As a Canadian, I know that I am supposed to love our long, cold winters, or at least pretend to. Many of us do legitimately embrace the winter months, looking forward to the perfect beauty of a freshly fallen snow, just pure and delicate enough to sparkle under the lunar light… at 5:30 PM. They see the ever darkening days as a sign of snowy fun to come. They bundle up and brave the wind chill, seemingly unaffected by that freezing sensation in their boots and mittens, where once healthy, soft and smooth toes and fingers existed. I am certainly not one of these people. Continue reading
Exercise
Bikini Body
Summer has arrived, and for many of us, so has the anxiety of showing everyone what we look like in a bikini. I strongly believe that every body type is beautiful to someone. Everyone is into something different when it comes to who they find attractive. However, that doesn’t mean we couldn’t do with a little extra self-esteem every now and then. This simple exercise program will target not only your abdominals, but also, your level of confidence, which happens to be what people find themselves most attracted to when first meeting someone. Continue reading
Interview with the Gardener
This week I sat down with an avid gardener to get the information that a beginner would need to know to get started on a bountiful garden.
Q: At what time of year do we need to start preparing the garden for planting?
A: You can get started once the temperature is consistently above freezing. This time usually comes during the last weeks of April. Continue reading
Spring Bike Tune Up
Spring is in the air. The birds have returned, the trees have sprouted buds, the flowers have bloomed and most importantly, the spring downpours have washed away all of the gravel and salt from the winter, which means it’s time to get your bike out. But before you can go for a ride, there are some important steps you must take to ensure you will return safely. Continue reading