There are few places in the world as beautiful as Maui, and when given the opportunity to travel there, it’s always been important for us to experience an exceptional resort. We recently returned from the trip of a lifetime, staying the last five days at the Fairmont Kea Lani– an award-winning luxury hotel situated oceanfront…
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5 Tricks & Treats for the Halloween season with kids
October is a fascinating time of year. All-encompassing of fall, a flurry of seasonal traditions and a progressive build up of spooky delights. Leading up until Halloween, some choose to buy firecrackers and light up the night, others will hit the town or host parties, but for those with young kiddos at home, the 31st…
My Invisalign journey
Dr. Peter Duncan has practiced orthodontics in Victoria for over 25 years. His passion for transforming smiles alongside his friendly and informative staff is why I decided to start Invisalign for a second time. My first experience using clear aligners was almost 10 years ago. Over time, the alignment of my bite shifted and Dr….
How my skin transformed with Cosmedica
For those with troubled skin, the road to a more radiant and renewed complexion can seem impossible without the guidance and support of dermatologic intervention. I have spent much of the last decade frustrated and insecure of the “bad skin” vicious cycle, where acne-causing inflammation would lead to darkened spots, textured scarring, and a mere…
Motherhood- am I doing this right?
I am no expert when it comes to parenting or motherhood, although I often wish I could be. My son, Hudson, is nearly three years old now and bouncing with energy, chatting in full sentences, and has sprouted a very tall three-and-a-half feet. In the beginning, being a new mom was just about getting enough…
Opening up about anxiety
Mental health is not talked about enough. One in four people will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives, and nearly two-thirds of those will never seek professional treatment. Why do most people avoid treatment for mental illness? The most common barriers include stigma, fear, embarrassment and finances. Why the stigma towards…
The 5 Things Challenge
A friend recently asked me to challenge myself in coming up with 5 things that I like about myself and 5 things that I would like to improve on. At first it feels a little awkward to create a written list of attributes about yourself, but I also found the introspective navigation to be surprisingly…
Me time x Milk jar
Do more. Be more. You should be doing this. You shouldn’t be doing that. Was I productive enough today? These are the stream of thoughts often troubling much of our culture, even those who are seemingly unaffected by the pressures of modern-day society. Now more than ever, companies are asking more from their employees with…