Hiking in British Columbia has endless opportunities. Everywhere you turn there is a trail, a mountain, a river to explore. I would like to share with you some of the benefits of hiking, as well as some of my favourite spots in the greater Vancouver area. The physical and emotional benefits of hiking: Hiking not only gets your heart pumping and legs moving, but it also brings tranquillity and peace to your mind and soul. My family chooses to hike in the early mornings when we rarely see any other life. We feel stillness and hear birds chirping, allowing our minds to leave behind all of life’s ..read more

April is helping find ways to protect our environment. April 22nd is Earth Day. There are many initiatives that you can find in your community that you can take part in. I have compiled a list of ways you can make a difference. If everyone does their part, together we can make a change. 1. Plant a Tree: Witness the beauty of nature unfold as you sow the seeds for a greener tomorrow. 2. Conscious Water Usage: Give your vegetables a second life by reusing the water you drain, nourishing your plants in the process. 3. Opt for Reusable Water Bottles: Take a stand against plastic pollution by inve ..read more

March 8th marks the date to celebrate women. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. I needed to do some digging to see what information I could share with you and I thought these three questions were a good start to help you learn more.  You can find more information if you visit www.internationalwomensday.com But before I share with a bit more about this day, I want you to think about one woman that deserves celebration.  Who comes to mind? Is it your mother, wife, friend, sister, grandmother?  ..read more

Gas, groceries, rent, you name it, it seems like everything is going up in price. We need to be more creative with our money, find ways to save, and still have fun. Here are some ways to save a few dollars, but still have a fun and eventful Spring Break. You will save the most money if you don’t step on a plane. However here are some more ways where you can save. Look for all local events – some will be free, some may charge you a few dollars, but they will be very budget-friendly. Indigo Books, local libraries, Michaels Craft Store, and community centres all have events they are offering to ..read more

It’s 2024 and most of us like to write down a few goals. When it comes to fitness you want to ensure your goals are attainable, you don’t want them to be too easy, but also not unreachable. One to three goals are a good number to work with, any more and it can be overwhelming. You then want to list what you are going to do to achieve that goal. If your goal is to be active five days a week, you would list what you will do to do that. Setting out your workout clothes the night before, setting your alarm, and telling someone close to you to keep you accountable would be some steps of how you ca ..read more

Happy New Year. I hope you had a restful Holiday season. Here’s to an amazing 2024. Those mild temperatures were quite enjoyable, but this week has us digging out the parkas, grabbing the shovels and seeing the temperatures on the thermometer drop down below zero. It is easy to hibernate inside, but you truly can only do that for so many days before you get off track. Just because the wintry mix of weather is upon us doesn’t mean we can’t go outdoors to get moving. Here are my best tips to still get active outside. Just do it. Honestly, once you do, you truly do feel great. I personally need ..read more

With 18 days until Christmas, I am sure some of you are feeling the hustle and bustle.  I don’t like that many seem to feel stressed at Christmas. It truly should feel like the most wonderful time of the year.  Read on to find my best tips to stress less this Holiday season. Say No – Topping off the top of my list is being able to say no.  This helps you not get run down, have the kids in a craze, and it helps you feel some balance in your life.  It’s okay to say no and not have multiple things in one day.  You need to prioritise and figure out which things are the m ..read more

Thanksgiving and Halloween are just around the corner. The costumes are out and the pumpkins are popping up everywhere.  It seems like every coffee shop has a pumpkin latte to offer. Here are some great fall events to check out in the lower mainland. Taves Apple Farm – Who doesn’t love picking a bushel of apples?  The plums are done, but the U-pick apples are open.  You can go to the tasting barn for cider sips and goat snuggles.  There is also a petting barn.   Laity Pumpkin Patch – This is one of my favourites.  There is a North and a South patch, one for ..read more

The clocks have gone back and when the alarm goes off all you see is dark. It’s normal to want to roll back over, to stay warm and cozy. Some days extra sleep is needed, but if you get into this pattern, then the morning workouts stop and more than likely you won’t go out at night because you will have one hundred excuses of why you can’t. Here are my tips for beating the dark, cold, rainy weather this season and still making sure you get those steps in. Go to sleep earlier – if you are finding it hard to get going in the morning, then go to bed a bit earlier. This will at least give you an ..read more

The days are still warm, but we know Fall is around the corner as the temperatures begin to drop at night.  The last of the gardens are being picked, the berries are near their end, and we see the squirrels starting to hide their nuts.  With the cost of groceries and gas rising, the question for us is how can we do better to prepare for the winter.  What things could we do that would help us save some money? Here are my tips for helping you and your families get through the winter with good food and hopefully a few more dollars in your bank. Pick and buy all the local – I hope ..read more