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Healthy Chocolate Snacks for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is all about splurging and of course, indulging your favourite decadent treats. Some may choose to bre… Continue reading →

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Cooking with Chia Seeds

Chia is a superfood seed which derives from Salvia Hispanica, a desert plant natively grown in South America. These tiny seeds… Continue reading →

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8 Healthy Pesto Recipes for St.Patrick’s Day

What better way to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day than with a pesto-inspired theme in the kitchen. These 8 healthy pesto… Continue reading →

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Superfood Smoothies

Homemade smoothie recipes provide a way for parents to vary daily snacks for the kids, as well as introduce babies to new fruits… Continue reading →

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Clean Eating for Beginners

‘Clean eating’ has become an important element in the natural health food movement. Although the concept of clean… Continue reading →

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12 Summer-Inspired Clean Eating Recipes

As soon as the warm weather rolls in people naturally tend to crave lighter meals, such as leafy green salads, cold pasta salads… Continue reading →

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Sardinia: Our Home Away From Home

Summer has arrived, and we are spending ours in Sardinia, a rustic, majestic island off the coast of Rome. Wish you were here? Well… Continue reading →

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San Pantaleo Market

San Pantaleo is a quaint, picturesque village perched in the hills of the Gallura region of Sardinia that embodies the peacefuln… Continue reading →

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How To Make The Perfect Risotto

Risotto is a traditional Italian dish that has been upgraded from being served as a rustic family meal to gracing the tables of fin… Continue reading →

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Life’s a Beach in Costa Smeralda

We’re one month into our two-month long vacation on the island of Sardinia, the majestic island in the Mediterranean Sea o… Continue reading →

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10 Summer Pasta Recipes For Kids

Pasta has always been a favourite among kids, and fresh pasta dishes are summertime staples at picnics, barbecues, pool par… Continue reading →

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Italian Wives’ Tales

Every country has their Old Wives’ Tales and Italy is no exception. Anyone who is familiar with Italian culture knows that… Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why I Dislike Slow Cookers

Slow cookers. The 1970’s retro kitchen appliance that has come back in vogue over the last few years has its advantages-they’re convenient, save you money, and definitely save you a ton of time in the...

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10 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy The Moment

Living in the present. It’s an ideology that many people know about but have difficulty putting into practice. I for one, am guilty of this. When life gets hectic or overwhelming, instead of slowing...

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Ten Things From Around The Web

Happy Saturday! It’s especially happy for me since I was able to sleep in this morning. Besides dinner plans tonight and the kid’s swimming lessons Sunday morning, this weekend is shaping up to be a...

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Celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day

Today I am celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day! This national french holiday, celebrated on the third Thursday of November, honours the uncorking of Beaujolais wine, a red wine made from Gamay grapes...

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6 Reasons To Buy a Salt Lamp

What are salt lamps? Himalayan salt lamps are made from large pure pieces of salt which are hand-chiselled into solid blocks. They have a beautiful pinkish orange hue due to the high concentration of...

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11 Kid-Friendly Holiday Games

Christmas is a holiday that brings the joy out of everyone however, it can also be stressful at times – the dinner parties, excessive time spent in the kitchen preparing meals, the last-minute...

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A Lazy Weekend Ahead

Happy Saturday! This weekend is shaping up to be a quiet one, and I’m thankful for that since I’m still recovering from the two kid’s birthday parties we attended last weekend – one of which was for my...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Chakras

Attain physical, emotional, & spiritual health with a beginner’s guide to Chakras. Learn how to achieve harmony in your body, mind, and spirit and create balance in your life. What is a ‘Chakra?’...

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