Tag Archives: Active Lifestyle

Exploring Toronto Island – an adventurous day trip

Posted on September 29, 2014 by carmen

If you are within two hours of Toronto, the island is a fantastic day trip. If you are ever visiting Toronto, be sure not to miss it, it makes for a fun time, with kids and especially without! Saturday was … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Toronto | Tagged Active Lifestyle, Beach, biking, Day Trips, day trips in southern Ontario, lighthouse, Skywatch, swans, Toronto, Toronto Island | 17 Comments

Strolling through the park one day …

Posted on August 29, 2014 by carmen

I spent the first two weeks of August in NYC and enjoyed Central Park and several other parks; pure pleasure!! There’s something that refreshes the soul just strolling through a park. Time to breathe. There’s always a bench along the … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Active Lifestyle, Belvedere Castle, Central Park, High Line, Madison Park, Marimekko, Morningside Park, New York City, NYC, parks, sunbathing in Madison Park, turtles, turtles mating dance, umbrella | 16 Comments

Forget-me-not

Posted on April 25, 2014 by carmen

I love spring and although it’s been taking awhile here in Southern Ontario for spring to arrive in it’s fullness, the evidence is now clear; forget-me-nots, bluebells and daffodils are blooming in the forest. Warmer days beckon me to come … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged Active Lifestyle, bluebells, daffodils, forest, forget-me-not, spring, spring flowers, walking | 17 Comments

Why do I blog?

Posted on November 14, 2013 by carmen

It’s two years since I’ve been blogging, inspired by my daughter Jean of all trades who started her fashion and style blog in January 2011. It’s a fun hobby, perhaps a tad frivolous, but definitely fun! I like writing, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Dance, Easter, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Active Lifestyle, animal cruelty, anniversary, blogging, Christian, Health, vegan lifestyle | 22 Comments

The High Line NYC

Posted on September 30, 2013 by carmen

After a fun morning of shopping at the Chelsea Market we climbed the stairs to the High Line, an abandoned railroad that has been recycled into a beautiful walking path with wild plants and benches to relax. I wore my … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Shopping, Summer, Travel | Tagged Active Lifestyle, High Line, New York City, NYC, remixing clothes, thrifting, travel, walking | 8 Comments

Central Park NYC

Posted on September 17, 2013 by carmen

Walking around New York City is an adventure. Although it’s a huge city, there’s nature and beauty all around: whether meandering through Central Park or strolling along the city sidewalks. My hot pink outfit, that I bought in Elora, was … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Scenery, Travel | Tagged Active Lifestyle, Central Park, flowers, Huge Minion, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, New York City, Plaza Hotel NYC, Rolls-Royce, Scenery, Starbucks black and white cookies, Trump Tower | 12 Comments

Flowers and Fuchsia

Posted on September 13, 2013 by carmen

One of the centres where I teach dance has a beautiful art display. These florals are painted by local amateur artists and they capture the spirit of the summer season so vividly! Amazing talent! I can only paint by numbers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Art, Dance, Fashion, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Active Lifestyle, art with flowers, dance class, floral paintings, fuchia, fuchsia, healthy living, hot pink, keeping active, plant-based diet, staying fit, summer, walking | 4 Comments

Do you wanna dance?

Posted on July 27, 2013 by carmen

Here’s my latest video of a line dance I choreographed specially for beginners and parties. Whenever I do parties, I make sure it’s an easy dance for everyone to join in, add some great music and we all have fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion | Tagged Active Lifestyle, denim capris, floral tank top, Hollister, keeping fit, line dance, merengue, youtube | 4 Comments

Green Acres

Posted on July 26, 2013 by carmen

Farm living may not be the life for me, but I love to get out in the clean, country air, away from the busy city life whenever I can. I’m a little bit country, but mostly a city girl. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Active Lifestyle, city girl, country life, country living, dogs, farm, horses, old barn, plant-based diet, vegan lifestyle, vegan restaurants, vegan shoes | 17 Comments

My new Dance Page is here!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by carmen

For all my dancers!! I love you guys!! ❤ I have finally started my Dance Page (thanks to John who video recorded this dance last Wednesday). John was recording a dance for his own use when his battery was dying, … Continue reading →