Ahh the dog days of summer. Everyone you know is lounging at the beach sipping a margarita, you have your bags packed ready to head out and join them…until it hits you. That dreaded tickle in your throat; you know, the kind that slowly begins to turn into a painful swallow. You begin to swallow again and […]
When it comes to healthy eating, many people like to over-complicate things by setting unrealistic expectations for themselves. This oftentimes leads to discouragement which eventually leads to failure. Why do you think this is? well for one, I feel that we as a society have a skewed idea about what clean eating should look like. I […]
Vegan healthy marshmallow fluff…well, sorta. I have to say I was a bit skeptical about this vegan healthy marshmallow fluff recipe until I actually tried it and realized that with just 3 unexpected ingredients, you can get pretty close to the real thing. It has a very meringue type of consistency but without the egg! […]
There are very few things in this life I like more than chocolate. In fact, I’m pretty sure I am a choclo-holic and yes, I’m declaring that an official disease. You can save your need for an intervention because this is an addiction that I am proud and happy to have. It means I get […]
Ketogenic Diet – The newest diet craze. But is it safe? We are constantly bombarded with information regarding weight loss. It seems that every few years, a new diet trend comes along sweeping the nation by offering new ways to slim down and get fit. I myself have been drawn to many of these, such as […]
“Your first breath took ours away” My Husband found that quote on a wall decal art piece which he purchased shortly before our Son Ivan was born. We put it up on the wall overlooking his crib and would lovingly peer at it often, holding one another and smiling in anticipation. We did not know what to […]
For the busy working Moms out there, these veggie spring rolls are perfect. If you’re anything like me, you’re usually tired upon coming home from work. As if working an 8-hour shift isn’t enough, you now have to come home and prep dinner as well. I’ve noticed that on nights when I do not make a […]
The initial emergence of grey hair can be devastating for both men and women especially when it occurs prematurely. Though we all expect to eventually experience this phenomenon, we are never truly prepared for it. Many of us obsess over the first few strands that begin to appear before gradually taking over our whole scalp. The […]
Wasn’t the easiest decision giving up pork. Being a former self proclaimed bacon enthusiast, I can whole hardheartedly say that giving up pork was not the easiest thing for me to do. However, once you learn my reasoning behind it, you MIGHT understand..heck, you might even decide to give it up too…who knows. One thing I do […]
Why Use Homemade Sunscreens? The season of getting a perfect tan is here. You can party at the gym or enjoy a stroll through the streets and enjoy the warmth of the sun. Summers are all about having fun until and unless it comes to fighting away the negative effects of sunlight which is in […]