I love my houseplants, and I have a lot of them. So I tend to gravitate towards easy houseplants that aren’t succulents. Why no succulents you ask? Because I love them to death with too much water every damn time! And while I may have some fussier plants (Calethias, cough….cough) I like to know I… Read More Easy Houseplants That Aren’t Succulents!
So, I have recently discovered the yumminess that is steel cut oats. We have always enjoyed a warm bowl of healthy oatmeal in the winter. But until recently I did not have a clue how to use steel cut oats. I like to use my instant pot to cook my oatmeal, but recipes that involved… Read More Fruit & Nut Steel Cut Oatmeal
I love houseplants. I also love meditation and mindfulness. But what do houseplants and mindfulness have in common? Well let’s start at the beginning of my houseplant obsession. I started out buying a few plants for my yoga studio/meditation space in my house. (You can see how I made my meditation space here) I named… Read More Houseplants and Mindfulness.
In the summer, we tend to eat a little lighter. We really enjoy big dinner salads with fresh, organic, locally sourced produce. We shop at the farmer’s market and get inspiration from the stalls overflowing with their bounty. Summer makes it easy to eat healthy! Recently, Alex floated the idea of eating vegetarian for a… Read More Gluten Free Falafel Patties
My meditation practice has settled into a bit of a routine. Light the candles, pick up my mala, and begin my mantra. Over time I have found that I usually use the same mantra, lyrics that I took from a song familiar and comforting. But occasionally I need something different, maybe a slice of peace… Read More My Mantras for Meditation and Life
I know if you’ve never meal prepped before, the task can seem daunting. Who wants to spend their whole day off cooking? But meal prepping, when done right, doesn’t need to be a laborious affair. I’ve been meal prepping for years now and I’ve simplified and streamlined the process. These are my 7 Easy Meal… Read More 7 Easy Meal Prep Tips for Beginners
OK, so I know tons of people start the new year swearing to work out and eat better. And even though I feel I do these things all year long, there’s something about a fresh new year that compels me to do the same. My pantry is always stocked with healthy ingredients but when January… Read More Super Healthy Multigrain Hot Cereal
For those of you who follow our blog, you already know that part of my fitness routine is weightlifting. Another part of that routine is consuming the inevitable post workout protein shake to help fuel my muscle growth. I’ve said it before but it bears repeating. It gets stale drinking protein shakes for breakfast most… Read More Raspberry Lemon Protein Smoothie
Why have normal plain mashed potatoes when you can be super over the top, and have decadent mashed potatoes? This recipe was born when I realized that an old family favorite toast topper would be amazing in mashed potatoes! The cheesy goodness of the parmesan, with the added flavour of shallots and worchestershire sauce, and… Read More Decadent Mashed Potatoes
The Nirvana Girls love Christmas! Have we said that already? We like to go all out, and we love to participate in all the season has to offer. The local production of A Christmas Carol? Check. The Nutcracker Ballet? Check. The beautiful Christmas concerts put on by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra? Check. But this year… Read More Christmas Style Photo Book