10 Ways to Simplify Your Life and Focus on What Matters
I remember growing up and being told that I could be and do whatever I wanted. This is true. The possibilities are endless, however, unless you focus on your priorities, you will find yourself stressed and spinning your wheels. So…
Hard Boiled Eggs Made 5 Ways
Hard boiled eggs are a great addition to your meal prep routine. They add a a quick and easy source of protein to any meal. The best part? They are super versatile and can stay in the fridge for a…
How to Distract Yourself from Negative Thinking
I have to confess I struggle with negative thinking. When I was younger, I used to be super optimistic, to the point of being unrealistic. This obviously got me into trouble and caused others to criticize me. Since I am…
5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money
You spend all that time and money on buying groceries, only to throw out perfectly good fruits and vegetables, maybe some leftovers and bread. This waste of food and your hard earned dollars can be eliminated with just a few…
How to Organize a Linen Closet
This used to be the messiest and hardest part of the home to keep clean, but it is now my favourite! It takes some practice to learn how to fold everything properly and quickly, especially that fitted sheet, but I…
Find Your Person
We drove 12 hours to Quebec, to visit a friend who was doing training on a nearby base (well, closer than where she is posted in Alberta). The reason? We really missed her and we needed some time with a military…
My Food Shopping Routine
Since my teen years I remember being frustrated with how food shopping was done. It felt like no matter how much shopping we did, we were always missing ingredients, overspending, and letting a lot of food go to waste. So…
Meal Planning Using the Big 4
When you think about the age-old question, “what’s for dinner”, it can get daunting with all of the diets and superfoods out there that are supposed to help us feel better and look great. To overcome the stress that comes…
How to overcome cleaning overwhelm
We’ve all been there, “clean up the home”, has been on our to do list for like a week but keeps getting put off until later. Just the thought of cleaning the home seems overwhelming. I have a confession, when…
Making a pantry list
Before getting married I never had my own home, own fridge, own pantry. So, all the cooking I’ve ever done was with ingredients available in the home. Often when cooking I would see that a certain product was missing or…