February 7th, 2019
It’s a new year and everyone is speaking Japanese! At least when it comes to organization. If you haven’t heard of Marie Kondo, you’ve probably been living under a rock since New Year’s Eve. Her show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo is this year’s Netflix hit. And her books The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up […]
Read moreDecember 5th, 2018
With the busy season fast approaching, it is easy to forget to take care of yourself. For many years, I’ve gone so overboard preparing for the holidays that I am almost too exhausted to enjoy them once they finally arrive. It’s time to make a change. Can you imagine skating into the holidays feeling rested, […]
Read moreSeptember 21st, 2018
With the new school year beginning and the green leaves turning to orange and red, I find September is when I make my resolutions for personal change. This year, I have a personal growth list that includes not acting grumpy at home when I am tired, in addition to the usual – work out more […]
Read moreJune 9th, 2018
Summer has come early to Southern Ontario. With warmer weather and the end of the school year fast approaching, comes summer vacation and travel plans. Whether you are traveling to a beautiful Ontario campground or overseas, I suggest packing light. I used to be the person who brought a huge suitcase on any trip over […]
Read moreMay 11th, 2018
So my topic for May is “Spring Cleaning.” If you’re like me the nice weather has given you the incentive to clean out messy drawers and cupboards, touch up paint scars on walls, clean out closets and generally just spruce up around the house. While we’re at it, we should take some time to spruce […]
Read moreApril 17th, 2018
Yes, this blog is called “Aging Gracefully” which means being happy with who you are, how you feel and how you look at every age. That being said, many of us aren’t ready to throw in the towel on looking more youthful. This month I’m giving you tips and tricks to help you look younger […]
Read moreMarch 6th, 2018
Checking off the boxes on your bucket list is a big trend these days. Especially as we age, many of us are focused on the things we want to accomplish in this beautiful life. My bucket list has always included copious travel. My Mom started me on this path when I was a toddler, backpacking […]
Read moreJanuary 26th, 2018
We hope you enjoyed the gift we sent out in January in lieu of a newsletter. In the spirit of connecting, we wanted you to be able to invite a friend or loved one to share the experience of ultimate relaxation at The Waters, with a luxurious body treatment. If you’ve never treated yourself to […]
Read moreNovember 28th, 2017
Every holiday season I try to do better than the last. That doesn’t mean that I try to do more, it means that I try to figure out how to manage the holiday season without ever feeling rushed, stressed or overwhelmed. Caveat: I have not yet reached perfection in this department, but every year gets […]
Read moreOctober 30th, 2017
Who am I kidding this is a few years past 40 but who’s counting at this age? I have my share of “lovely” new findings about my body as it ages – tired-looking face, draping inner thighs, randomly placed hairs…the list goes on. I had a suspicion that I’m not alone, so I polled my […]
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