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Category Archives: self help
The first 5
So…. I know you donated to my 5K run for the Guide Dogs of BC and Alberta, yet you are left wondering if I actually went through with it. For all you non-metric, US readers, 5K translates to 3.1 miles. … Continue reading
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Dry Brushing
The number one questions I have gotten regarding the Cleanse has been: What is Dry Brushing? Well, actually, the top questions are: 1- Are you crazy? and 2- What will you eat? But the number one non-idiotic question is: What … Continue reading
The Cleanse
So I am undertaking the challenge of going on a cleanse. I know that doesn’t sound too daunting. But this isn’t some 2 days “cleanse” of just drinking carrot juice. This one is intense. It’s 3 weeks of: No Wheat … Continue reading
The Depths
Stress level 3000. It’s all falling apart. You can’t keep up. You’re no longer coping or struggling, it can only be considered drowning. Does this sound familiar? We all struggle with hard times, but the trick is to know when … Continue reading
Floating
Today I tried floating. This is a method of sensory deprivation. A friend and I each bought $40 Groupons to go to Float Sense for a 90 minute float in a tank. You go into a private room, strip down, … Continue reading
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Lavender lemonade
Don’t let headaches or anxiety ruin your summer! Keep your troubles away naturally (and deliciously) with this tasty and soothing bev. 1 cup sugar (agave or honey will also work) 5 cups water 1/4 cup dried lavender (or 1 drop … Continue reading
Resolve to Evolve
My New Year’s Resolutions are usually something achievable with little or no effort on my part. My traditional resolutions have been things like: Don’t get a terrible haircut this year. Or Keep being awesome. But a true resolution should be … Continue reading
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Start a resolution
I just realized New Year’s is coming up fast and I have no plans. I also have no resolutions. Traditionally, my past resolutions have been: 1- to keep being awesome 2- to not get any haircuts I like both of … Continue reading
Weaning off
No, this is not about babies. I am not about to start blogging about breastfeeding or other lame mommy stuff. But nearly everything I do is now sort of baby related – as we are totally entwined. Despite my little … Continue reading
Caffeination!
Maybe you have noticed all the hoopla over plastic microbeads lately. Recently, the media has clued into the fact that these microbeads are an environmental disaster and, as a result, are being banned. So long to (some of) the useless plastics in … Continue reading
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