Posts by Dasha Anderson
Mandranova – Experience Authentic Sicily
It is, and it is not Italy Mandranova, our home among the olive fields When I was in college, I met a boy from Sicily, Nunzio, he helped me pass economics class while I helped him understand literature and Greek mythology. Our friend Tanya helped us pass developmental physiology. On long breaks between classes the…
Read MoreMandarin Oriental Tokyo – Why We Keep Coming Back
When you think of tree houses nestled in the sky – you think jungle and woods and an endless scene of nature. I’ve stayed in a fare share of tree suspended hotels made for bird watching and moon gazing. However, when I entered the Mandrin Oriental Tokyo, all of those notions changed. Suddenly I was…
Read MoreMotherhood and Mobility; My Single Greatest Piece Of Advise I Can Give Any Mother To Be
Motherhood and Mobility My Single Greatest Piece Of Advise I Can Give Any Mother To Be There’s a ton of advise out there for mothers to be. When I was pregnant, just 5 months ago I was consuming this advise at a massive pace. One day reading about a mom who still feels trapped inside…
Read MoreChina by Train; experiencing both authenticity and luxury
Temple of Heaven, Beijing (must visit) 水满则溢。(Shuǐmǎn zé yì. ‘water full but overflows’) — Water flows in only to flow out. China by Train – on this trip we felt like we experienced the true authenticity of China, all while still getting the five star experience we wanted from a vacation. Below, I’ll discuss our…
Read More#STRONGLIKEAMAMA Heymama Event (Overlooking beautiful NYC)
Incredible isn’t it? A perfect summer evening on an elegant rooftop over looking one of the greatest cities in the world – Hanging out with you – a hundred plus hard working entrepreneur mothers, all who left their babies (of various ages) at home and turned up to sweat, chant and discuss all forms of…
Read MoreThe 4th Trimester – (hint: They Lied To You – You’ll Sleep, You’ll Dream and You’ll be FINE!)
Today is Ari’s three months b-day! and I want to take this time to truly share with you my experiences of the 4TH TRIMESTER (hint: bc its nothing like I was told it would be). If you’ve had a baby, it may go something to the likes of this: first trimester– nausea, exhaustion, excitement, a…
Read MoreFour Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle – a one-of-a-kind adventure for the spirit
Your kids – they want Disney Land, and hey maybe you do as well. Something incredible about reliving your childhood. Tented Camps at Four Seasons Golden Triangle are kinda like re-living your childhood mixed in with a bit of Indiana Jones. Basically the child, the adventurer, the romantic, the philosopher, the boss in you gets…
Read MoreYour Sweet Tooth Survival Guide; How To Have & Enjoy Sugar Correctly
Snacking in Beijing China… We’ve all watched a friend, actress, or some other freak of nature scarf down a candy bar, milk shake, or burger with the grin of an eight-year-old child—there’s no remorse, just simple guiltless pleasure. And we’ve done it once in a while ourselves, after all, there is NO REASON you shouldn’t…
Read MoreBaby Game Changers: Coterie Diapers
In the world of babies you hear a many things over and over again, the main one being those daunting diaper changes. Of-course for those yet to have kids this sounds so simple and so far fetched from anything you need to worry about; a diaper. But once you’re a parent, you know that anything…
Read MoreDaily Cold Showers Bring May Flowers… My Cold Therapy Routine; Mind-Body-Spirit
It has been exactly two weeks since I gave birth, And I will say that it has been a true collection of not days but hours; 24, 48, 72. A swarming colidascope of memories and sensations and smells (yes, smells) that I will never ever forget and probably want to relive and strive remember as…
Read MoreStructuring A Strength Training & Workout Program For Your Goals
Structuring A Strength Training Program – because working out should not be a medley of ‘calorie burning’, randomized moves. How often do you hear; · I work out. · Just finished my workout. · I’m working out this Saturday. · Wanna join me for a workout? And yet, and I will say this with the…
Read MoreMy Number #1 Recommendation For Mama’s To Be – Baby Essentials
As a new mama to be, the landscape of motherhood was in the beginning more like a flurry of thoughts; playing with my daughter, watching my husband with her, introducing her to martial arts. Then the more technical and less whimsical parts like making my schedule work; balancing motherhood and my passions of teaching and helping…
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