A visit to a day spa is a great escape and whether you have a couple hours or a full day, there are plenty of options. But what's the difference between a day spa, medi-spa, and the neighbourhood quick fix? Just as they sound. Day Spas offers what most of us need - a tranquil place to enjoy a … [Read more...]
What It Means To Own It
If I could have a smaller nose or a lose 10 pounds or longer eye lashes. If I could be a bit taller. If my boobs were perkier or my thighs were thinner. Sigh. These are thoughts that have come across my mind over the years probably starting as a teenager. That's not uncommon, I know. But over the … [Read more...]
Does Acupuncture Really Work?
There are many health treatments available out there to help manage whatever ails you. Some services like acupuncture have become more popular as an alternative to our existing western healthcare practices. But what is it and how does it work? Acupuncture has been around for thousands of … [Read more...]
How I Coped As An Overstressed, Overtired Mom
I'd been having an off few days. An off few weeks, actually. The stress from daily life has really been taking its toll. I was feeling jittery, on edge, impatient and irritable. I was constantly buzzing about, trying to clean, cook, work, write, workout and manage the kids all the while feeling like … [Read more...]
A Mom’s Dirty Little Secret
I’m about to do the bravest thing I’ve ever done. Last week, in the midst of all our puppy troubles, we were also dealing with a head lice infestation. And when I say infestation, I mean infestation. I had it and both my boys had it. One of my boys had hundreds of bugs in his hair. Andrea Hecht, … [Read more...]
The Twenty Minute, No Equipment Backyard Workout
Whether your weekend getaway is a lakefront cottage or your very own backyard oasis, this Belly Bootcamp workout will whip your full body—legs, core, upper body, and cardiovascular system—into shape in just twenty minutes so you can save tons of time for relaxing in the summer sun. All you need? A … [Read more...]
What Does Artisanal Mean When It Comes To Beauty Products?
We hear the words artisanal a lot these days but when it comes to beauty what does that mean? For Candice Suchocki Weir, founder of Canadian Indie beauty brand, Jordan River Soapworks, it means much more than just hand-made. "Artisanal is a way of life," explains Candice. "We love making a … [Read more...]
How To Become More Proactive With Your Health
Let's face it, we all have something we want to improve or change when it comes to our personal health. We all know that as we get older things will happen to our bodies naturally. But we also get thrown a few curve balls along the way that are unpredictable. When it comes to our personal health we … [Read more...]
How You Can Live A Happier And Healthier Life
If there is something that 99.9% of the population of the world wants, it's to live a happy and healthy life. But how can we take steps to make our own lives happier and healthier? Sometimes it seems like too much for one person to control. Enter Jay Bradley, the Canadian, LA based wellness, … [Read more...]
Getting Eaten Alive? How To Survive Bug Bite Season
Some people taste particularly yummy to mosquitoes. Unfortunately, I am one of them. My mom used to tell me that I was sweeter than other kids, and that’s what I was attacked all summer long. This was little solace. I would rather be bitter tasting and not covered with itchy welts all … [Read more...]
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