Sturgeon Falls- Evening Rituals

So ladies and gentlemen.... this is what you do at night in Sturgeon Falls.  You PARTY at McMacken's Pub!

Ok, well, it could be that our lovely little host has his first job there working as a restaurant helper. So we made the treck to their downtown and of course, I had to make Melanie pose in front of the sign!

So Nicolas said he would take care of us if we went to his restaurant. Well, if you saw a joyful young man like this, all dressed in his Pub workwear outfit, wouldn't you go ahead and venture in?

WE DID!

...and his mom and dad did as well, here's a little bit of a decadent spinach dip thingy he made for us.

...and this was my own little bit of decadence. A delightful pulled pork naan pizza with some peppers and a side of greek salad. Ooooooh, it was good. Pub food up north is delicious!

then when we got home Gaetane offered us a pedicure/foot soak/foot scrub.

...ok, my turn, look at her face, it's like... this is serious business Chantal... your feet need some work!

It was an awesome long weekend with great friends, great food, great movies and foot massages and look... we even got to take home some delicious 'loot bag'. Paul sent us home with his own preserved banana peppers, sweet pickles, pickled beets and fresh veggies from his garden, awesome!!!!! I know!

On my way to the Spa... with gratitude

Recently, I was given a wonderful gift. You see, my boss recognized that I had worked really hard at putting on our big conference and to say 'thanks' she gave me a day 'off' to go to the Spa. Nice!

Even though I was working long, late, hard hours, I was feeling the love, was feeling appreciated and giving love and appreciation back to all the great people who were helping me put this on... everyone pitched in and I was able to run a successful conference because of the people that were helping me in all different ways. Number One rule in the Law of Attraction- You GET what you GIVE- Give Love and Appreciation and you Get Love and Appreciation. It's so true, and I never felt it so much as I had here.

So I was off to a Spa in Streetsville where the flowers bloomed...

...and bloomed....

...and bloomed...

...and bloomed...

... and bloomed, have I mentioned I LOVE flowers?

Here is where I went to enjoy a morning of relaxation and peace.  The Body & Soul Spa. Really nice place, great service - here's the link http://bodyandsoul-dayspa.com/

Oooooh, it was so fancy in there... I knew I would be well taken care of when I sat down in the reception area and checked out the complimentary beverages- Keurig coffee, teas, and bottles water... took a water for later. I was taken to the upstairs and given a robe and slippers- and guess what folks.... the robe fit me, in the past I would just never wear it, it just wouldn't ever do up. Success!!! I was taken in a dark purple room for a nice aromatherapy massage and then to a teal room for a beautiful facial... where I was told my skin surely did not look like a 45 year old's - ah, gee, thanks... good genes- thanks Mom! But most of all, thanks to Claire who made this morning so special for me- Thanks for the Thank You gift!

After my most enjoyable treatment- this is what I spotted across the street, I didn't want to go home yet....

... I wanted to bask in the GLOW of this amazing feeling, inside and out. See... I am glowing (because I was scrubbed, masqued, washed, and moisturized for 1 hour). I was prepared to now enjoy a nice treat!

I had the largest of the large skinny latte and a grilled cranberry orange scone. I sat right by the window and was checking out all the people walking by.... so happy inside because this was such a nice way to end a perfect morning. Thank you!



Healthy Living- Massage Therapy

It's important to take care of your body in all kinds of ways. One way I truly enjoy is Massage Therapy.
I found the best therapist- Julie Coombs. She owns her own practice and works out of her home clinic in Etobicoke.

Check out her webiste, Hands at Home

Julie takes time to find out what is ailing you and suggests way to strech at home to help with whatever issue you are dealing with ( lower back and shoulders are mine...)

Here's Julie waiting for me (I made her pose!). She gives really good deep tissue massage where you need it and goes gently too if you need that.
I completely recommend her services. Call for an appointment 647-350-1793 or email handsonwellness@rogers.com