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Welcome back to another episode of: working hard or not smarter to feed yourself when you’re a little stressed raccoon. ...
05/26/2026

Welcome back to another episode of: working hard or not smarter to feed yourself when you’re a little stressed raccoon. 🦝

One of my favourite things about food is finding ways to make simple ingredients fun while also debunking all the weird nutrition myths we’ve been taught over the years.

A big one? Frozen vegetables.
🥦 People love to act like frozen veggies are somehow “less healthy” than fresh, when in reality frozen vegetables are often picked and frozen at peak ripeness — meaning they can retain just as many nutrients (and sometimes MORE) than fresh produce that’s been sitting in transport or on shelves for days.

And honestly? We also need to talk more about what food security actually looks like. Nutrition should be accessible. It shouldn’t require unlimited time, money, energy, or the emotional capacity of a well-rested yoga instructor who drinks celery juice at sunrise.

One of the biggest tricks I’ve learned is pre-making proteins in a crockpot or slow cooker. Chicken, shredded beef, turkey, whatever works for you — cook it all ahead of time. Yes, the initial prep takes a little effort, BUT it saves you an absurd amount of time later.

Then all you have to do is:
✨ grab frozen veggies
✨ add your protein
✨ throw on a sauce or seasoning
✨ pretend you absolutely had your life together the entire time

Done. Fed. Survived. Thrived. Minimal dishes. Minimal stress.

Because sometimes nourishment looks like giving yourself realistic systems instead of chasing perfection.

Springtime is supposed to feel “happy” right? Sunshine, flowers, longer days… but the reality is, for a lot of people, t...
05/23/2026

Springtime is supposed to feel “happy” right?

Sunshine, flowers, longer days… but the reality is, for a lot of people, this time of year can bring an increase in mental health struggles.

Studies have shown that crisis lines and mental health related calls often increase during the spring months. More daylight and more activity around us can sometimes make feelings of loneliness, depression, anxiety, grief, or overwhelm feel even heavier.

So if you’ve been struggling lately, if things feel loud in your head, if you’re exhausted from pretending you’re okay — this is your reminder that you are NOT alone.

As a friend, if you’ve notice habit or personality changes in a friend or a loved one that are drastically different from who you know them as - check in on them.

Seriously. Check in.

Sometimes a simple “Hey, I’m thinking about you” matters more than people realize.

There is always someone there to listen, even when your brain tries to convince you otherwise. There is always someone who cares.

Support like 988 is available across Canada, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in both English and French through phone call or text or CMHA crisis line: 519-336-3445

You do not have to carry everything by yourself.

Please share this post so someone scrolling tonight knows there is support, there is help, and there are people who want them here. ❤️

Okay but seriously- I can’t think of a more perfect place to collect empty, clean 250mL or 500mL jars than Great Lakes R...
05/20/2026

Okay but seriously- I can’t think of a more perfect place to collect empty, clean 250mL or 500mL jars than Great Lakes Refill Co. 💛

If you haven’t checked them out yet, this is your sign. Laura and her team are absolutely amazing, the selection is incredible, and it’s one of my go-to spots for bulk spices, household items, refills, and all the little things you didn’t realize you needed until you walked in 😂 My weekly bread making appreciates their bulk bread flour THATS for sure!

I’m so grateful they’ve partnered with us as an official drop off location for our “Fuel the Fight Against Food Insecurity” donation drive in support of the Petrolia Community Refrigerator.

From now until June 4, you can stop by, do a little shopping, and drop off:
✨ Empty CLEAN 250mL or 500mL jars
✨ Canned goods
✨ Dry food donations
✨ Pads, tampons or liners

And don’t forget — every donation gets you entered to win a $50 gas card ⛽️

Community supporting community is exactly how we make things happen. Huge thank you to the team at Great Lakes Refill for helping us make this drive accessible and impactful 💛

16 years ago, when I was 21, I created an event called ‘East End Cleanup’At the time, I had already spent years voluntee...
05/18/2026

16 years ago, when I was 21, I created an event called ‘East End Cleanup’

At the time, I had already spent years volunteering with different organizations — but this was the first thing that was fully mine. My idea. My vision. My “okay, instead of talking about it… let’s do something about it” moment.

So we did.

About 25 volunteers came together and spent the day cleaning up the east end — from Oxford and Quebec all the way to Adelaide… IYKYK.

We picked up garbage, painted over old graffiti, fixed up siding, and partnered with a community organization to safely clean up drug paraphernalia from the area.

That day changed me.

It was the first time I fully saw what happens when ordinary people decide to show up for their community together. The kind of impact a small group can make when they care enough to get their hands dirty and do the work.

That event became the beginning of something so much bigger for me. It sparked a passion that has followed me for the last 16 years and continues to shape the work we do through the 15 Houses Foundation today.

To every single person who has supported this passion project over the years — whether you volunteered, donated, shared a post, encouraged an idea, or simply believed in the vision — thank you.

We’re just getting started. ❤️

Healing didn’t make me softer in the way people warned me about.It made me:🤍 more self aware🤍 harder to manipulate🤍 more...
05/12/2026

Healing didn’t make me softer in the way people warned me about.

It made me:
🤍 more self aware
🤍 harder to manipulate
🤍 more compassionate
🤍 less ashamed
🤍 emotionally safer for myself

And honestly? That version of me sleeps WAY better.

