Happy International Women’s Day 2018 (IWD)! Held annually on March 8th, this global day has occurred for well over a century, with the first gathering supported by over a million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and the day is marked around the… Read more on Apothekari »
In this post, a slight deviation from skin care to focus on the winter blues, something that can affect many of us during this time of year. Often accompanied by sadness, sluggishness and food cravings, it’s estimated that the gloom caused by Mother Nature during the cold season is biologically felt to some degree by… Read more on Apothekari »
Valentine’s Day is typically dedicated to showing your significant other some love and appreciation. Instead of putting all that pressure on each other to make a grand gesture, why not celebrate yourself for once? At PhaMix, here’s what we would put on our wish list for this year’s most romantic holiday: Sweets: It may be… Read more »
Happy Family Day, BC! Falling on the second Monday of February, British Columbians celebrate Family Day, taking extra time to enjoy activities with their loved ones – celebrating family life and the importance of spending time with family. Throughout the province and across the Lower Mainland, family-friendly events and activities have been organized, many for… Read more on Apothekari »
As much as I love being my own boss, working for oneself can pose a few challenges sometimes. Don’t get me wrong – I know how fortunate I am to be able to do what I want, when I want and without someone telling me how to do it. Yet, the life of an entrepreneur… Read more on Apothekari »
I offer three(ish) book reviews this January. All are fiction – two are book club picks and the other is one that grabbed me due to its subject matter. While many people veer toward non-fiction books, I tend to indulge in fiction. I spend so much time thinking and analyzing during the days that when… Read more on Apothekari »
Happy New Year 2018! I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions, believing that if you want to change or achieve something, there’s no time like the present. There’s never a bad time to implement positive new habits so why wait till the new year – do it now! Having said that though, many… Read more on Apothekari »
Most women tend to look after everyone before themselves but we all know that we can’t be good caregivers if we don’t look after ourselves too, and that’s where having a medicine cabinet for women’s wellness comes in. Whether it’s a nutritional supplement, an over-the-counter medicine or a prescription drug, it’s important to make sure… Read more »
Our THANKS-giving Promotion has been extended till Sunday, October 16th. All online orders qualify for FREE SHIPPING + a 15 g sample of our DAILY INFUSION MOISTURIZER. No minimum purchase required. Code THANKS at checkout. If you didn’t know it before, you know now – I LOVE food! I love talking about it, dreaming about… Read more on Apothekari »
Does the mention of nail fungus make you squirm? It needn’t. Nail fungus infection (medically known as onychomycosis) is a common condition that accounts for up to 50% of all nail problems. When the infection affects the areas between the toes and the skin of the feet, it is called athlete’s foot (tinea pedis). The… Read more »
Last week, I set off on a mini break to Santa Fe with my favourite travel companion, Graham. You may know that I love to travel and since Graham and I met traveling it’s something that is near and dear to our hearts! Despite this being a short trip, we made the most of it…. Read more on Apothekari »
Tomorrow I’m heading off on a short break to Santa Fe, New Mexico with my husband, Graham! And while I’m still mulling over which restaurants to eat at (priority and Santa Fe is foodie heaven) and sights to see – definitely Tent Rocks – I’m also planning my packing list. Short trips – in fact,… Read more on Apothekari »
Summer is hands down my favourite season of all. So, each year, as Labour Day approaches, I become a little sad. I’m a warm weather person and September often brings with it cooler days and chilly evenings. Many people are ecstatic as they complain about hot, sticky and humid weather, but I say bring it… Read more on Apothekari »
There has been a movement of late toward ‘handcrafted’, ‘all-natural’, ‘small batch’, ‘artisanal’ and ‘hand-made’. Whether it’s cosmetics, food or beverages, the implication is that these products are somehow superior or safer for you to consume. While this may very well be the case in some instances, it’s not always true. When it comes to… Read more on Apothekari »
Last time I checked, school was out and I was looking forward to a long summer filled with dinners outside, hikes through local trails, days on the beach and me reading a few novels. Here it is mid-August and while I’ve had a wonderful summer so far, it is flying by way too fast! I… Read more on Apothekari »