A few years ago, a family member was diagnosed with breast cancer and it got me thinking about an article that I had read a few years prior …
Healthy Living
50 Things We Can All Do to Help Save Our Planet
Every year Earth Day sparks discussions on what we can do to help clean and protect our environment. But really shouldn’t every day be Earth day? There …
Anxiety in Children & How Parents Can Help
Parenting is an adventure of highs and lows, joys and frustrations, and many, MANY questions along the way. One of the things I often have …
15+ Vitamin C-Rich Fruits & Vegetables
Vitamin C is most-known as a remedy against the common cold. This essential vitamin is needed by our body to repair tissues, heal wounds, and for …
Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Young Children
Self-esteem refers to how much we value and believe in ourselves. Self-esteem also plays a major role in how successful our children will be. Children …
Why Choose Organic Food?
Organic food is becoming more popular as the newer generations become more aware of the potential risks of consuming conventional foods. When I became pregnant with my first …
The Dangers of Consuming Canned Foods
Canned foods, are inexpensive, convenient, and non-perishable, making them popular purchases at grocery stores. Although we know that fresh foods retain their nutrients better than …
Green Cleaning: The Less Toxic Approach to Cleaning
My latest obession is natural cleaners. It all started last year as my daughter’s normally manageable asthma spiralled out of control. When my daughter started kindergarten last …
Is Soy Good or Bad for You?
There is much debate about whether soy is actually good or bad for you. Here is some information to consider: What is Soy? Soy is …
What You Need to Know about Veggie Burgers
Veggie burgers may seem like a healthy option in comparison to meat burgers because they are low in fat, calories, and cholesterol but a good …