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  • Protein powder that tastes good

    No bake chocolate chip cookie protein balls

    Weight loss can easily be derailed by snacks. I suffer from getting hangry and if I don’t have healthy snacks on hand, then I’m reaching for whatever I can find to keep the beast at bay. I always have a batch of my no bake chocolate chip cookie protein balls in the fridge for before…

  • Safe home remedies for your dog

    Safe home remedies for your dog

    Today I’m sharing my safe home remedies for your dog. James and I are experienced dog owners, and can easily recognize the symptoms of common, non-life threatening illnesses that we can safely treat at home, and we are advocates of the “wait and see” approach. You can read more about the safe and effective home…

  • Easy homemade pizza

    Grilled prosciutto pizza

    James is a dedicated barbecuer. When there is 5 feet of snow on the ground, he’s the guy outside shoveling a path to the barbecue. This means that quick, easy and grillable meals are staples in our house year round. My grilled prosciutto pizza fits the bill and is a lightened up version of our…

  • Summer salad recipes

    Easy cucumber salad

    The first day of summer isn’t until June 21 this year, but it already feels like it’s in full swing in Toronto (not that I’m complaining!). It’s officially patio season and that means it’s the perfect time to start making my easy cucumber summer salad.

  • Meal plan and meal prep

    10 meal prepping tips to ensure you eat well all week

    My relationship with food is evolving and I’ve learned to be okay with exactly where I’m at while knowing that I’ll continue to get better. When I have a meal plan (bonus if everything is prepped in advance), I have no problem following it, so today I’m sharing my top 10 meal prepping tips to…

  • Homemade dog treats

    Easy frozen dog treats

    To welcome Buster’s foster brother, Frank, to our home, I made healthy, frozen dog treats. I’ve baked cookies for Buster in the past, but with the warmer weather (finally!) arriving, I opted to make a cool and sweet treat for the boys.