We’ve had the most amazing autumn here in Nova Scotia, so far this week we haven’t had a day under 20 degrees, and for the first time in as long as I can remember, I haven’t yet had to break out the mittens. I’m a delicate muffin, haha and can’t stand cold hands so am […]
5 Tips For Creating A Healthier Workspace
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. This Healthy Workplace Month, Reset your Workspace! Many of us spend the majority of our waking hours at a job, yet we rarely think about the impact our work environment can have on […]
Barre Intensity Certification
Living in rural Canada means it’s a little bit more challenging to get those specialty trainings and certifications as a fitness instructor than it is when living in a big city. Getting a certification for teaching a barre styled class just hasn’t been an option to me until now, thanks to the Online Barre Intensity […]
Hitting the TBR (to be read) pile – September Reads
One of a readers biggest woes is their TBR pile. There are so many books to read, and only so much time! I tend to fall down the rabbit hole of borrowing books from the library and never getting around to reading the books I already own! So I’ve been making a conscience effort this […]
Autumn in the Annapolis Valley
Autumn has always been my favourite season. It’s still nice and warm from the summer, but cool enough that you can start wearing your favourite sweaters and boots again. The fresh produce is plentiful and there is just something so amazing about watching the leaves change colour, crisp mornings and warm afternoons – and trips […]
A Beginners Guide To IKEA #IKEAHalifax
To the rest of the world you may be wondering – who on earth needs a beginner’s guide to IKEA!? Well my friends, the answer is Atlantic Canada. Tomorrow morning (September 27th) our brand new store will be opening in Dartmouth Crossing. The first store in Atlantic Canada since the late 80’s meaning an entire […]
Growing Womens Health with Harvest House Atlantic
Earlier this month Shoppers Drug Mart kicked off it’s 16th annual SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Growing Womens Health campaign which supports over 500 local womens health organizations across Canada. During the 4-week campaign which launched on September 9th, Shoppers Drug Mart locations will accept donations from customers with a goal to raise $3.6 million to help fund local women’s […]
Firmoo Glasses Review
I love reviewing online glass retailers and today I’m reviewing FIRMOO glasses! As with most online glass retailers, FIRMOO offers a “try on” feature where you can upload or take a photo of yourself to virtually try on different frames before you make your final decision. I love it when retailers do that because you […]
Six Simple Short Cuts To A Healthier Life
Just the other day I was talking to one of my clients about how expensive and time-consuming it can be to take good care of ourselves. Making sure we get the proper nutrition, sleep, managing stress, healthcare, supplementary care (massages, physiology, etc.) and exercise all take time and money. It can be really overwhelming to […]
Meal Planning Made Easy #BlueYourMenu
This time of year is when many of us really start to feel the stress of getting back into a routine. In the summer we are just a little bit more relaxed about things. There aren’t as many scheduled evening activities, kids are out of school, many of us use our vacation in the summer, […]