The holidays are right around the corner, and naturally, I’m a step behind. While thankfully I have most of my gift shopping done, this was not a year for festive holiday decor–there just hasn’t been any time! I did, however, squeeze in a couple holiday movies–and made my way to go see Frozen 2
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Learning To Take Up Space
This wasn’t a post I planned to write. In fact, it’s not even something I’ve really known how to talk about–let alone share here. But it keeps calling me. So here, I’ll speak. In these last few years, I’ve really struggled with finding my voice. With being assertive, with taking up space. It’s been a
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Why Being Thin Didn’t Help Me Love My Body
Why Being Thin Isn’t Everything If you’ve been following my story, you probably already know that I struggled with disordered eating. My issues with my weight started young: I remember being in the fifth grade doing 100 crunches before bed. This was a routine I kept until my first year of university. 100 crunches, every
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Beet + Dill Lentils
Hello, hello! I’m reposting this article from 2017, because I loved the recipe so much. Guys, it’s so good. I decided to revamp the photos–the other ones were really, really bad. (Which is fair–I was so new to photography then, and we all have to start somewhere!) I actually really want to write a post on
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Roasted Grapefruit + Ginger Berry Yogurt
This Roasted Grapefruit + Ginger Berry Yogurt recipe is so simple and yet so, so lovely. As we move into winter, I think this is a perfect easy, warming breakfast. Yogurt has always been a go-to breakfast of mine: it’s quick, it’s easy, it’s satisfying. In the summer I love to top it with fresh
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Paleo Gingerbread Cupcakes with Dairy-Free Eggnog Frosting
With December right around the corner, I started to form a vision. A dream: gingerbread cupcakes. Paleo gingerbread cupcakes. With a thick, creamy eggnog frosting. A dairy-free frosting. So I got to work in my teeny tiny kitchen and started testing this recipe. And you know how somehow, things just work out on the first
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How To Get PMS Relief With Your Diet
Today, I thought we’d dive into all things PMS and menstrual cramps. So. Much. Fun. Okay, maybe not so fun–but definitely important! I think people have a lot of questions about PMS and periods, which is fair–it’s not something we talk about outside of health class. One of the top questions? Are symptoms normal? How
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Paleo Lemon Blueberry Loaf
Good morning lovely humans! This week I have had so much cooking energy–and it feels great! I feel like for the last few months, I just haven’t really been inspired to cook things or create new things. I’ve been eating take out (in the form of salads because I’m still me!) and I’ve really neglected
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Health Benefits of Collagen (+ what exactly is it)
Let’s talk collagen. Cause by now, you’ve probably heard of it. It’s been trending in the wellness + beauty world for quite some time, and it seems to be in just about everything. But what exactly is it? What are the health benefits of collagen?And does it actually do anything? I mean, I don’t know about
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Chai Spiced Lion’s Mane Coffee
Happy Sunday! Okay, Sunday evening. Which probably means you’ll be seeing this Monday morning. If that’s the case–happy Monday morning! LIFE UPDATE (Skip down if you’re not interested!) And if you’re in Canada, make sure you go vote! Not sure how? Check out the information here. I know, I know, if you’ve never done it
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