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5 New Year's Resolutions For Home Organization

- parenting,mom-101
- March 9, 2022
8 Ways to Keep Your Daughter From Ever Saying ‘I Suck at Sports’

A lot of young girls grow up thinking sports are not for them. Here's how to encourage your daughter to have a healthy relationship with sports.
- organization,home
- December 23, 2022
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Home Organization

Your home can help you live the most beautiful life possible. These 5 New Year's Resolutions for home organization are a great way to start.
- health
- April 6, 2018
How I’m Losing Weight, While My Daughter Watches

I’ve struggled with weight loss most of my life. But now that I’m a mom of a beautiful six year old girl, I have to figure out how to teach her to love her body as it is.
- food
- January 15, 2018
APPLE SPICE MUFFINS: HEALTHY AND KID-APPROVED. PERFECT FOR LUNCHES

This recipe is terrific for lunches - or snacks, of course! They have lots of apples - shredded, with the skin on - so they're quick and easy - no peeling.
- active
- February 7, 2018
It’s Fun to Sweat at the YMCA

On January 11th, the YMCA will offer you the opportunity to not just break a sweat, but to try to break a GUINESS WORD RECORDS title! Will you be there?
- halloween
- October 30, 2017
Tips to Survive the Halloween Sugar Rush

We don't want to sound like the fun police, but we do want to manage the candy rush this Halloween. Here are a few of our best tips.
- food
- June 28, 2017
6 Ways to Eat Healthier This Summer (Without Trying Very Hard)

One of my favourite life hacks for achieving this is keeping a bottle of real fruit juice in the fridge. When you get the good stuff, aka real, no-sugar-added, honest-to-goodness-old-fashioned Florida orange juice, you reap the benefits.
- green-living
- April 15, 2020
10 Easy Swaps That Will Make Your Household Greener

Mother Earth approves of these eco-friendly products that will make your home a healthier and greener place—and so do we.
- snacks
- February 22, 2017
5 Simple & Healthy Snacks Your Kids Will Love to Eat

One of the most asked questions in my home is 'Mom, can I have a snack?' All day long, my children are hungry! If you can relate and you're always on the look out for snack ideas to have at your disposal, I have 5 simple and healthy snack recipes your kids will love to eat (and you will too!).
- food
- February 2, 2017
Chcolate Chip and Coconut Granola Bar Recipe

One of my resolutions this year was to eat healthier.
- food-news
- September 1, 2017
Cheerios Keep Getting Better: Now Gluten Free

The more things change, the more they stay the same.
- food
- June 17, 2016
Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough

I'm popping in early this week to let you know about the pizza dough that has completely transformed a few of my recent meals. It's not a new method, or a new recipe for that matter, but it wasn't familiar to me when I came across it, and I've made three
- food
- April 8, 2016
5 Ways to Use up Leftover Quinoa

Leftover quinoa is like a miracle ingredient.
- food
- March 23, 2016
Spanish Rice (Made with Cauliflower)

May I vent for a moment? I'm supposed to be on a beach right now, in a bathing suit, eating Spanish rice and Chimichangas. Instead I'm in a hoodie, sipping tea at my kitchen table. And I'm kinda bummed about it. We've had to cancel three (I repeat,
- family-life
- March 23, 2016
Healthy Easter Basket Ideas

The Easter Bunny brings us some pretty healthy easter baskets. Check out these 10 great ideas for a healthy easter basket for your child.
- family-life
- March 4, 2016
Mom Hack: How to Boost Your Kid’s Immune System Everyday

We do everything we can do to keep them healthy. And now we've discovered a mom hack for boosting their immune systems everyday.
- babies-kids
- May 13, 2016
Mom Hack: How to Boost Your Kid’s Immune System Everyday

We do everything we can do to keep them healthy. And now we've discovered a mom hack for boosting their immune systems everyday.
- food
- March 1, 2016
5 Quick & Healthy Wrap Sandwich Ideas

It's a wrap!
- food
- February 19, 2016
Cauliflower and Tofu Curry

A veggie filled bowl of healthy goodness. It's quick. It's easy. And gets a whole lot of veg on your family's dinner plates.
- food
- February 19, 2016
15 Breakfast Recipes to Make Your Mornings Easier!

