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(estimated for 3 bites: 345 calories, 6g fibre, 7g protein) Preparation time: 20 min Ingredients: 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup of your favourite roasted seeds (I mixed salted sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds together as I like a little sweet and salty) 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pitted dates Handful of dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible) 1-2 tbsp of a binder such as honey, golden syrup, nut-free butter (something nice and sticky) **I like golden syrup. TIP: For extra flavour toast the oats in the oven at 250F for 10-15min until lightly browned before combining. Instructions:...

Last week I was excited to share with you my updated retirement plans.  In spite of everything going on right now I find it is really important for me to focus and work hard on my goals rather than the multitude of conflicting news reports and the negative rhetoric that seems to go along with all of that.  By looking toward the future I find I am better able to cope with the issues we are facing these days.Last year I shared with you the ginormous day planner I used to plan and orchestrate our extremely busy 2019.  This year...

Step up your snacks or parties with this homemade crackers recipe! This crispy flatbread style cracker is full of flavor, and all natural with no additives. We’re here with another baking tutorial: this time a homemade crackers recipe! Alex and I got out of the habit of making crackers…but are happy to report we’re back on the train. These homemade crackers are full of big, real flavor: nothing like the store-bought kind. They’re perfectly seasoned and crispy. Even better: they’re so fun to make at home! And they’re very easy: no yeast, no proofing, no special equipment to order (like...

In times of uncertainty, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. And with the outbreak of COVID-19, constantly changing behavior expectations to attempt to contain the virus (when will schools and offices re-open?), and intense market volatility it’s no surprise that many of us are feeling that way. But as many families worry what the ultimate impact of this crisis will be on their employment and finances, things aren’t quite as out of control as they seem. There are concrete moves we can make to protect ourselves financially. If you’re feeling the urge to simply lean into whatever feels good right now...

Use this list of meals for dinner template to make your meal planning easy and more comprehensive. This free 10-page printable is the key to organize your collection of favorite dinner recipes and incorporate them in your menu planning. Meal planning is a time and money-saving tool that also reduces chaos in your day-to-day life. As the busy mother of a family of five, I highly recommend meal planning. Highly! I was raised by a mom that meal planned a month in advance (and only shopped twice a month!). Add that to my inclination to plan and organize and I’ve...