One of the common thoughts about being a mom of all boys is that we must miss being able to shop for all the fun, frilly and adorable outfits that parents love to pick out for their daughters. But as a woman that loves fashion, I spend plenty of time choosing just the right clothes […]
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Another school year is off to a busy start and that means I’m diving into another year of packing lunches! I’m lucky that my boys aren’t too picky when it comes to lunchtime meals but, like most kids, they do prefer sweet, pre-packaged, not-very-healthy snacks. That’s why I’m happy that I added Organic Slammers fruit
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When it comes to comfortable, breathable and beautiful cloth, there aren’t many fabrics that can top cotton. But did you know that growing three pounds of cotton, enough for a sheet set or a shirt and jeans, requires one pound of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides? Not only is that damaging to the environment, any
Even though I’ve loved a good cup of coffee ever since I was a teenager, it wasn’t until my late twenties that I realized just how much of a difference there could be between a basic store brand and a freshly roasted quality brand of coffee beans. Once I tasted the difference, I soon became
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I’ve always been a little bit nuts for nuts. Cracking whole assorted nuts and eating them right out the shell has been a Christmas tradition in our house since I was a child. And whether I’m making a flavourful vegetarian curry or a batch of tasty homemade chocolates, adding nuts just makes food better. But
For the most part, I eat pretty healthy. While I enjoy the occasional chocolate or pizza splurge as much as anyone, my everyday diet is mostly lean protein, whole grains and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. But the one thing that can always sabotage my healthy eating plans, despite my best efforts, is being
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While there are a lot of energy bars I enjoy, it’s rare to find one that I absolutely love. For my busy lifestyle, energy bars are the perfect quick snack to have in my purse for those times I’m out of the house longer than I expected or for afternoons when I just don’t have
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As a bit of a foodie who’s also concerned about my health, I love discovering ways of increasing my favourite meals’ taste and nutritional content. A top organic food company I discovered a few years ago, Prana Organic, has come up with a new way of doing that and it’s one that any health-conscious food-lover
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In just a few weeks, one of my very favourite holidays will be arriving…Halloween! I’m notorious for going overboard with food, decorations and treats during almost every holiday celebration, but Halloween has always been one of my personal favourites. Custom tombstones, creative costumes and more help to make the day one that my boys and
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One of the things I love about my house is the fact that the yard is big enough for a garden. I enjoy growing my own vegetables each year for so many different reasons. The taste is so much better, I don’t have to worry about pesticides and chemicals on produce and I can save
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My boys are big fans of breakfast cereal and I’m always excited when I find a new variety that’s fun for them but still has ingredients I like. So I was pretty excited when I learned that Barbara’s, the maker of delicious organic crackers and cookies, had recently branched out and started offering two tasty
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When my boys were toddlers, they loved Baby Gourmet Squoosh Snacks. In fact, they enjoyed eating the squeezable pouches of pureed organic fruit right up into their school days. And why not? The pouches are portable, mess-free, healthy and taste great! But unfortunately, since the products are targeted towards infants, they have a design that’s
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I’ve always felt that one of the best ways to live a healthier lifestyle is to make simple, sensible food choices rather than obsessing about the exact amount of calories and fat in certain foods. Natural, organic food is always a good choice for fuelling the body and that’s why I love discovering the newest
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Overall I eat pretty healthy but snacks are definitely my weakness. I am horrible for skipping breakfast, I eat sensibly at lunch and supper, but during the day when I get a craving for something to eat, I often end up grabbing a snack made of chocolate with no nutritional value. Considering I strive to
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Sensitive skin is something that we understand very well in this family. Between allergies, a history of eczema and the fact that our skin often seems to just be easily irritated, I always make sure that I’m choosing skincare products that are gentle, natural and helpful at soothing irritated skin. Weleda products are always a
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Getting all the essential nutrients in a day can be a challenge for anyone, and when you’re a parent of a picky eater, the challenge becomes even greater. I try my best to make sure that my boys are getting the vitamins and minerals they need for good health but when I can do that
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My hair has been through its share of trials and tribulations and as a result, I have become a huge fan of hair oil. It is such a great way of nourishing and strengthening strands for healthier hair, whether I use the oil as an all-over treatment once a month or just add a few
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I am a huge fan of organic chocolate and for years now, my all-time favourite brand has been Green & Black’s. From simple white, milk and dark chocolate varieties to exotic choices featuring sea salt, toffee and ginger, every Green & Black’s Organic chocolate bar I’ve tried has featured a rich, distinctive flavour that’s simply
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When it comes to breakfast, I really can’t go wrong giving my boys cereal. They love almost any variety of cold breakfast cereal and as an added bonus for me, Zackary is old enough now to pour out cereal and milk for himself and his brother! But when I’m choosing breakfast cereal for my boys,
I absolutely love discovering new bath and beauty products and when those products are made with natural ingredients, that’s even better. I have a few different hair care lines that I love but with my long hair, I never miss a chance to try new shampoo and conditioner just in case I discover something I
