Okay, this one is totally NOT on my diet, but I had to share my mom’s recipe for this incredible summer pineapple dessert. Some people might call this Pineapple “Delight” but in all seriousness, it is worthy of a much better name, so I call it Pineapple Orgasm. My mom makes this dessert throughout the […] Read more…
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My Favourite Crunchy Asian Slaw Salad Recipe
Who every said salads were boring? Definitely no one that tried this crunchy Asian slaw salad! It’s become a staple in our house, especially for summer backyard entertaining! Now that I’m on a great weight loss plan and eating healthy everyday, I want to share some of my favourite salad recipes and go-to meals that […] Read more…
My 10 Favourite Weight Loss Tips and Tricks
My hard work is really paying off! Finally after “unbundling” from the cold winter, the 30lbs I’ve lost since January 5th, is being recognized by my co-workers and friends! Losing weight is a struggle and I’ve battled for most of my life. I know that I’m not alone when I share that there are times […] Read more…
Top Picks for Binge-Worthy Netflix TV Shows
After my gall bladder surgery, I was exhausted and really stuck in bed for an entire week! While that might sound great to many of you who would love a break, I was finding it difficult to entertain myself. I was in pain and had very little energy to get up during the day as […] Read more…
The Five Reasons Why I Won’t Cheat on my Diet this Weekend
Two weeks into healthy eating and I’m down over 12lbs thanks to great advice and support that I’m receiving in our Facebook group. I’m thrilled that I’ve been able to go virtually carb-free (one serving of fruit a day with none of my fave english muffins or crackers) and wine-free for three weeks, without missing […] Read more…
Bye Bye Gall Bladder
A huge Christmas dinner followed by some Chinese Food the next day was the first time I had an attack. I wasn’t sure what the attack was, but I knew that it was horrific pain that felt like heart burn but was unaffected by antacids. Dr. Google and my mom pretty clearly diagnosed it as […] Read more…
Will you help me stay motivated this year?
It’s certainly taken me a while to start writing again. Probably because we are still getting back in the groove after some much needed time off, but I also think I need to do some “planning” for the upcoming year and really make an effort to work on my vision for 2015. I know the […] Read more…
Nana’s Christmas Shortbread Recipe
Baking shortbread with my Nana is one of my fondest Christmas memories. She would often have the dough ready for my sister and me to cut and decorate with sprinkles. We would always decorate the holly with green on one side and red on the other, while Angels were always multicolour. Her secret to the […] Read more…
Win a $100 to DSW Canada for your Holiday Shopping!
What a fun way to shop for shoes! Let the kids sit in two chairs using the free wifi, while I take my time to go up and down the aisles of the over 20,000 square feet DSW Canada store in Newmarket! After looking at the DSW Canada website, I planned a visit to look […] Read more…
Movies to get you and the kids through cold and flu season
Moms aren’t allowed to get sick, right? Wrong! Last week, while Paul was away on business (best timing ever), I was down and out with the flu. Not wanted to get out of bed, I still wanted to entertain (and bribe) the kids so I could rest and feel better! It only took a few […] Read more…