For someone who is a non-smoker, and non- coffee drinker, my teeth sure do seem to be prone to yellowness (is that a word?) I always use a toothpaste with whitener in it, but that doesn’t seem to do the trick. A few years ago (okay I think it might have been 10 years ago)… Read More
Have you ever looked at something simple that works in an incredible way and it leaves you wondering “How?!!???”I recently came across one such item. You see, while many women are purchasing hair extensions, teasing their hair and using volumizing shampoo, I’m getting my hair thinned out and using oils and serums to relax my… Read More
One of my favourite parts of my daily routine is washing my face! I find it really relaxing and a great way to unwind at the end of a busy day! It’s also a great way to start the day feeling fresh and rejuvenated! Because I enjoy this daily ritual so much, I have developed… Read More
I was in twelfth grade the first time it happened. I was beginning the 15 minute walk from my house to the bus stop at the corner of our main road. The man in the yellow Jeep slowly pulled up beside me as I was walking. He looked to be in his early thirties,… Read More
I’ve written in earlier blogs about my love for prepping and planning ahead. I honestly believe that planing ahead is the KEY to having success with clean living! One of the things I have been doing lately is buying chicken breast in bulk or in the “family” packs that the grocery stores sell. At the… Read More
Do you ever feel like you are totally misunderstood? I’m not talking about the teenage angst type of misunderstood where you lock yourself in your bedroom, listening to sad music, crying about how no-one really “gets” you. I’m talking more about the “oh shoot- I’m not really what you think I am” kind of misunderstood.… Read More
Part of being successful in switching to “clean eating” will be your willingness to try new things. If most people were to eliminate “un-clean” foods from their diet, there wouldn’t be much left to eat! I wouldn’t call myself a “picky eater”, but I have to admit, I was a little leery to try new… Read More
Clean Living Travel Tips Some of my greatest memories from my childhood are of the annual family vacations we would take. Once we actually arrived at our destination, it was alway fun- but getting there could be a challenge. I’m talking about the good old days before the invention of GPS,Smart phones, portable games systems… Read More
Public humiliation and the changes it brings… The first time I tried a group exercise class was when I was 20. My friend Shannon had a membership at a gym in town and had started attending some of the exercise classes. She asked me to go to one of the classes with her one… Read More
My father’s side of the family is Danish. I loved growing up with grandparents who taught us the holiday traditions from Denmark. The Danish celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve so every year on the 24th we would put on our Christmas dresses, pile in the car and head over to Far-Mor (grandma) and Fa-Fa’s (grandpa)… Read More