With cooler temperatures and school days now in session, set yourself up for success. It is time to show your immune system a little love and attention. It is much easier than you think to take good care of yourself. As in many areas of our life, we often make things more complicated than they [...]
Flying the Coup There comes a time when we have to let our baby birdies fly the coup. For many of us, this transition happens right around now with the start of a new school year as big kids are off to post secondary education. One of the biggest challenges kids face when off to [...]
Photo by Ana Azevedo on Unsplash We are about 3 weeks away from Labour Day Weekend. For many of us that day signifies getting back into routine. Whether or not you have children, September brings with it a little more structure. Some thrive on the fly by the seat of your pants lifestyle. [...]
It really doesn't get much simpler than this. Low effort and great reward. Sounds like a win-win for breakfast! Serve it with a little Greek yogurt for added protein and you are good to go! With whole grains, fruit and a little maple syrup, this breakfast is sure to please even the toughest crowd! [...]
Photo by John Matychuk on Unsplash Need a night off in the kitchen? On the road for a family vacation? Regardless of the reason, eating out with kids can be a bit of a challenge at times. Keep reading to learn my best tips and tricks for eating out with your kids. Keep [...]
This summer we went back country camping as a family. Normally, our kind of camping is car camping. That is, we pack everything we think we will need, throw it in the van and off we go. Need an extra pillow? No problem, throw it in. Need the kettle, extension cord & toaster? In it [...]
Photo by Vicko Mozara on Unsplash It's time for a little holiday! Heading for holidays doesn't mean you need to take a break from healthy habits. Come along with me as we explore ways to keep you on track while on vacation so you too can have healthy travels! From here to there: [...]
Ah...nothing tastes more like summer to me than all the fresh produce that is ripe for the eating. One of my favourites is the the fusion of local strawberries and rhubarb! With strawberry season in full swing, I've got the perfect solution to your unruly patch of rhubarb! If you don't have any, ask around [...]
Hot Enough Yet? Ah, it feels like the hazy days of Summer are upon us. With the heat, we often look to cool treats to refresh us on a hot day. Many of the store bought varieties are packed with sugar and artificial ingredients. I am here to the rescue with a few healthy & [...]
Why Summer is a Perfect Time to do this... It is at this time of the year when we've shed the layers of clothing that have kept us warm and cozy for the past several long months that we also notice perhaps the extra layer of love that we've added to our stature. By layer [...]
