QueenPins Halifax

When you embrace your difference, your DNA, your look or heritage or religion or your unusual name, that’s when you start to shine. ~ Bethenny Frankel

When we’re growing up there are all sorts of people telling us what to do when really what we need is space to work out who to be. ~ Elliot Page

Thinking about those who have lost their mother or can't be with her today because of distance or health protocols. #MothersDay #motherhood

An Egyptian mummy previously believed to be a priest has turned out to be a pregnant woman.

The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves. ~ Barbara Corcoran

Fundraiser happening later this month via Daisy Chains Pole Dance and Fitness.

I found in my research that the biggest reason people aren't more self-compassionate is that they are afraid they’ll become self-indulgent. They believe self-criticism is what keeps them in line. Most people have gotten it wrong because our culture says being hard on yourself is the way to be. - Kristen NeffI found in my research that the biggest reason people aren't more self-compassionate is that they are afraid they’ll become self-indulgent. They believe self-criticism is what keeps them in line. Most people have gotten it wrong because our culture says being hard on yourself is the way to be. - Kristen Neff

Alicia McCarvell is a body-positive vlogger based in Halifax.

The lowdown on what will be open and closed in Halifax over the Christmas and Boxing Day weekend. #christmas2020 #christmasiscoming

We are just 2 weeks away from our biggest event of the year and final hangout for 2020. Grab your crown, pour yourself a glass of wine and join us as we chat, laugh, share, and celebrate.

How would you like to give or receive a $500 Charm Diamond Shopping Spree? With the Holidays just around the corner here's your chance to make that a possibility with our raffle. Tickets: 1 for $10 or 3 for $20 50/50 add-on for $5... Draw date is December 3, 2020 during our Happy Hour Hangout with the QueenPins. By purchasing a raffle ticket you're supporting our mission to create a magical experience and platform for women to share their truth in a safe & supportive space. Thank You! This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook page and not to Facebook. Full rules available at the raffle page.

Two scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded annually to female-identifying political science students, with preference being given to Nova Scotian applicants who belong to an under-represented group.

"As the mother of two girls, it’s important to me that they see themselves tooin books, films, and on runways. It’s important to me that they see themselves as CEOs, as bosses, and that they know they can write the script for their own livesthat they can speak their minds and they have no ceiling" - Beyoncé

Did you know that domestic violence shelters are open 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, including during the holidays? Whether or not you knew, please share this... post so that those who don’t know can find help when they need it. To find a THANS shelter near you, visit www.thans.ca/our-shelters See more

Jessie Harrold, an author, coach, and doula in Halifax, tells us of her quest to love her body and what she discovered along that journey at our 2019 Fall Fundraiser in support of Avalon Sexual Assault Centre. Our next Happy Hour Hangout with the QueenPins is on Zoom on December 3, 2020. RSVP by registering: www.queenpins.ca/registration To connect with Jessie: www.jessieharrold.com... #WaybackWednesday #QueenPinsHFX #ClaimYourSpace

"We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead." - Beyoncé"We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead." - Beyoncé

When a guy says, "She’s asking for it" BBC Three

Stella Bowles, 16, of Bridgewater is the youngest person ever to be awarded the Order of Nova Scotia for her work on cleaning up the LaHave River. She joins the ranks of youth winners Ellie Black and Sidney Crosby.

It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It's necessary. - Mandy HaleIt's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority. It's necessary. - Mandy Hale

Last year at the QueenPins Fall Fundraiser in support of Avalon Sexual Assault Centre, Corinne Boudreau of Online Legal Essentials for Canada told us about how music offers her an outlet for creativity in her busy life as an attorney, mom, and entrepreneur. Music has always been a big part of Corinne's life and she continues to be inspired by the events (both big and small) in her life to write original work. Connect with Corinne at: www.onlinelegalessentials.ca Our next eve...nt Happy Hour Hangout with the QueenPins is on Zoom on December 3, 2020. RSVP by registering: www.queenpins.ca/registration #MusicMonday #MondayMusic #MemoryMonday

"When you really want something, you will find a way. When you don’t really want something, you’ll find an excuse." - Rachel Hollis"When you really want something, you will find a way. When you don’t really want something, you’ll find an excuse." - Rachel Hollis

"What is the greatest lesson a woman should learn: that since day one she's already had everything she needs within herself it's the world that convinced her she did not." - Rupi Kaur

Yes. Love this. h/t Karen Dean.