Find Your Oasis
10 years ago, I viewed the appearance of spring-like weather with nothing more than a renewed excitement for warmer days ahead. Coats became jackets; boots were swapped for ballet flats, and every pink...
View ArticleHelp With the Hard Part: Your Plan. Your Way.
It’s been exactly six months since I joined Weight Watchers. If you’ve been following my journey (see Help with the Hard Part and When the Hard Part is Easy), you’ll know that I made a commitment to...
View ArticleFind Your Perfect Balance
Summer is finally here! And one of the reasons I love the warmer season is the abundance of fresh, local produce coming our way. All those vitamins and nutrients fill me with glee! However, there are...
View ArticleEven a Travelling Germaphobe Needs to Own the Throne
I feel like the title of this post is somewhat of an oxymoron; generally speaking, germaphobes don’t travel – they stay close to their bubbles homes and encapsulate themselves in a clean, sanitary...
View ArticleHealthier Habits for the Summer
It’s summer. Hallelujah! And just in case you hadn’t noticed (how’s the weather under that rock?), people are vacationing, dining out, drinking on patios and festival-hopping in full force. Honestly!...
View ArticleDiscover a Healthier Way to Delicious
METROSEXUAL. [Noun] met·ro·sex·u·al \ˌme-trə-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl: a usually urban heterosexual male given to enhancing his personal appearance by fastidious grooming, beauty treatments, and fashionable...
View ArticleThis Dried Fruit is Anything But Dry.
NOTE: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only. I’ll admit it; I don’t think a food dehydrator has ever been on my culinary wishlist. I mean, I’ve never sat around on a Saturday afternoon...
View ArticleGetting Back to Sleep, Naturally.
I’ve always prided myself on my ability to prioritize, especially when it comes to my health. A clean(ish) diet, eight glasses of water a day, and a good night’s sleep. In fact, I once stated that I...
View ArticleGet Back to Natural Sleep.
“With PASCOFLAIR you can fall asleep quickly and stay sound asleep.” That was the plan. Over a month ago, I had turned to PASCOFLAIR with the hope that I could achieve a restful sleep with the help of...
View ArticleFall into Better Digestive Health: Take Control and #OwnTheThrone
It’s the season for tall riding boots and warm, cozy sweaters. The crisp, clean air is accented with the tempting aroma of Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Leaves are changing, days are shortening, and the...
View ArticleJoin us for an #AvoSocial!
Love an avocado today. Tomorrow, 18 awesome influencers from Toronto will enjoy an #AvoSocial brunch at my home! (And I don’t even have to cook! Thanks Avocados from Mexico!) Fresh, delicious,...
View ArticleThat’s a Wrap! Peanut Butter, Honey and Banana Breakfast Wraps
Looking for a quick and delicious breakfast your whole family will love? Spread whole wheat tortillas with peanut butter (or wowbutter) and honey. Roll around a peeled ripe banana, and wrap in foil....
View ArticleLiving the GoodLife: Falling into Health and Wellness
There’s no use denying it: one of the reasons I love fall so much is the excuse to wear sweaters and coats. Big, warm, bulky articles of clothing which hide the extra bit of bulk I may be hiding...
View ArticleBetter Health Together!
Every month, it’s the same old, same old. I make the trip to my local lab, have my blood drawn and tested, and hope I don’t hear from my doctor. Such is life while managing an ongoing health issue. If...
View ArticleThis Season, Make it Happen.
I’m not saying you have to be some kind of superwoman. I’m not even telling you to drastically change your lifestyle, because we all know the holiday season is busy enough without trying something new....
View ArticleI Had the Flu Shot. No Big Deal.
Well, okay… maybe it was a big deal, because it was my FIRST flu shot EVER. But really, it’s business as usual here. I didn’t get the flu immediately after taking it; I didn’t suffer any strange side...
View ArticleWhat Will You Do? Where Will You Be… When You’re Flu-Free?
This past weekend, I was out and about. I shopped for groceries, attended my son’s indoor soccer game, took my other son to a birthday party and even managed to squeeze in a quick brunch with a friend,...
View ArticleFall into Better Digestive Health: Take Control and #OwnTheThrone
It’s the season for tall riding boots and warm, cozy sweaters. The crisp, clean air is accented with the tempting aroma of Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Leaves are changing, days are shortening, and the...
View ArticleJoin us for an #AvoSocial!
Love an avocado today. Tomorrow, 18 awesome influencers from Toronto will enjoy an #AvoSocial brunch at my home! (And I don’t even have to cook! Thanks Avocados from Mexico!) Fresh, delicious,...
View ArticleThat’s a Wrap! Peanut Butter, Honey and Banana Breakfast Wraps
Looking for a quick and delicious breakfast your whole family will love? Spread whole wheat tortillas with peanut butter (or wowbutter) and honey. Roll around a peeled ripe banana, and wrap in foil....
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