Christine’s Detox Tea

Detox Tea

Reset and rejuvenate with my Detox Tea recipe! The top New Year’s resolutions somehow involve diet and exercise, maybe because the new year brings thoughts of new beginnings. We know we need to be healthier, and everyone wants to start the new year with a clean slate, and we want to begin anew starting with…

Gifts that Give Back – 2022

Gifts-That-Give-Back

I love Christmas! Christmas is a time to gather with family and friends, reflect on the past year, and give gifts to your loved ones. It is truly better to give than it is to receive! I enjoy giving gifts that not only give joy to the recipient, but also give back to a charitable…

A Season of Gratitude

Thanksgiving

“Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy.” — Jefferson Bethke Do you ever wonder why we start the fall season with Thankfulness? Yes, Thanksgiving is in November, but the gloomy weather can make some people feel a little down and depressed. The best way to fight that feeling is looking outside of yourself. Thinking about…

Breast Cancer Prevention

Pink Ribbon

October is an important month because every October, people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. This month, it is important not only to show your support to those affected by this horrible disease but to bring awareness of how to prevent it and how to detect breast cancer…

Boat Rally for Cancer 2022

Jonathon and I had the amazing opportunity to participate this last weekend in the Boat Rally for Cancer in beautiful Muskoka, Canada.  We hit the waters to compete in an Amazing Race-style competition with celebrity navigators to raise money for cancer research. Boat Rally is a unique and fantastic boat event with everything we all…

David Foster Foundation Gala Event in Toronto

On May 7, 2022, Jonathon and I had the privilege of attending An Intimate Evening with David Foster: A Night on Broadway. It was an incredibly special night with amazing performances and a live auction. This was a record-breaking evening raising $11.2 MILLION raised to support children requiring life-saving organ transplants. Jonathon and I, representing…

When Mother’s Day is Hard

When Mother's Day is Hard

Mother’s Day is a wonderful day to celebrate Moms and appreciate all they do, who they are, how they love us, and how they enrich our lives. As mothers, it is a day traditionally greeted with homemade cards, breakfast in bed and a relaxing day off from all those responsibilities families can, at times, take…

Supplements For Immune Support

Supplements

If you live in the United States, chances are you’re not meeting your daily nutritional requirements for all micronutrients. In fact, a study showed that 40% or more of the American population is below the recommended daily needs for eight out of 14 nutrients. It’s a challenge for most of us to eat all our…

Gifts That Give Back 2021

A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. Proverbs 18:16 It’s my favorite time of the year! Christmastime is truly the most wonderful. Gathering of families, great food and drink, and celebrating the birth of Jesus. What I especially love about this time is the general goodwill and…

Practicing Gratitude in any Season

Gratefulness can be hard to practice. Gratitude isn’t something that happens when good things come, it is something that needs to be cultivated. I get so distracted by the many things going on in the world, the mundane day to day tasks that sometimes I completely lose sight of the wonderful things all around me….

How to Stay Motivated During a Gloomy Season

Rainy Weather

It can be hard to stay motivated in during a season when everything seems to go dormant. Let’s face it – fall and winter can be depressing. Some people love this time of year, personally, I am my best in the summer months when I can take my dogs for walks on the beach and…

Decluttering and Organizing Your Space

Decluttering and organizing is a popular subject. There is a lot of information out there about organizing small spaces and minimizing “stuff” in your home. It is such a popular subject for discussion that businesses have created a plethora of bins, shelves, containers, cabinets, and boxes specifically to help you declutter and organize. One of…

How Do You Dress a Window? And Other Tips to Designing the Perfect Bathroom.

Window coverings are an absolute necessity in home decor. There are so many kinds of blinds, drapery, and covers that it can become overwhelming. The biggest hurdle I have found in selecting blinds or drapes for my windows is having both privacy and an abundance of light at the same time. I love doing my…