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Etsy Gift Guide

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It’s my favourite time of the year when I get to showcase my favourite artists and makers who sell their beautiful work on Etsy!⁠⁠This gift guide features beautiful gifts that come from Canadian artists.⁠⁠I’m choosing to focus on Canadian artists because… well I’m Canadian, but also because I want to support local businesses.⁠⁠Plus if you […]

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Easy Turkey Soup Recipe

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Let me guess. You got really excited to host Thanksgiving dinner this year and you bought a gigantic turkey to feed the crowd… …and now you have tons of leftover turkey. Did I get that right? This happens a lot over the holidays. Our eyes are way bigger than our stomachs and we have a […]

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Roasted Eggplant + Red Peppers with Hummus & Feta

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Over the summer at the cottage I bought a lot of mini eggplants to cook for dinners. The thing is I didn’t cook half of them! Instead of crying over all the eggplants I had leftover, I decided to cook through them, and out came a super simple and delicious lunch (or dinner!). Got eggplant in your CSA […]

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7 Tips for Slow Cooker Success

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Are you ready to break out your slow cooker now that the weather is getting cooler? Personally, I think it’s an underrated kitchen tool. Right now it’s getting a backseat to the Instant Pot, but my firm belief is to use what you have on hand. If you have a slow cooker taking up space […]

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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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