playful illustrations to match her voice. The result? A fun, fast-paced three-part story that’s equal parts creativity and chaos (in the best way).

The book is called Phone-Stealing Felines—and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like.
Watching Oakleigh’s reaction when she held her book for the first time? Pure magic. There’s something powerful about giving a young writer a platform. It’s a reminder that stories matter, no matter your age. And that creativity, when nurtured, becomes confidence.

Phone-Stealing Felines is available on Amazon until December 1st only. After that, it’s gone. This was always meant to be a special, limited release—just for fun, just for her.

You can check it out here and if you know a young storyteller with a wild imagination, maybe this will spark something in them, too.

September was all about one thing: storytelling.

Not mine this time—but a young writer’s. I’ve been deep in the creative process of turning a vibrant, funny, wildly original story into a real book. It’s written by a young girl with a big imagination, and I’ve handled the editing, layout, design, and publishing to bring her words to life.

It reminded me how powerful stories can be—especially when we give kids the tools and confidence to tell them.
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The book launches next month, and I can’t wait to share it with you. Until then, here’s a quick look behind the scenes of a project that means the world to me.

While flipping through an old journal, I found something I’d completely forgotten about: a workshop where we were challenged to write a six-word memoir.  Dated 1994, scribbled in blue ink:

“I’m doing the best I can.”

It stopped me.
Simple. Honest. A little heavy. But real — and still kind of true.

That journal entry brought me right back to the Six-Word Memoir Project — a storytelling challenge that invites you to capture your life in exactly six words. It’s a practice I hadn’t thought about in years, but now it feels like something I want to revisit. Because so much has changed. And also... hasn’t.

These days, I find myself repeating a different phrase: “I am a work in progress.”
(It’s practically my signature at this point.) But I want to expand that — give it a little more of me.

So here’s my 2025 version: Still growing. Still healing. Dogs included.

Six-word stories are one of my favourite ways to reflect. They’re quick, pressure-free, and wildly revealing. You don’t need the perfect words — just your words.

So here’s your invitation: What’s your six-word memoir today?

Post it in the comments. Write it in your journal. Share it with a friend. Or just keep it to yourself and let it sit with you awhile. Six words. One moment. One truth.

Go.

Say hello to the summer collection! These 120-page, 7.5x9.25" notebooks were created to celebrate that easygoing energy that only summer brings.
Whether you're journaling poolside or just dreaming of your next getaway, these covers bring a little sunshine to your everyday routine.
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In The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron introduces a tool called the God Jar—a place to symbolically hand over your worries, fears, and blocks to a higher power. As with many things in the book, the name didn’t quite fit. But the concept of creating a physical space to let go of what weighs me down? That made sense. So I made it my own.

​I repurposed a small decorative box I already had and began collecting blank cards and envelopes—ones I’ve had lying around for years, waiting for the "right use." Now they’ve found their purpose.

Here’s how it works:
Whenever I feel weighed down by something—fear, resentment, worry, guilt, or shame—I light a candle and some incense. I take a breath. Then I write down what I’m ready to release. I name it clearly and honestly on a card, place it in an envelope, and seal it. Sometimes I’ll clip something to the outside—a quote, song lyric, or sticker that reflects what I’m letting go of, or what I want to feel instead.
No rereading. No revisiting. Just a ritual of acknowledgment and release.

It’s not about fixing. It’s about freeing.

Things I've let go of:

• Fear of failure
• Fear of success
• Guilt about past choices
• Resentment I’ve been carrying too long
• Worry about things I can’t control
• Shame that doesn’t belong to me

The Ritual:

1. Lighting a candle and incense to signal an energy shift.
2. Writing the thoughts I want to release on a card.
3. Sealing it in an envelope.
4. Opening the box gently, like opening a conversation with myself.
5. Placing the envelope inside with a small pause—a breath or a word.
6. Closing the box with intention.
7. Releasing the emotional grip that thing had on me.

It’s a small act, but it’s sacred. A physical way to move energy and emotion, to remind myself: I don’t have to hold it all.
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It sits quietly on the top shelf—not flashy, not performative. Just present. Just available. Just enough.