Do you struggle with picky kids wanting to eat the same thing every night? These tips are a great way to encourage them to try new foods with the ones they already love, as well as add extra nutrition to…
At Blush Lane, not only do we care about what you eat, but also the products you use. We know that clean beauty products that are good for your skin and for the environment are important to you, and they’re…
Not all fats are created equal For years, we’ve been told that most dietary fats are the enemy when it comes to heart health. Now we’re seeing a shift in the way we think about dietary fat and that some…
At Blush Lane, not only do we care about what you eat, but also the products you use. We are trying to bridge the knowledge gap between us and the products we use day-to-day. These blog posts are written to…
Approximately 50,000+ children and youth were living in poverty in Calgary before the pandemic hit. With the economic downturn, times are even tougher today. I Can for Kids realized that childhood hunger is real and pervasive, especially in Calgary with 13%…
Mineral Based vs. Chemical Based There are two types of sunscreen: mineral based and chemical based. Mineral sunscreens act as a shield. They’re basically a layer of protection between you and the sun and literally “block out” the sun’s UV…
Did you know that 1/3 of Canadians under the age of 25 who menstruate struggle to buy enough hygiene products every month? Period poverty is when people are unable to access or afford essential menstrual hygiene products. In celebration of…
Are you in desperate need of some TLC? With COVID-19 restrictions tightening across many provinces, many businesses are having to temporarily close their doors. I think we can all agree that there’s nothing particularly relaxing about a worldwide pandemic and as nice as…
Gut health has been a topic of much discussion, and for good reason: a healthy gut microbiome can have an impact on many aspects of life, from mental health to helping fight the common cold and preventing some types of cancer. With all this…
Fall is officially here, and winter won’t be far behind! Fall brings many seasonal favourites like warm comfort meals, pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters, but it also signals the start of flu and cold season and cooler temperatures are known to be associated with an increase in these infections. Some of us have headed back to school or work by now (however that might look this year) but even with continued social and physical distancing…