Beyond The Sandwich – Different School Lunch Ideas
When you think about packed school lunches, PB&J or ham and cheese sandwiches come to mind. In our school we can’t even have peanut butter, so our choices get fewer and fewer. While sandwiches certainly make for a nice school lunch, they are not your only option. Mix it up by fixing something different for your kids this year.
Benefits of Exercise
We all know about certain benefits of exercising – above all, that it’s good for us. But this isn’t always enough to get us motivated into actually doing it. If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get started on a new routine, here are 10 reasons why exercise can improve your life. 1) More Energy: Although exercise in itself may be tiring,
Meal Planning 101: How to Plan Your Week Ahead
If you are short on time and still want to make nutritious food for your family, or if you are embarking on a new healthy eating program, you should start meal planning. This involves planning out what you will eat for the week, getting ingredients and meals ready to cook for each day, and minimizing how much needs to be done when it’s time to prepare dinner.
The Importance of Self-care
The importance of self-care What Is Self-Care? Self-care is, as the term implies, the act of taking care of yourself. It is doing what you need to do to feel your absolute best - mentally, physically, and emotionally. Each individual has their own...
Self-care isn’t selfish
Self-care isn't selfish You might have noticed that self-care can be considered a negative or selfish thing by some people in your life. Maybe you might even feel a little resistance while trying to incorporate new self-care routines. You "should" be...
Simple Hacks To Help You Build New Habits
Creating new habits isn’t easy. Here are five simple hacks that will make it a little easier. Use them until you’ve internalized the new habit and don’t need them anymore.
3 Easy Steps to Creating New Habits
Let’s talk about forming new habits. We all have times in our lives where we intentionally want to change our behaviour for the better and create new habits for ourselves. This could be getting in the habit of eating healthier, going to bed earlier, or drinking more water.
Sugar: the hidden threat
Sugar: The hidden threat It seems that in the last few years, every health site and magazine is talking about the evils of sugar. Sugar is hidden in all sorts of foods including bread, pasta sauce, and yogurt. Add to that our love for things like cookies...
