Advent is the time period leading up to Christmas Eve and Advent calendars help count down the days. Typically Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas but the exact date varies […]
A December ‘Advent’-ure: Day 1
Walking in the rain
…Come on with the rain I’ve a smile on my face I’ll walk down the lane With a happy refrain Just singin’…or walking? ~Lyric excerpt from song Singin’ In the Rain~ After […]
Wellness Wednesday – Carrot top
I must say I am quite enjoying my new carrot! It gives me encouragement for meeting my daily walking goal, congratulations when I achieve it and wellness tips at my fingertips. Carrot […]
Just travel! Wipe out
I just watched a consumer affairs t.v. program that investigated three Canadian airlines for cleanliness. The findings? Your planes are filthy with bacteria, crumbs and yes fecal matter. And the dirtiest area? […]
Just Travel! The Parkbus
I can’t believe it took me this long to discover the Parkbus. For those based in the city and vehicularly challenged, this service, “Canada’s Bus To The Great Outdoors“, takes you on […]
Everyday Exercise
One need not be a gym rat nor possess special equipment to make a regular habit of exercise. Here are some truly functional ways to keep fit in everyday life. Interval training […]
Just travel! Traveller gadget
Chefs have their knives, mechanics have their wrenches and travellers have their portable gadgets. Travel stores and camping stores often sell these items, some of them quite snazzy, and they help to […]
Just travel! Montreal
It’s been awhile since I travelled and even longer since I blogged about it. When tasked with finding a reasonably close and affordable late summer getaway I decided on Montréal. I had […]
Wellness Wednesday – Some food for thought
It’s rainy here and cloudy, perfect weather for reflection and introspection. Here are some thoughts that you may wish to take with you through your Wellness Wednesday. You are not supposed to […]
A fitness ‘expo’se
Another World Fitness Expo has come and gone and a week later I am still processing all that I have taken in over three days of workshops, lectures and product demos. I […]
