Zero Waste Food Prep – February 8th
Did you know that food waste is a huge problem? Approximately $31 billion of food is wasted each year in Canada - that's 40% of the total food produced in our country! So what can we do? Become more intentional…
The Armpit Cleanse: The What, How, and Why of Switching to Natural Deodorant
Your underarms may not be the first body part you think of when you're considering doing a cleanse. Juice cleanse? Maybe. Armpit cleanse? Crickets. But if you are considering switching to a natural deodorant, you may want to rethink your…
Beat The Winter Blues: 6 Ways To Stay Motivated During The Winter
Staying upbeat during the winter can be tough. For almost all of us Canadians, we’re vitamin D deprived (aka “happiness” vitamin deprived). Personally, seasonal affective “disorder” really impacts me, so I’ve prioritized some habits to ensure I stay motivated during…
A Low-Sugar Smoothie: Skip Banana, Add Cauliflower!
You’ve probably read about it in a recent recipe or on your favourite food blogger’s feed. No, it’s not a new superfood that’s popped up on the market (we’re looking at you, charcoal). We’re talking about taking your smoothies to…
Avoid Winter’s Wrath With These Winter Skin Care Tips
If you’re like me, your skin gets really, really dry in the winter. In previous years, I reacted to this cold weather scaly-skin phenomenon by slathering on my ineffective water-based moisturizer numerous times a day, or sometimes just giving up…
Craving A Reset? Try Our Winter Green Smoothie
Well, the holidays are over and for some, it’s time for a reset. If you don’t feel like doing juice or soup cleanses, no problem - they’re not for everyone. Instead, a “reset” can simply be enjoying healthy foods. For…
Hibiscus: Some Say It’s The “New Matcha” – Blush Lane
You may have seen “hibiscus” being thrown around lately; it’s up and coming on the health scene. You’ll often find its characteristic vibrant red hue in tea, kombucha, water kefir, sometimes beer, and other flavoured bevvies. While you probably already…
5 Easy Ways To Get A Good Night’s Sleep – Blush Lane
During the holidays, sleep is one of those things that can get put on the back burner. You’re busy staying up late drinking mulled wine, spending time with loved ones, and frantically sorting out last-minute gifts while everyone’s asleep. While…
Easy, Breezy, Holiday Cranberry Tart Recipe – Blush Lane
When we think of cranberries, the first thing that comes to mind is likely cranberry sauce (that or the band, either one). Other popular ways to consume this vibrant berry is dried and sweetened or made into an obnoxiously sweet…
A Vegan Charcuterie Board: Your New Favourite Holiday Appy
During the holidays, dinner parties and potlucks are on the rise. While it’d be nice to arrive at a party empty-handed (because I can be lazy like that), more often than not, parties require me to bring an appetizer. Most…