Reignite your Spark: This online retreat kicks off today!



Hi Reader,

Last week, I finally started feeling well enough to get back to my walks. These are one of those things that I enjoy so much, but after being away for for so long, it felt really good to get back to doing the things I love.

I always forget how restorative being out in nature can be - and of course, seeing all the trees and foliage bursting forth - the birds calling for mates, and the frogs kicking up a cacophony. Well, it's just a bustling time down by the lake.

The weather is gorgeous. Not too hot or cool. And right now, the cherry blossoms in bloom are the icing on the cake. I couldn't be more excited to get back to my happy place. 😻


Whatever you consider your happy place, if you've been craving making more time to do the things you love, you won't want to miss Stephanie Blake's online event, The Power of Play Retreat. which kicks off at 8 am CST TODAY (May 15th) and is totally free to attend!

If you haven't already signed up yet, make sure you jump on this one, as it's your official invitation to bring play back into your life and finally do something just for you.

Inside the retreat, you'll hear from 20+ experts as they share ways to add play back into your life in easy, small ways.

Plus, Stephanie is hosting a special session about how to play your way to more profits in your business & you definitely won't want to miss it.

This isn’t your run of the mill online retreat. It’s a fun, low-pressure space to experiment, be inspired, and be reminded of how amazing it can feel to create just for YOU.

You'll get access to restorative sessions like:

🎶 Rhythms to Relief: How Music Can Make You More Playful
🧶 Learn to Crochet (& Play) in Just 15 Minutes
🧘‍♀️ Create Your Own Flow: Yoga Play & Inner Calm
🎨 Joyful Doodling: Rediscover Your Creative Joy

You’ll get to try new things, meet amazing speakers, and most importantly—reconnect with the version of you that still knows how to belt out tunes in the kitchen and dream big.

If you're interested in grabbing lifetime access to all sessions, live panels and $2K+ in bonuses, there's an All Access Pass too.

Pro tip: Make sure to grab this immediately after you sign up for your free ticket because you'll get the best deal. And of course, if you decide later you have to have it, you can sign up but it will be at a higher price.

I've also contributed my Get Outside paper pack to this retreat which is available inside the All Access Pass! The theme is perfect for Steph's retreat as these images are all about taking time for yourself to do things you enjoy. In my case, that's obviously getting outside into nature which I hope is something you'll resonate with as well.

Don't forget to grab your free ticket. The event starts TODAY, May 15th at 8 am CST until May 20th.

BONUS - If you decide to purchase the upgraded pass, get 50% of the cost of your ticket back in Lara Loot. The best deal is grabbing it for $27 after signup. There will also be the option to pick it up later for $47 before the event begins, and $97 when it kicks off on Thursday, so if you're interested in all the amazing extras and bonuses, make sure you take advantage when picking up your free pass.

Happy Tales!

Lara xo

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Tales From the Rouge - inspired by a magical enclave in the Rouge Valley in the east end of Toronto, Canada. I'm a writer/television producer and a wife and mom who loves photography, nature, and my ever-expanding collection of antique typewriters. I'm inspired by nature on a daily basis and draw inspiration from my surroundings which trickles down to my creations.

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Writer, TV Producer/Director, Digital Creator. (Discovery Channel, HGTV, The CBC, Elle Canada, The Toronto Star, and US Weekly.) Although I'm an award-winning journalist who has shot stories around the world, nothing gives me more joy than taking photos in my local stomping ground, “The Rouge” and turning them into illustrative art. I love sharing stories and images with my community along with free and paid resources to help others break the chains of the 9-to-5 hamster wheel to achieve a life they love. Check out my previous posts but keep in mind that only subscribers get access to my occasional gifts which aren't posted below - so sign up to receive my daily newsletter!

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