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  • Sweet Leaf is another brand that is pure stevia, with no added Xylitol. It's harder to find products with no additions than you might think!
  • MY mother taught me to simmer them in a pot with enough milk to cover them and a little nutmeg. The milk draws out the sulfur flavour, so drain them thouroughy before serving. They are tender and mild, with an earthy flavour. We think of them as a special-occasion dish!
  • Anybody have some recommendations for Canadian stores for office-appropriate clothes that won't break the bank? I, too, have dropped 2 sizes, but plan on dropping a few more before I'm ready to invest in a new wardrobe. One thing that has really worked for me so far and is super fun is hosting a clothing swap for all my…
  • I have a very wide social circle, and most of our gatherings tend to be at someone's house, BYO-style. Since I know I'll pretty much spend the afternoon-evening standing around talking and snacking, I always bring veggie and fruits trays to our parties. This way, the fruit and veggies are sitting on the table, right next…
  • I, too, am a mom to little kids and I struggled with getting started on finding a way to add exercise to my day. It's already so busy that by the time the kids are in bed, I feel like have no energy left to do any kind of evening workout. So that meant finding ways to sneak some exercise in to the daytime, along with my…
  • I have two small kids, so when I get home from work it's always a rush to feed everybody, get the kids their bath, jammies, snack, brush teeth, reads books and get them into bed. By the time I've finished this, the only thing I want to do is to sit on the couch and relax ... which usually means I suddenly find myself…
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