Losing the freshman fifteen, getting rid of the muffin top or burning away thirty years of bad habits all must happen the same way, through a healthy lifestyle. That doesn’t look the same for everyone, but the basic components are consistent. To burn fat we must exercise, build muscle, change how we eat and get proper rest. Sounds easy, right? In reality, it is easy, but it is also hard to take those first few steps. Here are eight ways for you to burn fat and maintain a healthy … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Burn Body Fat Fast
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Ste. Anne’s Spa Embraces a Line of CBD Products
Ste. Anne’s Spa, located in Grafton, Ontario, has been ranked the Top Destination Spa for 2016. Just one visit to Ste. Anne’s Spa will help you understand why they have received this and many other awards throughout the years. The beautiful landscaping, historic stone buildings and delicious farm to table meals are enough to satisfy anyone’s need for a relaxing getaway, but that is just the beginning. The spa treatments, experienced therapists and top of the line facilities will get your mind … [Read more...] about Ste. Anne’s Spa Embraces a Line of CBD Products
The Period Pack: What to Give a Tween Girl
You've had the talk. The school has done their part to educate kids about puberty and what is going to happen to their bodies. Now it's time to ensure your tween girl has the supplies she needs for her first period. Pin Me! If your daughter is easily embarrassed or prefers her privacy, put the period pack in a box. A cardboard gift box would work well, or you could go big with a fancy chest like the only below. Whatever you decide, it is the contents that are going to be the most … [Read more...] about The Period Pack: What to Give a Tween Girl
Teen Suicide Attempt: My Son was Suicidal (part 3 of 3)
Read Part Two HERE Teen Suicide Attempt: Day Three Our spirits rose when a familiar face walked through his hospital door. Over five years of IBD treatments, my son and this child life specialist had built a relationship. She heard he was in the hospital from the hospital clown, Ollie, who happened to find us in the critical care unit. The two of them chatted for a bit and then they played a game while I left to grab a coffee. We were waiting to hear when we would change units and she said she … [Read more...] about Teen Suicide Attempt: My Son was Suicidal (part 3 of 3)
Suicide Attempt: My Son Was Suicidal (Part 2 of 3)
Read Part 1 HERE Suicide Attempt: Day Two It was past midnight when my daughter texted that she couldn’t sleep. When I told her to sleep in my bed with Nana, she said she was afraid to wake her up. A text was sent to my mom and she went and got her granddaughter to comfort her through the night. I wished I could be everywhere. Around 4am my husband and I switched places. I tried to sleep but after an hour I gave up and returned to my son’s bedside. In the morning, his potassium was still low … [Read more...] about Suicide Attempt: My Son Was Suicidal (Part 2 of 3)
Teen Suicide: My Son Was Suicidal and I Missed It (Part 1 of 3)
Teen Suicide Attempt: Day One He scraped the ice off the van window in the morning. It’s not something he usually does, not because he’s unkind but he has ADHD and the needs of others aren’t always at the forefront for him. I noticed the gesture and shared my gratitude, assuming he was responding to my many complaints of being too short to reach the center of the windshield. In hindsight, I believe it was a goodbye. When I picked him up from school he rambled on about his day and mentioned his … [Read more...] about Teen Suicide: My Son Was Suicidal and I Missed It (Part 1 of 3)
