Certified Nutritional Practitioner
Laurel McBrine 
Over the past few years, I have discovered many inexpensive, natural solutions to pricey packaged products, which often contain toxic chemical ingredients. The following super simple recipes utilize ingredients that cost pennies, many of which you probably already have in your home: 1. Grind together … Read more
Luxembourg Gardens in Paris 1. Ride the bus! Number 69 takes you past many of the landmarks of Paris (starting near the Eiffel Tower) and ends up at Pere Lachaise cemetery, where tons of famous people are buried, including Jim Morrison, Sarah Bernhardt, Oscar Wilde, … Read more
Genetics, bone structure and cosmetic procedures (which may make you look smoother, but not necessarily younger and sometimes just strange) aside, there is some proof that your appearance is dependent on your internal health. Handcrafted soaps from Marseilles Once people reach the middle of their … Read more
Who doesn’t love a present? Little Life Box is a Canadian subscription service, packed with goodies for health conscious consumers. The boxes are shipped on the first Monday of every month. The samples even come gift wrapped! If you decide to send the box to someone … Read more
As we approach or even pass the mid-point of our lives, we are thankful to still be here, enjoying life – it is a privilege denied to many. I am not a fan of “anti-aging” since I think we should embrace our wisdom (and maybe … Read more
My new logo! This is the transparent version – it actually looks a little better on a white background. I sketched out a few versions of my design, then website developer extraordinaire www.hyperact.ca made it look professional!
While visiting London recently, we found a really great place to stay – The Wellness Home, on the west side of London, in a cute area of shops called Chiswick. London. It was mere steps from the tube and and easy to get downtown quickly on … Read more
Some eye candy for you today, featuring my favourite shades of amethyst mauve and muted green. Stay tuned for my recently designed logo (which incorporates the same pretty palette) and brand spanking new website, which is almost ready to launch!
Some of you may be surprised to hear that I have gone back to drinking coffee. A little bit. Mind you, I don’t brew endless pots and sip on it all day long as I once did! Why would I decide to once again take … Read more
For traveling to major cities in Europe, you want to look chic, but not have to haul around tons of stuff. Since you will be on the move, you don’t need to worry about having multiple outfits. People you encounter will not likely be seeing … Read more