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Recipe: Two Bite Peppermint Brownies

Oct 11, 2019 | Nutrition

I’m yet to meet a chocolate dessert I didn’t like. At least the homemade variety. I’m hit and miss with adding peppermint to my chocolate but using Doterra’s peppermint essential oil is definitely a win. Mainly because it’s real...

Recipe: Wild Orange Energy Balls

Oct 11, 2019 | Lifestyle, Nutrition

These wild orange energy balls pack a great for eating on the go or when you need a quick snack before exercising class. I featured at the Maple Grove Fall Workshop in October 2019 and they were a hit. This recipe is super simple and only takes a few minutes to whip...

Good Bye Frootogo, Hello Souptogo

Oct 6, 2019 | Around Town

At the end of the Fall in 2018 the owners of Frootogo apple orchard in Waterdown, Ontario announced via their website and social media that they would be closing their doors for good. I was devastated. We had just gone a few weeks prior on my son’s 2nd...

Fall Wellness Workshop at Maple Grove United Church

Sep 24, 2019 | Around Town, Lifestyle

You’re invited to our Fall Wellness Workshop at Maple Grove United Church! Last April we hosted our first ever wellness workshop at Maple Grove United Church here in Oakville. I had invited my friend Tara Galeazza to come educate and share her love for...

Top 5 natural supplements for better sleep (and none of them are melatonin).

Sep 1, 2019 | Lifestyle

There are usually three main reason when a potential client comes to see me: stress, weight loss or lack of sleep. Not surprisingly the three are linked because if you weren’t sleeping it was most likely due to stress (and you probably had a weight problem). At...

What you need to ask before signing up for a YTT program.

Aug 18, 2019 | yoga

So you want to be a yoga teacher! Amazing! Maybe you already have a program in mind you want to attend or not sure what to look for. The following post will cover some very important questions to ask before signing up. If you aren’t familiar with the lingo let...

RV Living: Our Weekend Getaway.

Aug 5, 2019 | Lifestyle

Who would have thought that I would be loving the RV life? Our weekend getaway is only 35 minutes west of our home in Oakville at Gulliver’s Lake which is close to African Lion Safari. Sure having a trailer isn’t as glamorous as having a cottage in...

Maple Grove seniors fitness classes wrap-up 2019.

Jul 27, 2019 | Fitness, yoga

I wanted to give you guys a behind the scenes look at seniors fitness classes at Maple Grove United Church. We just wrapped up our 2018-2019 year (classes run from September to June) and we go on the hiatus over the summer. With the exception of the Chair Yoga class...

CHCH Morning Live Appearance: Natural Allergy Remedies

Jul 20, 2019 | Around Town, Nutrition

Chatting natural allergy relief with the lovely Annette Hamm on CHCH Morning Live. This was the second time going on CHCH Morning Live this year and I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity. It will definitely go down as one of my highlights of 2019. ??? I...

CHCH Morning Live Appearance: Three Exercises You Can Do Using A Chair

Apr 22, 2019 | Fitness

That time I appeared on CHCH Morning Live! Click the link to watch my LIVE segment on CHCH Morning Live with Annette Hamm talking three exercises you can do at home using a chair. These exercises are geared for older adults and seniors, however, they can benefit...