“All of man’s difficulties are caused by his inability to sit quietly in a room by himself.” Blaise Pascal
Often we want things to be so strikingly different than the way they are, we try our hardest to think about anything other than the present. We ruminate on the past and...
Save That Box of Christmas Oranges with this Mandarin Coconut Green Smoothie
Don’t you just hate it when you peek into your beloved box of “Christmas oranges” only to find there’s a few rogue green shrivelled-up fuzzy ones at the bottom? Or worse, they’re in the middle of the lot, spreading green mould to the rest of the good ones. Whyyyy?!
One theory...
Gluten-Fra La La La La Gingerbread Granola with Oat Milk
When all is calm and bright over the holidays, it could mean we’ve honoured our minds and bodies with nourishment and self-care, while embracing the spirit of giving. #holidaygoals
In real life: many of us have weathered a flurry of festive gatherings, spread ourselves thin, attempted to handcraft all the Christmas...
This Sweet N' Savoury Cheese Roll is Your Next Holiday Party Appy Hit
Cheese roll tweaked from my mom’s recipe box
‘Tis the season for socializing, shopping, and running errands, which results in the snacking of many sugary, white flour sweets.
Although this recipe is still a snack, it’s at least one sugar and flour-free finger food to add to your holiday repertoire. (Psst… before...
Whether it's the longer nights, the extra layers that pose a new challenge or the seasonal spike in testosterone, Autumn is a straight-up sexy season. If these aren't heating up the bedroom antics enough, here are a few more natural ways to improve your sex life.
1. Maca Root
There are a...
Restore & Invigorate Your Immune System This Winter with Fire Cider
Fire cider is a well-known herbal folk remedy popularized by herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. You’ve likely seen it make its way around the internet for the past couple of years, and for good reason.
Bright and spicy, this potent concoction works to boost circulation, break up mucus, and give you a general...
Colour Me Healthy: What Food Colour Means For Your Health
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side
Rainbows are visions
But only illusions
And rainbows have nothing to hide
~ Kermit the Frog, The Rainbow Connection
We have to agree with Kermie (although rainbows are more than illusions because they can be photographed). Rainbows are beautiful and worth singing...
You're Not a Bee: A Mindfulness Meditation for Busyness
When did we start to prove our worthiness by how busy we are?
When you ask a toddler what he did at preschool, you most certainly won’t be hit with a list of amazing accomplishments. It’s enough to paint a painting, nap well and then call it a day.
Until it isn’t.
Coming...
Hacks For New Moms When You Aren’t Getting Much Sleep
Babies are awesome. They are little and loving, and everything they do has the potential to be adorable. I remember when my son would kick his little legs, and I would melt.
If anyone else in my life expected a round of applause for kicking their legs, I would assume they...
Are You As Fresh As You Think? The 411 on Fresh vs Processed Food
When Hamlet went crazy he muttered, “words, words, words.” Does it say something about us that we get what he means?
Sometimes we think that we’ve figured out our world by placing labels on it. Yet people still seem to maintain their own definitions.
Ask 100 people what processed food is and...
