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Frugal, Fun Ways to Become more Active
Summer is just around the corner! What that means is that the days will get longer, and we will get more sunny days than rainy days (please!). It also means we take off the layers and look our best in form-fitting clothes and bikinis (for some people that is). In essence, we all want to [...]
What can you do when you want ice cream but have none?
Ice cream is one of my favourite once-in-a-while treat. And today I really wanted some, wanted it right now. Unfortunately I had none on hand and I wasn’t going to make a trip to the store just for ice cream (I’m just stubborn). So instead, I came up with alternatives to satisfy my craving. Tweet [...]
My Top Picks for Food & Nutrition Android Apps
I got a new phone! *Super excited, dancing around like a mad woman* I have been a loyal iPhone user for many years, but it is time for change! So, instead of upgrading to the new iPhone, I got myself a new Android phones instead. After I have all my basic apps all set up [...]
Small Habit Change Leads to Big Health Impact
I have always been a firm believer that small steps add up to make a significant difference. Especially when it comes to taking better care of our health, small habit changes that seem to be “no big deal” are the ones that are easiest to stick to and will stick in the long run to [...]
Shop Smart! Easy Tips to Stretch Your Food Dollars
Photo by Indiana Stan When I grocery shop and see people load up their carts full of frozen TV dinners or pre-packaged / pre-made foods, my heart cries a little and I just have to hold back the urge to go up to them and tell them you can get so much more if you [...]
Beany Goodness & Recipe Ideas
Photo by cookbookman17 It’s Friday. TGIF! Tweet This Post
Lazy Dressing for Quick Salads
Making salad dressings from scratch is great, but it isn’t always doable when you’re rushed for time and need something quick. Store-bought salad dressings may be your second option but that isn’t preferable either considering that it often contains a whole list of additives that we cannot pronounce and do not need in our diet. [...]
Choosing Oil: An Essential Guide
When you go grocery shopping and walk down the aisle with rows of cooking oil all lined up, do you feel somewhat overwhelmed? And when you do baking, and you see that different recipes using different types of fat, do you get lost as to which one to use or substitute? If you ever have [...]
Up the Fiber: 5 Quick Swaps!
Photo by StarsApart The current recommendation for fiber intake is 25-38g. Tweet This Post
Embrace Balsamic!