I have to apologize for my absence from the blogging world. Thankfully, there is good reason for it, as I am no longer unemployed! After several months of searching for an answer, I finally feel like I’m going somewhere. But I’ll get to all that. I’ve been at this job for a few months now. […]
I try to be the kind of person who looks on the bright side of difficult situations. The current difficult situation in my life being unemployment, and the bright side of unemployment being having tons of free time! With all of this free time (almost 3 months now), you think I would have written several […]
This recipe, courtesy of thekitchn.com is so simple and delicious–the perfect recipe for the busy Christmas season. It’s no bake and caters to most dietary needs: it’s raw, vegan, gluten-free and nut-free. Not to mention, unlike most sugary Christmas treats, it actually has nutritional value! The coconut is a great source of healthy fat and […]
It’s been almost 7 months since I’ve eaten gluten. I never thought that I could go for so long without eating wheat. Surprisingly, going gluten-free was not as hard as I thought it would be. However, if you’re considering going gluten free, know that you will have your moments… …when you catch yourself nose deep […]
Today you have the choice of life, to seek goodness—to be goodness. What you eat, what you do, what you say and think become you. Today you have the choice to face your problems head on, grow from them, prove your strength and evolve. Each day you live, you may also choose death. You […]
How’s your posture right now? Are you slouched over the screen? Are you touching your neck or crossing your legs? Maybe, like me, you’ve even got them folded up to your chest. It’s true. I’m the biggest slouching Sally out there, and therefore am an expert on low-power posture. The fact that I married a […]
Whether or not you are religious, there is a spiritual sense that you get by looking at the stars. The sense that there is so much more out there than meets the eye. The humbling realization that we know so little about the Universe that we are a part of, and even the planet we […]
Sweet tooth -n -A fondness or craving for sweets – Strong liking for sweet foods -The reason why alongside my super-healthy recipe board on Pinterest, I keep a separate folder hidden in my bookmarks for more naughty recipes with titles like ‘peanut butter chocolate chip cookie bites’, ‘red velvet cheesecake brownies’, or ‘salted caramel cupcakes’. […]
I looooove granola, especially the homemade stuff, but like many others with digestive issues, oats just don’t seem to sit very well with me. Even the gluten free ones! Since I’d stopped making my granola I set out for another yummy, healthy breakfast alternative and was delighted when I came across the recipe for Grain […]
There I was, sitting in the passenger seat of our car for 6 long hours as we drove towards our destination. With each mile past, I was that much closer to a reality that I had tried not to think about for years. Maybe I thought that by avoiding thinking about it, I could somehow […]
Probiotics. So hot right now. Kind of like this bowl of miso soup. Coincidence? A lot of people still think about soy as a health food. From what I know, soy can have restorative properties, but it has to be the right kind of soy. Most all soy used in North America is genetically modified. […]
I’m sorry, readers. I have nothing to offer you at the moment. No words of wisdom, or stories of personal revelation. No thought provoking enigmas or tales of triumph. With this post, I’m hoping you might have something to offer me. I need advice! The blogging gods have not been speaking to me lately. I […]
Have you ever seen more beautiful little muffins than these? These have been my saving grace going gluten-free. They’re perfect for breakfast, before a workout or just when I’m craving something ‘bready’. I love them because they are both savory and sweet and very moist compared to some other gluten free muffin recipes I’ve tried. […]
Before I went gluten-free, I had no idea that you could make flour out of anything other than wheat. Turns out flour can be made out of all sorts of nuts, beans and seeds. For baking, I most often use almond flour. I have tried the Bob Red Mill’s store-bought almond meal and it’s not […]
“I’m surprised that this isn’t disgusting!” Came the honest words of my sister-in-law as we ate this last week. I have to admit that squash didn’t always sound appealing to me, either, but it has become a staple in my kitchen and for good reason. With really minimal preparation it’s delicious; it has a mild […]
We are born out of everything, Created by the light Pure expansion locked in body Vulnerably in sight We soon learn we are separate We stand alone to shine So begins the lesson Of I, Me and Mine We are told who we are And we accept the suggestion While forgetting our true […]
A year ago, I don’t think I’d ever used a blender. Now I use it almost every day for these delicious, nutrient-dense smoothies. I love starting my day off knowing that my body’s fueled well, and drinking these always gives me that peace of mind. Not to mention that I feel more energetic when I […]
Did you ever watch ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ when it was on TV? I did, and I used to really like it. So much so that I’d watch back-to-back episodes on TBS and think that it was hilarious… but after a while it lost its humour. It wasn’t that the show itself went downhill; the writing […]
One of the first changes that I made, when I set out to eat more mindfully was switching from cow’s milk to almond milk. Almonds are full of nutrition: they are rich in nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, iron, fiber and calcium, to name a few. Almond milk is easier to digest than lactose milk, […]
What does it mean to live spiritually? To some it may mean following a certain religious path. To others, it may mean recognizing the power of the unseen, or seeing life as sacred. In all cases, living spiritually is looking inward and striving to transcend the part of yourself that might lead you to act […]
Hearth in Hand 