Today I was a guest on Kari’s site where I shared some of the struggles I went through in my life so far. I enjoy reading Kari’s site as it’s full of optimism and practical advice. Kari and her wife live in the Netherlands and have the cutest and smartest girl ever, Isaya. Kari is a girly girl and she [...]
It’s not Valentine’s Day if we don’t eat a heart-shaped dessert, right? So I had to come up with a dessert that is not only delicious, but also healthy, filling, great as a snack, and easy to pack and take to school. Nutritious and delicious baked oatmeal with carrots. My kids love it, my husband and myself love it, and [...]
I invited Jenny Finke, health and nutrition coach, to talk with us about foods that are naturally gluten-free and foods that are important for people with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease to eat. Jenny Finke was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2012 and has been gluten-free ever since. She helps people start and find success in their gluten-free journey through her signature Go [...]
I fell in love with Todd Parr’s book at a department store. Of all the places :). Since then, I have been buying or borrowing Todd’s books from the library and reading them with my kids who share my love for Todd’s books. Todd's books have simple, yet complex messages, are beautifully illustrated, and are interesting for all the young at heart. [...]
Ay sugar! We love it. We hate it. We hate that we love it. Do we have a complicated relationship with sugar? Or is it simple? We crave it and we eat it. It seems simple. What is hard is to stop eating it. We know it’s bad for us, yet we keep eating it. But how can we cut down [...]
Today I am trying something new, something that I have been meaning to do, but kept postponing. Now is the perfect time to share this as we just ended another year and the new year is opening before our eyes. Today is a good time to think about the past (what worked and what didn’t) and a good time to [...]
Are you ready for Christmas? We sure are! Making gingerbread men cookies and planning our Christmas activities. There is no better time than the end of November to bake cookies and shop for Christmas presents ;-). Please tell me I am not the only one doing this so early this year! I asked my son what Christmas desserts he would [...]
The best method to keep your child healthy this winter is to make their immune system strong for fighting off all the bacteria and viruses that come its way. Kids are bombarded with germs at school, on the bus, at a friend’s house, etc. Many children don’t remember to wash their hands very often. Because of this perfect storm, it’s [...]
A chronically constipated child is in (almost) permanent discomfort. Their belly is bloated, they are in pain, and they pass gas often, especially after a few days without a bowel movement. There are many methods that help kids poop every day. The key is to find the one (or ones) that work best for your child. Today I would like [...]
If you have a picky eater and you are struggling, the “Get your picky eater to EAT” workshop might be for you. Do you live in Calgary? Do you have a picky eater? Did your child use to be a great eater who now refuses all the delicious and healthy foods you offer? Are you a short-order cook? Do you feel [...]