I got tagged in a facebook post last night. It was another Mom looking for ideas for easy snacks that she could make for her kiddo, and my cousin knows that I live with a freezer full of options at…
- family-life
- April 15, 2018
Building a Healthy Relationship With Food

It's funny the positive and negatives of blogging or sharing your feelings online. This past week, I talked about the makeover challenge and how I lost almost 5lbs this past week. I feel good about the choices I'm making. But apparently some others do
- food
- January 27, 2016
5 Quick & Healthy Wrap Sandwich Ideas

It's a wrap!
- food
- January 25, 2016
6 Foods You Should Be Eating in 2016

What you should be eating now that it's 2016
- food
- January 22, 2016
5 Power Lunches to Get You Through the Week

Who said breakfast was the most important meal of the day?
- food
- January 11, 2016
7 Healthy Dishes (That’ll Make You Think You’re Eating Take-Out)

Just as delicious, but WAY healthier than take-out
- food
- January 6, 2016
25+ Healthy Recipes for a New Year!

The healthy recipes you need to make a new start in a New Year! Tons of healthier options that taste just as great So… I've eaten an embarrassing amount of sugar in the past few months. The problem is, with this here blog, I start cooking for holidays
- food
- January 6, 2016
How to Prep Healthy Food for the Week

Healthy eating tip: Prep healthy food for the week and store them in snapware. You can use dry erase markers to put the date on them and they're so easy to open that even a four year old can do it!
- food
- January 4, 2016
25 Hearty and Healthy Soups, Stews and Chilis

25 Hearty & Healthy Soups, Stews and Chilis to keep you going through the chilly days to come! When fall hits, I turn to soups, stews and chilis to keep us fed! There is nothing I love better than a steaming bowl of something warm and cozy with lots of ro
- family-life
- December 29, 2015
15 Things Your Boss Wishes You Knew About Healthy Sleep

Sleep makes you more alert. Your boss is tired of complaints about you dropping things, forgetting meetings, and mowing colleagues over in the hallway as you do the sleep-deprived zombie-walk to the water cooler. Lack of sleep impairs attention, alertness
- food
- November 23, 2015
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken

This slow cooker butter chicken is healthy and easy to make and a bit lighter than your typical butter chicken.
- food
- November 23, 2015
Tex-Mex Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

I grew up eating shepherd's pie—the conventional variety with peas, carrots and corn and topped with mashed potatoes—and there's a certain comforting nostalgia in it, especially at this time of year.
- breakfast
- June 25, 2016
Five Ways to Control Portion Size for the Healthiest Breakfast Possible

Overeating is a national problem. Here's how to make sure your breakfast is a healthy serving of protein, fibre and fuel.
- food
- November 14, 2015
5 Delicious Ways to Use Sweet Potatoes

Here are 5 ways to use sweet potatoes in recipes, they are healthy and easy and delicious to feed your family.
- family-life
- November 11, 2015
Why I’m Taking My Own Advice

Let's face it. Motherhood can be exhausting, stressful, sleepless, and bring out the not-so-pretty-side of us. While we may not ‘see' it happening, our demanding days take a toll on our health in so many ways: we get sick more often, can't think straig
- family-life
- November 11, 2015
Are You Taking Krill Oil?

Being proactive about your health is really important, and as a type 1 diabetic, I take it very seriously. We all want to be healthy, am I right? Whether you have pre-existing health issues or not,...
- food
- November 8, 2015
Outrageous Oatmeal Cookies

Outrageous Oatmeal Cookies {Healthier Starbucks Copycat} - a healthy and low fat version. With raisins, golden raisins, dried cranberries. Gluten-free.
- food
- November 8, 2015
Chicken & Rice Soup

This chicken and rice soup is easy and healthy to make.
- food
- November 8, 2015
Pizza Pitas: 30 Minute Thursday!

An easy, healthy lunch or dinner idea that the whole family will love! A new take on pizza night This recipe is part of my efforts to bring you more Real Food recipes here to The Recipe Rebel. You know, recipes to actually make and eat, and recipes that I
- food
- October 30, 2015
Lemon Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Lemon Balsamic Glazed Salmon - a delicious salmon glaze that's great for any type of salmon. Salmon is baked in the oven, and a great fall dinner.
- food
- October 28, 2015
4 Healthy Slow Cooker Meals

We know, weeknight dinners are hectic. So, we're sharing 4 healthy and delicious slow cooker meals that we promise your family will love
- family-life
- October 20, 2015
My 6 Favourite Immune-Boosting Supplements For Kids

Children get sick...but they don't have to get sick as often or for as long this winter! Do some immune-boosting with these 6 supplements for your kids.
- wellness
- June 25, 2016
Should You Be Eating Gluten Free?

