It's Wednesday!

FITNESS

Do you think stretching is working out? Like, if you spent 45 minutes really getting sweaty and you never jumped once, would you consider that a ‘workout’? Even that word workout! It sounds so sweaty and hard! There must be other words we can use to name our efforts to be fit. I have been toying with the word “training”. “Sorry I missed your call, I was just finishing up training.”, or “Do you want to meet me later to train?”. You get me, or no?

I had a crazy training session last week where I did stretching for 45 mins and wow! I was really sweaty! It was hard! Guys, yoga is hard! The breathing was tricky, but once you breathe and focus, it helps to keep you going.

Even if you don’t think yoga is considered training, like I do, one cannot deny, it is CHALLENGING! If you’re looking for some challenging fitness training, try some yoga, it’s pretty intense.

It's Wednesday!

ECO BOUTIQUE

shampoo bars for the win

Bottle none is a product brand we feature in the boutique. Look at this new way of cleansing to be the next thing. No packaging. Zero waste. Fantastic for your hair and your bathroom space. These bars come in an array of types for ALL hair types. The results are incredible!

If you are someone that really feels like sustainability is the new trend, then give these a try! Available in store and on-line!

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It's Wednesday!

HAIR

We have survived a third lockdown here in Manitoba! As of June 26th we were allowed to open again for the third time, after a series of mandated government lockdowns. Being closed for almost 6 months is intense, let me tell you. I know that many people struggled to make sense of the way our country was handling the pandemic. Each province had a few different policies but unilaterally, salons were closed.

There are many hairstyles out there, but 6 months without a haircut can create an en entire new look! If you usually wear it real short, then you would have likely taken matters into your own hands! Was that you during the pandemic? Did you just throw your hands up and buy that box colour? Did you attempt to watch a tik tok video and give yourself a shag? At any rate, I’m sure it may have crossed your mind. Well, lucky for Manitobans, we are open!

So if you have cut your own hair, I hope it went well, and if you were able to wait for the shops to reopen, bravo! Here’s to hoping that we never shut down again! 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

It's Wednesday!

DRINK

So. Summer heat makes me thirsty. So do these…

It's Wednesday!

FITNESS

It’s no secret that I love to move my body! I have found over the past few years that fitness, to me, is more than just looking good and working out. It’s about feeling strong and healthy and looking decent while doing so!

Tennis is a game I grew up watching and in 2009, I decided to get lessons and really try. I have always loved to watch and my father used to play when I was young. It’s been around my entire life and as I’ve played, I’ve improved. It’s still a challenge though, and that’s why it’s fitness to me.

Tennis allows me to run around, get my heart rate up, and all the while, reminding me to breathe, relax and stay calm. Does that make sense that so many controversial things are happening between a serve and your opponents first stroke? Coaches are always telling me to relax and wait for the ball, while making sure I get back and I don’t forget to breathe because the anticipation is enough to knock you down. That’s how I feel anyway.

It seems that tennis has really taken a positive upswing because the pandemic has forced us to think outside the box in every aspect of our lives. Folks are looking for new things to do that follow covid protocols. Many outdoor courts are fully booked nowadays and because you never really get close to your opponent it works during a the era of social distancing. Lucky for me, the girls play. We try and get out as much as we can. I am a member at our local tennis club and I can always access other players when I’m looking for a bit more of a challenge than a 6 year old.

What kind of fitness are you into, if at all? Are you the type that doesn’t enjoy getting sweaty and out of breath? I mean, tennis might be for you because you can play at a pace as slow or as fast as you like! Honestly, I’ve never played a sport where so many people play over the age of 55! You can literally play for life!

It's Wednesday!

FASHION

Here are some images of looks I’m into right now. Bright, sunny and full of summer! Any of you like wearing bright colours? Let me know in the comments!