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F*ck Cancer: Life Lessons From My Mother

It’s funny what you remember from your childhood. Our earliest memories of events, interactions, and people can stay with us and resonate for the rest of our lives.

It’s also funny how each one of us comes out of the womb. At the moment of conception thousands of generations that preceded us come together at a magical moment and give us all the qualities and challenges we will have as individuals. Our strengths, our weaknesses and perhaps even more importantly, our temperament.

There are those, even as infants, who go willingly to any one that wants to hold them, who have no fear of the unknown or strangers, and who willingly use every day as an excuse to explore the world.

I was not cut from that fabric.

On The Fence: Nanny Cam or No Nanny Cam?

My Weekly Parenting Segment aired this morning on Global TV. This week’s topic was ‘Babysitters’ – how to find one, hire one, the rules on food, cell phone use, the boyfriend, etc. And then the big one: TO INSTALL A NANNY CAM, OR NOT TO INSTALL A NANNY CAM.

The segment created a big buzz online, with people weighing in with opinions. Just an example of the conversation…

ANNOUNCEMENT: Erica Diamond Brand Ambassador for @Aeroplan

It has been a busy few weeks on the blog with some fun giveaways for you, my great readers. So, I figured I’d keep the momentum going. If you stay with me until the end, you’re going to be excited about another AWESOME giveaway today too. Oh yes! It’s BIG.

So, let’s get right to it… Monday is a great day to kick off an exciting announcement! They say to go after what you want, and so I did. I have been a LOYAL member of the Aeroplan program, accumulating Aeroplan Miles as I have spent dollars, for almost 20 YEARS! Yes, I have traveled to New York, Florida, New Orleans, rented cars, stayed in hotels, and MUCH MORE, all because of Aeroplan that has let me earn miles for dollars spent. I believe in this Brand so strongly, so when I reached out to them and begged (yah I guess I begged) them to be their Brand Ambassador, after over a year of discussions, Aeroplan said YES! 😉

38 Things I’ve Learned In 38 Years

Well, I’m turning this 38 this weekend. Not quite sure when THAT happened?! I’m pretty sure it was just yesterday that I kissed my husband for the first time at 19 years old while watching lesbians make out at Beaver Lake (a park here in Montreal). But clearly, it’s NOT yesterday. Not even close. I’ve got more wrinkles, more cellulite, and honeys… more wisdom.

Spring Activities Are Almost Here – How Moms Can Stay Organized with Microsoft @Office 365

For those of you who might remember, I became a Spokesperson for Microsoft Office last year. It was thrilling, because I haven’t lived A DAY without Microsoft Office for the past 15 years. So, I was super excited last month to announce that I am also an Ambassador for the NEW Microsoft Office 365, a great new offering for women on the go like you and me.

Perhaps you have been using Microsoft Office like me for many years, or perhaps you’re just getting started. Yup, as a businesswoman and mom, these are some powerful and useful programs I simply cannot live without. Yes, I run Office on my Mac now, so Mac or PC, you’re covered!

Giveaway: Spend an Evening with OPRAH IN MONTREAL!

Oprah has been one of my biggest influences along my wigly-wagly journey.

So, it is with great excitement that I share with YOU, my amazing WomenOnTheFence readers, that I am sharing Oprah with you next week, April 11th in Montreal!! And get this…. I’m sharing Oprah with FIVE LUCKY YOU’S!!

Yup you read right. I am sending 5 lucky random winners to see Oprah live right here in Montreal, April 11th, 2013. The evening at the Bell Centre kicks off 7:30PM.

Everything I Need to Know about Life, I Learned in Prison

Twelve years ago, I accepted a job at a women’s medium/maximum security prison as a horticulture teacher. And if you knew me then, you’d know the closest I’d come to prison (or jail for that matter) was a game of Monopoly. In fact, I could have been the spokesperson for the “So Incredibly Naive It’s Painful” campaign.

Prison is where I worked for two years. Prison is where I learned the true meaning of community. Prison is where I found community and lost it. In fact, everything I need to know about life, I learned in prison.

On Regrets and Going For It… Yah, Getting Off The Fence

Happy Easter Love Bugs! I am back from a wonderful few days in New York City with the family, and saw this while sipping coffee in bed this morning.

It’s a must share. A must read. And I think, a must follow. Thank you Dana, our most incredible Women On the Fence app developer for sharing this.

And thank you Gary, for such insightful words.

Happy Passover and a Blogging Break

Hello beautiful ladies!

Just a quick note to wish those celebrating a very Happy Passover. I’m never one to judge what others do in their personal lives, so therefore, I thought this was quite funny.

21 Ways To Stress-Free Living and Uncluttering Your Life For Spring

Whenever March rolls around (my husband’s birthday), I always know it’s time for me to take stock of my life. It’s the time I start sweeping out the cobwebs; literally and figuratively. Winter’s snow melts away, and all the things you have been ignoring in your life, start to present themselves again. Aaah, I forgot about you! Spring is a great time to deal with these things head-on. And that’s not a bad thing– spring is about rebirth, renewal, regeneration.

Inspiring Keynotes. Practical Tools. Lasting Impact.

Erica Diamond helps audiences rethink burnout, boundaries, and performance in a way that actually changes how they work and live.