Hands up if you know someone who has gone ‘gluten free' and you rolled your eyes. Does the gluten-free trend have any substance?
- food
- October 7, 2015
Ask A Sweet Potato: Strategies for Always Having Healthy Snacks to Rescue You

This is our newest video from our series Ask A Sweet Potato where we answer your questions about feeding your family. In this latest video, we discuss the ongoing struggle
- food
- October 6, 2015
Oatmeal Buttermilk Pancakes

Weekend breakfasts take on a new importance come autumn, don't they? After rushing through the daily routine for five weekdays
- family-life
- September 28, 2015
4 Reasons Why Moms Need Sleep

If you're a mom you are likely sleep deprived. Ugh. Find out why you need more sleep ASAP for a healthy body (no more muffin top) and healthy mind.
- home
- September 28, 2015
A Nutritionist’s Healthy Picks From Costco

I'm a farmer's market fanatic and a local shop supporter but there's something about shopping at Costco that I really love.
- food
- September 28, 2015
Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce

Having a hard time getting your little one to eat cauliflower and other veggies? Try this creamy gluten-free and dairy-free sauce on pasta, rice, meat, as a dip, or even soup.
- food
- September 28, 2015
No-Bake Sunflower Seed Balls

Whether you're headed to the cottage or just down the street, this is an easy on-the-go snack. It's a very forgiving recipe, so adjust the ingredients as you wish.
- food
- September 28, 2015
Healthy Avocado Banana Cookies for picky eaters

Healthy dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free cookies for your picky eater. Toddlers will love them. Full of nutrients and healthy fat with avocado and banana.
- food
- September 14, 2015
Healthy Thanksgiving Snacks and Appetizers

Written by Lauren Sena Stumped on what to serve as an appetizer at your Thanksgiving celebration? You can't go wrong with finger-foods and bite-sized portions of favourite holiday flavours, such...
- food
- September 10, 2015
Peanut-Free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut butter cookies without peanut butter? It's possible! And delicious. They taste just like the real thing.
- food
- September 4, 2015
Healthy One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

This One Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce is a healthy, easy and delicious meal for any night of the week! Made healthier with hidden veggies and one other secret ingredient
- food
- August 30, 2015
Picky Eater? Don’t Sweat It!

Send your picky eaters to school with these simple lunch items and they'll be guaranteed to eat it all.
- mom-101
- July 11, 2016
Healthy and Easy-to-Make School Lunches (No, Really)

If you've spent anytime hanging out with me here, you already know my not-so-secret secret. I like making school lunches, and I use bentos. Hold on, hold on.
- food
- August 18, 2015
Double Chocolate Lunchbox Bites (Nut-Free)

Healthy, delicious and nut-free, these are the perfect lunchbox treat!
- family-life
- August 7, 2015
Can An App Make Healthy Eating at Restaurants Easier?

Eating healthy is hard. Eating healthy while out is even harder. Throw hungry, picky kids into the mix and you've got yourself a storm.
- food
- August 5, 2015
Healthy Food Find: The Good Bean

While shopping at Costco last week, I came across this fabulous healthy snack called The Good Bean. They're roasted chickpeas, simply seasoned with sea salt. If there's one thing I love, it's finding a packaged snack that's actually healthy.
- food
- July 30, 2015
Healthy Gluten Free, Dairy Free Pumpkin Waffles

Who doesn't love waffles? I love them as much as the next person, and so do my kids. The problem I find with regular waffles is that they're mainly simple carbs, which is just quick energy and doesn't lead to a lasting feeling of fullness.
- food
- July 24, 2015
New and Improved Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets

It's no surprise that kids love chicken nuggets. If you get them from a restaurant, ready-made food shop or from the freezer in your local grocery store, they're not likely to be the healthiest option
- food
- July 15, 2015
Easy and Healthy Oven Baked Fajitas

This was honestly one of the best, one of the most versatile, and most importantly, one of the easiest dinner I've made in a while. And it's healthy, of course.
- food
- July 2, 2015
15-Minute Sesame Seared Salmon

