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
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Garbage In Garbage Out Featuring Scooby Doo
I have a yappy and adorable 5-year-old cockapoo named Scooby Doo. He is a chaser of squirrels, a barker at cats and a stealer of table food but we love him just the same. From the time he was a puppy we fed him a high-quality kibble and he seemed to do just fine. Mind you … Continue reading Garbage In Garbage Out Featuring Scooby Doo
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
Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Caramels
If I am going to indulge in something sweet (and this of course happens on a daily basis) I think my favourite treat on the planet is caramel. This is a tricky one being a vegan and a health nut because most of the truly yummy caramel is made with loads of butter, corn syrup, … Continue reading Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Caramels
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 