-
Must Have Zero Waste Swaps For The Kitchen
Are you looking for some zero waste swaps for your kitchen? Some kitchen items create so much waste and are easily swapped out with these alternatives. This blog post contains affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Ever since we visited the Vancouver Aquarium, the boys have been very interested in reducing our plastic waste. The aquarium had a #beplasticwise exhibit that taught them all about the effect of plastics, specifically microplastics, on the ocean. My boys love the oceans and would not want…
-
Becoming A Barefoot Family
After years of suffering with foot pain, I discovered the benefits of going barefoot. I have since transitioned myself and my children to barefoot compliant footwear and could not be happier. Check out my barefoot story! For years and years, I suffered with foot issues – foot pain, numbness, and general discomfort. Doctor’s blamed years of dancing, my naturally wide feet, not enough arch support, too much arch support… But no one could fix my foot issues. I really felt defeated and decided that it was just how it was. I went for a physical after my second child was born. During this physical, my doctor commented on how wide…
-
Beginner Tips For Easy Freezer Meal Cooking
Have you ever wanted to start making freezer meals but did not know where to begin? These freezer meal cooking tips for beginners will help start you off on the right foot! This post does contain affiliate links. I started freezer meal cooking almost 10 years ago. I might be somewhat of an expert if there was a way to judge expertise on such a topic. Going from being a busy woman eating a lot of frozen dinners; to being a busy mom whose child has a dairy allergy was a big adjustment. After my eldest was diagnosed with an allergy, I had to completely revamp the way that I…
-
Top 3 Child-Friendly Hikes Near Revelstoke, British Columbia
It can be hard to find child-friendly hikes when you are unfamiliar with the area. When we first visited Revelstoke, British Columbia, I scoured the internet for child-friendly hikes in the area that still showcased the natural beauty of the area. These are my top 3! The Skunk Cabbage Boardwalk The Skunk Cabbage boardwalk is a child-friendly hike in Mount Revelstoke National Park. The trailhead and parking lot are located just off the Trans-Canada Highway. There are washrooms available which makes it a great place to stop and stretch your legs if you are just driving through the area. A large picnic area, with breathtaking views, is also available…
-
Tips For Successful Freezer Meals Cooking
I have been cooking freezer meals for many years now. What started out of a need for an easy meal every once and a while has transformed into something I now do every few months to make my life easier. I have learned a few tips and tricks for successful freezer meal cooking over the years, and I thought I would share them with you. My Freezer Meal Journey I started making my own freezer meals after my eldest son, Lucas, was diagnosed with a dairy allergy at 4 months of age. As a tired new mom, there were days when I just wanted to be able to pull…
-
Nourishing Parenting – Let’s Make It Official
It is June 1st, so I thought it would be the perfect day to officially launch the new brand – Nourishing Parenting. It is a new month and a glorious day. We have been working hard and are ready to put our new face forward. Many people have noticed and commented on the new name. I have been slowly updating our accounts and letting the change take over instead of attempting to do it all at once! I am only one mama, and a busy one at that, so I am working my hardest to make the transition to our new identity as smooth as possible. Where We Started…
-
How To Clean A Kettle In Only Two Minutes
We have very hard water where we live and because of this, we often get mineral deposits inside of our kettle. I have tried many different ways to clean a kettle, but none are as effective and quick as this one. Using vinegar to clean a kettle is probably one of the best vinegar cleaning hacks I have ever come across! It is so easy and fast. Before Cleaning This is what our kettle looked like before I cleaned it. Because I was doing a video on our YouTube channel about how to clean a kettle using vinegar, I let it get a little worse than we normally do. This…
-
Spring Clean In The Garden! To-Do List
It is FINALLY spring! We had a long, cold winter but it is time to spring clean. I need to do a spring clean in the garden. We have a long to-do list to get the backyard ready for summer and would love to motivate you to get out into your yards and get your backyard or garden space ready for the spring and summer. Clean with me! I am a list maker. Having a to-do list helps to keep me organized and on track, especially when it comes to cleaning. Today I have a few tasks which need to get done now that the warm weather has arrived and…
-
Minimalism With Children – The Importance Of Habits
When striving for minimalism with children, developing habits that will help you reach your goals is important. Minimalism with children is possible. Minimalism can mean many different things depending on who you talk to. As someone inspiring for minimalism with children, I struggle to find the balance between life and material things every day. Finding this balance can be difficult. The importance of habits when striving for minimalism is so important – whether you are an individual or a parent. It is one thing to purge and declutter, but you need to change your habits to prevent going back to where you were. You also need to help your children…
-
Whole Body Barefoot – Book Review
I belonged to a pregnancy forum many moons ago. One day, we were chatting about squatting as a way to prepare and help for birth. One of the moms shared an article called You Don’t Know Squat. I read the article and was instantly hooked on the information. As with all information I am excited about, I shared it. I shared it with my mom, my chiropractor, other mothers to be and am now sharing it with you. Reading it over again and implemented what the author had to say. It was not an article about pregnancy, but it was so incredibly helpful. I loved the author’s style of writing,…
