We like to dance at our house. My whole family (my mom, dad, sister and her fam included) have been known to throw some kick-butt parties where we push back the furniture and crank up the tunes. Our recent Gangham Style dance-off comes promptly to mind ; ) This is not to say that we … Continue reading Family Dance Parties and Inner Ninja
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Family Meetings and Chocolate Cake
I knew shortly after my daughter was born and my oldest son was 2 that I needed some help with parenting strategies. I was a frazzled young mom and the whining, pouting and crying had to stop (and that was just from my husband). Instead of going straight to freaking out I wanted to find … Continue reading Family Meetings and Chocolate Cake
Dining Out as a Vegan #1 – The Works
One of my favourite things in life is dining out. A meal that I don’t have to plan, make or clean up after is my definition of heaven. But it’s not always easy eating at restaurants as a vegan. And it can be especially tricky at family-friendly places that often specialize in chicken fingers, cheesy … Continue reading Dining Out as a Vegan #1 – The Works
Veggie School Lunch #2- Crispy Tofu Wraps
My all time favourite restaurant is Fresh in Toronto. All vegetarian and vegan fare that is so darn delicious that even your non-veg friends will rave about it. And the best dish on the menu for my money is their Magic Tofu wrap. A whole wheat wrap stuffed with shredded lettuce, grated carrot, onion, sprouts, … Continue reading Veggie School Lunch #2- Crispy Tofu Wraps
Coffee Substitute That’s Just Dandy
One of my own personal struggles along the road to wellness has been my addiction to coffee. With 3 kids, there have been times when I have been so freakin’ sleep deprived that I honestly thought I could live solely on coffee and chocolate. And there is something comforting about the warm embrace of a … Continue reading Coffee Substitute That’s Just Dandy
Lori Leigh Wilson 