TUESDAY TIPS - Retreats

If you have never been to a cancer retreat, you are missing out! Last year, I was able to attend a free breast cancer retreat in Park City, Utah. The retreat was hosted by Image Reborn. I loved every minute of it. We had great food, discussions, art journaling, facials, yoga instruction, and more. It all took place in a gorgeous private home. It was a much needed, relaxing weekend.

I was recently offered a place at another retreat in December of this year, and I'm so excited! I can hardly wait. The retreat is put on by Women Beyond Cancer, and will be held in Park City also. Looking at their website, and at the past retreats they've held, it looks like we will have the opportunity to do some pretty amazing stuff - past retreat attendees have been able to do yoga, snow-shoeing, and hiking. I look forward to spending time with other survivors, and meeting the incredible people who are able to bring these retreat opportunities to survivors.

If you think this sounds fun, here is some information on the retreats you can attend in Utah...

Image Reborn: these retreats take place in Park City. They include a support group, nutrition, exercise, education, journaling, massage therapy, rejuvenation time. To register for a retreat, go to http://www.imagerebornfoundation.org/index.php

Here are two pictures of the group of survivors that I met at the Image Reborn retreat. We had a great time! That bathtub shows just how amazing this house was - it was in the master bath!!

The retreats for 2012 with Women Beyond Cancer are filled up, but they are taking applications for their 2013 retreats. Activities include: Hiking, Snowshoeing, massages, yoga, pool table, hut tubbing, shopping in Park City, Journaling, Relaxation, and Meditation. To sign up for one of the retreats offered by Women Beyond Cancer, go to http://www.womenbeyondcancer.org/welcome.html

Another retreat I've heard of is called Casting For Recovery. This retreat focuses on fly-fishing as a way to help survivors gain skills that will help them cope with recovery from breast cancer. The one being held this year is in September, at The Homestead. To register, go to http://castingforrecovery.org/home

These 3 retreats are all free to survivors. I think the important thing about these retreats is that they offer survivors the opportunity to sit down with other survivors, talk through their cancer journeys, enjoy some "sisterhood", and HEAL.

If you haven't gone to one of these retreats, sign up NOW. They fill up fast.

-Kara

TUESDAY TIPS - Christmas Idea #1 - Miche "HOPE" Bag

If you are looking for something unique to ask for this Christmas, check out the new "Hope" bag from Miche Bags... there are 4 different sizes.

This is the x-large size

This is the large

This is the medium

And this is the smallest size

If you aren't familiar with Miche Bags, let me explain - you buy a base bag, and then you buy different "shells" - they are magnetized. So, when you want to change the look of your handbag, you just take off one shell and slip the base into another one! No need to remove all of your stuff - you leave it in the base bag, and change the outside look. I LOVE them. The "Hope" bag is Miche's bag that raises money for breast cancer research. There is a different design each year, and I have to admit - I really like this new design! There are TONS of different Miche Shells - in the four different sizes. I just ordered 3! ;-)

Best of all - one of our own members - Beth Crowley (our secretary) is a Miche Bag Lady! So, head on over to her website (http://beththebaglady.miche.com/Home) and go shopping! Load up your wish list, and then give the information to whoever is giving you gifts this year.