Another year. Another 365 minus 1 day of learning from the beautifully-wild-forever-testing-never-a-dull-moment School of Life. As the end of the year slowly creeps up, a mental recap of my 2015 has brought with it some big emotions of accomplishment AND defeat. While some goals were reached after A LOT of perseverance and unrelenting hard work, others didn’t produce the […]
Total Body Rejuvenation at the Whistler Scandinave Spa
It’s been a super soggy and gloomy winter in BC, and as much as I thought not having to bundle up like a mummy to go out in minus 30 arctic weather (like my Ontario lovelies) would make me more gung-ho to be out and about, the reality is this west coast rain has turned […]
[Holiday Gift Guide 2014] for the Stylish & Practical
Do you need to give your bf or hubby some ideas on what to get you this holiday season? OR Maybe you are racking your brains trying to think of the perfect Christmas gift for your modern and fashionable mom, sis, bestie, or friend that is a girl? Are they the type that likes things they […]
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 […]
5-Min Homemade Pesto for Garlic Lovers
It’s been a rainy couple of weeks in beautiful Vancouver and there is nothing better than some hearty comfort food on days when you just want to veg out at home and stay dry…..not to mention steer clear of the nasty cold+flu bug being passed around like a hot potato. One of my all-time favorite […]
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 […]
Saving our planet ten trees at a time
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I’m all about helping others and inspiring special people like you to make a difference. That’s why I’m super pumped to share my most recent TENTREE purchase with you! If you’ve never heard of them before, tentree is an innovative lifestyle apparel company with […]
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 […]
31 Truths About Life on My 31st Birthday
It’s that time of the year for me to celebrate being one year older. Seems kind of surreal that it’s been 31 years | 372 months | 1612 weeks | 11,315 days since I set foot on this planet….Okay plus a couple extra days if you want to get really technical and count leap years […]
7 Lessons I’ve Learned from the Hardest Experience in Life
“Whenever something negative happens to you, there is a deep lesson concealed within it.” -Eckhart Tolle I was a senior in high school and just weeks away from crossing that imaginary finish line to mark the end of being a kid. I was bursting at the seams with excitement in anticipation for this day to […]