What Am I Thankful For This Thanksgiving [and EVERYDAY]

I'd like to take the time and express my gratitude for all that I’m thankful for. Thanksgiving is actually one of my favorite holidays. It’s an easy one since there’s no gift-giving going on so it’s virtually stress-free. It's a fabulous time of the year to reflect on all that we have and to show how thankful we are.

So here I go, there's a lot, and so there should be!

1. My Son - Logan [aka Spidey] - He is my rock, my superhero, my everything. I couldn't see a day without him and so happy and thankful I was/am blessed with such a beautiful little man. The past 9 years have been a rollercoaster, but he is there with me and for me through thick and thin. He makes me so proud to be his mom and for me to call him my son.

2. My Family - Without them, I wouldn’t be here. Enough said, right? My mom and dad will always love me unconditionally and have been there to pick me up when I’ve been hurt, to care for me when I’ve been sick, and to listen to me when I needed some advice [which is always, if you know me].

3. My Three (3) Sisters - Even though we don't agree on everything and see eye to eye, even to this day, they would have my back in a heartbeat.

4. My Baby Girl - Sharpie (Blue Shar-pei) - Even though you drool like crazy and cause me to mop the floors all the time, you are one piece of the puzzle ("our family") that is irreplaceable. You are Logan's back seat buddy in the car [maybe not when you get car sick LOL] and my safety net at home. You are everyone's favourite because you are the cutest, most talked about dog at the dog park. Hey, you even get me to "exercise" and out of the house for walks when I'm feeling lazy! When Logan and I bought you, they had said "this type of dog aims to please" and without question you do just that.

5.  Health - Good health is so important, especially when disease and sickness seem to be everywhere. Eat clean, exercise and be happy! Oh, and wear Younique's natural based, vegan friendly, no cruelty make up and cosmetics! It is not just what we put into our body, but we put on our body as well.  You'll thank me later!

6. Shelter - We have a beautiful roof over our head, that Logan I call "our home". It brings the "quality" into the time we spend together, where we can relax, collect our thoughts and of course CLEAN! Yes, yes with a house comes responsibility, another skill I'm super thankful for. #homesweethome

7. Friends - Friends are so important in life. They are the family that you get to choose in life and have been there for some of your best (and worst) moments. They are such blessings in life! #bff

8. Technology - Geez, where would I be without that. My business is run 95% off my smart phone!

9. My Work - I LOVE what I do - key to a happy, healthy life! #stressfree #younique

10. Trees, Flowers, Plants, and Air - Being a vegan, my health relies a lot on this - it keeps me alive! Plus, the beauty of it all, is that it gives grass for kids to run through, flowers to smell, trees to climb and gives you oxygen to BREATHE. #life

11. Most important for which you would not be here without God. #inGodwetrust

I know I have missed much more, and don't get me wrong, I am so THANKFUL & GRATEFUL for everything life has provided and continues to give. Make sure you take some time to think about what you’re thankful for this holiday season, even the things that don't cost a thing (per se). Appreciate EVERYTHING in your life. We only get one shot at it. Happy Thanksgiving.