Green smoothies are a staple in my house and you can hear the whir of the Vitamix coming from the kitchen pretty much every single morning. And although at least one of the kids will inevitably complain bitterly, we all chug down our green goodness to kick-start the day. The greens, veggies and fruits are the … Continue reading Potent Superfood Add-Ins For Your Smoothie
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5 Tips for Being More Present
My dad is a real estate agent and this has always afforded him a somewhat flexible schedule. When my sister and I were in high school we would often walk home for lunch and dad would join us if he wasn't too busy. Sounds nice right? But here's the thing - he was there with … Continue reading 5 Tips for Being More Present
10 Suggestions for Savouring The Summer
We are just over mid-way through our summer break here in Ontario and I know it sounds cliché but time really is flying by. I treasure this time at home with the kids and we've been enjoying a good mix of lazy days by the pool, playdates and fun family getaways (of course punctuated by a few … Continue reading 10 Suggestions for Savouring The Summer
Week #2 – Getting Vegucated
I bounced up the stairs full of enthusiasm for our second week of family learning - Healthy Eating - only to be greeted with groans, sighs and some fairly harsh commentary. "Geez mom, we always eat healthy. Do we really have to spend the whole week talking about it?" "Oh yay, more smoothies and salad. Can't … Continue reading Week #2 – Getting Vegucated
Barbecued Potato Salad
Potatoes are a fan favourite in my household. French fried, baked, hash browns, mashed...you name it the kids will gobble them up. And nothing says summer like a good potato salad so I decided to tinker with an old recipe to amp up the healthy ingredients while still putting the spotlight on the almighty spud. … Continue reading Barbecued Potato Salad
Lori Leigh Wilson 