Monthly Archives: February 2014


Olympic Moments

“If you dream and you allow yourself to dream you can do anything.” — Clara Hughes, Canadian cyclist and speedskater and the only person to have won multiple medals in both the Summer and Winter Games. I decided that most of us are spending time watching the outcome of various Olympic events.  The games are half done and many stories […]


5 Favourite Quotes

Oops!  I didn’t plan my days very well because I ran out of time and completely missed writing my Friday blog.  However, I had an idea, but I just needed to write it.  So here goes… I get inspired by words.  More specifically, I get motivated and inspired by quotes.  I have a few that I have posted on my […]


Chocolate for Breakfast

Another nutritionist suggested I try a breakfast protein bar from the new Joyous Health cookbook.  I was skeptical, since I knew there were a number of ingredients I would have to substitute or switch up in order to accommodate my numerous food intolerances.  With a little creativity, I produced my newest breakfast addition — Yummy Chocolate Breakfast Cookie.  With the plant-based […]


3 Healthy Tips To Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Who loves chocolate?  Raise your hand.  Yep, that’s what I thought … everyone!  Yes, that does include me too. Chocolate is great, and once in a while, a nice piece of dark chocolate is a special treat, but on Valentine’s Day we can all get carried away and forget that one little piece does not a whole box make. Below […]


Yummy Chocolate

Valentine’s Day arrives with all of its hearts and love on this week.  Are you ready?  What are you planning to indulge in with your partner? [Tweet “Is chocolate junk food or superfood? #cacao #darkchocolate”] Usually we enjoy a lovely dinner in, but this won’t be happening until Saturday due to my husband’s work schedule.  Oh well.  So, I decided […]