suzette roberts

// Strawberry Sherbet

Because I'm never not taking home a container of fresh and lovely market strawberries in the heart of winter for some at-home fun. These are early and surprizingly sweet. And the squeeze of lemon sure adds an energizing mood boost. Light and delicious! Recipe after the jump...

// Recent Reads, Laughs, and Little Pleasures

'Enjoying more stepping-outside-to-embrace-it moments. Exhilarating! and refreshing deep breaths after our second mid-afternoon snowstorm on Sunday. Here's to staying warm and cozy indoors too with loved quiet reads, laugh out loud conversations, new movies, repeat watches, and warm bites. A few recents...

 

...  "Life is a present, a beautiful gift..."; La vie en rose.

...  Neuroscience says listening to this song reduces anxiety by up to 65%.

...  28 Valentine's Day word search puzzles for kids; adults too.

...  Make relaxation a mandatory routine for 2023.

...  A smooth swipe of conditioning colour for our outdoors.

...  And spicy colder weather Pumpkin Beef Soup.

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// Three Loved Ways with Cheese

Happy Cheese Lovers Day! 🧀 Today's the day. Three favourites: Above, my Kale and Pecan Pasta Salad topped with crumbled Feta, and more after the jump.

// Morning / Afternoon Journal Prompts for Kids

Simple, mind-engaging journal prompts are a great transition activity between our busy morning arrivals and beginning our first subject of the day. They calm the physical and quiet the mental while promoting creative self-expression...

// The Royal Ballet Morning Class

Gentle therapy and self-care are in, and The Royal Ballet's morning 'warm-up' class at the barre and on the open floor checks three important boxes: attention to breathing, good posture, and warm muscle flexibility. The biggest payoff is the 'quiet emotional regulation' it brings into our lives while elevating our inner and outer cores. Principal Guest Teacher Olga Evreinoff's soothing and nurturing guidance takes us there as we 'dissolve' into Michael Pansters' beautiful piano notes. It's my yoga with a bit of an edge. And a fun rehearsal after the jump...