Brenda Farrell | Turkey & Lifestyle Travel Specialist

Well, it seems like our weather has finally changed … we are definitely moving into Autumn and although I definitely prefer blue skies and sunshine, there is something very beautiful about this time of year. The winds today are not cold, yet they are definitely rhythmic. Trees are [...]

I admit to being confused. On one hand, we are urged to stimulate our brains on a daily basis … sudoku, crosswords, math puzzles etc. and on the other, we are told to practise meditation. Is it a question of balance, once again or is one better than [...]

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I have discovered a beautiful place. A nursery that specializes in only perennial plants.
Phoenix Perennials in Richmond, BC has an awesome variety of perennials for shade and sunny gardens. As my friend ML and I walked through the beautiful gardens, with plants arranged by family and variety, our [...]

For some time now I have been using a face cream made by DermaE Natural Bodycare that is called “Vitamin A and Green Tea.” I really like the product but when it was time to replace the first jar, I noticed that the triangular recycling logo sat around the [...]

To me, it’s simple: real farmers selling their produce at specially designated community locations, usually on a Saturday or Sunday morning. So why, then, do the “Farmers’ Markets” on the North Shore of Vancouver lack the obvious? There are many talented crafters at these venues, but there [...]