the trees • the bees • and me
As an athlete on the go, I am always looking for something quick and nutritious to take with me. A granola or protein bar is an obvious choice, but it is increasingly difficult to find a bar that meets my nutritional requirements. In such a dilemma, my solution is to create my own. These bars …
As I passed through my teenage years and into adulthood, I thought my skin problems would go away. Alas, at the ripe age of 22, I am still dealing with those 'teenage' problems. This has guided me through my search for natural remedies to cleanse, heal and nourish my fickle skin. I have recently gravitated towards …
Who is an environmentalist? It is defined as 'a person who is concerned with or advocates for the protection of the environment'. Looking around, I see many of my peers to be concerned with the environment; supporting companies like tentree, turning out their lights, and telling others not to litter. Should that qualify a person …
I really love my smoothies. In the summer months I usually consume a smoothie daily for lunch. I try to keep up my smoothie intake throughout the winter, but it isn't as satisfying in the cold Canadian winter. The last time I made a smoothie, it wasn't a very positive experience for me. I first …
I have been known to self identify as a waterfall enthusiast, and going to University in the (self proclaimed) Waterfall Capital of the World aka Steel City aka Hamilton helped me get my waterfall fix regularly. Hamilton Waterfalls can be found here. I suppose I always had an affinity towards waterfalls, it's hard not to …
Lately 'Save the Bees' campaigns have been springing up, with organizations like Honey Nut Cheerios leading the way. I assure you, the stakes are much higher than losing a cereal company, as stats have demonstrated that losing the bees would give human civilization about 4 years to live on their own. As many of you …
This recipe was retrieved from my former blog - http://www.sproutsisters.com - it was written a few years ago for the occasion of Father's day! It's usually a big deal to make a breakfast in bed meal for Mother's Day morning, but what about Father's day? We didn't get going fast enough for breakfast in bed, …
Growing up it felt like there was a serious stigma against second hand clothing. Something felt off about wearing what another person previously wore, someone you didn't know, someone you couldn't picture in your mind. As a younger sibling, I was no stranger to hand-me-downs, but it seemed different coming from your sister or a …
Nothing quite like waking up to a breakfast already waiting for you in the fridge. Last night I mixed the chia mixture and let it sit during our slumber. As it soaked, I sat awake, fuelled by tea while working on blog posts. The hours continued to creep past, as my fingers typed rapidly with …
After graduating, it seemed as if everyone was headed on a Euro trip or starting a new job. As I was nearing the end of the school year I was very short on money and I knew I simply couldn't afford to plan some kind of exciting 'grad trip'. I had about two weeks in between …
So I graduated. Five years of undergrad and competing on a varsity team coming to an end. The things that seemed constant to me - homework, practice, workouts, competitions, class - all over. I suppose walking out of my last exam or wrestling my last match didn't feel like I thought they would. I was …
Throughout raw till four I have been relying heavily on smoothies. The wonderful thing about smoothies is the endless possibilities and combinations with fruit, greens and dairy free milk. I typically use a banana base with avocado, a nut butter, berries, fruit, and greens as my recipe for perfection. For added protein you can add …
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