A couple weeks ago I went to my first guided meditation class. I’ve been really curious about meditation for a while now. I’ve been reading up on some of the benefits of meditation, the biggest draw for me is the reduction in stress, but there’s actually a number of other benefits that are just as… Continue reading My First Guided Meditation Class
Healthy-ish Nanaimo Bars
Who doesn’t love dessert??? I came up with this recipe two years ago for Canada’s 150th birthday. A healthy-ish take on a quintessentially Canadian dessert, and one of my favourites. Be sure to check out the Recipe Notes at the bottom, and let me know what you think of them 🙂 Healthy-ish Nanaimo Bars, the… Continue reading Healthy-ish Nanaimo Bars
Homemade Almond Butter
I only recently started making my own almond butter, but it has been a total game changer for me. I found that store-bought almond butters were SUPER expensive, and because I only ever used a small amount at a time, I always had that hard paste-like stuff at the bottom of the jar and the… Continue reading Homemade Almond Butter
Why I Switched to Morning Workouts
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted on here (or any of my other social media accounts for that matter). Does anyone else get completely overwhelmed with social media? The constant need to be “on” all the time is exhausting!! My 9-5 job keeps me busy and sometimes stressed out and not having to… Continue reading Why I Switched to Morning Workouts
Creamy Cashew Milk
When I first started on this wellness trend, I made my own almond milk every. single. week. I would soak my nuts in the fridge overnight and blend them up the next day. As with anything homemade, you can control what goes in it and there’s some questionable ingredients in some of the store-bought variety. … Continue reading Creamy Cashew Milk
Eight Simple Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Use Now
Today is Earth Day and I’ve decided that this is going to be the year I really start reducing the amount of plastic we use in my house. You can’t scroll through Facebook these days without reading a headline or seeing a photo of the plastic island floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean,… Continue reading Eight Simple Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Use Now
Maple Walnut Granola
This is one of the first recipes I created when I decided to ditch processed foods and refined sugars. It’s still one of my favourites. I make this granola often and always make sure I have some on hand. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I’m quite proud of this one… Continue reading Maple Walnut Granola
