It can be lonely working for yourself. In an office environment there are many other people around to bounce ideas off of, have lunch with, and chat with around the coffee machine. But, when I am working from home and get into a groove, it can be an entire day (or two) before I connect with other people. Outside of working in a co-working space (where there are desks and other office supplies set up so that people can come in and work - similar to what they'd do in an office at a regular ...
Tazim Damji
Studied Interior Design in college and Art History and First Nations Studies in university. She is passionate about gadgets, video games and technology, loves pouring over interior design magazines and blogs, and is an avid traveller. Tazim Damji
The Women in Travel Summit puts a Positive Spin on Typical Business Networking
Maybe it's because everyone at the Women in Travel Summit (WITS) was there on common interest—travel—or because we were all (mostly) women, but there was definitely a positive, inclusive air to the conference. Not your Typical Business Networking I connected with fellow travel bloggers, women who just love to travel, sponsors representing tourism boards and travel companies, and tour guides. My favourite way that I connected with these women was through pre and post conference tours through ...
Staying Fit on the Road: Keeping Fit and Healthy While Traveling
Travel tends to throw some people out of whack. Maybe it’s because you can’t follow your normal daily routine while you’re on the road. Or maybe it’s just too easy to be seduced into blowing off your diet and exercise routine until you’re back among familiar surroundings. In either case, traveling can be disorienting and stressful, and it’s very tempting to put that part of your life on hold until it’s all over and you’re left with no more excuses for not exercising and eating right. The good ...
How did you Celebrate Graduation?
I know several people who hate to celebrate their birthdays. I'm sure you do as well. I'm not one of those people - I would celebrate every major and minor holiday and every family birthday or anniversary with my immediate family if they lived in the same city as me. The passing of time happens so quickly and days, weeks, months, and years can meld into each other. That's why I think it's so important to celebrate graduation! This is a sponsored post brought to you by Basic Invite - ...
13 Photogenic West Coast Hikes
This post brought to you by Diamond Bloggers. All opinions are my own. When I'm out exploring nature on a hike I often find myself at a loss for words, so awe-struck am I at the beauty that surrounds me. To describe the gorgeous views, animals I see along the trails, and I show my photographs to my co-workers, friends, and family and tell them a little bit about what's shown in the frame. Doing this makes hearing my travel tales so much more interesting to me and them. These 13 hikes on ...
Enhance your Outdoor Space for Patio Season
With the relatively short patio season we have in Canada, as soon as the snow melts and temperatures are a little higher than they've been in winter, we're ready to be in our outdoor space! To make the most of patio season, enhance your outdoor space so that it's inviting, relaxing, and full of the amenities you need for entertaining. Lowe's Canada sent me some ideas and inspiration so that I can share my thoughts with you. I have been compensated for this post, but all opinions are my ...
Energizing Organo Black Tea Peach Mint Punch
After the long, dark slumber-y winter months, I'm feeling ready to take on my goals for the year. How about you? I'm sharing a recipe for Energizing Organo Black Tea Peach Mint Punch to help get you energized for your tasks ahead. Sometimes, it may seem easier to reach for an unhealthy beverage to quench your thirst and get you going first thing in the morning. I get it. I like my beauty sleep as much as the next person. But, when it's so easy and quick to drink something nutrient-rich, why ...
How To Stay Safe While Traveling Around The World
Safety is a crucial topic that should not be separated from traveling. While we travel because we want to enjoy and experience new things, will it still be pleasurable for you if you got mugged, are in a hospital bed, or worse, at a police station? Whether we like it or not, accidents can happen anytime and every country has its fair share of crimes, so the importance of safety while traveling can’t be stressed more than this. If you’re planning to embark on an around-the-world adventure, ...
Must-Haves in my Spring Cleaning Toolkit
With warmer weather heading our way, I'm getting ready for some spring cleaning! I stick to the most important cleaning tasks and only use the best tools for the job. Some days it's rainy and kind of dreary feeling, but I still feel hopeful for the future because I know spring is right around the corner! It's incredible how much dust and clutter has built up in my apartment during the winter months. When the sun shines or peaks through the clouds I can see all the dust bunnies and piles of ...
Lessons Learned from a Knee Injury
I never expected something so terrible to happen to me. Knee meniscus injuries like the one I suffered can be the result of a sports injury, a sudden rotation of the knee joint, quickly getting up from a deep knee squat or from something else. When I injured my knee at work, I tried to shake it off. I'd never broken a bone or had major pain before, so I didn't know what was happening for several days. My Life was Forever Changed the day I Suffered a Knee Injury This post is brought to you ...
