I'm a mom of a tween girl, and I've been reading up on iron for teen girls. Disclosure – This post about iron for teen girls is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I have have been iron deficient for much of my adult life and it has been an ongoing issue for me. Anemia is a condition where … [Read more...]
Anxiety ~ Going From FOMO to JOMO
It wasn't until recently that I learned that quite a few people I know suffer from anxiety. It was not until recently that I discovered that I am one of those people. Disclaimer – This post was written in partnership with TELUS as part of their #TELUS_partner program. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. This is probably one of the … [Read more...]
Life After Concussion: Forced Social Media Detox & Re-engaging with Tech
Life after concussion has been more challenging than I expected it to be. Disclaimer – I am a #TeamTELUS advocate and this post was written in affiliation with TELUS. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. It was just a regular day on the farm. I was walking my daughter to the bus stop and on my way back, I slipped on our icy lane and … [Read more...]
Managing Cholesterol & Health Benefits of Psyllium Fibre
When I was younger, I knew that eating a balanced diet was important, but I never really paid attention to fibre intake. As an adult, and as a busy working mom, I'm only now really focusing on the health benefits of psyllium fibre. As someone who recently turned forty, I am paying a lot more attention to health and activity. Not that I wasn't before, but because with age, I … [Read more...]
How TELUS Health Helps Canadians Stay Healthy
With technology around us each and every day, we sometimes take for granted or perhaps we are even unaware just how much technology impacts our daily lives. At a recent doctor's appointment, I realized just how important a role TELUS Health plays in the lives of Canadians. TELUS Health helps Canadians stay healthy. TELUS has invested $1.6B since 2000 to help bring Canadians … [Read more...]
Take the Leap to a Healthy Lifestyle + a Fitbit Giveaway!
It's January (albeit the end of January!) and a time when many people are committed to making a few changes in their lives and take the leap to a healthy lifestyle. Though we are active on the farm and we eat healthy, there's always room for improvement. Since my work involves me working from my home office for a good part of the day, driving to meetings and sitting in … [Read more...]
Manage Seasonal Allergies and Prevent Your Family from Viruses
Growing up in the city, I had allergies. I remember when I was maybe ten or twelve, I had a skin prick test done and the results showed that I was hypersensitive to dust, mold, animal dander, smoke and a few other allergens. Now, I live on a farm where I am exposed to many of those allergens daily. While these sensitivities aren't life-threatening to me, I do experience … [Read more...]
Eat More Stars Event #EatMoreStars #PCstars #GuidingStarsCA
Over the past few months, our family has been learning more about the PC Guiding Stars Program. I first started tracking our healthy eating progress back in May. My family tracked our stars and were more conscious of what foods we were buying. Little One attended a Kids Cooking Class at the PC Cooking School. Not only did she learn how to make some delicious menu items, but … [Read more...]
Bye Bye Back Pain!
I have a big birthday coming up this year. Though I realize that "you're only as young as you feel" (and as old as you act), and that "age is just a number", I have to admit that I've recently started feeling not as limber than I once was! I also noticed that I used to thrive on next to no sleep, but now sleep is something I very much cherish in order for me to function like … [Read more...]
Canadian Tire encourages families to get out and play #WannaPlayChat
Things have changed a lot since I was a kid. Back in the day (Ha! That makes me sound so ancient!), we used to play outside until it got dark out and our moms called us in for the evening. We rode our bicycles with our friends, ran through the sprinkler, played ball or street hockey. My brothers, cousins and their friends even built a skateboard ramp and they'd practice … [Read more...]
How to Sprout Seeds, Grains, and Beans
From my earliest recollections, sprouting our own bean sprouts has been something our family did. My Dad, being an expert green thumb and fan of all things innovative and science-based, always had some kind of "science project" going on. Whether it be hybridizing and creating new species of fancy Japanese goldfish to cross-pollinating flowers like orchids and daylilies, or … [Read more...]
Learn More About the Loblaws Guiding Stars Program #PCStars #GuidingStarsCA
Victoria Day long weekend came and went. With the weather warming up and BBQ grills roaring this past weekend, it's clear to see why this is the unofficial start of Summer! We take BBQ season very seriously over here! Here are some tips to ensure you throw a fabulous Victoria Day long weekend BBQ! Mmm...is for Marinade! The filipina part of me knows all too well … [Read more...]
Grain Farmers of Ontario ~ March Classic #GFOClassic
Hubby's family has been farming for generations. Though we live on a working beef farm and raise cattle, we also grow corn, barley and hay. I know that there are many grain farmers of Ontario that produce far more grain than we do, but we produce grain nonetheless. Admittedly, I did not grow up on a farm, but married into one. In our early years of marriage, Hubby had … [Read more...]
Mairlyn Smith’s Breakfast Grab-and-Gos
As busy working moms, I'm sure many of you are like me in that you ensure your family is fed before rushing out the door in the morning, but forget to feed yourself! I'm really bad for this. Oftentimes I even forget that I've made myself a tea and have to re-warm it three or four times before I actually get a moment to sit down and drink it! Does this sound like you? We … [Read more...]
My Promise To My Child #everystepcounts
Little One was snuggling in bed with me one morning a few weekends ago. She leaned over and said, "Mama, I want you to be fit and healthy just like me." Those words from my tiny six year old were powerful. My promise to my child What else could I do but to honour my promise to my child? We're an active family. We are always doing something on the farm. We're outdoors … [Read more...]