Healthier Options: Sweets & Treats As you may know by reading the blog, I have started to follow a nutrition program of real food and regular meals to help boost my metabolism and help in my weight loss journey. I am only one week in, and so far no cravings, but I am sure they … Read more
Saving Money & Healthy Meal Planning with the help of Flipp As you may be aware, I am on a healthier lifestyle journey to lose weight and feel better. In the process my grocery bill has gone up from making better food choices and having less coupons or discounts available to save money on the … Read more
Ground Turkey Sauce with Spaghetti Squash This recipe is delicious, healthy & easy on the budget. With being on a weight loss and healthier lifestyle journey, finding options to replace my starchy and carb loaded meals is high on my list. Replacing pasta with vegetables is one way to go. If you have never tried Spaghetti Squash, … Read more
Skinny Chai Tea Latte – Homemade and No Frother Needed I am not a huge flavoured coffee or tea fan. Although, one thing I do enjoy is Chai Tea. The spice combination is one of my favourite. If I go to a cafe, my usual order is either coffee or a Chai Tea Latte. Knowing I … Read more
Organize: Create A Snack Station When I go to my pantry and find half empty boxes, where I thought there were full boxes, it makes me so frustrated. When you have children who are independent, they will often leave a mess of empty or unsealed bags in their wake. By creating a location in a pantry … Read more
We love strawberries, even the picky eater in the house will try anything with strawberries in it. Here is a roundup of 12 Amazing Strawberry Recipes that are guaranteed to make you want to run to the local u-pick or supermarket and buy some fresh berries. Desserts: Strawberry Fluff No Bake Cheesecake Old Fashioned Banana … Read more
Strawberry Fluff No Bake Cheesecake As a child I remember having a dish of cut up strawberries or strawberry shortcake. We only ate them when they were in season, and never year round. This time of year strawberries are available locally grown from farmers, supermarkets, etc… Fresh locally grown strawberries are the best one to … Read more
Homemade Pancake Mix If you are tired of bland store-bought pancake mixes, look no further than this Homemade Pancake Mix. Grab a few simple ingredients and an airtight container, and make up a batch. Over the years, I have tried several pancake recipes, and this is the best basic recipe I have come up with. … Read more
Super simple and very tasty Cheesy Mounds! These Cheesy Mounds melt in your mouth like a shortbread cookie, but the flavour resembles more that of a cheddar cracker. If you are looking for a treat at home or something to take to a potluck, these little beauties are sure to be a crowd pleaser. I used … Read more
Gluten Free Maple Peanut Butter Banana Muffins These easy to make muffin pack a punch of nutrition! Using your blender, you can whip a batch of these up in no time. I am a huge fan of making breakfast as quick and easy as possible. These muffins are super to make during my meal … Read more