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It usually ends up being something that the person you are buying for, wouldn’t usually buy for themselves. Surprising someone with an experience kind of gift can be a perfect fit for couples or families to enjoy has a duo or group! ! ! This usually comes in the form of a gift card/certificate or some form of membership. If ‘gifting an experience’ isn’t your thing, give them something that they can physically hold in their hands or see with their eyes.

* make sure to arrive 10-15 minutes before your float, as you will have a little bit of paper work to fill out (and you don’t want to feel rushy rush) * we packed a little bag with soap, shampoo and conditioner to use before and after the float, but they also had all that available as well * bring a comb/brush and any hair products you would like to use after – * we were then shown down the hallway to the change rooms, where we could undress and put on their big, comfy, white terry cloth robe * we locked up in the change room, except our shower products in the baggie that we took along with us * after that, we were asked to be seated in this lounge area for a couple minutes, until the float suite was ready * be sure to use the bathroom (if needed), before the float! * when the pool suite room was ready, we were guided in by a very friendly staff member * upon entering the room, you could see it included a large, double pool and an enclosed shower * the room and water are kept at a fairly warm temperature, in order to mimic your internal body * the gal explained the importance of showering thoroughly, both before, and after the float * this location provided us with mouldable wax earplugs to put in our ear to keep the water out * when entering the pool, do so with care as the bottom of the tub can be slippery, due to the salt * you can also choose whether you wish the room to be in complete darkness (lights out) or with ambient-soft coloured (lights) on in the tub * listening to relaxing music while floating is also a nice feature that they offer, to enhance the float – cue nature sounds (bringing in your own playlist on your phone is also sometimes available) * to maximize your floating experience, playing around with different arm positions may be helpful, to find most comfort (arms at your side, across your chest, behind your neck etc…)

With so much fresh, local produce available at most farmers markets and grocers, it is an outstanding opportunity to get creative and try getting new or beloved vegetables on your plate. I am a full-on salad lover year round, but when you don’t feel like heating up the kitchen or chowing down a heavy, hot meal; one of these salad might be your answer. A special shout-out to the bloggers below for graciously sharing their favourite summer salads with us! XO As a bonus: I will leave you with some of my favourite salads from my site for you to browse!

When we received Steph’s beautiful book, ‘The Performance Paleo Cookbook’ in the mail…we truly had a difficult time deciding what to make first. Other recipes from Steph’s book that we have tried to date include: ‘Creamy Mango Jalapeño Dressing’, ‘Swiss Chard Salad With Toasted Walnuts’ and ‘Baked Cinnamon To read more about her wicked awesomeness happenings…go check out Steph Gaudreau ~ the creator of Stupid Easy Paleo. Preheat the oven to 400°F/204°C and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.