Vegan Mac and "Cheese" - GF

People tend to laugh in your face when you say you're having cheese-less mac and cheese...but you know what? "Cheese-less mac and cheese" sounds a whole lot better than "mac and rice milk, Daiya and nutritional yeast"! This recipe is so creamy and rich, yet it takes the...

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Kale-Watermelon Juice

The benefits of kale are outstanding. The vitamins and minerals jam-packed into these funky green leaves are amazing for nourishing your body, inside and out. However, it has quite a strong and distinctive flavourful that I personally find difficult to pair with in...

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Naturally Get Rid of Sunburn in 48 Hours

You always wear SPF 50. You always sit in the shade. You always stay inside between the hours of 1 and 4pm. You never go tanning. You are a very sun-smart person and are always prepared to go to battle against UVA and UVB rays...except that one day that inevitably happens every once in a while. And you get burned. Badly. Like, fresh...

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Chewy, Gooey Ginger Molasses Cookies

Without a doubt, we make a lot of molasses cookies in my house. Gingersnaps, Long Johns, Gingerbread, we love it all! Molasses and ginger inspires smokiness, spiciness, sweetness and some serious Christmas nostalgia! As soon as these go in the oven and the amazing...

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Alba Botanica Aloe & Green Tea Moisturizer Review

Source:iHerb After diving into the world of natural skin care, I was pleased to find such amazing products that were vegan, organic, cruelty-free, et cetera, and yet were still effective. However, when the search for a good moisturizer began, the results were not...

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Victoria Sponge Cake

When it comes to birthday cakes, there are a lot of options! Chocolate, vanilla, cupcakes, ice cream cakes, and even cookie cakes! There are tons of decoration choices, too. Turn on the TV at any moment and you can always find some sort of reality show that documents truly...

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Banana Coconut Oat Muffins - Vegan

The texture of these muffins is gorgeous. The oats are soft and the banana melts in your mouth like caramel, but the coconut and chia seeds add a nice little crunch. Serve with some chopped mango to really play up the tropical vibe of the banana and coconut. Makes...

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Mini Meatloaf

I personally don't really enjoy meatloaf. It's one of those things that either you love or you hate and it's just not for me. However, my father and niece love it and they absolutely adore this recipe. It's moist and flavourful and can easily be personalized to suit...

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Dance Competition Checklist

With over 15 years experience doing dance competitions, as both a dancer and a coach, here are my essentials that every student will not only want, but likely need at some point in their careers.  Dance Competition Checklist: o   Costumes – in garment bags labelled with name. Put headpieces on corresponding hanger with 2-4 bobby...

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Lemon Thyme Chicken

This chicken is light and refreshing, but the overnight marinade makes it super juicy and succulent! I put the recipe into parts instead of standard measurements, so you can easily convert it to any serving size, as well as choose your own level of seasoning. If you like a lot of flavour, use tablespoons. If you refer a light dusting, use teaspoons....

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Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake with "Cinnabon Icing"

When it comes to desserts, my family has a hard time agreeing on what to have. Cake, cookies, chocolate, vanilla...no one can ever seem to agree. But one sweet treat my family will always agree on is a good ole carrot cake. Granted the issue of additions comes up...

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Easter Brunch Vegan Carrot Cake

Carrot cake for breakfast?! Yup, that's right. This Easter, I'm making cake for breakfast. This carrot "cake" actually is so moist and rich that it actually takes on more of a pumpkin pie texture and tastes AMAZING! This recipe can be made vegan by eliminating the baking...

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Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Floral Toner Review

Photo Credit: iHerb.com This toner is from the 1000 Roses range of Andalou Naturals skincare. The range is recommended for sensitive skin and is based around Alpine Rose stem cells that are meant to increase skin regeneration and improve elasticity. While I'm not sure...

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My Leg Day Workout

Here is my killer leg day workout. It's an all-rounder that works your calves, quads and hamstrings, and trust me, you will definitely feel it the next day! For weight amounts, find a manageable balance where it's comfortable enough that you are able to finish the amount of  reps in one set, but it should also be hard enough that once you hit...

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Blueberry Super Smoothie

I absolutely adore this smoothie. It is super yum AND super good for you! It's so refreshing on a hot day or after a sweaty workout and gives you half of your daily recommended fruits and veg. The blueberries and gogi berries have a TON of antioxidants and the spinach...

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Triple "S" Stir-fry

The three S's of this stir-fry are "Sweet'n'Sour'n'Spicy"! It's a simple dish that's filling and delicious, but takes less than half an hour to make. It's also an excellent way to use up leftover rice. The beautiful trio of flavours provide a rich depth to every mouthful....

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Maybelline Great Lash Real Impact! Mascara Review

Maybelline's line of Great Lash mascaras is undoubtedly a drugstore icon. The original has been a staple in women's handbags for over half a century. I, myself, have been an addict of the little green and pink tubes for 5 years. My favourite in the collection(and trust...

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Covergirl TRUNAKED Eyeshadow Palettes

One of the best new beauty products of the year so far has to be the Covergirl TRUNAKED eyeshadow palettes. Retailing at around $12.99 CAD, these little beauties are a steal! They are meant to be a drugstore dupe of the high-end, high-profile Urban Decay Naked palettes,...

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