Instagram – 3 Ways to Avoid The Comparison Trap
Pictures, Videos more Pictures.. more Videos. Everywhere we look these days we get a massive influx of information.. sometimes too much to even process. We sit down to do some paperwork and tackle our “TO DO” list, but inevitably find ourselves drawn to the glossy 4X4 grids of Instagram that feed us with image after image […]
Good Hair Days, are Here to Stay!
I usually return from my travels with hair that’s in extremely bad shape. Dry, split, discolored. You name it. It might be the weather, the water, or maybe just my lack of time to do anything for myself since I also travel with a young family in tow. So yeah, hair is the last thing […]
How to pack, when traveling with a 2 year old
I used to be a light traveler, until I had a baby! Then all her stuff just took over my bag, and backpacking was a thing of the past. But while family travel has its great rewards and perks too, it can be stressful if you’re a last minute packer. The tips is.. don’t be […]
Tell me what you know about Night Terrors..? Nothing.
Last week as indeed a challenging week as a mother and parent. Our little one woke up in the middle of the night and couldn’t be comforted. Me and my hubby tried everything – water, milk, food, rocking, cuddling, singing, even walking around the room, but her wailing escalated beyond our capabilities to handle it. […]
How to achieve ‘functional fitness’ in middle age without injuring yourself
The 40’s might be the new 20’s but let’s face it, middle aged is as middle age gets. These days, it’s all about getting fit without killing myself in the process. As I enter my mid 40’s I find high impact sport choices, giving way to shorter more effective workouts. Now, “Functional fitness” is the […]
Power in my Pocket! Say bye-bye to PMS …
What a hectic week! I’m not even back home yet as I pen this quick post. Anyway, I’ve been feeling low on energy this week and was wondering “why so out of character” and then, my period came unexpectedly. Wow, no wonder I was so run down. Lucky for me I had backup. My life […]
Teaching a Baby (Under 2 Years old) to Swim
First of all let me clearly outline that these tips are for teaching a baby to swim, BEFORE they can even comprehend direction such as, “this is how you blow bubbles’ or, “hold your breath and kick” and .. etc. This is how we taught our baby to swim even before she could talk, or […]
Health Benefits of Celery Seed Oil
Entering life in the mid 40’s has been challenging. With a brand new toddler in tow, sometimes I feel like my internal organs are worse for wear and tear. I can’t seem to bounce back from tiredness as quickly as just a mere half decade ago, if you get what I’m saying. Also .. the […]
Is beauty only Skin deep ..? The answer lies in Savvy Minerals
A beautiful woman is first and foremost beautiful on the inside, then the outside, agree? But sometimes, a little help on the outside ain’t a bad thing, especially when the products used are top notch, and beneficial for your health. Enter Savvy Minerals by Young Living. And talk about empowering! Gone are the days of […]
5 Ways to Balance Your Hormones
When I was in my 20’s I was prescribed COC’s (combination oral contraceptives) for acne and dysmenorrhea. I took these for over 8 years without even batting an eye, because the doctors told me it was safe. Now I realize that they weren’t really all that good for my body after all. In fact they […]