I might get my amateur chef badge revoked for admitting this, but here goes: I'm afraid of frying fish. It's the smell that intimidates me the most
- food
- June 29, 2015
Berry, Beet, Ginger Smoothie

Kick-start your day with this berry, beet, ginger smoothie — a healthy blend of fruits, vegetables with a zing from fresh ginger.
- food
- June 29, 2015
Healthy And Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe

Healthy And Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe - make delicious moist bread or muffins using this recipe which includes whole wheat flour. Great for breakfast or as a quick snack
- food
- June 29, 2015
Quinoa-psicles: a Healthy Toddler Meal Popsicle

A few weeks ago, after my daughter's 18-month doctor's check up, I was concerned about my daughter's very minimal growth and slow weight gain.
- family-life
- June 26, 2015
How Pregnant Celebrities Stayed Fit and Healthy

Pregnant celebrities who stayed active during their pregnancies and how they did it
- food
- June 24, 2015
Healthy Toddler Pancakes

Try these hand-held, non-drip, non-staining, protein-rich snack for toddlers. Healthy toddler pancakes!
- food
- June 17, 2015
Healthy Oat & Cranberry Granola Bars

Loaded with oats, dried fruit and seeds, these homemade granola bars will keep you full for hours!
- food
- June 17, 2015
Marbled Blueberry & Vanilla Posicles

4 simple & healthy ingredients = a healthy summer treat
- food
- June 2, 2015
Healthy Fruit and Honey Yogurt Popsicles

Popsicle season is in full swing here in the desert, so Miss G and I stocked up our freezer today with a big batch of tasty new treats
- food
- June 1, 2015
Healthy and Delicious Pudding Pops

Summer is coming. The days will be long and full of terror. Ok, maybe not terror, but they'll definitely be full of children
- family-life
- May 27, 2015
How To Get A Healthy Summer Glow Naturally

We're getting into the better weather and shedding off layers and layers of sweaters and coats. We all want to lighten up what we wear including what we put on our face.
- food
- May 27, 2015
Tuna Nicoise Sandwich

Packed with healthy and hearty ingredients, this tuna nicoise is a play on the classic salad
- food
- May 20, 2015
Protein Power Balls: Healthy Toddler Snacks

Sometimes I find myself struggling to provide healthy toddler snacks for my little one. Here is a simple recipe for a make-ahead, fast and easy snack
- food
- May 13, 2015
10 Breakfast Ideas for Toddlers and Babies

10 (plus a bonus) healthy breakfast ideas for toddlers and babies, plus some links on ideas for getting your little ones to eat.
- family-life
- September 25, 2016
Making Play a Priority

"Play is the work of the child," wrote Maria Montessori more than 100 years ago. Most everything that a child needs for healthy development - a healthy & strong body, physical confidence, socia...
- mom-101
- April 14, 2015
Need Fitness Inspiration? Have We Got a Story For You

*Editor's Note: We've been silently cheering on our contributor this week for a while now waiting for the big reveal. We think you'll find lots of fitness inspiration here to get up and get your butt in gear. We've invited Cherie-Lynn back in July
- food
- April 7, 2015
Healthy Food Find: Made Good Granola Bars and Bites

It was love at first bite for both myself and my kids. And my kids not only like them, they ask for one every day in their lunch, and I'm more than happy to oblige. No more fighting about whether or not it's granola bar day (that's what they call it).
- food
- March 29, 2015
10 Breakfast Ideas for Toddlers and Babies

10 (plus a bonus) healthy breakfast ideas for toddlers and babies, plus some links on ideas for getting your little ones to eat.
- family-life
- March 23, 2015
Lip Gloss to Lotions–Teaching Your Tween about Healthy Products

Is your tween daughter ready for makeup or deodorant? Deb Lowther shares the importance of teaching tweens about natural and healthy beauty products.
- food
- March 23, 2015
Chocolate Avocado Pudding

This chocolate avocado pudding is a super easy and a super healthy desert. It is vegan and gluten free. It literally takes a few minutes to make and is delicious. The pudding is thick, creamy and light. It has a rich chocolate flavour and can be modifi
- food
- March 12, 2015
5 Quick & Healthy Chicken Dinners

