Hi there, it’s Donna here from Heart of the Matter Professional Organizing. I once heard the statement -- as the kitchen goes, so goes the rest of the house. I find this true in my home. How about for you? I feel like if I can keep up with my kitchen then I have a [...]
And then it happened - the Day of Reckoning Photo by Jennifer Burk on Unsplash As a nutritionist, I am happy to share when a recipe bombs, when my kids don't eat their veggies and the fact that I don't like kale chips. These things are easy and feel pretty safe to talk about. There are other things [...]
I think it is safe to say that if you've been around here for a little while, you know how important I believe it is to eat real food and support local farmers. I would like to introduce you to Caitey. She is a mother of 4, dairy farmer and photographer in the heart of [...]
Why I Don't Have a Fitness Tracker. Seems like a fair question to be asked as a person who is highly interested in nutrition, fitness and overall wellness. This is something that I've wanted to write about for a while but if I'm being honest I was a little hesitant. The reason? Fitness trackers are [...]
This was a big week in the world of nutrition news for Canada! The new Canada Food Guide was unveiled after much anticipation! It has been a topic of conversation around here and I thought I would briefly touch on my thoughts regarding the changes. Overall, I am quite pleased with the direction of the [...]
Cornmeal Muffins - Need a little something to go along with your stew or chili? Look no further! These quick & easy muffins go together in a jiffy & are totally worth the effort! - cornmeal (organic if possible), spelt or gluten free flour, cane sugar, baking powder, sea salt, egg (whisked), butter or coconut [...]
Mexican Beef Stew - This tasty stew will have you almost feeling the warmth of a Mexican beach. While it isn't spicy, the heartiness of it will warm you from the inside out! - onion (diced), stewing beef, garlic (minced), jalapeno pepper (sliced & seeds removed (leaving the seeds will increase the spiciness) ), bell [...]
Christmas is one week away and I must ask, how are you doing? Fine, yeah I thought so. That is what we tell others as if saying it enough will help us believe it. If I am being honest, I am wavering between feeling like I've got this in the bag and then waves of [...]
Don't get caught up in the buy now, pay later mentality that creeps in everywhere - be it gift shopping or eating habits. While the season brings with it the opportunity to overspend and overeat, it doesn't mean that we are a slave to the system and have to go along for the ride. When [...]
This past weekend rained. I mean, it really rained. By now, we would expect the rain to be beautiful white fluffy flakes that make us feel all festive. The house was damp and our mood needed a little boost. I decided on Saturday that a hearty pot of soup might warm us from the inside [...]
