In a new feature I’m calling Winning Wordless Wednesdays, enter here for a chance to win a $50 PC gift card to go out and treat yourself to a lot of what you see here. Is it too early to say “Happy Holidays”? DISCLAIMER: I work for the PR firm who handles Loblaw. I…
Garden of Life mind/body rejuvenation challenge: update No. 1
About three weeks ago, I decided to embark on a 12-day cleanse as the starting point in a mind/body overhaul. It’s not just about losing some weight. I need to get back to me. For those 12 days, the only thing I changed was my diet — to conform with the restrictions set out in…
Wordless Wednesday: Wean Green glass containers
My post-Thanksgiving project: Garden of Life challenge
I’ve been doing a lot of work around the house – from our laundry reno to closet organization – and I’ve been working my buns off into the wee hours just about every night of the week to share information about different products for your family, like this super-fun assignment with Canadian Family. Unfortunately, that…
Healthier snacks from Puritan’s Pride (mini-review)
THE PRODUCTS Sensible Foods’ Crunch Dried Cherry Berry Snacks and Glenny’s Organic Brown Rice Marshmallow Treats (Chocolate). THE GOOD Both products are certified organic. The Marshmallow Treats contain nine whole grains in every bar, which is pretty impressive for something that’s so kid-friendly in terms of taste and presentation. You’ll be able to pronounce every ingredient, and you…
Mott’s Fruitsations + Veggie fruit snacks (sponsored post)
I’m working on a back-to-school post – about backpacks and shoes and pretty clothes for school photos – and all I can think about is food. Almost one year ago, I made my first school lunch. It was a novel feeling and I puffed up my chest in one of those I AM MOM, HEAR…
Breville Juice Fountain Plus review
Please note that Breville provided me with this appliance to facilitate a Juice Fountain Plus review. All opinions are my own. Way back when the Macarena was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard charts, I bought a juicer. Or maybe I begged my parents to buy it for me. I don’t recall. What I…
Pure Via Stevia (guest review)
This guest review comes from Andrea Hayes, an Ottawa native who’s been transplanted to Toronto. She’s a child protection worker with the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, and likes to go to concerts and movies – and somehow finds time to read (what’s that?!). Andrea delights in her gorgeous niece and nephew who live around…
Eating homegrown thanks to President’s Choice
When I used to work on the President’s Choice PR business, it was always exciting to be one of the first to take a peek inside each new Insider’s Report. And while it’s normally new foods that pique my interest, I also love reading the Lawn & Garden Insider’s Report to try to inspire some…
Weber Genesis EP-330 natural gas BBQ
There are some things for which we Canucks are known: talking about the weather, apologizing (even when it’s not our fault) and barbecuing. I’m sorry, but it doesn’t matter whether it’s sunny or snowing: we barbecue. I grew up with propane-powered BBQs and if there’s one clear memory I have of childhood, it’s hearing my…