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Stephanie

8 Easy Tips for Making Soup

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I’m not sure about you, but I AM COLD! I don’t remember an October where I had to turn on the heat. We’re cheap and usually wait until November to turn it on, ha!  I think this comes from growing up in a 150-year-old house and my mom saying ‘Just put on a sweater!‘ Well, […]

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Kids Not Eating Dinner? Try this!

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When it comes to dinner, making something the kids will eat can be hard. Who’s with me??? Over the last 12 years that I’ve been making dinners for kids, I’ve discovered a few tricks to get kids to eat dinner on a semi-consistent basis. Please Note: This post is for picky or ‘selective’ eaters. I have lots […]

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Eat what you love.

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The other day I was leaning over the stove making my breakfast and I thought “I really love this breakfast.” One of my favourite breakfasts is scrambled eggs made with chopped peppers and a bit of onion and topped with fresh dill, feta and olives if I have them. I eat this with a slice […]

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The Best Pots and Pans to Use for Healthy Cooking

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Do you like to cook? I figure you at least like to cook a little bit if you’re reading my posts, but you never know! What are your favourite pans to use when cooking? I used to love cooking with non-stick Teflon pans — I mean they’re so easy to clean. But here’s the thing: they might not be […]

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The hubs has been very diligent about getting out The hubs has been very diligent about getting out for his steps and most time it’s at night. It takes more of an effort for me, but when I go it’s magical especially in the snow with all of the lights. Plus we get the added benefit of fresh air before bed. I highly recommend it!
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There ‘s a lot you can do to stay healthy in this There ‘s a lot you can do to stay healthy in this super sick season. 

As much as possible eat whole foods. I have teens so you know… this isn’t always in my control but do what you can at home.

Wash your hands! You don’t need antibacterial soap… just regular soap will do the trick.

Keep up with vitamins and minerals. Lemon water with a bit of salt first think in the morning and teas throughout the day. 

My kids take the first few supplements every day and the last few when they feel something coming on. 

I’m a huge fan of lemon ginger buckwheat honey tea when sick. Buckwheat works well on coughs!

Eat a big breakfast, go to bed early, get outside and get some exercise. When you’re sick go outside for fresh air.

There’s more weirdo stuff I can tell you about but this is a great start.

(I really hope I don’t jinx our family with this post! 🤪).

P.S. I’m not a doctor. I’m simply telling you what has worked for my family for years.

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Hey! I'm Stephanie. I'm a Writer, Culinary Nutrition Expert and Cooking Instructor helping families cook nourishing meals. Read more about me {here}.

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