It's time to banish soups, heavy pastas & casseroles! Spice things up with these 5 fast, fresh & healthy dinners featuring chicken
- family-life
- March 9, 2015
Healthy Easter Basket Ideas

The Easter Bunny brings us some pretty healthy easter baskets. Check out these 10 great ideas for a healthy easter basket for your child.
- food
- March 1, 2015
Healthy Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

I love healthy dinners that take no time to make. This is one of those meals. This dinner will take you no longer than 15 minutes, it's high in lean protein, low in carbs and has a great crunch factor.
- food
- February 25, 2015
6 Healthy Eating Tips Everyone Should Know

The polar vortex is showing no signs of letting up. So, we're sharing 6 tips that will keep you healthy until Spring decides to make an appearance
- food
- February 17, 2015
Healthy Family Dinner Favorites

In January Chris and I did a month of no sugar, no dairy, no processed grains and no booze (sooooo boring). Sounds pretty horrible from the outside looking in, but I promise it's almost all rainbow...
- food
- February 17, 2015
#SundaySupper: Heart Healthy

Happy Sunday and it's a bright day here. Cold but bright. It is almost bright enough to make me think that spring is on the way which truly means…heart healthy it is. Those layers of winter clothes will be gone really soon. Also, isn't that the
- food
- February 12, 2015
4 Healthy Slow Cooker Meals

We know, weeknight dinners are hectic. So, we're sharing 4 healthy and delicious slow cooker meals we promise your family will love
- food
- February 12, 2015
3 Ingredient Banana Berry Smoothie

Sometimes a healthy snack is as easy as 1-2-3! (Sorry had to say it!) Like this 3 Ingredient Banana Berry Smoothie recipe. It's quick, easy and healthy! And it tastes good too, if I do say so myself! 3 Ingredient Banana Berry Smoothie Print Prep time
- food
- January 27, 2015
Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins

These muffins will get your morning started in such a good way. They're packed with all things healthy: carrots (they make you see better according to granny, right?), greek yogurt, apple sauce, raisins, walnuts, oats and shredded sweetened coconut.
- food
- January 21, 2015
Healthy Snacking (Cure Me of My Chicago Mix Addiction)

What are your favourite evening snacks?
- family-life
- January 20, 2015
8 Super Simple Ways to Get Healthy with Your Kids

Written by Kait Fowlie January—the month of fresh starts and health kicks! Too bad it's bleak as hell outside and getting out of bed in the morning is about as inspiring as the morning after New...
- food
- January 19, 2015
Healthy Food Find: Solar Raw Kale Chips

While I love to cook and bake, and I attempt to make my own version of almost every product I try and love, kale chips just hasn't worked for me.
- food
- January 12, 2015
6 Quick and Healthy Dinners for Hectic Weeknights

From hearty salads to healthy mains, we're sharing 6 quick and easy recipes that are gonna save your hectic weeknight dinner routine
- food
- January 7, 2015
Winter Vegetable Soup

Winter Vegetable Soup. A rich and comforting soup full of sweet winter vegetables. Good for the freezer too.
- food
- January 7, 2015
Lentil and Sweet Onion Pita Dinner in 30 or Less

Lentil and Sweet Onion Pitas with Orange and Mint Salad. Easy vegetarian dinner in less than 30 minutes.
- food
- January 7, 2015
Lentil Soup with Carrots and Coriander

Lentil Soup with Carrots and Coriander | This is the soup I make when I need to reset food-wise. A simple, quick and low-calorie soup that is comforting and full of spice.
- family-life
- December 17, 2014
Keeping Healthy While Traveling

How to stay healthy while traveling
- food
- December 15, 2014
Friendship Bean Soup Mix in a Jar

How to Make Friendship Bean Soup Mix in a Jar - An Awesome (Healthy) Gift for Teachers
- food
- December 15, 2014
Overnight Muesli – A Healthy Make Ahead Breakfast

I have lots of friends who say that they *can't* eat breakfast. I don't have that problem. I love breakfast. I love toast, cereal, French toast, fruit salad, omelettes. There's not a lot I won't eat at breakfast. And I particularly like br
- family-life
- December 3, 2014
How You Can Stay Healthy This Cold & Flu Season

One of my favourite things to do with my little guy is to hang out in the kitchen. One day we're baking cookies, the next we might be experimenting with baking soda and vinegar.