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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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August Horoscope

Beet Salad with Grapefruit, Blue Cheese & Walnuts

Beet Salad with Grapefruit, Blue Cheese & Walnuts

Prep Time: 15 minutes Yield: 4 servings Cook Time: 30 minutes Serving Size: 3/4 cup Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: Roasted Beets 4 medium beets, peeled and cubed 2 shallots, sliced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Salad 1 large grapefruit, peeled, sectioned, with pith removed 2 oranges, peeled, sectioned, with pith removed 2 tbsp ext

The Craft Beer Explosion

The Craft Beer Explosion

In a valley filled with world-class wines, another industry is coming on strong. Craft beers have hit the Okanagan with their uniquely delicious blends and women are loving them more than ever before. Meet Melody Schneider. In her position as Okanagan Territory Licensee Manager for Andrew Peller Limited, she knows her wines. She talks, tastes and sells wines all day. And after a long day of being immersed in the world of wines, Melody loves nothing more than a sip of one o

Investing in 2017: A different approach required for female investors

Investing in 2017: A different approach required for female investors

Do you feel in control when it comes to your investments? If you’re like many Canadian women, you are running the household finances, but you may be taking a back seat when it comes to investments and retirement planning. A recent TD Women Investor Poll¹ found that fewer women than men are responsible for managing investments, dealing with financial professionals, and planning for retirement. Women are also less likely to have financial advisors or their own direct investing

Honey-Vanilla Spritzer

Honey-Vanilla Spritzer

Nothing welcomes guests for an outdoor party like a spritzer. Made with or without wine, they make refreshing, elegant coolers. Servings: 4 INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup honey 1/2 cup water 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Ice 4 cups chilled seltzer DIRECTIONS Bring honey, water, and vanilla bean to a simmer in a saucepan. Cook, stirring, until honey dissolves. Let cool completely. Strain through a fine sieve (there will be some seeds). Stir in lime juice. Div

The War on Drugs… Battles Won but the War Still Rages

The War on Drugs… Battles Won but the War Still Rages

In the seventeen months since Helen Jennens lost her second son to addiction, much has changed in the war against drug-related deaths. But in some ways, very little has changed at all. Readers of Okanagan Woman met Helen a few short months after her son Tyler had died from an overdose of pure fentanyl in 2016. Five years earlier, her son Rian had died in his sleep from a prescription overdose. (Click to view The War on Drugs... One Woman's Words of Wisdom) Helen has develope

Summer Fashion Photos

Strawberry Caprese Salad

Strawberry Caprese Salad

YIELD: 4 Servings SERVING SIZE: 3/4 cup Ingredients 1 cup dark balsamic vinegar 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup bite sized bocconcini balls 1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Instructions In a sauce pan, bring balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt to a boil Reduce heat to medium and allow to boil gently until reduced by two thirds, whisking frequently. Remove from heat and allow to cool. In a salad bowl, combine st

Healthy Summer Body all year round

Healthy Summer Body all year round

Having been born and raised in Kelowna, I am convinced that summer in the Okanagan provides an advantage when it comes to health and wellness. Known as a four-season playground for outdoor activities, finding a way to stay active is almost never an issue. As important as it is for us to get up and move every day, exercise determines only 20 to 30 percent of our results while the other 70 to 80 percent is determined by what we eat. Old news for some, but the majority of people

SHE SHEDS.. she said

SHE SHEDS.. she said

Ancient caves of early man have inspired the man-cave for modern-day men. Kids have play houses for escapism into their own make-believe worlds. But what about the ladies? What is their special "retreat" space to hide away, play and get a break from the daily grind of life. The conversion of an old shed or constructing a DIY pop up single room building for the special lady of the house is gaining rapid momentum and has been creatively dubbed as the "She Shed". On the rise

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