As we grow older, the first places that we show signs of aging are usually our necks and hands.  We're often so concerned about applying anti-aging creams to our face, and colouring grey hairs that our hands are forgotten.  Here are some helpful tips on keeping your hands looking youthful and healthy.   1. Wear Mittens!  We live in a climate with cold, dry air.  That can cause serious damage to your skin if it's not protected.  Gloves will not only keep your fingers warm, they also help keep moisture in, protecting you from that nasty winter wind!  ..read more

Two years ago, I was a stay at home mom struggling with anxiety, disassociation, depression, insomnia, and panic attacks. I had a difficult time handling the stress which left me with very little patience. I saw a doctor and tried a couple different medications but nothing felt right for me. I also saw a counselor, which did help, but the sessions were too expensive to continue while my partner and I were living off one income.   My mom mentioned Reiki to me one day, but I had no idea what it was. She explained it as energy healing, but I still didn’t understand. On a day where I was ..read more

Sugaring is a 100% natural semi-permanent hair removal treatment. It is commonly preferred over waxing because the hair can be removed at a shorter length of growth, allowing for better long term results. Some clients even say that sugaring is less painful then waxing.  The practitioner will remove the paste from the container with a clean, gloved hand. The paste is then moulded against the natural direction of growth, and removed with the direction of growth in a swift flicking motion. This ensures little to no hair breakage. After the treatment both the paste ..read more

Honey is one of my favourite foods!  I love to put a little honey in my tea, or on toast.  Most people think of honey only as a sweetener, but it's also good for your skin!  Honey is what the beekeepers from @threeforengers refer to as a "living food".  Raw honey which hasn't been pasteurized "contains beneficial enzymes, vitamins, and nutrients, which makes it so good for bees and people".  Here's some of my favourite ways to use honey in my skincare routine.  Face Mask Honey is a great addition to any face mask because it's known as a humectant.  A humec ..read more

““People are prettiest when they talk about something they really love with passion in there eyes” -k.v.h” When I was in elementary school my family lived in a small town outside of Saskatoon.  My best friend lived down the block from me, and even though we were a year apart in age, we were joined at the hip.  Most mornings before school we would get ready together, and when we came to the age of being interested in beauty products, she’d let me do her hair and makeup.  There may have been a few disasters with blue eye shadow that she still likes to tease me about, but I th ..read more