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PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE

Spring… a time to follow those dreams!

In this issue, we're sharing the stories of women who did just that. One inspiring story follows a local female farmer who left it all behind to start fresh in the Okanagan… it was truly a dream come true!

Lift the mental fog and change your mind’s performance by shifting your focus to brain health; our cover features Cindy, an intelligent, hard working mom who has inspired many people by speaking on this very subject.

Almost half of moms admit to being ‘obsessed’ with worries about their children. Although parental anxiety is instinctual, understandable, and even useful, excessive amounts can harm both moms and their families. To all you lovely Mom’s out there, we have something to help you lose that anxiety or at least understand it better. The article, Always Anxious? on page 22, defines how much worry is too much, and offers tips for breaking the worry cycle.

During those quiet moments, we encourage you to read some local literature from our very own award-winning authors. We have a lot of writing talent in the Valley!

We know this is a trying time for our community and for the world as a whole. The Okanagan Woman team wishes everyone a very safe and healthy season

With love,

Suzy

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May Horoscope

Get a Grip!

Get a Grip!

Okanagan Women Swing into Spring This is the time of year Okanagan golfers are basking in their good luck. While much of the rest of the country is still feeling the effects of late winter, the greens and fairways of the Okanagan Valley are beckoning. It’s safe to say that women golfers are as passionate – and competitive – as their male counterparts. On any given hole, they can plunge into the depths of despair with a bad putt or transform their game with the perfect appro

Sweet Potato Quinoa Chickpea Super Salad

Sweet Potato Quinoa Chickpea Super Salad

INGREDIENTS: Salad 1 medium sweet potato 1 14 ounce can chickpeas, drained 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup quinoa + 3/4 cup water 1 large carrot, peeled and grated 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced 1 cup spinach leaves, torn into bite sized pieces 1/2 cup parsley, chopped Dressing 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp honey 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar juice and zest of 1/2 lemon 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper INSRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 400° Poke sweet potato

When Dad Becomes Supermom

When Dad Becomes Supermom

When Bill Dick’s wife passed away from breast cancer, he knew things would change. The full-time lawyer with Murphy Battista LLP would not only have to continue to work, but he would also take on the primary role of caregiver for his children. Years ago, Bill first heard about the supermom. He read about supermom mothers working long hours, then coming home to assume the traditional role of cooking, cleaning and looking after the family. That concept remains fresh in Bill’s m

Take a Hike

Take a Hike

Whether you’re looking for a stroll through mountain flowers, a brisk walk on a rolling trail, or a challenging vertical hike, the Okanagan has just the outing for you. Here are a few of my favourites. Silver Star Mountain Alpine Flowers There’s nothing like a peaceful stroll through Silver Star’s high mountain meadows to brighten your spirits. Mid to late summer a breathtaking array of alpine wildflowers, including purple Lupin, crimson Paintbrush and daintily swaying Daisie

Spring Into Fashion 2017

Spring Into Fashion 2017

The talent of our photographers in the Okanagan is truly amazing! The submissions we receive from our local photographers each season illustrate passion, creativity and excellent collaboration of talented professionals ... which makes the job of selection extremely difficult! A big thank you to everyone who submitted their work for Spring 2017. We are proud to announce: Amanda Rentiers Feature Fashion Photographer Spring 2017 Amanda Rentiers is an Okanagan, BC based photograp

Grow Your Own Way

Grow Your Own Way

5 tips for a blooming, beautiful garden Winter is finally over and that means it’s time to stop and smell the roses…. but first we must plant the flowers! Okanagan Woman has compiled the following five tips to help you create a garden that you’ll love and so will your neighbours! 1. CREATE A VISION FOR YOUR DREAM GARDEN Before heading to the local nursery, have an idea of what you want to create. Find photos of your favourite flowers, shrubs and trees then create a vision bo

She Runs For Life

She Runs For Life

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” - Mark Twain - It wasn’t the crushing weight of a pack carrying sufficient food, water and gear to sustain this Okanagan woman for seven days. It wasn’t navigating the barren, inhospitable terrain of the high desert through Arizona and Utah. It wasn’t even the debilitating exhaustion and sleep deprivation, the incessant rain or the three inches of mud accumulated under each

Scientists find rare mineral composition in Okanagan Lake known to reduce aging lines

Scientists find rare mineral composition in Okanagan Lake known to reduce aging lines

Scientists have discovered an unexpected mineral composition in Okanagan Lake while doing a routine sample of all Okanagan Lakes. This specific mineral composition, known to environmental scientists as "Fountain of Youth", reduces aging lines, softens skin and prevents premature aging. APRIL FOOLS!!! We sure wish this article was true as we'd be swimming in Okanagan Lake year-round! Be sure to trick all your friends today and forward this to them ;)