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Author: nadia
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We are headed to Bali!
So, back in September, I announced to Brent* that I thought it was time to give the kids the “one big family experience.” We have travelled as a family before, when the kids were younger, but we’ve only ever travelled in the car with them – places like Wisconsin Dells, Minneapolis, and Lutsen. Right now…
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Why waking up at 4am every day is AWESOME!
I set my alarm for 4am every day. Over the last two years, I have developed the habit of preserving my quiet morning time to meditate, pray, do a bit of yoga, read, or even mindlessly scroll through social media. Most of the time, when someone new figures this out, I get one of a…
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Dressember: Why I’m Wearing a Dress Every Day This Month
It’s Dressember! If you’ve noticed a flood of Instagram pics of myself or others rocking cute dresses lately, you might be wondering why. If you know me personally, it might be a bit of a surprise that I’ve worn a dress for 5 days in a row already. It’s a dramatic change from my usual…
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Why I Don’t Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is in a few days, and each year I dread it. Want to know why I don’t celebrate Halloween? The store shelves are just about buckling from the weight of chocolate bars, pumpkins and severed limbs, and hyperactive kids across North America are testing their parents’ sanity. As far as I’m concerned, Halloween is just another…
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Coping With Family Stress Over Easter
Doesn’t it seem that while we can’t wait for long weekends to get here, once a holiday weekend arrives you can’t wait for it to be over? Easter weekend (and any holiday, really) can often be wrought with anxiety, stress, and family blowouts for many of us. If family gatherings have you reaching for yet…
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Busy? Take Control of Your Time!
Life is overwhelming when your time is controlling you, instead of the other way around. Take control of your time with these seven basic steps.
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Too noisy inside your own head? Try floating.
When was the last time you switched off for at least an hour? I mean completely. No phone. No traffic. No kids. No noise, flashing lights or other distractions. Besides sleeping, it probably doesn’t happen often. And when it does, your brain is no doubt racing through everything that needs to get done by the…
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Thai Massage – so many benefits!
Discover the benefits of Thai massage, its origins and how to prepare for your next massage with Thai massage practitioner Nadia La Russa.
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Self-care, Nadia Style
There’s no official self care strategy, or right or wrong way of doing it. It’s about finding what works for you and making the time to do what you enjoy most.
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Q & A with Nadia – January 2015 Edition
I started 2015 with an “Ask Me Anything” post on Facebook. Over the last month, I have gotten some pretty neat questions! A few of them are short and sweet, so I will address them quickly before I launch into the post a bit further: 1) From my friend Andrea Dunbar – Are you a…