3 Ways to Get Everything You Want This Mother’s Day!
Since becoming a mother almost a year and a half ago, Mother’s Day has taken on an entirely new meaning for me. Now it’s no longer just about making sure I get a card to my mother on time (she lives in Montreal) and calling her to wish her well (and to thank her for […]
My Not-So-Minimalist Life: A Spring Cleaner’s Guide to Tidying Up
Quick – go to your bedroom closet and tell me: organized or chaos? Or is it organized chaos? You may be a neat organizer freak, but even the best organizers sometimes fill their space with too much crap. Inspired by my amazing friend and wonder of the world, Scott Fifer (it’s true. He knows all. […]
Remembering Your First Times
When was the last time you did something for the first time? When we’re younger, our lives are filled with firsts: first kisses, first loves, first time riding a bike, first time driving a car, first time on an airplane…first time tasting chocolate (you know I had to throw that one in there). Each time […]
Pumpkin Pie – Vegan & Gluten Free
It’s that time of year again, and we all know what that means: Pumpkin Pie! Whether you are a meat/dairy/gluten eater or not, you’ll love this recipe for vegan, gluten free pumpkin pie! It’s creamy and smooth, and can compete with the flavor of a regular pumpkin pie any day! Don’t believe me? See for […]
Oven Roasted Spaghetti Squash
The other day, I was at my cottage, miles away from a grocery store, and had to prepare dinner for my husband and my dad. There wasn’t a whole lot in the house, so I had to get creative. I ended up making one of my most favorite recipes yet! Here is a recipe for […]
Mango Maca Smoothie
I’ve been on a smoothie kick these days, particularly because of this insane heat wave here in California! And the best way to make a smoothie is to add extra nutrients to it to make it all the more nutritious! This smoothie not only has maca powder in it to give you a boost in […]
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Breakfast has got to be my favorite meal of the day. With so many options, savory and sweet, the possibilities are endless. It shouldn’t, then, surprise you that I am a HUGE fan of breakfast buffets! I know, I know. It’s wasteful. But it’s a mecca of all of my favorite foods, all in one […]
Getting to Happy: 10 Things Robin Williams Can Teach Us About Mental Fortitude
In this world of Facebook status updates and instagram postings, celebrities and their gossip news, it’s easy to get caught up in the facade of everyone’s seemingly perfect, glamorous, and easy lives. Recently, a friend back home asked me, “Is your life as glamorous as it appears to be on Facebook?” That comment made me […]
Rising Above Bullying: Sticks, Stones & Words That Always Hurt Her
Last Sunday, I was touched by an angel. I was working for Breville all weekend, as I typically do these days. It’s fun! I get to go into kitchen supply stores and hand out cappuccinos and espressos, meet new and exciting people, and play with fun kitchen toys. Let’s face it: it’s like my personalized […]
5 Things Apple TV Can Teach Us About Simplifying Decision Making
You watch TV, right? How many buttons do you figure you have on your remote control? Say…about 50? How many of those buttons do you actually use? If you’re like me, you probably only use a handful of them (on/off, up/down, guide, exit, select, mute, volume up, volume down, channel up, channel down, and some […]
