THE ART JOURNALIST

Here are three to-dos for getting through the holidays to hold your center when faced with situations of social anxiety, judgment and other awkward conversations. Improve your Self-Care by using these super easy techniques to dispel negativity this year. (Note: this vi...

Last week I attended an event in Toronto at a lovely place called The Lulu Lounge. It is famed for it's colourful wide range of musical offerings. Friday & Saturday enjoy tropical dinner and cocktails, then join the dance lesson and try your steps with the live band &...

One thing I find deeply inspiring is to hear women speakers share not only their success stories but their tales of early struggle and how they turned it around. There are usually some hilarious stories to accompany these early beginnings. I make this point because Bri...

After the Back To School chaos had died down, I helped out at a Fundraiser for Sick Kids (The chairty associated with The Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto) held by some of my friends Vivian and Ray Punzlan . They work hard throughout the year raising money for th...

A snowy visit to Ottawa this March Break left me with the challenge of keeping my teens motivated, positive and entertained...

WHY VISIT OTTAWA

Self-Care Tip:

Take a road trip and go on an educational artistic adventure.

We were there for a three day stay during the Winter...

Photo Source: Cassandra Russell

Every Easter I love to collect and develop more great ideas for the next year to make it even better. I am inspired by the adorable spring rabbit and egg  shapes from an artistic point of view. This year my son who is 14 said, "Mom this...

There was so much more to do in Palm Springs -- I wished I could stay for two weeks to experience the hiking and see more of the area's design ....

DAY 4:

 Enliven & Energize

Out & About In Palm Springs

Self-Care Tip:

Breakfast At L’Atelier Cafe

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Another beautiful day in Palm Springs can begin with yoga by sunrise outside in the park ...

DAY 3:

Entertain & Encourage

Out & About In Palm Springs

Self-Care Tip:

Morning Vacation Yoga

Yoga While yoga was offered daily as part o f the conference, if you are visiting it is...

I didn't realize that Palm Springs had so many energizing elements. The combination of dessert air, culture and a modern gourmet interpretation of food ...

DAY 2:

Explore & Enjoy

Out & About In Palm Springs

Photo Source: Cassandra Russell 

Self-Care Tip: 

Brin...

Welcome to my travel journal of my recent four day trip to Palm Springs...

DAY 1:

Arrive & Absorb The Atmosphere

The Palm Springs Airport

As a Self-Care Expert, I wanted this trip to also be a getaway to make time to be truly alone to incorporate some of my Self-Care prac...