A healthy pumpkin spice latte recipe to celebrate fall
That's right, a natural diy Deodorant — That Works!
Natural Tips for Fighting Wildfire Smoke Inhalation
It’s tree fruit season, and in my opinion, one of the best things about September. That’s right, it’s time to enjoy fresh ripe apples, plums, peaches, and pears. With an abundance of trees bearing fruit this time of year it’s can be hard to keep up with how fast they can ripen, but I won’t complain when a friend drops by with a huge bag of pears! In an effort...
With over 141 new wildfires igniting in BC over the weekend the skies over much of western Canada and the US are filled with smoke. Not only are wildfires a scary thing to encounter or endure, but the smoke they create can seriously affect your health. Wildfire smoke causes an inflammatory immune response in our bodies, this response can cause a number of symptoms from a sore throat and watery...
I know what your thinking… natural deodorant’s don’t work! Trust me, I totally get where you’re coming from, I myself have experienced the pitfalls of natural deodorant. That’s why I decided to try and make my own natural cream deodorant at home. This deodorant not only works, but it’s creamy texture (thanks to coconut oil and shea butter) makes it great for conditioning the skin under your arms — one...
If you’re like my husband and I and absolutely hate the taste of protein powder, finding a smoothie recipe that’s high in protein and sans powder can be tricky. But fret not my friends, it is possible, and it’s delicious! This recipe is a blend of whole foods inspired by a classic summertime fav, peach crisp. My husband eats dairy, so adding a high quality organic greek yogurt to his...
If you’ve checked out my favourite green face care products and read my “What is Green Beauty?” post then you already know the importance of using toxin-free skin care products, but it’s also important to know where to find these amazing products. So, let’s get to the fun part, shopping! I buy most of my green beauty products online or at my local health food store. While more and more big...
It’s iconically Canadian. It’s acceptable to drink morning, day or night. It’s a cocktail, it’s a meal or both… It’s the Caesar! Thanks to my dad and his badass Caesar making skills, the Caesar was my first ever cocktail, or should I say mocktail, since I was 12 years old when I tried my first virgin Caesar. Ever since that day, the Caesar has held a special place in my Canadian...