I recently had the pleasure of working with Tianqi Li of Under The Tree Photography. Tianqi helped to capture some precious moments with me and my Little both candid, and a posed as a well as a few pictures for business use. Read on for a brief review of our experiences, and of course a sneak peak at a few of her beautiful shots.
Category: Family
Insights after a blogging break…..absence makes the heart grow fonder…..Or Not
I took a blogging break this past month, and jetted off to Europe for some Fitness, Family, and Fun, European style. A month spent removed from the “Everyday” routine, exploring and making memories with my family provided some much needed perspective and clarity.
I know you were probably hoping for tips for traveling with kids, packing, or even reviews on places we stayed…..But before we get into any of that I need to share some important insights with you…..so read on for my insights after a month long blogging break.
The month away made me realize I need to make some changes. Continue reading
Taking a Blogging Break
There is no denying that Venus Fitness and lifestyle has been having a Monster year……From the nomination as one of Vancouvermom.ca Top 30 Mom Bloggers of 2018, to the front page to the Richmond News, and topping it off with a 3rd place finish…..And let’s not forget being featured on Vancouvermom.ca as one of their “Mom’s to follow”.……it’s been a wild ride.
I have been a little MIA when it comes to my blogging and social media these past few weeks and there have been some good reasons why. My Step daughter graduated and there were many family milestones that need to be celebrated…..Plus we are in the middle of preparing for a world wind, 3 country, 6 city, European FAMILY Vacation (bucket list item CHECKED).
I need a break! Here are a few of the reasons for shutting down the blog for a hot minute so I can pick up the pieces of my frazzled brain. Blogger or not, I am sure you can relate.
The Best Advice My Dad Ever Gave Me
Many of us have spent the last few days… or if you are organized like me, weeks trying to round up gifts that are meaningful and well thought-out. Father’s Day is a difficult holiday to shop for. This is not because lotto tickets, power tools, or golf accessories are hard to come by, but because many of us have a father or father figure who gave us innumerable gifts, the most significant being the wisdom learned from a lifetime of experiences.
Between his corny dad jokes, and sometimes embarrassing “ness”, my Dad has imparted on me some of my greatest life lessons. In honor of Father’s Day, I want to share some of these with you.
Vote Now for Top Vancouver Mom Blogger
I’m thrilled to be in the Top 30. But things don’t end there. Vancouver Mom hosts a DAILY online voting campaign to finalize the Top Blog each year.
For the next 3 weeks, every day you have the opportunity to vote for myself (Shannon Sawicki, Venus Fitness) as well as the other amazing #MomBoss bloggers.
It feels odd to ask you to vote for my little corner of the internet as ‘Top Vancouver Mom Blog’ for 2018.