Over the last decade, I have extensively researched the topic of self-help and personal development. Although many authors make this topic complicated, achieving the life you desire is actually very easy. By following three easy steps, you can change virtually any area of your life — and did I happen to mention it is easy?

Tina O’Connor Launches Her New Site!
Tina O’Connor now has her own space on the World Wide Web! Feel free to pop in, sit down and stay awhile. We hope you’ll enjoy looking around. www.TinaOConnor.com Cheers, The Be That Books Publishing Team

Spring Break Messes … #Teamwork Lessens!
TGIF! – Boy, has it been a long week! What began as ‘Easter Break’ morphed into a week long ‘Spring Break’ off school. Three kids (plus friends) home full time leaves a lot of time for mess making, but alas… the mess needs to get cleaned up and I’m not about to do it all

4 Tips for Making ‘Meal Time’ Fun for You & Your Kids
Kids… and feeding them. ~Sigh~ Some days, this task is easier said than done. Between fussy kids and allergies, meal time can become one of those stressful times of day in a pinch. These 4 simple rules make feeding time a little easier! Remember, it isn’t important to finish all your food, but it is

The Road to Success Lies in Overcoming Your Excuses!
Most of us have dreams, and many of us have big ones, but only a few of us actually see them through. WHY?? Ideas, brilliance and genius – they all mean nothing without the guts, passion and tenacity necessary to make your dream a reality. You need to want to ‘Be That Girl’ ! But

Fashion Should Be Fun! #FashionWeek #YVR
Fashion Week returned to Vancouver March 18th-25th, and I was lucky enough to attend for a few days with my niece Brooke and my daughter Trinity. Many observers looked on in awe and perhaps felt a bit overwhelmed… but on-lookers needn’t feel discouraged by the looks walking the catwalk. In fact, Fashion Week is the perfect

Put on Your O’Connor Cap & Bring the Luck of the Irish To Your House this St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a widely celebrated day by all, Irish or not. We put on our brightest Kelly greens, adorn ourselves with lucky charms and shamrocks, and perhaps we will even drink green beer! St.Patrick’s Days of the past might have been spent at the pub, but life with children means you can up

Pack It In Like A Pro! #TravelOrganized
In the past I’ve told you about my favourite travelling bags of all time– the EVOC line (available from WeArePassion.com). We have a serious love affair and I would never trade them for anything, but my packing organization doesn’t end with just the EVOC bag. Inside, I have my goods sorted into ‘packing cubes’ made by Heys

D.I.Y Homemade Family Flag Project
Family Day fun that is sure to become a lifelong memory! Supplies Needed: (Be creative, and use whatever you can find at home. The kids can help you do a treasure hunt!) 2 Pillowcases (or 1 Pillowcase and Fabric Scraps or old sheets from around the house) Sewing Kit: Needle, Thread, Scissors, Straight Pins Ruler

Budgeting Gets You What You Want! #NewYear #BeOrganized
We often find it is time to reflect on the past, with the turning of the calendar at New Years. What would we do differently? What are some upcoming goals? Some people choose to be healthier, to pay off debts or to even, save some money. It is one thing to ‘talk the talk’, but