Tag Archives: healthy living

The Years Keep Rolling By

Posted on November 27, 2018 by carmen

Another year has come and gone since I started blogging. That makes 7 years of writing a public memoir about fashion and my lifestyle. Those who have followed me know that I am interested in more than just pretty clothes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged 7 years, blogging anniversary, compassion, ethical fashion, fashion with compassion, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, vegan lifestyle | 30 Comments

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on July 16, 2016 by carmen

Although my favourite summer colour is white, I love to add pops of colour, like turquoise. My dear friend Josep-Maria featured me on SENSE CORBATA/NO TIE – a fashion blog with mature stylish women from around the world. Turquoise purse and sandals … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged fashion, flowers, healthy living, nature, photography, rainbow, Scenery, Sense Corbata/No Tie, shopping, strawberries, summer, turquoise, turquoise jewellery, vegan, white outfit | 14 Comments

Fashion with Compassion

Posted on May 30, 2016 by carmen

One of my favourite bloggers is Susan from A little Sage. Her blog is a delicious resource of nutritious recipes as well as a wealth of information about healthy living. Her photos look like a professional cookbook. Susan has a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged eco fashion, fair trade, healthy living, plant-based lifestyle | 6 Comments

I LOVE BERLIN

Posted on October 18, 2015 by carmen

Berlin is the New York City of Germany! This was my first visit to this fascinating city and what made it most special is that I went there with Jean and we got to go to the world’s first Vegan … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Memories, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Avesu Vegan Shoes, Berlin, Berlin Tower, Berlin Vegan Drinks, Berlin wall, Brandenburg Gate, Dear Good fair trade clothing, Dear Goods, fair trade, fashion, Germany, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, photography, shopping in Berlin, Spree River, travel, vegan, vegan clothing, Vegan Coice ice cream shop Berlin, vegan food, vegan shoes, veganz, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 34 Comments

Seven Secrets

Posted on October 13, 2014 by carmen

People ask me what is my secret and my beauty routine, especially since I am 62 and have soft, smooth skin and I’m in excellent health. When my dear friend Celeste asked me to write about it, I promised her … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nutrition, Plant-based diet | Tagged beauty routine, healthy living, NIVEA, no smoking, plant-based diet, plant-based lifestyle, skin care, sleep, sun damage | 26 Comments

Thanksgiving – A time to Dance

Posted on October 9, 2014 by carmen

The Canadian Thanksgiving kicks off the autumn season, good timing as leaves start their dance to the ground, birds begin their southward flight and harvest-time is here: autumn in full splendor! A robin in our backyard getting ready for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Dance, Fashion, Plant-based diet, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged autumn, dance, fashion, healthy food, healthy living, plant-based lifestyle, stilettos, Thanksgiving, vegan lifestyle | 31 Comments

Biking the lovely trails of Southern Ontario

Posted on September 19, 2014 by carmen

The bike and hiking trails are endless; walks through forests and along the river paths are plentiful. Conservation areas and inner-city parks are within driving distance of anywhere. I love nature and enjoy the serene beauty of the scenery: from … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged adventure, biking, healthy living, keeping active, keeping fit, photography, trails | 26 Comments

The Seed NYC

Posted on August 10, 2014 by carmen

When Jean told me about this vegan event that would take place in NYC while we are here on vacation, I was elated! It was fun having my picture taken on the red carpet in my new palazzo pants that … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Health, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, New York City, nutrition, NYC, Spanner, The Seed, tigernuts, vegan, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 17 Comments

Like Daughter – Like Mother

Posted on May 11, 2014 by carmen

My daughter Jean inspired me to start blogging, which has been a fashionable and fun hobby. She influenced me to become vegan and I’m healthier and happier for it. She gave me courage to get my ears pierced (I’m very … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Fashion, Florida, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, New York City, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Seattle, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged art, Beach, fashion, Flamingo Gardens, Florida, Florida Everglades, Foodswings vegan restaurant, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, memories, Mother's Day, New York City, plant-based diet, red dress, Seattle, style, travel, vegan, vegan lifestyle, vegan restaurants, vegan/vegetarian lifestyle | 21 Comments

What’s your secret?

Posted on December 8, 2013 by carmen

When people find out that my daughter Jean (jean of all trades) is in her 40s, they can’t believe it. She looks like she’s in her 20s. So what’s her secret? Jean is beautiful (I know, I know I’m her … Continue reading →