Healthy Life Lessons

Unfortunately, I could not even get the girls to try these...which drives me nuts.  I gave them the whole how-can-you-know-you-don't-like-it-if-you-won't-even-try-it lecture, but to no avail.  In the end, its not so bad as I love these and if there are more for me, well so be it! They go great with things like...sweet potato fries, like the ones that snuck into the photo, ha ha! Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts 2 lb fresh Brussels Sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tbsp pure maple syrup Pinch of salt and cracked black pepper, to taste Toss sprouts with all the other ingredients and then spread on parchment lined baking sheet.  Roast at 400F for 20-25 minutes. Eat.

I call these 'Triple D' French Toast Sandwiches because they are inspired by some of the crazy-ass nutritional monstrosities you see on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.  The stuff on that show makes my jaw drop.  It's like how many calories can someone squeeze onto one plate.  It's nuts!  But I actually like watching it occasionally to give me ideas for recipes I can healthify, like this one. It made a yummy breakfast for dinner the other night ;) Triple D French Toast Sandwiches 6 whole grain flat breads 1/2 cup egg whites 1/4 cup skim milk (or non-dairy milk) 1/2 tsp maple or vanilla extract 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon A few drops plain or vanilla stevia liquid (to taste) 6 slices cooked turkey or veggie bacon Natural peanut butter Pure maple syrup for dipping (optional) Whisk together eggs, milk, extract, cinnamon and stevia in a flat pan or container.  Separate tops and bottoms of breads and dip into mixture, making sure both sid...

Good morning!  It is a beautiful Monday.  We had a fabulous weekend except for me dropping my smart phone in the toilet.  Oh yes I did.  It's toast.  I am trying not to dwell on it.  It totally sucks, but in the grand scheme of things, it could be worse.  Still shitty though. I'll use the toilet talk to segue into talking about farts...I mean beans! I love the musical fruits.  All of them.  I think beans are awesome.  Not only are they absolutely delicious, but they are also incredibly healthy, versatile and inexpensive.  How can you beat that?  Frankly, I think they are probably one of the healthiest protein sources (one of the many reasons I think the Paleo diet is silly). So I was happy to review Vegan Beans from Around the World. The subtitle is Adventurous Recipes for the Most Delicious, Nutritious and Flavorful Bean Dishes Ever .  That sounded like just my kind of thing! This is definitely a good book for ...

Its been chilly for this time of year the past few days, but at least the sun has been shining bright.  It makes such a difference to your mood when the sun's out.  I don't mind this weather though, for me its a whole heck of a lot better than the raging heat and humidity we'll have soon.  I don't know about you, but I feel like I am constantly charging my phone and iPad.  This means things constantly being plugged in and using electricity.  So imagine how much energy you could save by using solar power to charge your devices! I encourage you to check out the Green Living Show this weekend if you want to get one just like this from BMS Trading : There are lots of other ecofriendly and healthy living products, you should definitely go.  And don't forget that you can get $2 off your tickets if you buy through my blog. We have a super busy weekend coming up.  I work Friday night and Saturday morning, and we also have my niece's birthday party....

    You have probably heard of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but when you think of it, you probably associate it with soldiers involved in combat or first responders (police, paramedics, fire fighters, etc.).  Certainly, those are populations most at risk for PTSD simply because of what they do every day, but others can experience it too.  Victims of crime or accidents, those who have experienced or witnessed abuse, or individuals who have had near death experiences or medical emergencies can all develop PTSD. Symptoms of PTSD include depression, anger, flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and insomnia.  Many people with chronic PTSD attempt to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs.  I had the privilege, when I was doing my counselling training, to work with a client who had PTSD from serving in the Canadian Armed Forces in Bosnia.  He had struggled with it for 12 years before finally being diagnosed! Even those who do not meet the cri...

Well hello and good morning to you! I wanted to share some news with you about the 2014 Green Living Show . This is an awesome event running from April 25-27 in Toronto where you can sample and buy a myriad of fabulous ecofriendly and healthy products.  There is information, activities and events for the whole family! Anyone who decides to follow me on Twitter , or becomes a blog follower by April 24th, will have the chance to win one of two pairs of free tickets to the show.  Or, if you purchase tickets through this link , you will get $2.00 of each ticket. Just plug in the code: BLOGGLS at point of purchase. I encourage you to attend this fabulous event!!

It's Little A's actual birthday today...I can't believe she is 5 already!  But we had a pretty awesome long weekend. Normally I work Saturdays, which kind of sucks, but is a necessity for now.  This weekend, I didn't work at all, and it was glorious!  If you have kids, you know that holidays and long weekends are not always a vacation, but this 4-day weekend was actually pretty great. Friday we took the girls to Artistic Way to paint mugs, and we had an amazing time.  Our pieces should be ready next week, and we are very excited to see the fruits of our labour. Saturday was Little A's birthday and, honestly, it was the best ever!  I have no regrets or guilt about letting the party planners at this place do all the work because they did an amazing job and the kids had a fabulous time!  I highly recommend Amazon Indoor Playground in Etobicoke, if you live in the GTA and are looking for a venue.  I am thrilled that we already booked Big A's par...