More and more fitness classes are taking place in locations outside your usual gym or studio spaces. Yoga classes are popping up everywhere now that it's summer. They're not just motivating but also inspiring. Here are some places we've discovered in Toronto. By the way, you don't have to be a … [Read more...]
How To Find The Perfect Workout For You
It’s March, the gyms are starting to get a little less busy and fitness classes seem to have a lot more availability. People are easing off their New Year’s resolutions just a little bit, for better or for worse. So if you’ve made the goal of staying active and working out a bit more in 2017, how … [Read more...]
Christina Aguilera Opens Up About The Over-The-Top Expectations Put On Moms
In the March issue of Women’s Health, Grammy award winner and The Voice host, Christina Aguilera, opened up about her family life. Aguilera and her fiancé Matthew Rutler have two children together—Max, age 8, and Summer, 17 months. Aguilera, as bold as ever, openly discussed the pressures of … [Read more...]
Lululemon Makes Shopping Easier With Apple’s Touch ID
There are days that I thankfully don't need to be running in heels. I love the days that I can zip the kid off to the school and then enjoy a yoga class or a walk with friends. On those days, I relish wearing my lululemon tights, sweaters and even a really comfy pair of gloves I got last … [Read more...]
Get Moving
Whether you are trying to get a young one moving and stretching or feeding the sports obsession of a bigger kid, I've got something for you! The Yoga Game by Kathy Beliveau Simply Read Books ISBN: 978 1 89747 672 7 Little kids need some work on their gross motor skills and on their … [Read more...]
when your best friends are short
Well into the week with eleven 8-10 year olds you realize that these short people are pretty certain you are more or less their age. Ok that is not true they know you are super old but they start treating you like you are their age You do everything together- does this look solitary? it … [Read more...]
Intentions. 2012
Sean and I had a great 2011 but I can't help but acknowledge the many people in my life that faced the challenges and heartbreak that 2011 held for them. I can only hope that they find some peace and happiness in 2012. Last New Years Eve I wrote about the fact that I never make resolutions. … [Read more...]
These are a Few of my Favourite Things…
...in no particular order.Curling up with a good book in front of the fire.Nordic skiing with John through the forest on a crystal clear winter's day.Listening to Sophie & Fiona play & sing together (sooo cute, must video more for another post).Enjoying a delicious meal, cooked by someone … [Read more...]
Wishes
I wish:I could stay home part time with my kids. I want to bake, garden, play play dough, sing, dance, read, write, hike, canoe.... things I did a lot more often with the girls when I was working half time.I had more time for work (I know, a contradiction) so I could plan the best, most … [Read more...]
Shooting for 5%
Look at me go! I lost weight again last week: I was down 1.2 pounds at Saturday's Weight Watchers meeting, for a total loss of 8.6 pounds in a mere two weeks -- still well ahead of the 1-2 pounds per week guidelines. I hope that I can lose another 1.4 pounds this week, so that I can hit the ten … [Read more...]