As some of you may know, we are freezing over here in Canada. For the past couple of weeks we have been experiencing temperatures in the minuses non-stop. During the day, the thermometer hesitates around the -15/-20 degree Celsius mark, but with the wind-chill it can go anywhere from -30/-45 degrees Celsius. If … Continue reading B A S I C S FOR A CANADIAN WINTER
This past December, I came to a realization - my skin has changed. I wonder if it's because of my age, maybe my environment, maybe stress levels, OR most likely, a combination of all of the above. Once I realized I require a different skin care routine for the cooler/colder months, than the one I … Continue reading FIRST AID BEAUTY TO THE RESCUE
“Stop looking for H A P P I N E S S in the same place you lost it” There’s someone so powerful about this statement, especially at this time of the year. Every year when January rolls around and we start a new year, many of us set new goals and challenges for ourselves, … Continue reading F I N D YOUR HAPPINESS AGAIN
New Year, New YOU!? Right? WRONG! As soon as the new year comes around, we tend to believe that it’s time to change and reinvent ourselves - of course, it can be a great opportunity to start fresh, rethink some if our strategies, try new things, etc, but we really shouldn’t look at it with … Continue reading HELLO 2 0 1 8
With the days getting shorter and the cold and rainy weather rolling in, I find myself longing for a warm cup of tea and cozy blanket constantly. Reflecting on this feeling, and since I work full time and can’t spend my days under a blanket, I’ve been thinking of how I can create this sort … Continue reading H Y G G E LIFESTYLE
Autumn is, and always has been my favorite season. It always feels like a fresh start; as the temperatures begin to drop, the leaves begin changing colors, and we move from easy summer months to fast paced reality. In Canada, we often are lucky enough to have, what we call, an Indian summer in September/October; … Continue reading A U T U M N BEAUTY
Cooking healthy meals is definitely something that we thrive for in our household - but, with both of us working full-time sometimes taking the time to put together a well-rounded healthy meal is not in the cards. We have learned a few tricks over the past years on how to meal prep and cook in a … Continue reading VEGETABLE S O U P
Monday's can often feel like one of the most difficult days of the week, but they don't have to. They are what we make them out to be; just like any other day of the week. To be honest, I have always looked at Mondays with a bit of a dread, just like any other … Continue reading HAPPY M O N D A Y
While on our vacation in Mexico recently, I realized how easy it can be to get into my body the necessary fruits and veggies each day. Every morning at the breakfast buffet there was an assortment of fruit and vegetable freshly squeezed juices. The variety was great, and we could choose from single fruit/veggie juices … Continue reading FRESHLY SQUEEZED: FRUITS & VEGGIES
Everyone needs a vacation once in a while - big or small, a break from your daily routine is healthy for both physically and mentally. Mentally, it's so important to give your mind a break from your daily thoughts, and simply allow your mind to "STOP" thinking and just let go, relax, and go with … Continue reading V A L E N T I N IMPERIAL MAYA
