We went to Edmonton last weekend for a U12 Boys soccer tournament, and let me tell you something, weekends like this are all work and very little play for parents. Packing up two kids, a baby, and a dog is a lot. Especially when your baby keeps taking things back out of the suitcase you … More Holidae In
One of the most evidence-based strategies in nutrition — especially for fat loss, energy, and metabolic health — is prioritizing protein intake. That’s why protein is an anchor habit. Here’s what the research consistently shows and why it matters in real life: Energy & Blood Sugar StabilityProtein slows digestion and helps blunt large blood sugar … More Why Protein Comes First
I’ll say it again…a sheet pan recipe is sure-fire way to effectively blow your family’s balls off!! These recipes are so efficient and delicious it could literally qualify as a life hack. 🛒 Ingredients (Most items can be found at Costco Wholesale — minus the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce) 2 lb Kirkland frozen chicken … More Sheet Pan Chipotle Chicken Tacos
If you’ve ever thought, “Since I already went off plan, I might as well start again tomorrow,” you’re not alone. Often, this mindset stems from the belief that perfection is the only way progress happens. While having high standards can be a powerful trait, it can also quietly become the thing that sabotages consistency. When … More Why “All or Nothing” Thinking Is So Common and How to Shift It
I use my Instant Pot for EVERYTHING. I bulk cook my meats in it, and any soup or stew recipe that calls for stovetop prep—I do it all in the Instant Pot. Soups and stews are such great meal-prep options for the week. I’m sharing one of my favourite soup recipes from 2025. It’s so … More Chicken Soup with Ginger and Turmeric
People ask me all the time, “How do you do it all?” Like Shonda Rhimes said, “I don’t. When I’m succeeding in one area of my life, I’m failing in another.” This is the truth of all truths—and it’s not something to be ashamed of. It’s something to be aware of. When I took my … More How Do You Do It All?
A Baker She is Not but Here is a Recipe for Protein Banana Pancake Muffins While I love to cook, I don’t enjoy baking. I find it tedious — 1 levelled tsp. of baking powder (not to be confused with baking SODA), 1 egg yolk separated + 2 whole eggs, mix the wet ingredients with … More Protein Banana Pancake Muffins 🍌
The holiday season is over, and it’s back to regular programming until the days get longer and we can finally taste hints of spring and summer again… This past holiday season, my children were watching kids’ chef shows, and they subsequently took to the kitchen with a flair of creativity. My entire kitchen turned into … More CANDY CANE SHARDS 🎄
My God, this past decade was a gruelling blessing. I took the goal of 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘 the woman I want to be very seriously. Taking action to become is much like therapy. If it’s not painful, you’re probably not doing it right. It began with a list of all the attributes I wanted to be. And … More 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕤 𝟜𝟘…
Becoming a mom is the most preeminent choice I’ve ever made with my existence. It’s the most challenging, heartbreaking, fulfilling and soulful work. It has the incredible capacity to define purpose and effect the deepest spiritual growth. It is the most powerful role. Motherhood saved me in many ways. It has taught me that … More 𝔹𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕠𝕞
