This past weekend my hometown Windsor, Ontario was selected to host the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships 2016. The event took place at the WFCU center, an arena facility among the best in its class in North America. The championships attracted more than 1,000 world-class swimmers from more then 175 countries who competed for 46 […]

The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous time, but often times the task of finding the perfect gift for the kids results in no joy, and all stress! For me, every Christmas proves to be challenging, in terms of finding unique gifts and toys for my kids – mainly because their taste in […]

Attain physical, emotional, & spiritual health with a beginner’s guide to Chakras. Learn how to achieve harmony in your body, mind, and spirit and create balance in your life. What is a ‘Chakra?’ The word chakra comes from the Sanskrit word ‘wheel.’ The seven chakras are like rechargeable batteries that depend on an invisible energy source that […]

Happy Saturday! This weekend is shaping up to be a quiet one, and I’m thankful for that since I’m still recovering from the two kid’s birthday parties we attended last weekend – one of which was for my own sweet daughter who turned four! With all the free time we have this weekend I think […]

Christmas is a holiday that brings the joy out of everyone however, it can also be stressful at times – the dinner parties, excessive time spent in the kitchen preparing meals, the last-minute shopping, and the crowds can take the joy and meaning away from this special time. Why not get into the season by planning some […]

What are salt lamps? Himalayan salt lamps are made from large pure pieces of salt which are hand-chiselled into solid blocks. They have a beautiful pinkish orange hue due to the high concentration of minerals in them. They contain a small bulb inside which generates light and heat. In essence, they ionize the space they […]

Today I am celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day! This national french holiday, celebrated on the third Thursday of November, honours the uncorking of Beaujolais wine, a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. This cherry-coloured wine is meant to be consumed young, approximately a few weeks after the grapes were […]

Happy Saturday! It’s especially happy for me since I was able to sleep in this morning. Besides dinner plans tonight and the kid’s swimming lessons Sunday morning, this weekend is shaping up to be a pretty relaxing one, which means hanging out with the kids, lounging around, whipping up a few new recipes, and catching […]

Living in the present. It’s an ideology that many people know about but have difficulty putting into practice. I for one, am guilty of this. When life gets hectic or overwhelming, instead of slowing down, I speed up! I often wonder, what do I really gain from rushing? Hurrying and multi-tasking immediately creates stress in my […]

Slow cookers. The 1970’s retro kitchen appliance that has come back in vogue over the last few years has its advantages-they’re convenient, save you money, and definitely save you a ton of time in the kitchen. Slow cooker meals are easy – just toss in a few ingredients, ignore the slow cooker all day, and dinner […]