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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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March Horoscope

Ladies on Literature

Ladies on Literature

Hear those sleigh bells ringing; see that snow drifting, delicately decorating our world in winter white. What better time to curl up with a creamy cup of coffee or (better!) a fat glass of rich, red wine, a cozy throw, and a delicious book. Here’s a look at the latest reads the LOL, a Kelowna book club, has enjoyed. Join us in Okanagan Woman (and online at shannonlinden.ca) for more reviews and recipes from our delectable meetings. The Best Kind of People By Zoe Whittall An

Kahlua Hot Chocolate

Kahlua Hot Chocolate

Skip the store-bought hot cocoa mix – homemade hot chocolate is easier to make than you think with just a handful of ingredients that’s already sitting in your pantry. And it’s even better with a hint of Kahlúa! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg 1 ounce Kahlúa coffee liqueur Mini marshmallows, for serving Salted caramel, for serving Chocolate syrup, for serving DIRECTIONS: In a medium

All that Glitters

All that Glitters

Evidence of the gemstone trade dates back seven thousand years, but it is only since medieval times that trade in gems became organized and secretive. Secrets of the trade were passed on from generation to generation and are still evident today. It was essential for merchants to guard the source of their precious finds as a matter of self preservation. Today, the gemstone trade is a closed fraternity based on high levels of trust between members. TRUST is the cornerstone of t