19 Apr

Posted at 19:27h in Uncategorized

If nothing else, #icestorm2018 has taught us that you don’t always have control over what is happening around you no matter how much you plan. My daughter and I had planned a road trip to Montreal, to shop for her prom dress for months.  As the weekend drew closer, it was evident that Mother Nature wasn’t going to be as cooperative as we had originally hoped. Rescheduling the trip really wasn’t an option (anyone with an 18 year old daughter can attest to that) so we decided to leave a bit earlier Friday morning and keep a positive outlook that it wasn’t...

10 Apr

Posted at 23:53h in Uncategorized

The Virtual Gastric Band is a non-surgical technique that uses hypnosis, and the power of your mind, to retrain you to be satisfied with smaller portions of food. A Virtual Gastric Band is like ‘flicking a switch in the brain.’  It changes how you look at food and helps you regain control over craving and bad eating habits.  Weight is lost naturally and consistently without dieting, and, because it’s not a diet, you won’t feel deprived, miserable or hungry, the issues which cause diets to fail. As The Virtual Gastric Band effectively negates these issues, you are left with a long-term solution...

03 Apr

Posted at 20:13h in Uncategorized

Spring is finally here, and as I patiently wait for the ground to dry up so I can play in my gardens, I decided to dust off my dehydrator and make a yummy treat.  In the past, I have made everything from organic fruit roll-ups, sweet potato chips, and homemade energy bars, but the family favorite is always my granola.​The night before, I begin by soaking most of the ingredients in water.  Why soak nuts and seeds you might ask?   The short answer being, that it makes them easier for your body to digest! ​This recipe can be done in a...