Self Care

My mom comes over once a week so I can go to the gym/pool, go grocery shopping, get my lashes done or in some cases all in the same day. Today I went solo grocery shopping, which if you know being a mom is a form of self care just to have that time to yourself. Then I stopped in and did a 2075 meter swim and it felt ridiculously good as it’s been over 2 weeks since I went for a good swim. Then I stopped in for a lash appointment.

I have been getting lash extensions on and off for the past couple of years with my longest bout being 15 months straight of fills. I know a lot of people are apprehensive about getting them done because it’s your eye area, and people are worried about ruining their eyelashes. I had them for over a year and my eyelashes have been totally fine. However I do know people who it has affected their eye lashes. The good thing about eye lashes is they grow back and eventually you’ll get a new cycle of lashes so sometimes you just need to take a good break in between. I also recommend seeing a trained professional, someone who specializes in eye lashes and who works with the best quality ingredients and glues. That makes a big difference in how nice and long your lash extensions will last.

I get my lash extensions done from MacKenzie at Delong Lashes. I have been seeing her for a couple months now but I used to see Kate who previously worked for MacKenzie and now has her own business she runs, Willow and Oak. I would 110% recommend either of these girls if you are looking for Lash Extensions in Winnipeg.

I went in for my 3 week fill with MacKenzie and she suggested I try the Mad Hippie skin care line. She suggested the exfoliating serum and I am very excited to try it out. This year is all about skin scare because we are not getting any younger. I will let y’all know the results.

I know a lot of moms might lose themselves as they get so engrossed in their roles as a mom. I was lucky enough to know right off the bat how important self care and me time is. Even if it’s just a face mask, 10 minutes of mindfulness and watching my favourite show. But it also means that I like to get lash extensions, and so what if I do? Every mom, and woman deserves that time and to feel beautiful so don’t feel bad ladies.

xoxo,

Kari

Mixed Hybrid Lashes done by MacKenzie at Delong Lashes

Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum

Full "Snow" Moon in Virgo

Full moon rising
It will be at it’s peak tomorrow morning around 8:47am

In less than 24 hours we will be experiencing a full Virgo supermoon. Often referred to as a Snow moon because February is often the coldest and snowiest month of the year. A supermoon is the rare phenomenon where the moon appears larger in the sky due to it’s closeness to the earth (the perigee). Due to the closeness of the perigee and the full moon being 6 hours apart this will be the biggest supermoon for the next several years. The next biggest supermoon will be in 2026 so you will definitely want to step out at some point and check her out in all her glory.

Virgos are some of the hardest working in the zodiac. They are incredibly analytical, organized and productive. You will feel an emphasis on work and possibly even your health and fitness regimen. You will be feeling the productive vibes for sure and if you have any virgo in your chart that ambitious energy is going to kick into overdrive even more than it already is. The energy could knock you over however if you are not prepared at all and not feeling it.

Have an idea for work that you were planning on pitching or working on? Now is the time to do it. Take down a project that you have been putting off. Haven’t been to the gym in a couple weeks because that “new year new me” has worn off? Use this energy to get back into your fitness routine.

As always with full moons cycles may be ending and it is a good time to let go of what no longer serves you. Light will be shed on things that have been kept in the dark, secrets may be revealed. And even though Virgo is more analytical than emotional, emotions will still be more heightened and intense. Stay grounded as always and be weary of emotional outbursts.

There are several other astrological events that are happening today and in the next few days and weeks that coincide with this full moon that are going to make significant changes and impacts. Get ready for a flood of whole new energies. I will talk about the different transits under my astrology page if you’re further interested in learning about what is going on in our skies.

I will be dedicating a daily blog to the full moon every month. So stay tuned for more insight into why you can be acting so wild and out of character. I guarantee the moon or some other astrological event is the culprit. Another useful tidbit of info is most women either ovulate or get their period on the full moon. This can add to the craziness or else help in any accidental pregnancies. Make sure to wrap it up during the full moon if you’re trying to avoid that lol. And as always happy full moon friends.

xox

Kari

Date Night on the Ice: RAW Almond with JC Poirier

Last night Jesse and I had the pleasure of being invited by SYSCO reps to enjoy a night on the ice for one of Winnipeg’s best winter events, RAW Almond. Jesse has cooked for this event for the past 6 years and I have been a couple times, in the first couple years and also for the brunch that they have on weekends. The event is pretty exclusive and the tickets usually sell out very quickly, so I was very excited to be invited to go this year as the last time I went was when Jaxson was a baby for the brunch.

RAW Almond is always situated at The Forks on the river where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet. If anyone knows anything about Winnipeg they know that this is the ultimate winter location, being one of Winnipeg’s biggest tourism spots and their emphasis on winter fun. It was a gorgeous, clear night and we stopped at The Common for a glass of wine beforehand. Our seating was at 5:30 so it was perfect for us parents to enjoy a night out without being out too late.

Another thing to know about RAW Almond is that there are different chefs for different seatings. Some are local Winnipeg chefs who have been doing the event for years and in recent years there have been more chefs from around North America. Canadian and American. Our chef for the night was JC Poirier. He is Montreal born but now resides in Vancouver where he owns his own restaurant.

The menu was simple but decadent. Duck, duck. duck. duck was all that was on the menu. I did try every course but because i’m not much of a meat eater I struggled a bit. My favourite dish was the tourtière and the simple cake with maple syrup. But it was nice to just get out for the night and do something a little different, especially since Jesse always works this event and we’ve never been able to go together. Because Jesse has worked with/friends with the creator of this event, Mandel Hitzer, we got to get a tour of the kitchen which was pretty cool. I guess him and Mandel had also talked about my situation during Kelowna and he gave me the biggest, most comforting bear hug which was very much appreciated. At the end of the dinner we enjoyed a beautiful clear view of the waxing gibbous moon in Taurus. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed our evening and we were able to meet some great, new people and try some delicious food and wine. Date night was a success.