There really is nothing cozier to me than a warm cup of tea on a chilly day. I am so pleased to share with you a quick and easy chai tea recipe from my dear friend Joy. Not only is it delicious, it also features some spices that are good for us too! Cardamom - [...]
Thermography - What the heck is it and why I choose it... Thermography or digital infrared thermal imaging, is a non-invasive test that uses an infrared camera to produce images or thermograms that record temperature and blood vessel patterns. It records even minute changes in body temperature. A change in temperature can indicate that further investigation is [...]
The secret to sneaking in more vegetables into your family's diet - drum roll please - is to not to. I have many people ask me how to get their kids and even spouses to eat more veggies. Many have read books or seen recipes on how to cleverly mask veggies in anything from pasta [...]
Food waste is a problem. It is an expensive problem that costs the average Canadian family of 4 about $50 dollars per week or 873 pounds of food yearly per person. How does this happen? We certainly don't intend to toss our hard earned money into the compost every week, but somehow we do. Bulk [...]
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 [...]
