Self-care! I hear about it everywhere I turn. My friends who are coaches talk about it, there are stories after stories on my Facebook feed talking about it, and I ever so often talk about it. You know why it’s talked about so much? Because it’s important!! Generally, Women take on more workload when it […]
How to Make Informed Food Choices for Your Family. Plus a Giveaway!
Last week I took my family to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. It was our first time going but I knew the boys would love it. Having visited several farms, earlier in the year, I knew they would enjoy this type of experience. Except, we walked away with so much more than I expected. The […]
How to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Flu Season
Twenty-five! The number of days my oldest son Kyle was absent from school last year. Sure, some of it was due to family vacation, but a big part was due to the fact that he was sick. Unfortunately, our situation is not unique. In fact, back-to-school is often associated with kids getting sick and bringing […]
How going back to school is putting a strain on your child’s back!
From a young age, I remember my grandmother always commenting on my posture. “Straighten your back when you walk, sit up straight,” and “don’t hunch over” she said to me on repeat. So much so, that those messages are forever ingrained in my head. While it was “annoying” to hear as a kid, my grandmother […]
How to pick the right purse
It’s amazing how many purses I’ve owned in my lifetime. I can’t think of a time when I didn’t carry one, except for that period when fanny packs were cool (ps. can they be cool again please? They would be so handy for moms…. I digress.) Love them or hate them, purses are practical. Unlike men who […]
The benefits of adding protein to your diet
In early September I hosted a seminar in my house that focused on children’s nutrition. The focus was a discussion around healthy lunches, giving parents some ideas of what to pack. However, I walked away from the event with so much more. I came in with a grade five understanding about food and nutrients and left […]
Creating better eating habits for the whole family.
When it comes to my family’s health and well being, I always consider the food we’re eating. Ideally, we would eat all of our meals at home, portion sized and we would consume a balanced variety of foods that will help us grow and provide us with sufficient energy throughout the day. In reality, we […]
7 tips for training for a half marathon
I recently completed my 7th half-marathon which I trained for in 7 weeks. So I thought I would share 7 tips for training for your half marathon. Of course, by no means are these tips complete. They should be taken with a grain of salt. I’m an amateur in the sport and these are just […]
Three Easy Steps To Making Healthy Food Purchasing Decisions – Giveaway
As a parent, it’s my responsibility to be a role model to my kids in terms of living a healthy life style. Part of that is being active and the other part is eating nutritious food. As a mom to three high-energy boys, I got the active part down (basically, our basement is a hockey […]
Personal fitness classes in the comfort of your own home via Booya Fitness
As I embarked on my journey into 2015, I made a unique resolution, a departure from my usual routine. This year, I dedicated myself to prioritizing personal well-being, with a significant focus on adopting a healthier lifestyle. While the cornerstone of this endeavor revolves around the nutritional choices my family and I make, I also […]
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