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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...

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Help 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...

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Find 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...

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Even 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...

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Healthier 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!...

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Discover 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...

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This 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...

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Getting 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...

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Get 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...

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Fall 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...

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Join 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,...

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That’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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Living 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...

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Better 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...

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This 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....

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I 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...

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What 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,...

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Fall 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...

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Join 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,...

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That’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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