Author: Teri

Best 3-day Paris Itinerary for Families

Paris itinerary for families, Teri in front of the Eifel tower at night
Bonjour! I am so glad you are here. I’ve previously been to Paris two times but never with our kids. It is a totally different experience, but one we will all cherish forever. My husband and I took our four kids to London and then travelled to Paris for three days for spring break this... Continue reading →

London Blog

Teri in front of Big Ben
Wondering what to do and see in London? I've put together the perfect three-day, must-see, first-time-in-London tour guide itinerary. You will fall in love with the English capital during your first visit to London. This day-by-day guide is good for couples, families, or even solo travelers. If you want to see all this incredible city ... Continue reading →

Benefits of Cold Therapy

Lady sitting in a cold ice bath
I would like to introduce a new routine I've incorporated into my "daily". Cold showers....yes, it may not sound pleasant but the ideal way to take a cold shower is to ease in to the habit. Start by slowly lowering the temperature at the end of a usual warm/hot shower. Get the water cold enough... Continue reading →

STELLARGIRL – Get GIFT READY

STELLARGIIRL GIFT GUIDE
It’s that time of year again, holiday shopping for family, and all your loved ones. Take the stress out of shopping with a few tips to make gifting more seamless. Start now!  Black Friday sales and discounts are starting earlier than ever, like this week, so instead of putting it off until after Thanksgiving, start... Continue reading →

What to See & Do in Alaska!

Teri picking up snow in alaska
If you are planning a trip to Alaska and not taking a cruise, this is the only itinerary you will need! Our family of 6 was there for 7 days and 7 nights and we covered a lot, and I mean a lot of the state. Here is a complete list of where to stay,... Continue reading →

Own Your Worth. What is STELLARGIRL?

What is STELLARGIRL? STELLARGIRL envisions changing the perception of what it means for a woman to say she is amazing! She recognizes her worth and is proud to talk about it. She shows up for herself everyday, she is grateful for her protentional. STELLARGIRLS are motivated and disciplined, their vibe is bright and their self-love... Continue reading →

STELLARBRATE MOTHERS

Happy Mother’s Day! I am so lucky to have one of the best mothers a daughter could hope for. My grandmother, who we call Babi, instilled in my mom, Sharon, her wisdom and tough love. My mom is patient, selfless, intelligent, loving, strong, and taught my brother and me to be independent thinkers. She told... Continue reading →

How to be more productive

How to be more productive Well, you have to start out with admitting you aren’t getting everything done on your calendar every day. First of all, is your google calendar realistic? Could you successfully complete all that you schedule? We are all trying to get the most done in the least amount of time, but... Continue reading →

The difference between style and fashion

A perspective of the difference between style & fashion A piece of clothing tells a story when you can revisit the place where you found it just by putting it on or pulling out of your closet. When I travel, I purposefully seek out locally owned boutiques so that whenever I put on that piece... Continue reading →

STELLARGIRL GIVES BACK with BOXT

STELLARGIRL gives back with BOXT STELLARGIRL is excited to announce its partnership with BOXT, the female-founded and run, venture-backed, luxury boxed wine company that gives back. Our BOXT Gives Back partnership will donate a portion of all sales to Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs in Appleton, WI. Harbor House is the largest safe shelter for... Continue reading →

Mood Boosters

Instant Mood Boosters Sometimes the wintery gloomy weather can take a toll on your mood. Here are some quick fixes & long-term energy boosters to defeat a “doomy” mood. For instant pick me up’s… Buy yourself flowers. They do not have to be pricy; my favorites are daisies and tulips. 🌼 Get your nails done,... Continue reading →

Too Much Stress?

Too Much Stress By Dr. Lynn Wagner "The best six doctors anywhere and no one can deny it, are sunshine, water, rest and air, exercise and diet." - Wayne Fields The theme in my integrative clinic lately has been stress. Too much of it. My patients can’t sleep, can’t lose weight, can’t stop their racing... Continue reading →

ALL THAT GLITTERS

All that Glitters Personally speaking, glitter makes me happy. It reminds me of a disco ball, the sparkles off a large mass of water, the glint of the fresh white fallen snow, star beams, and crystal flecks. Much like sand, it spreads its cheer by dancing about and graces the surface of all that crosses... Continue reading →

Autumn Feels

Autumn Feels Normally travel slows down in the fall unless you are visiting wine country, but generally when school starts and before the holiday season ramps up, we get caught up in the busyness of fall. The weather shifts, football and soccer season begin, school festivities gear up, indoor home projects commence, and the work/school... Continue reading →

Eat breakfast and break your fast

We have all heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”.  Well, it is for many reasons, but it only “works” if you put the proper food into your body. Sugary donuts, processed cereal, frozen waffles, are considered breakfast foods in America. None of them are considered good for you, and not... Continue reading →

Myung Sung: Meditation, Medicine & Movement

Myung Sung: Meditation, Medicine & Movement  Imagine if all your struggles in life--in work, marriage, parenting, health, and more-- could become less difficult. What if you could achieve a new level of awareness that allowed you to see yourself, others, and your path in life more clearly? What if you could change your habits so... Continue reading →

CREATE your own STELLAR STYLE

Create your own stellar style! There is not one doubt in my mind that anyone who knows me will say that I am a clothes collector. I am obsessed with style & fashion that is unique to emerging designers. I love an unusual detail, I am obsessed with a cool vintage find, and when I... Continue reading →

5 Tips to Create a STELLAR Instagram Feed

Today with so many creators, businesses, and brands on social media, it can be overwhelming or intimidating to start (or keep going) building your brand on social media. Not only is creating a cohesive Instagram brand one of the best ways to attract your target audience and get more followers, but it gives you the... Continue reading →

Four Favorite Beaches

My Favorite Beaches so far… I would love to live on a beach, on the water, steps from the ocean but because I don’t, I’ll take a beach destination vacation over any other. I grew up in a prairie city and spent most of my adult life in Vancouver, Canada and my view from my... Continue reading →

Beauty on the go!

