The Benefits Of Real Maple Syrup

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I understand that the world of organic & “natural” food can not only be overwhelming but also deceiving.  It’s so hard to figure out what is best for us.  Today I thought I would share a household switch that is easy and worth it. If you switch to real maple [...] Read the full article »

Night Terrors

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My oldest daughter experienced night terrors when she was around two years old.  I never want to go back to that place because it was a scary, confusing time. She would wake up screaming and moving around sometimes with her eyes open.  We would go into her room and try [...] Read the full article »

Rethink Your Lunch Kit

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Many lunch kits contain chemicals that are toxic to our children’s health.  Here are some reasons why you might want to make the switch. BPAs: BPAs are referred to as “gender benders” because of their estrogen mimicking abilities. The term “gender bender” speaks for itself.  BPA is a hormone disrupting [...] Read the full article »

Carrageenan~What You Need To Know

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Lately there has been a lot of buzz surrounding carrageenan and whether or not it poses a health risk.  What exactly is carrageenan? Carrageenan is a derivative of seaweed that is used as an additive in foods (especially non dairy milk) gels and foam.  It is used a thickener in [...] Read the full article »

A Halloween Candy Balance

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With Halloween coming up thoughts of sugar are dancing through my head.  I don’t make a habit of feeding my kids a lot of sugar, artificial flavours and colours because I know how it affects their mood and behaviour.  But with a holiday coming up centered around sugar, is it [...] Read the full article »