Homemade "Tiger Balm"

Ashtanga Yoga: Getting Back Into It!

Once upon a time...
Ashtanga Yoga was an important part of my health & wellness routine. I had no issues finding the time, or money, to incorporate several lessons a week in my schedule.

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Then... I quit my job, went back to school, and got pregnant, then after graduating became a stay-at-home Mom. I know there are some women out there who are perfectly happy to exercise while pregnant, and get back down to 'pre-baby' size shortly afterwards - but I was not...
 

Urban Chickens on Trial: The Decision

Some sad news for Urban Homesteads...

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Calgary food activist has lost the backyard hen battle, for now...

Kale Chips: my new favorite snack food!

Kale chips are yummy and healthy! 

 Here is a recipe, however I just eyeballed it and used Sea salt instead of seasoned salt. You can use less oil if you rub the olive oil into all the leaves with your fingers instead of drizzling it over. Flipping the kale in the middle of cooking helps get everything nice and crunchy.