Health

Clean Lactation Cookies

Clean Lactation Cookies

There are a number of foods that are said to increase milk production for nursing Mum’s and cookies like these that contain several of the ingredients so they are a great way to fuel your body that is working overtime to recover and produce milk, all whilst surviving...

10 Top Tips to Get More Plants on Your Plate

10 Top Tips to Get More Plants on Your Plate

Did you know that only 1 in 10 Adults consume enough fruit and vegetables AND 1 in 20 children? We all know the importance of getting fruit and vegetables into our bodies every day but the truth is that most of us aren’t getting what we need.It sounds simple to just...

How often do you get sick?

How often do you get sick?

According to the CDC, the average adult gets 2-3 colds per year. I remember hearing this statistic when I was younger and being surprised: when I was in university, I was sick WAY more often than that! Now this statistic surprises me for a different reason: I get way...

No Excuses

No Excuses

Here in Canada the weather is a common topic of conversation. Especially where I live in the middle of the prairies, the weather can vary between +40 C and -40 C depending on the time of year. I used to be a fair-weather girl. I’ve always loved being outside, but I...

Take a MOMENT

Take a MOMENT

With wellness becoming a greater focus in our lives, we’re constantly looking for fun new ways we can refresh and re-energise. Here are three different wellness techniques you can try.The ears are a surprising source of stress relief because they’re covered in reflex...

Gratitude

Gratitude

Writing in a Gratitude Journal each day can help increase your overall wellbeing and happiness. Use your journal to refocus on the multitude of positives in your life and create a wonderful treasure to reflect on as you navigate life. I have often looked back upon my...

Do you have a love-hate relationship with exercise?

Do you have a love-hate relationship with exercise?

Exercise can bring up a lot of funky feelings. You may be self–conscious about your athletic skills, that was me. Or you may be stuck in this story where you think you hate exercising. You might think exercise is something you “have” to do. Or maybe you think that if...

Are You a Tired Momma?

Are You a Tired Momma?

It's such an important part of our lives, but how much thought have you given to what goes into getting a good night's sleep? It wasn't until I became a sleep-deprived mom that I truly appreciated the importance of sleep (for myself and my daughter). Not only is it...

The Secret Topic of Miscarriage

The Secret Topic of Miscarriage

Why is miscarriage such a taboo subject? It is something people generally don't speak of or if they do, it's spoken of in secret. When pregnant with my first baby I was so excited to have finally fallen pregnant that I literally wanted to tell the world, but you see...

My Health is No Longer a Monday to Friday Job

My Health is No Longer a Monday to Friday Job

I was a Monday to Friday girl for many years. From work, to exercise, to eating well; it only happened on weekdays. Then weekends came and I consumed all the carbs I hadn’t eaten during the week, overindulged and stayed up much too late. Monday mornings came way too...