Wowzas! That was a long blog break wasn’t it?!? I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and got all the stuff experiences you wished for and more. This was a super special Christmas for me because it’s the 1st time in 5 years I’ve been able to spend the holidays with my family since […]
Proscuitto Spring Mix Rollup
‘Tis the season for holiday get togethers and potlucks! While I love hanging out with good company and sharing delicious food, often times the special feasts we share have menus with high-fat, high-carb and high-sugar foods which not only pack on the pounds, but makes you feel sluggish, bloated, icky and lie-on-the-couch-don’t-want-to-do-anything-GROSS! I know you know that feeling!! Sometimes […]
How to thrive in the toughest trials of life
Can you believe it’s the last week of November? Boy does time fly. Before the craziness of the holidays set in, I like to take some time to reflect on the past year and to plan for the year ahead. Looking back, my 2014 has been a year filled with many ups which I am incredibly […]
Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Baby, it’s cold outside! And what better way to embrace the dark, gloomy, windy, wet and rainy, snowy, frigid winter season than with a bowl of vibrantly colourful, body and soul warming, comfortably soothing, velvety smooth cup ‘o soup. One of my all-time fave ingredients for a fall/winter soup is butternut squash. 1) Because they are in season […]
DIY Fruit & Veggie Wash for your dirtiest produce
It’s no secret that a diet rich in fruits and veg is good for you. It clears up your skin and gives you a natural glow It nourishes your body with the right fuel to give you energy without the crash It gives your body an alkaline pH so harmful viruses and bacteria don’t thrive […]
The #SimplyHappy Manifesto
I’ve been meaning to DIY my very own manifesto for some time now…because I have a lil’ obsession with typography and because we all need a lil’ reminder every now and again of who we are, what we believe, and what we stand for. Like New Years resolutions and weight loss goals, having these things in […]
The Success Formula for Lasting Relationships
Weddings always turn me into a big ball of mush. The kind that leaves me: Weak in the knees. Completely and utterly in awe. And bursting with ginormous emotions that no words could ever describe. A bit over a week ago that was exactly how I was feeling as I witnessed my bestie and her […]
A trendy new spa that pampers your mind, body & soul
Imagine yourself weightlessly floating in a warm embrace. An escape from the hustle and bustle of modern living. A retreat from anything that needs your immediate attention. A getaway from sensory input galore coming at you left, right and center. A sanctuary where you get to enjoy “me, myself & I” In a space where […]
An Immune System Boosting Detox
And so begins the 1st week of F-A-L-L! I don’t know about you, but when the wet & gloomy season hits “rain-couver” (rainy Vancouver)…I want nothing more than to snuggle up with a good read and a warm cup o’ tea. This is also the time when the nasty flu bug starts shamelessly throwing itself […]
Find out how healthy you REALLY are in 30 seconds!
Do you: Eat whatever is easy and convenient during the week just to fill your stomach because you are short on time after a long day at work? Enjoy trying new restaurants or meeting up with friends for a good meal out? Like going for a few drinks after work to unwind or periodically binge […]