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DIY Bath Soak

Let's face it, choosing a gift for the women in your life can be tough work. Trying to find that perfect balance of heartfelt, useful, and pretty while still not breaking the bank can be tricky. Enter the DIY project! DIY's are simple to make, affordable, and if you pick the right DIY it can be zero-waste AND targeted specifically towards the person's interests!

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Ayurvedic Beauty Files : Purifying Mask Recipe for Kapha Skin

As an Ayurvedic facialist, I always apply the principle that treatments must be carefully customized according to the person’s specific skin type and current imbalances. This, by default, makes me an avid believer of the now called  ‘’slow beauty’’ movement which involves the active participation in one’s healing process while encouraging consistent practices for long term beauty goals.

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Vata Season Eats: Butternut-Apple Soup with Spiced Hazelnut Topping

In Ayurveda, fall and early winter are governed by Vata dosha, formed by the elements of air and ether, bringing with it the qualities of dryness, movement, lightness, and coolness. As we are intrinsically linked to our environment and its ever shifting states, you may have noticed these same qualities also being aroused within your […] The post Vata Season Eats: Butternut-Apple Soup with Spiced Hazelnut Topping appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Relaxing Tonic

First thing in the morning, I need something warm to drink. Like, that’s the only thing that I think about. It’s the only thing that will get me going. Tea is good, Matcha is better, coffee is just above that, but i’ve finally found the best morning drink. A relaxing tonic. Have you heard that […] The post Relaxing Tonic appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Cranberry Granola

This is our first time making granola and let me tell you it won’t be our last. Mom found the recipe in her Alive Magazine and we’ve been testing different variations. We made 2 batches in the same weekend. In this one we replaced the hemp seeds with chia seeds and added some dried cranberries from […] The post Cranberry Granola appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Morning Hemp Protein Smoothie

This recipe is vibrant, filling and nutritious. Your body will thank you after having this smoothie. What is hemp protein? Hemp protein is made by grinding the seeds of the Cannabis Sativa plant.  But don’t worry, you won’t get high from eating this stuff. The process of making this protein eliminates the THC (the element […] The post Morning Hemp Protein Smoothie appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Seriously Delicious Turmeric Oats

Turmeric is the flavoorrr of the weeek! (Yes, i’m singing American Hi-Fi’s hit song from 2001) I’ve seen turmeric oats a few times on Instagram and I just had to try them for myself. If only for that gorgeous colour! The one thing you need to keep in mind with turmeric is that it can be […] The post Seriously Delicious Turmeric Oats appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Quinoa Holiday Family Salad

The Holidays are upon us and I really wanted to make a healthy, delicious and colourful salad for the Holidays. I’ve created a Quinoa salad filled with lovely red and green veggies that are healthy and nutritious! Ingredients: 1 Cup Quinoa 1 1/2 Cups broccoli tops 340g Green Beans 1 Red Onion 2 Green Onions 1/2 […] The post Quinoa Holiday Family Salad appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Spirulina Nice Cream

The temperature may be dropping, but my love for smoothies will never die. Most of the time I do have something else with my smoothies, especially when they lack a little protein. I enjoyed a vegan chocolate-chip, coconut and banana muffin made with flax eggs. I would share the recipe, but they were supposed to be […] The post Spirulina Nice Cream appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Roasted Tomato Soup

This tomato soup is everything you want on a chilly fall weekend; warm and rich, while light and savoury. It’s made with fresh, local and organic ingredients and the perfect combination to enjoy with some Edgy Veggie crackers. To make this soup really stick out, you have to roast not only the tomatoes, but the […] The post Roasted Tomato Soup appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Honey Sweetened Kefir Popsicles

Popsicles have always been a Summertime treat, as long as I can remember. Whether it’s Mr. Freeze, Cyclones or Fruit Bars, our favorite store brands aren’t always the healthiest. I was wondering what to do with the Kefir from our August Box, aside from making and drinking it as is. At first, I was thinking of […] The post Honey Sweetened Kefir Popsicles appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Raspberry Chia Pudding

Whether it’s for an afternoon snack or for breakfast, there’s nothing more simple to prepare than this recipe I’m going to share with you. As simple as mixing all the ingredients together, letting it sit overnight so you can grab it to take to work, for the kids at school or to eat at home […] The post Raspberry Chia Pudding appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Chocolate Hemp Heart Dipped Bananas

I love hemp hearts and how versatile they are. Love them in smoothies, love them in salads and i actually can’t think of a dish that didn’t taste great with hemp hearts. This time, I decided to dip my chocolate covered banana popsicles in them. So delicious and super simple to make. These can be […] The post Chocolate Hemp Heart Dipped Bananas appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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Grapefruit & Poppy Seed Pancakes

There’s something so amazingly mysterious about Poppy seeds. I sound crazy, but, don’t we tend to forget about them? And then we remember them, the cool texture they add to your warm lemon & poppyseed muffins…This is the first time I use them in a recipe, no I don’t live under a rock, but better […] The post Grapefruit & Poppy Seed Pancakes appeared first on Little Life Blog.

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