I like to pride myself on the fact that I rarely get sick. Even when I do, my symptoms tend to be mild and usually go away within 24 hours. I’ve gone years without throwing up or calling in sick, and Allie has watched in disbelief when I say I feel ‘slightly nauseous’, only to have her get
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Why Mindfulness Needs To Be Your Theme For 2017
Mid-January and, I think everyone I know is tired about hearing of New Year’s Resolutions. Except me. Bring it on: I love me a good vision board, life plan and bucket list. I can’t help it–I’m a Capricorn, and we’re planners. For those that hate the New Year’s Resolutions (you feel that if one more colleague/friend/family
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25 Things I’ve learned in 25 Years
Hello, hello! Friday is my twenty-fifth birthday. (Friday the 13th, I might add. Is that lucky?) So I thought I’d compile a list of the things that I’ve learned over the years–through trial, error and many a good cry. Enjoy! 25 things I’ve learned in 25 years You are not your Instagram. Life is
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2016: A Year In Review + The End of This Blog?
How is the year almost over?! I mean, sure I say that every year, but it just happens so quickly, you know? One minute I’m complaining about the January weather, and the next minute…Well, I’m complaining about the December weather (because it’s Canada and it’s freakin’ cold, always). A 2016 Review This year has been interesting: a
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3 Ways To Drink Green Smoothies This Winter
I have been on a massive Green Smoothie kick this week–which is so unusual for me. In the winter, I’m a strict oatmeal/eggs/something-hot-and-cozy kind of gal, and well, frozen beverages? Not so much my favourite way to start the cold and snowy morning. Nonetheless, I have just been craving greens, in pureed baby food fashion,
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Guest Post: The Bad Ingredients In Your Cereal
Check out my guest post over at The Hearty Soul all about the bad ingredients found in conventional cereals. As an added bonus, I’ve also included a recipe for this deliciously warm and comforting Cranberry Orange Granola! You can find the guest post here. Have a lovely weekend,
A Cozy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
It’s almost the end of October, and the days have started to cool. Big baby that I am, I’ve already started wearing my parka. Still, the weather has been just gorgeous for taking Gem to the park: bad seed that she is, she likes to jump the fence of the path and run through the
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A Simple Peach Yogurt Cake
These peaches were sitting on my kitchen table for days, and every time I walked by, I thought, what will I do with you? And for awhile, I stared at them. And they stared at me. And then we mutually agreed on an idea: cake. (Now, of course, the peaches thought it a better idea if I was
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Glowing Antioxidant Shredded Cabbage, Carrot + Blueberry Salad
Good morning lovely humans! I am just loving this beautiful weather–perfect for walking our dog, having drinks on the balcony, going on adventures with friends & exploring the city. I think I’m finally into a routine and I can breathe–and cook, and do laundry. Ah, being an adult is oh so glamorous. Today
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How To Stop Feeling Bloated
HOLY GUACAMOLE–I haven’t posted since March. In more than two months. That’s the longest I think I’ve ever gone without posting. I’ve missed you. Where have I been, you might ask? Everywhere. Or at least that’s how it feels. Honestly, after my last blog post, I kind of knew I needed a break. With school,
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