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I’ve written about my love of Kicking Horse Coffee before but I wanted to share with you how I make my perfect cup of coffee using almond milk and agave nectar.

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I love kids stuff. I can’t even believe the options parents can choose from today that just didn’t exist when we were kids. I must confess, I’m even a little jealous. When I was putting these 2 segments together for BT Winnipeg, I really wanted to include stuff that the kid in me (and most [...]

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What’s your take on consumerism and this world of planned obsolescence we now live in? CTV News Montreal had me on to talk about responsible consumption in time for Earth Day. To demonstrate my point, I had with me in the interview some locally-made, eco-friendly products by Ecojot, St.Geneve and Bio Spectra’s Attitude products.

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Stephanie Gale, the owner and designer of Beau Monde Organics manufactures scarves out of LA made from organic fabrics. They really are beautiful!

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18 in 1 uses for Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap. The label lists a bunch of different uses but their fans often write-in to tell them how they discovered they can use Dr. Bronner’s too. None of Dr. Bronner’s products are tested on animals, they’re completely biodegradable and vegetable-based. They’re made with certified fair trade and organic oils and contain no synthetic foaming agents, thickeners or preservatives. AND they’re all made in the USA.

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I started doing yoga. I’d never practiced yoga before. I know, I know, I’m extremely late to the “yoga bandwagon” but I’m nevertheless thrilled and excited about how much I like it… and how good it burns. And yes, only now am I discovering the amazing benefits of yoga. I also better understand why the need for proper attire to practice yoga. I have an even greater appreciation for the companies who have designed and who manufacture such awesome quality apparel right here in Canada! My personal favs are ones made from ethically sourced fabrics, made from bamboo, organic cotton, soy or hemp. I came across so many other made in Canada fitness apparel manufacturers or retailers too. You have to look!

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So, since I can’t afford to restock on my usual (and expensive) skin care products, and also because I’m trying to get back to the basics in regards to what I eat and put on my body, I decided to take a stab at making my own. I’ve hesitated for so long because I could [...]

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I am in the midst if changing all the products I use that come into contact with water, to organic and biodegradable options. My laundry detergent, dish soap, hand soap and floor cleaner were switched over a year ago. My shower and bath soap about 4 months ago. What I’m working on now is my [...]

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