I never wanted kids. It was something I knew from a young age: I was more drawn to animals and had never felt a motherly instinct. I knew one day I would try to adopt but I didn’t want to have children of my own. There are already enough children who need help on … Continue reading
A few of my favourite joys in life include cooking, spending time with others and if I can save money while doing it – even better! I recently came across the Soyarie brand of tofu products. They were founded in 1979 and the factory where the products are produced is less than 15km away from where … Continue reading
I decided to read the article, fully, before making any judgments and let’s remember: morality is the issue in question here. Basically to sum up the article, the writer is exposing that vegans, while trying to be moral and aware of many issues, are taking a blind eye to that fact that countless rodents and … Continue reading
The one downside I (sometimes) find with using oil scrubs is overly moisturised skin – especially on the face and neck. Eliminating this issue definitely starts with improving my diet and lifestyle, but this is a pretty easy solution to the problem for the moment. June 24th, 2014: Adding baking soda to my normal scrubs … Continue reading
Bananas are full of potassium, fiber and very low in fat and cholesterol. Plus they taste great and work well in baked goods as a substitute for eggs. (1 mashed banana = 1 egg) But, bananas are also excellent to use for DIY face & body treatments. They are very nourishing for the skin and rich … Continue reading
Or scrambled eggs, on sandwiches or in wraps, sauces. I just eat it by the spoonful now. I have to admit, this tofu scramble is pretty good. Plus it’s versatile so you can add just about anything to your taste. The key is time and patience and a good pan (so the tofu doesn’t stick to … Continue reading
The main reason I made this blueberry pie was because I ran out of apples. I also had a TON of blueberries. This pie is seriously good for only having a few ingredients – not to mention it’s healthy, vegan, quick to prepare (AND it can be eaten raw or cooked!). Vegan Blueberry Pie Ingredients: · … Continue reading
Maybe this is just me, but I am finding it more frequent for others to call themselves “vegetarian” or even worse, “vegan” but they have no clue what to even avoid. Example: About a year ago, it was revealed to me that my friend was apparently a vegan. When talking to her though, she admitted that … Continue reading
This was an odd revelation after realizing I no longer needed the broccoli, that was already cut, for a meal later that night. After a quick google-search, I realized this is a thing and tried it out for myself. After a bit of tweaking, this is definitely a combination I will be going back to. … Continue reading
February 2nd! It feels like winter is over. (At least, coming to a close.) I’ve finally got a weekend off to relax and enjoy myself. Yesterday we went for breakfast, went skating on the Rideau Canal and furniture hunting! Recently we’ve been talking more about moving downtown and getting into a more urban, city-living apartment … Continue reading
Budget Friendly, Too 