MY WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY & LEARNING TO LOVE MY POST BABY BODY
I talked a lot about my pregnancy about the pressure to look and feel a certain way. I gained 80+ pounds and mentally had a lot of days feeling the opposite of the glow. Social media can create an illusion that as a pregnant woman you should have a perfect bump and...
THE SUGAR SUBSTITUTE GUIDE TO BAKING
Do you ever have the craving to bake but want to reduce the simple sugar content? Then when you do it turns out horribly? There is nothing more frustrating! Here are some tips for when baking and using simple sugar substitutes: Coconut sugar, cane sugar & sucanat...
CREATING A NON-TOXIC KITCHEN
In the world of health and wellbeing, a lot of information and attention is usually placed around nutrition and healthy eating choices. This is hugely important if you want to live the healthiest life you can. Although there are many viewpoints on the topic, overall...
SHOPPING FOR PRENATAL SUPPLEMENTS
I like to think of prenatal vitamins as an insurance policy, a way to help protect against deficiencies. It should always go hand and hand with a nutritious diet, however, your diet should not be relied on as your only vitamin and mineral source. During the intensive...
NATURE PLAY IDEAS FOR KIDS
Spending regular time in nature offers a number of important health benefits. You may have noticed that when you get outside and spend time in the natural elements that you simply tend to feel better. It’s no different for your kids. Left to their own devices in...
THE IMPORTANCE OF A VEGETABLE SOAK WITH A SIMPLE RECIPE
Choosing certified organic produce can go a long way towards reducing your exposure to synthetic pesticides. If you’ve got the inclination, you can also grow your own produce without the use of chemicals. However it’s not easy to choose 100% organic and some organic...
WELCOME TO MY BLOG
Hi, I'm Brittany! Let's start off with the personal stuff! I'm married to the man of my dreams and have a beautiful baby girl named Lennon. We moved to our dream home three years ago, a hobby farm outside of London, Ontario. We have two dogs, two cats, and eight...