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I love buying organic and natural products whenever possible but they do tend to be more expensive than commercial brands. Most of the time I find that the extra expense is worth it for the superior taste and health benefits I receive, but that doesn’t mean I still wouldn’t love to save a little when
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I may eat pretty healthy overall, but I still love my snacks! So I like making sure that I have alternatives to traditional junk food in my house when the snack craving hits. Fruit and vegetables are always a great choice, but sometimes I want something that’s crunchy, salty and satisfies my craving for snack
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For the most part, I eat fairly healthy. I love fruits and vegetables, eat plenty of lean protein and healthy fats and limit heavily processed foods. But I do have a few weaknesses and one is chocolate. I have a bad habit of reacting to that dreaded afternoon slump by immediately reaching for a few
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My two little nephews are two years old and five months old, which means that one child is just starting solids and the other has a fairly well-developed palate but still needs his food to be simple and easy to chew. Heinz Canada has some great baby food choices for infants right up to toddlers
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The weather is getting colder here in Saskatchewan and frost overnight is becoming the norm, which means icy winter winds are just around the corner. My skin suffers when the weather gets cold, but for the most part it manages to survive the dry air both indoors and out. My lips, on the other hand,
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My boys and I love our snacks. While regular meals are great, snacks are definitely a family favourite whether we’re enjoying sweet treats or savoury crunchy foods. Obviously, that means that I have to be careful about the snacks we eat because we’d end up with a lot of unhealthy food in our bodies otherwise!
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My boys and I love to snack. Even though three healthy meals are a part of every day, we all love indulging in tasty treats on a weekday afternoon or after dinner on a relaxing weekend. I try to keep the snacks healthy as much as possible but sometimes finding snacks that taste great and
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As an Earth’s Best blogger, I’ve had the chance to test out a lot of fabulous products over the last year, but some have become special favourites in our family. This month I was given a chance to choose three products to feature and with summer here at last, my focus was on easy, healthy
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I love the extensive line of hair, body and baby skincare products from Live Clean because they’re plant derived, made with certified organic botanicals and free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil and petroleum. And now Live Clean has introduced a new line of Hand Creams to help get your winter-damaged hands feeling soft, smooth and
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I love Greek Yogurt but I have to admit that I thought its current popularity was due solely to its thick and creamy texture. I was surprised to learn that Greek Yogurt actually has almost double the protein, more nutrients and half the sodium of regular yogurt, which means its appeal goes far beyond that
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I am an absolute huge fan of Green & Black’s Organic chocolate. In fact, when I mention my love of organic chocolate to others, Green & Black’s is the brand I’m thinking of. It has a rich, complex flavour that I find absolutely irresistible. Recently, Green & Black’s contacted me and asked me to be
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I love eco-friendly hair and body care products because they’re as kind to my skin and hair as they are to the environment. I’ve had a chance to try a few different eco-friendly personal care products over the last few years, but one of the things that really gets me excited about the recent revolution
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Over the last few years, I have become a bit of a beauty and skincare addict. At thirty-one, my skin still looks fairly youthful and I really want to keep it that way. I also deal with monthly breakouts and am always looking for a way to minimize that annoyance. So I eagerly accept the
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Over the last few weeks I’ve shared a bit of information about Baby Organic Joy and its eco-friendly products for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Now Baby Organic Joy want you to have the chance to check out some of its products for yourself, so the company is hosting three amazing giveaways of some of its
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When I was in my twenties, I discovered the great taste of organic coffee. Rich, mellow and complex, it was a completely different experience than the regular store brand I’d always had in the past. I’ve tried a few different brands of organic coffee since then but I had never heard of Weaver’s, so when
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Looking for a fun and easy snack for your school lunches? The makers of Baby Gourmet organic baby food have just what you need! New Kids Gourmet Squoosh fruit snacks are a blend of fruit and vegetables in a convenient foil pouch. They come in four kid-friendly flavours: BeetBerry – banana, apple, beet, blueberry, OrangoBango
My 5-year-old daughter Anna has skin that is extremely sensitive and eczema that we work very hard to keep under control. We have to be certain to purchase soaps, shampoos, detergents and many other products that are scent-free and contain minimal additives. Then once we find a product that works we are very leery about
Have you heard of Ganoderma? It’s a mushroom popular in Asian medicine that is used by many as a natural remedy to relieve fatigue, lower cholesterol, curb high blood pressure, tame inflammation, build stamina, and support the immune system. The research where Ganoderma is concerned is quite amazing and I fully understood why so many
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Regular readers of my blog may recall that when it comes to sunscreen, I have some very strong opinions. I have a powerful dislike of commercial chemical-based sunscreens and the more I hear about the potentially harmful cocktail of ingredients they contain, the more my dislike increases. I have never really worried about wearing sunscreen
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