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She made Avocado Brownies and... they were GOOD?!

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I am constantly on the hunt for delicious healthy food. I want the food I make for myself, and my family to not only taste good, but to also fuel our bodies. There is nothing like eating 1000 calories of crap and feeling lethargic afterwards. Look at this cute little baker! My love for cooking and baking (and eating!) came about in  early childhood. This is probably why my Mom made be bike to school for a good 2 years! Some of my favourite childhood memories are involving baking pancakes in the morning, learning how to make Ukrainian perogies and mastering the ultimate banana cream pie. All traditional recipes I am actively working at passing onto my kiddo! Because I love food, it can get me into trouble when it comes to my waist line. If I’m not working out 5 days a week or marathon training, I’m hooped! In my life, small healthy changes make all the difference. The Avocado Brownies intrigued me because I am a mega chocolate lover. At first, I was skeptical beca...

She went on a trip... and bought bad fake tan

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It's really nice after something big happens to get a change of scenery and space. Aurora, my 6-year-old, and I got the chance to have a girl’s weekend in Calgary. After my ectopic pregnancy experience I have really had to take it easy to heal up. That meant a lot of lying in bed! Getting out and doing something was much needed for my soul. It really got me moving more, I have two VERY active nephews and we went to a 6-year-old B-day party, I feel like it prepped me to start exercising again! Don't you love it when life makes you move instead of moving at the gym? Despite having a few set-backs here and there, my body is actually feeling quite healed up. I have booked in to get some physiotherapy next week so that I don't injure myself by pushing it, but overall feeling quite good.                   Before                                 ...