Festival Fashion: Essentials

Summer music festivals are all about the free spirits and a go-with-the-flow attitude, and your outfits should reflect this; nothing will make one stick out like a sore thumb than an over planned outfit that looks a little too put-together.   Fortunately, with a just a little bit of...

The need for prudence

The last election cycle in BC presented clear evidence that British Columbians are primarily concerned with the economy. Premier Christy Clark's campaign highlighted the need for a strong economy bolstered by lower taxes and smart regulations. The BC NDP, led by Adrian Dix, failed to realize...

Festival Fashion: Head gear

What started with Kate Moss decked in Wellies and cutoffs at Gatstonbury has transformed into a fashion genre of its own. The Festival Fashion phenomenon has transformed from rock-and-roll campsite grunge into chic undone bohemian-city-street-wear.     With KELOHA just around...

The danger of UV rays

Ultraviolet (UV) rays are invisible and emitted from the sun. They are short wavelength rays located right before the visible spectrum starts. These rays can be separated into three components, UVA, UVB and UVC. UVB rays are the most dangerous, making it important to wear sunglasses. UV rays not...

Fit, fabulous and fresh

All too often we don’t look at the big picture. May it be work, love, happiness and even fitness. There is always a new trend, a new diet pill or celebrity endorsed product to try out, but many of those are a quick fix. You should approach fitness and health looking at the big picture. Yes,...

Is your home energy efficient?

If you are planning on buying/selling or renovating your home find out how energy efficient the home actually is by using the EnerGuide Rating System for Existing Homes! The EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) offers you a standard measure of your home's energy performance. The rating allows you...

Marvelous mush

Whole.  Organic.  Local.  Fresh.  Delicious. These are the words I value on my plate, not only because they taste good, but also because they make me feel good, think clearly, and give me the energy to be wife, daughter, sister, friend, therapist, colleague, writer, cook,...

What's in a label?

In a person’s lifetime there are many large purchases and investments that will be made. Three of the biggest and most important are: Health Vehicle Home Photo: Thinkstock.com When you are investing in your health and spend as little as $1.99...

Get rich or die paying?

Many of us have heard the popular saying at some point in our life “Get rich or die trying”. Nowadays if you asked many homeowners or perspective homeowners I think they’d relate to that saying.  Navigating the financial landscape outlaid for most can be a daunting...

Rediscover your marriage

What should I expect when I attend couples therapy? Will I be exposed as the problem person in my relationship? Will I be understood? What if the fighting gets worse? What if we find out we're not compatible?    These are pretty common anxieties most everyone has upon...

Travel and stay healthy!

Summer is around the corner, and if you’re planning on air-travel, here are a few tips to keep you feeling happy and refreshed when you arrive at your destination.   Photo: Thinkstock.com 1. Be prepared -  Poor food choices are everywhere, so...

Rekindling romance

Christmas and Valentines Day are now well in the rear view mirror. But I am still a little astonished at having listened to merchants present themselves as relationship experts. If you present just the right diamond from just the right jeweler you are sure to get “that look”...

Spring fashion inspirations

I don't know about you, but I can't wait for spring to finally arrive. As far as I'm concerned, it can hurry its little toosh up! The grey sky this time of year in Kelowna can really start to get to you, especially with all that black and grey you have from your winter wardrobe....

Speeches: length matters!

Photo: Contributed - (Photo: Flickr user - reggestraat) On a cold wet day on March 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison was sworn in as the 9th President of the United States. Being a military man, he wore neither an overcoat nor a hat. His inaugural speech was the longest in...

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

In 2009, your government gave you a present – the ability to save without any tax obligations. A TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) allows an individual, 18 or older, to invest up to $5,500.00 per year. By January 2013 the total allowed will be $25,500.00. No tax will be levied on income...

Vintage glam for the holidays

Do you struggle with how to put together that authentic vintage look? You love it in pictures, but you feel like it might not look quite right? Read on! The femininity of apparel from the 1940’s and 1960’s has stolen our fashionista hearts. Sillouettes like the long and lean, the...

Your next breath

Do you or someone you know snore? Are you restless in your sleep? Do you wake up feeling not quite refreshed and ready to face your day with the energy you’d like to have? Do you wake up frequently in the night? Are you tired or exhausted during your day? If you answered yes to any of...

Paper Lions rip through Kelowna

Photo: Contributed Thursday night in Kelowna was a great evening for music. Between the regular O’Flannigans Jam Night with Riaz Virani, the legendary Toots & The Maytals’ continuing reggae legacy at the Kelowna Community Theatre, and PEI pop-rock quartet...

Picture the Okanagan

Photo: Contributed Mathieu Warnet-Pelletier My name is Mathieu Warnet-Pelletier, I’m 28 years old, born & raised in Rouyn-Noranda, which is located in Northern Quebec. I also lived in New Brunswick & Ontario, before making the big move to Peachland a...

The Big Flip

Recently, I posted an article on my blog about the earth’s magnetic field (geomagnetic field) and how it protects us from incoming solar and cosmic radiation.  The geomagnetic field is a quasi-static field. The lines of force protect us from incoming ionizing radiation from the sun...