This year is Canada’s 150th Birthday, so this summer I’ve decided to hit up a bunch of the “tourist” spots in my own area that I have never visited, or don’t visit very often. I’m going to be talking more about that in the next week or so, but today I’m here to tell you all about […]
The Karen Project – My Phytoplankton Experience
Karen Phytoplankton. I have to admit, when I became a healthy living blogger I never dreamed I would end up writing about phytoplankton – and yet, here we are. Over the years I’ve talked about my various health issues, including fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome. I’ve been fortunate enough that I have been prescription free […]
Healthy Summer Entertaining
Next weekend marks the first true holiday weekend of summer. Here in Canada it’s Canada Day Weekend, and for my US friends it is 4th of July Weekend – and both typically involve picnics, barbecues and fun in the sun. When you are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle, these gathering can cause a lot of tension […]
Your Holistically Hot Transformation
I have been saving the books I’ve read so far this month for another round-up at the end of June, but wanted to write a separate post for Marissa Vicario’s new book “Your Holistically Hot Transformation” for a couple reasons. Number one – if you have the Kindle app, right now until Wednesday, June 15th, 2016 […]
15 Minute Spring Cleaning + A Giveaway!
When I think of spring cleaning for some reason the picture that immediately comes to mind is that of Laura and Mary Ingalls (from the books, not the TV show), cleaning out the whole house while their mother was gone somewhere. How they changed the hay in the mattresses and cleaned all the bedding and […]
Meaty Meatless Taco Salad with Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing
Cinco De Mayo, or “Five of May” is a celebration held on – you guessed it – May the 5th. It commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 making it a great day to enjoy some delicious Mexican food! Mexican food is always one thing – delicious. […]
Meal Prep 101
It’s January, which means there are a lot of people who are re-focusing and thinking more about their nutrition and eating habits. The only way to be successful at eating well and staying on track (whatever your track may be) is by planning. We’ve all heard the saying, “failing to plan is a plan to fail,” […]
12 Days of Smoothies Recipes + A Giveaway
It’s a rare Sunday post because I have some awesome things to share today! First of all, for any of you who follow me on Instagram or Facebook you’ll have seen my 12 Days of Smoothies posts these past two weeks. Well, it’s now the 13th so my 12 days are up, but the excitement […]
GoMacro Giveaway
Happy Tuesday! Thank you to everyone who has sent me messages and comments hoping that I feel better. For anyone who doesn’t know I’m sick with bronchitis and a lung infection, which is a pretty nasty combo when your job is teaching exercise classes. I was off most of last week, and now this week I […]
Three Tips For Improving Self-Esteem No Weight Loss Needed
Women have held the misconception for years that when they, “lost the weight” something magical will happen and all their insecurities will go away and their self-esteem will magically soar. I’m sure for a select few women that is true, but for the majority, even when we lose weight our insecurities don’t lesson, and our […]