Homemade Honey Lemon Cough Drops
Homemade Honey Lemon Cough Drops Cold season is no one's favorite. And being that I live in Canada, cold season pretty much encompasses half the year 😛 So it`s a bit of a no brainer that I have protocols and tricks in place to help us survive (read about how I help my girls sleep… Read More
Super Berry Blaster Homemade Gummies – DF/GF
Super Berry Blaster Homemade Gummies – DF/GF Finding healthy snacks that your kids actually want to eat can be a challenge . . . more than a challenge (though here are a few of our favorites!). Finding snacks that are not just healthy but help boost the immune system … priceless 😀 But that’s exactly… Read More
5 Tips To Reduce Sugar Intake
5 Tips To Reduce Sugar Intake I’m sure you’ve heard of it, the cause of all evil, the devil reincarnated… sugar! Haha okay a bit extreme 😛 But sugar has a ton of horrific side effects and is definitely not beneficial to our overall health. And when it comes to kids… well let’s just save… Read More
Why You Should Avoid The Keto Diet
Why You Should Avoid The Keto Diet For the last year, all I’ve heard is the word keto (short for ketosis) and truth be told, it’s starting to make my eye twitch! This diet has become insanely popular within the last six months and rightly so, many people are seeing extreme weight results while adhering… Read More
10 Healthy Back To School Snacks
10 Healthy Back To School Snacks It’s that time of year again… crunch time! Everyone is attempting to get into a routine for September and that includes getting organized with back to school snacks. It’s easier during the summertime to whip up something when you need it (like these meals my daughter eats all the… Read More
Healthy Food Options At Costco
Healthy Food Options At Costco There was a time when I boycotted Costco. Not because it wasn’t awesome but because it was so darn busy and their food options for a healthy mama kind of sucked. While I am all about fruits and veggies (which yes, they do have lots of), there are some packaged… Read More
Five Kid Friendly Hiking Snack Ideas
Five Kid Friendly Hiking Snack Ideas With the nice weather comes lots of time spent outdoors (hopefully playing in dirt!), on trails and generally working up an appetite! Not only do you need snacks to keep you fueled and energized but you also need to pack light. Which is why these hiking snack ideas are… Read More
7 Superfoods To Boost Health
10 Superfoods & Supplements I Use Regularly It's no secret that I strive for an uber healthy but balanced lifestyle. If you've read through my journey to health you'll know that this hasn't been a quick, or even full conscience, choice. It's just what I do. And while there are many ways to improve your… Read More
Tips To Rock A Truly Gluten Free Diet – Guest Interview
Tips To Rock A Truly Gluten Free Diet – Guest Interview The words “gluten free” have become one of the biggest health trends within the last few years. Thankfully, this means that for people who need to truly follow a gluten free diet there are a lot of options. However, it also means that many… Read More
How To Rock Eating Healthy On The Road
How To Rock Eating Healthy On The Road Staying fit and healthy is completely practical when you’re at home surrounded by all your essentials. Even small tasks like drinking more water are pretty straightforward when you’re stationary. But what about when you’re traveling? How do you make healthy choices when stuck in a car for… Read More
How To Make Homemade Energy Balls + The Best Recipe Ever
How To Make Homemade Energy Balls + The Best Recipe Ever There is a light possibility my daughter is addicted to homemade energy balls. Okay, more than slight, it's a full on issue 😀 The truth is, keeping a stash of homemade energy balls means that you always have something healthy, fueling and most importantly… Read More
Why My Daughters Don't Drink Juice & 4 Juice Box Alternatives
Why My Daughters Don't Drink Juice & 4 Juice Box Alternatives Even before I was pregnant I knew I was going to be that mom. You know, the crazy health one who gives her babes kale (this is how you prep kale by the way), turmeric and bone broth. The truth is, one of my… Read More
Healthy store bought Snack Options
Healthy Store Bought Snack Options I think it's safe to say that I am a homemade snack fiend 😉 It's almost practical to say that we live off of protein bars and energy balls! But like every other family, sometimes we get stuck. Regardless of the reason (travel, errands etc) having a backup plan of… Read More
Foods For Constipation In Kids
Foods For Constipation In Kids I've noticed a trend lately and it has to do with poop! Many kids are struggling to poop daily due to pain, constipation or fear (which I'll touch on briefly). And as a mama, it sucks watching your kids struggle with bathroom issues- but there are a few things you… Read More
The Benefits Of Cacao Powder & Tasty Ways To Enjoy It
The Benefits Of Cacao Powder & How To Get In Like most fads, the term “health food” or “superfood” has somewhat gotten out of hand. It seems any real, wholesome food now comes with the catchphrase when really, all real & unprocessed food is good for you. But if you follow along my blog, you'll… Read More