Beauty on the go! Life is busy enough! From your regular day to day work life, family schedules, running a business, running your household and then add a trip? Somedays I feel like I am scrambling all day (side note, that is why I try to exercise first thing in the morning and now 3-4... Continue reading →

Let’s touch again

Let’s Touch Again Stellargirls, let me tell you if you haven’t heard of or tried Touchland hand sanitizing mist, you are missing out. After the past 16 months or so of being perhaps fearful…we can all touch again! Touch things, hug people, feel again and live again! Just mist your hands, any surfaces you feel... Continue reading →

The Brando Blog

When I was surprised with a “pack for 10 days, four hotels, 20 hours of travel (one way), and temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees”…hmmm where are we going? Yay! I love surprises… except I packed two 70 pound suitcases; a girl needs options, right? At the airport I found out we were heading to... Continue reading →

Topical Retinol vs. Retinol Gummy

Let's talk about the concerns with ingestible supplements. There is such a thing as too much with vitamins. Ingesting high doses of certain vitamins (like Vitamin A) may cause a condition called hypervitaminosis, also known as vitamin toxicity. Hypervitaminosis is often caused by taking large amounts of these vitamins over an extended period of time but can... Continue reading →

Hit a fitness plateau? I can help!

Why you should switch up your workout routine. Have you hit a fitness plateau? No longer seeing results and maybe bored? Well, I can help with that. Your body, like your mind need consent stimulation and let’s say you have been jogging on the treadmill for 6 months and after 3 months you are no... Continue reading →

Cool Chic Summer Style

Cool Chic Easy Breezy Summer Style Do you want to look and feel cool, comfy and chic in this summer heat? Let me suggest some of my favorite fabrics and breezy outfits. White is the only color that does not attract the heat because white clothing reflects all wavelengths of light. So, try wearing white... Continue reading →

Simple Summer Make Up

Make up pallet with brushes and candles
Simple Summer Skin I don’t feel the need to wear heavy make-up ever but especially in the summer when it is hot and sticky outside. So, I lighten it up, minimalistic is best for me when it comes to putting your face on in the heat. As soon as I wake up, I spray Avene... Continue reading →

Discover Montauk

Spend a long weekend in Montauk, NY…to some it is a surf town, a fishing village, a romantic get-away or a family vacation. I assure you one thing. You will not be disappointed, keep reading for what do in Montauk for an extended weekend… Montauk is called “the end of the world” because it is... Continue reading →

Imperfectly Parenting

There is no sugar coating this, parenting is amazing, messy, fun, challenging and my favorite people in my world are my kids. I have to remember every day that I am a work in progress and so are my kids. We parents forget that. I need their forgiveness, patience and grace everyday just like my... Continue reading →

Visit Door County, WI

Take a Trip To Door County, WI When it comes to lake-life-long-weekends most Midwesterners have been to Door County. It is located on the Northeastern peninsula that juts out from Wisconsin. To the rest of the country, this place is relatively unheard of, or if you have heard of it, you haven’t taken the time... Continue reading →

Vail in the Summertime

Most people would assume that Vail, Colorado is a ski town. Well, it is from November to April but in the summertime it is a picturesque gem that you will want to include in your summer travel plans as a couple or a family! We only had three days and 4 nights, but we managed... Continue reading →

Spring sking in Aspen, CO.

Aspen, Aspen, Aspen… Late March 2021 I crossed Aspen, Colorado off my bucket list. As you know, I am Canadian.  I spent 10 years in Vancouver and skied Whistler too many times to count. I also spent 18 months in Banff and Lake Louise, so I thought I experienced skiing at its best in North... Continue reading →

GO FOR YOUR GOLD

Do you ever close your eyes and envision a life you’ve always wanted to live and do all the things you’ve always wanted to do? I wonder how many of us are actually living that life? What is holding us back from achieving our “gold life”? Our stellar life? Of course, not one person is... Continue reading →

STELLARBRATE MOMS

I love that we set aside a whole day to honor and celebrate the women who raised us. My mom is an amazing mother who taught me and my brother that a strong woman can raise a family, have a career, and be an incredible support system for her sisters and our entire family.  She... Continue reading →

Stronger Together

It never seizes to amaze me how powerful women can be when we support each other, work together, and share our stories. Women supporting women. It simply doesn’t get better than that. When we authentically have that mindset of cheering each other on instead of competing and comparing, we are unstoppable! That’s the mindset of... Continue reading →

Invest in Yourself

Invest in yourself, yes, but I mean this in a few different ways. Invest in yourself mentally & physically by practicing selfcare AND in your future self by investing financially. Women take the weight of their worlds on their shoulders. They have 10 plates spinning in the air and so often we don’t invest in... Continue reading →

Be Hopeful, have faith & have fun!

Hope & Faith – Equally Mighty! These past 14 months have been nothing like we have ever experienced. At times it was discouraging, difficult, and devastating and all that we have to hold onto is hope. Hope that our world will heal, and hope that human beings will live their truth and be kind and... Continue reading →

Power of Internal Beauty

What you eat and put on your skin affects your external self. So why do we eat processed food, refined sugar, canned goods full of sodium, and shelved goods from the grocery aisle that expire in three years? Gross right? It is extremely important to look at expiration dates on the bread you buy and... Continue reading →
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