We were excited to learn that Western Manitoulin Community Garden has been selected as 1of 5 finalists for David Suzuki Foundation Future Ground Prize sponsored by the Desjardins Group. This contest highlights existing, citizen-led initiatives within Ontario that have had a positive impact on the environment and local communities. To win, Western Manitoulin Community … [Read more...]
Iron for Teen Girls #MyCanadianBeef
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...]
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Cucumber, and Candied Walnuts
Guest post from the lovely Lisa from Fabulous Habits. You can follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter. Hey, everyone! Lisa here from Fabulous Habits. Today, I am thrilled to share one of my easy-peasy summer salads on the Life on Manitoulin blog. Now that our family’s moved to a new condo, I have found myself hosting more often than usual. Perhaps it’s the … [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...]
Getting My Child to Eat her Food: The Truth Is…I Have No Tricks!
Several friends have asked me countless times how I get Little One to eat her school lunches every day. The truth is, I have no tricks or tips. We've just been very lucky that Little One happens to have an adventurous palate and a voracious appetite. Seriously. That is all. I was thinking about how all kids are different and have different tastes. What works for one … [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...]
Citrus Salad Recipe
Over the holidays, I was asked to bring a salad to a dinner party. I realized that I didn't have any kale, spinach or lettuce left, but since my niece's high school had a fundraiser recently, we happened to have bought two cases of citrus fruit! Citrus Salad would be our contribution then! I have to admit that the holidays always tempt me with favourite comfort foods and … [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...]
Yonanas! Two-Ingredient Frozen Treat!
It's been a wild Summer with temperatures ranging from as hot as above 30 degrees to as low as the teens! Ice cream is a favourite in the Summer, whether it's 32 degrees or 17 degrees! With all the ice cream consumption in this house, I've been serving up frozen treat alternatives that are much friendlier on the waistline! One of our new favourites is a two-ingredient … [Read more...]
Change Your Eating Habits #PCStars #GuidingStarsCA
Follow our family's journey to eating better. Read our first #PCStars #GuidingStarsCA post here. Eating healthy is important for busy families. When it comes to my family, our food consists of vegetables, fruit, protein, dairy and whole grains. I like cooking my family's meals mostly from scratch, but there are times I need a little help when times get a bit busy and … [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...]
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...]
Healthy Lunches Twitter Party with @GoodInGrain! #MyKidsLunch
As parents, our kids are our priority. We want to make sure they're happy, healthy, safe and thriving. Part of this is ensuring that our children eat a healthy, balanced diet. One thing we did with Little One was that we taught her to "eat a rainbow" at every meal. I've found that packing her healthy lunches in a bento box has helped keep lunches from being boring. Every … [Read more...]
Homemade Crock Pot Yogurt
I am always amazed at how quickly we go through yogurt in this house. I'm talking copious amounts! Little One eats plain Greek yogurt with honey. Hubby likes yogurt with fruit in it. I like my Activia. Our boarder is not fussy and is happy to eat whatever yogurt we have on hand. I figured that we consume so much yogurt, I needed to make it in bulk. A few months ago, … [Read more...]