Back to home
Category

Life

60 Articles

“Time Is NOT Working Against You”: Accomplishment lists & harnessing the benefits of living in the moment

When you wake up in the morning, what do you feel? Most of the time, I’m excited it’s a new day. And other times I’m overwhelmed and need to work at developing a positive mindset. Why overwhelmed, you ask?  Well, I still on occasion have the mentality that I need to do all the things….

Continue Reading
By Karen, April 3, 2019
Chocolate Arts: one of the most-liked handmade chocolate in Vancouver

Chocolate Arts: one of the most-liked handmade chocolate in Vancouver

As a big fan of chocolate, especially handmade chocolate with a focus on local flavours, recommending Chocolate Arts is a no-brainer for me. My headline isn’t lying: this is one of the most-liked chocolate in Vancouver. You’ll find Chocolate Arts on West 3rd in Vancouver.  These chocolatiers are no newbies, having been in business for…

Continue Reading
By Karen, March 20, 2019
Health After 50: Type 2 Diabetes, Menopause Symptoms + Getting Real

Health After 50: Type 2 Diabetes, Menopause Symptoms + Getting Real

Good news first: my brain fog finally started to lift in mid-January. Tough news next: health after 50 is a bit of minefield. In addition to managing my normal menopause symptoms at age 50 and beyond, I’m dealing with being on the diabetes spectrum. On a follow-up visit for my blood pressure with my GP…

Continue Reading
By Karen, March 6, 2019
  • 1
Surprise Birthday Party Ideas: Traveling, Fibbing, Guacamole, and Love

Surprise Birthday Party Ideas: Traveling, Fibbing, Guacamole, and Love

You ask, how did I plan a surprise birthday party for my daughter who lives 3,799.6 km away? Lies, lies, lies. Just kidding. You don’t lie; never lie. Just fib. A lot. Despite all the fibbing, my Indianapolis University attending daughter Delaney was on us the whole time.  We tried brushing her off, but she…

Continue Reading
By Karen, February 27, 2019
  • 1
Wine and Cheese or Wine and Control?: How a Party became a Lesson in Letting Go

Wine and Cheese or Wine and Control?: How a Party became a Lesson in Letting Go

We hosted a wine and cheese party just before Christmas. All the guests were asked to bring their favourite wine and cheese. But what they ended up bringing me was a lesson in what my own signs of anxiety look like– and how I can begin to move past them. Before the party, I found…

Continue Reading
By Karen, February 4, 2019
  • 2
Brain Fog and Blood Pressure Meds: A Menopause Update

Brain Fog and Blood Pressure Meds: A Menopause Update

Guess what…my mind has officially been lost. I just stole from a grocery store. And I was completely oblivious as to what I did until I got home. Menopause forgetfulness and brain fog is having its way with me, big time. Here’s the story: I was out and about. I had a couple of reusable…

Continue Reading
By Karen, January 9, 2019
Giving Back At Christmas: Our Downtown Eastside Experience

Giving Back At Christmas: Our Downtown Eastside Experience

My family and I have been giving back at Christmas for many years. Giving back to the community is, of course, a great idea at any time of the year. But at Christmas, we put together a “giveback” no matter what.   Our givebacks have included sponsoring a family or three, giving food bank donations,…

Continue Reading
By Karen, December 27, 2018
Menopause is Kicking my Ass!

Menopause is Kicking my Ass!

  Once upon a time, I was strutting into my 50s, flicking my hair, and saying, “Woop, I am all good with this menopause stuff!”   Now I’m 51 and it’s a whole new ball game. And turns out I don’t know how to play ball. Menopause– specifically menopause fatigue– is kicking my ass!  …

Continue Reading
By Karen, December 12, 2018
  • 5
10 Golf Tips For Women (Beginners)

10 Golf Tips For Women (Beginners)

I put together this list of golf tips for women because, in my opinion, this sport is a great way to relax. And if there’s one thing most women I know need more of, it’s relaxation. Note that these are my women’s golf tips for beginners because I’m by no means a professional caliber player….

Continue Reading
By Karen, August 8, 2018
  • 1
The Power of Giving Back:  4 Charities Worth Supporting

The Power of Giving Back:  4 Charities Worth Supporting

What does giving back mean to you? For me, the power of giving back is all about empowering other individuals on their journeys. When I donate to charities worth supporting, I specifically picture how the money is going to take people that much closer to where they need to go. It’s like we’re all climbing…

Continue Reading
By Karen, July 5, 2018
1 4 5 6
Instagram API currently not available.