I wish my Mom lived in the same country as me. My mom chose to go back to El Salvador after the war and I came to Canada with my dad as a kid. Growing up, I felt that I truly belonged here. So even though we love each other very much. I know my…
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Travel in Comfort and Style with the new Laura EASY ESCAPE Collection
My family and I love to travel. Whether is off to Mexico for a tropical vacation or a long weekend in Vancouver Island, we’re always on the move. Regardless if it’s an 8-hour trip or an hour trip, being comfortable AND stylish is very important to me – enter the new Laura Canada EASY ESCAPE…
Switch up Your Deodorant Game with routine. cream
I’m going to get a little personal. For a sweaty Betty like me, who works out HARD but also sweats while sitting in the shade on a warmer day, my priority has always been to find a deodorant that has some antiperspirant properties. Most of my post-pubescent life was spent in the search of something…
Edición 1800 Milenio Gran Reserva Tequila – The perfect sipping Tequila for special occasions – #JustRefinedEnough
We often speed through life, trying to keep pace with our never-ending list of to-do’s. Even special events tend to turn into another chore. And, with the advent of smartphones, people can literally stay connected 24 hours a day wherever they are…making it hard to stop, relax, and unwind long enough to enjoy the moment….
Lincoln Continental – A powerful luxury vehicle that offers an oasis of comfort and style
So much of my life is driven by the pressures of too many things to do along with not enough time to get everything done. The hectic hustle and bustle of daily living takes it’s toll, and stress builds up pretty quickly. In order not to be late, driving often becomes another chore, and turns into just…
Up your Fitness Routine with BraceLayer #Contest
After a holiday season full of parties, outings, and lots of food and drink that you may not normally have during the rest of the year, January usually brings hordes to the gym and other activities to get your body moving. As you know, I am a fitness instructor and sometime runner who loves to…
Product Review: Halfmoon Mighty Yoga Mat
You know that moment when you made the decision to pick up a yoga practice? You’ve heard all the benefits it can have on your body (and mind) and have decided it’s time to welcome it into your life. So you go out, buy a mat, some yoga clothes and, because you want to “feel” like…
Not your average ready-made cocktail: Meet Black Fly Beverages
I’m a fan of any product that makes entertaining easier. But I’m a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to my cocktails. Even thought I’ve been known to use a little bit of mixes when creating my drinks, I usually don’t serve ready-made cocktails at my gatherings. I find most of them too sweet,…
Nuun Hydration
Let’s talk hydration, shall we? My reason for bringing it up is that it’s summer, it’s hot (sporadically in Vancouver, apparently) and you’re out and about getting your sweat on. You may drink H2O or maybe even have a sugary sports drink if you’re sweating for longer than an hour, but are you really getting…
Wild Salmon Sausages! Boost Your Body And Brain Health At Barbecues, Picnics, Breakfasts And More!
Most average people try to stay healthy, at least most of the time. We all want to feel better and healthier, and find ways to optimize our lives. This is what biohacking all about. Through biohacking, or continuous self-improvement, we can use scientific knowledge to increase our performance, stay fit, and ultimately feel better so…
Mary in Vancity 