Who doesn't love chocolate? But when you pair it with mint, it makes the experience that much better. This chocolate mousse or we can just call it pudding, is a great snack, or dessert anytime. It takes no time to whip up and you don't even need a blender. A food processor will work just as ... Read More about Mint Chocolate Mousse
Pregnancy Changed Everything
I get asked this questions all the time: Have you always been this passionate about the environment? I most definitely have not always been like this. It has been a process; an evolution over the years. Read part one of my story here, and part three here. I got pregnant in January 2010 (that's me ... Read More about Pregnancy Changed Everything
Project Green Foot: Week 11
I need a phone. Well, not right at this moment, but when we return to Canada in 4-5 months. The phone I have now doesn't have a SIM card, so I can’t use it back home. We were offered to have a new phone paid for as well as our monthly plan, if we decided to get a phone now. We were torn with the ... Read More about Project Green Foot: Week 11
Mega Brazil Nut Smoothie
I enjoy having a nice creamy smoothie in the morning. It fills me up and only takes moments to prepare. They are great to have on the go or as a quick snack during the day. I tend to change it up between green smoothies and not so green smoothies depending on my mood, and sometimes I have one of ... Read More about Mega Brazil Nut Smoothie
Green Juice
I try almost every day to have a nice pint of green juice. It tastes good, I feel great after drinking it and I just love the color! What is you drink of choice? Green smoothie? Juice? Tea? Coffee? etc.[print_this]Green Juice Yields: 2 cups Ingredients1 cucumber 1 large handful of ... Read More about Green Juice
The Day that Changed it All
I get asked this questions all the time: Have you always been this passionate about the environment? I most definitely have not always been like this. It has been a process; an evolution over the years. I did not become this crazy, square peg in a round hole person overnight. I changed over the ... Read More about The Day that Changed it All
7 Tips to Prepare for Winter
This year, we are spending the winter months in Fort Worth, Texas. Therefore, there is not much winterizing that we need to complete. With that said, I have put together a list of 7 easy tips to help you better prepare for the cold and make the environment happy at the same time.Put your ceiling ... Read More about 7 Tips to Prepare for Winter
Project Green Foot: Week 10
This week we had friends that came to visit us in Fort Worth. Therefore, we went out to eat more often then I would have liked. I think the one thing we need to work on is going out for dinner, and limit it to only once a week.When it came to groceries, we used what we had in the house. We ... Read More about Project Green Foot: Week 10
Homemade Almond Milk
I love raw homemade almond milk—hardly a day goes by without using it in some way. I used to buy an organic almond milk brand from the store, but after looking at the ingredients, I realized I could make my own delicious, healthier version in a few easy steps—one with no added additional oils, ... Read More about Homemade Almond Milk
I choose dates and raisins
I think at some point we have all fallen victim to the artificial sweetener. I know I have. I was a big diet soda drinker and queen of the green tea and aspartame. I thought this was a fantastic way to loose weight and stay healthy. I have come to realize artificial sweetener and healthy should ... Read More about I choose dates and raisins