Every Thanksgiving, I try to do something for others ..I guess it is what I think Thanksgiving is really about..not about stuffing myself with Turkey but proactively doing something!  This weekend my husband and I spend two full days (8 hrs and more) helping take care of the needy dogs rescued in September from a commercial breeding facility near Ottawa-the largest such …

How many of you have heard of the Global Action Network in Montreal? Well..the Global Action Network is a non-profit organization ALL about animals, the environment, and human welfare. “Simply put, animal abuse and the destruction of our environment has an ultimate consequence – the degradation of the human species.” They have put together an awesome list that I must …

A student asked me recently what I am passionate about?  It took only about 30 seconds to answer: animal welfare/rescue and green living. I strongly believe that what is good for us is also good for our dogs! A few years ago, I decided to do a bedroom make-over.  I wanted to make it a greener and healthier place to be.  I bought allergy proof …

This one’s for you PEPPER! As you may recall, several blogs ago I wrote about Cruelty-Free Beauty and how we should all be aware that animal testing exists, and that it all comes down to consumer choices – there are many products today that don’t test on animals, and it’s up to all of us to make better and more ethical choices …

There  are a few topics I can talk about for hours…obviously dogs…but also…green living and nutrition.  I decided a few years ago to try and REALLY understand health and wellness, because I felt that I had too much of a concentration on dieting and losing weight, but never knew what it meant to do so in a truly “healthy” way. …

  I realize that a big part of my life is dedicated to “helping”.  I work at a local university and very happy that I play a valuable role in helping and guiding students as they make important decisions about their future and in achieving their professional/personal goals.  I also do a lot with regards to green and sustainable living.  At …

Every day we search for methods on how to reduce stress, anxiety, tension or how we can become more physically fit.  There are always the typical solutions like journaling, yoga, dieting and meditation; however, these solutions often come along with unrealistic expectations and goals and therefore are often short lived and actually end up doing the opposite of what we …

I love the word “second“.  For me, it just represents “another life” or “another chance”.  Since, I think a lot about my overall impact on the environment, I use that word a lot.  And when it comes to my pets, I also use that word because they have all been given a second chance at a new beginning; a new life! Last …

I don’t know how many times over the years I have had the pleasure to have one of my dogs get sprayed by a skunk. I do not think back fondly on those times.. but things have certainly changed in terms of my reaction.  I used to love to blame the little black and white critters instead of blaming the …

I don’t really remember when I started to wear makeup or when exactly I started to wear cruelty-free makeup..but it’s been awhile and I really do not remember one without the other.  I loved MAC since the day I started wearing it…not only is it sleek and stylish but it totally prohibits testing of any kind  on animals, so far as to …