If you’re in the messy middle of healing right now:
You are not failing.
You are not broken.
And you are definitely not alone 🤍

Sometimes healing looks like growth and sometimes it looks like surviving Tuesday.

Both happen.

I had an amazing night volunteering beside Chynna and Reck DaSilva hosting their “Tacos and Tattoos” night in support of...
05/10/2026

I had an amazing night volunteering beside Chynna and Reck DaSilva hosting their “Tacos and Tattoos” night in support of CMHA!

There are not enough words to express how cool it was to see the amount of people who showed up, participated in tacos or Tattoos (or a combo of both 😂), bought raffle tickets for a number of the outstanding prizes from local businesses and organizations (including mine!) and created such an impact for showing up for mental health. Can’t wait to be able to do another night like this!

If you don’t already know Chynna and her husband, Reck, they are local realtors who go above and beyond for their clients. For every sale they complete, a donation is made to CMHA. This goes to show how much they prioritize mental health and supporting local organizations!

One of the cool features was the affirmation chalkboard where people could write down something that helps them when they’re having a hard time. So, let’s keep the conversation going - What’s your favourite affirmation you use?

PSA: your body wasn’t “being dramatic,” it was just running on caffeine, cortisol, people pleasing, and -survival mode -...
05/08/2026

PSA: your body wasn’t “being dramatic,” it was just running on caffeine, cortisol, people pleasing, and -survival mode - for 6 months (or lifetime….) straight.

And now that you’re finally slowing down? You’re exhausted. Emotional. Irritated. Hungry. Unmotivated.

That’s not failure, that’s your nervous system realizing it might finally be safe enough to stop sprinting.

The wellness industry loves to sell us healing like it’s a cute morning routine and a green juice.
But real healing sometimes looks like:
🤍 cancelling plans
🤍 crying in your car after holding it together all day
🤍 eating the convenience meal
🤍 resting without “earning” it
🤍 realizing your body has been begging for support, not punishment

Friendly reminder that your body is not a machine.
It’s a living, breathing scrapbook of everything you’ve survived.

So no, maybe you don’t need to “push harder.”
Maybe you need sleep.
Protein.
Boundaries.
Water.
Sunlight.
A nervous system that isn’t constantly preparing for danger.

Normalize building a life your body doesn’t have to recover from. 🤍

🍴Reinventing what a “snack” can look like for the burnt out, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted girly pops🍴Current hyper...
05/07/2026

🍴Reinventing what a “snack” can look like for the burnt out, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted girly pops🍴

Current hyper fixation snack:
🍏 Granny Smith apple
🥜 1/3 cup melted peanut butter
💪🏼 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
✨ aggressive sprinkle of cinnamon because we deserve whimsy ✨

Is this some perfectly balanced wellness influencer moment? Absolutely not.

But is it quick, comforting, sweet, satisfying, and giving my body a little nourishment when my brain feels like it’s running on dial-up internet? Also yes.

Approx macros for this little emotional support snack:
• Protein: ~18–22g
• Carbs: ~32g
• Fat: ~29g
• Calories: ~450–500

Part of repairing our relationship with food when stressed AF is learning that eating does not have to be “perfect” to be valuable.

Not every meal or snack needs to be optimized, aesthetic, organic, macro-counted, and prepared from scratch to deserve space in your life.

Sometimes healing looks like:
🤍 finding foods you genuinely enjoy
🤍 making eating feel less overwhelming
🤍 adding nourishment without adding pressure
🤍 learning that satisfaction matters too
🤍 choosing convenience instead of skipping meals entirely

Your body does not need perfection from you.
It needs consistency, compassion, and enough fuel to help carry you through hard days too. 🤍

Oomph… that one hits.I think sometimes we forget that we can hold hope and optimism ✨ and ✨ still feel sadness, hurt, gr...
05/07/2026

Oomph… that one hits.

I think sometimes we forget that we can hold hope and optimism ✨ and ✨ still feel sadness, hurt, grief, anger, or confusion at the exact same time.

Sometimes (or most times 👀) this can hold us back from making decisions or jumps.

So here is my thoughts: Those emotions don’t cancel each other out. They coexist.

➡️ Our emotions are like tiny little roommates all living inside the same house.

There are so many of them existing in the same space, but only one of them can really sit in the living room at a time. That doesn’t mean the others disappear — it just means they’re waiting their turn to be acknowledged. It can happen daily or hourly, or in rotation in mere moments. TBH this feels super conflicting - but normal.

When we avoid or suppress emotions, they tend to get louder. But when we allow ourselves to sit with them, name them, and understand where they’re coming from, we create space for healing, self-awareness, and growth. Every emotion deserves to be seen, heard, and validated.

So whatever you’re struggling with right now — whether you’re overwhelmed, grieving, hopeful, angry, numb, or confused by your own reactions — please remember that conflicting emotions are a normal part of being human.

Hold space for each version of yourself that shows up. Talk to yourself with compassion. Get curious about what you’re feeling instead of judging it. Reach out to people you trust, lean on your support system, or connect with a mental health professional who can help you build healthy coping skills and tools.

And most importantly, give yourself more grace.
Your emotions are not “good” or “bad” — they simply exist. We honour them by acknowledging them, listening to them, and allowing ourselves to feel them without shame.

Do the things that help you be the person you want to be - ready or not.

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