Are you like me? Can't start the day off without enjoying a cup of coffee? I usually wake up to the aroma of a fresh brew as hubby gets up earlier than I do. It's a comforting smell that is much more effective on me than any alarm clock. I love a full-bodied coffee, or like hubby says, "the one … [Read more...]
Beauty That Is Luxurious And Organic
There's a new online beauty boutique that specializes in organic luxury products from across North America that are natural and luscious! Hello, Clementine Fields! The mandate of the company is not only about offering organic beauty and being natural, but also about being pretty enough to sit on … [Read more...]
I got a little JUICY! Time for a Juice Cleanse & Detox
So, confession time..how well do you eat? I mean really? I can go on about my day noshing on a bag of popcorn and a few cups of tea (maybe a coffee). Then, at night I'm either eating with the family or out at an event of some sort where food is a plenty. Hard to resist those sliders and mini cake … [Read more...]
When seasons change does your skin too? Organic product review & an event for LGFB!
My skin drives me crazy. I've never been blessed with flawless skin (I hate you if you do!..kidding!) or the porcelain skin of some of my Asian friends. I'm slightly darker and I'm definitely blotchy-er. Is that a word? I've always had combination skin and have always changed products with the … [Read more...]
Becoming a Clean, Green, Cooking Machine
"With great power comes great responsibility" -Spiderman's Uncle BenOk. So now that you know how to be a great cook, take it to the next level and become a great cook with a purpose: the health of your family, the global community, and our planet.In our stores and markets today, we are … [Read more...]
Keep Your Kids Sun Safe
We've just finished May, National Melanoma Awareness Month, but as far as I'm concerned it's important to stay sun safe all year long. One of my favourite Canadian companies, Green Beaver, has just introduced a fantastic Organic SPF 30 Kids Sunscreen. The list of all that it's got going for it … [Read more...]
Crossing Over
Susan Juby, a notable teen author, is moving into adult novels, and bringing her keen sense of humour along for the ride.The Woefield Poultry Collectiveby Susan JubyISBN: 978 1 55468 744 2Audience: older teens and adultsAn earnest young woman from Brooklyn with little to no experience in the world, … [Read more...]
New Year….New You! And WIN!
New Year's resolutions. We've all made them (whether we admit it or not) and we've all broken them (whether we admit it or not...). This year, I'd like to try to make others' resolutions a little more fun with some great giveaways. During the month of January, Trend Watch columns will bounce off … [Read more...]
Local vs Organic?
Such a hot debate lately! Have you thought about this? Should I buy organic, or should I buy local? How about this, do both! There is a wonderful service provided by many local organic farms, called Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Basically, you pay the farmer in … [Read more...]