BLOG | Jennifer Valentyne

Sep 12, 2019
1 min

Back to School Blues or Back to School Joy?

Happy First Day of School! It’s hard to believe that the summer break is over and it’s that time of year again. I know it will be difficu...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Sep 5, 2019
1 min

My Mom xoxo

I was 17 when I found out my Mom had cancer. She had finally retired after years of working long hours as a manager and was looking forwa...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Aug 28, 2019
1 min

Top 5 Apple Orchards Near Toronto

Apple picking truly is a fun event for all ages! Check my top 5 picks of apple orchards near Toronto! 1. Applewood Farm and Winery This p...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Aug 27, 2019
1 min

National Dixie Day

Everyday is national dog day in our house. We love our girl Dixie! Check out this cute video we made.

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Jennifer Valentyne

Aug 22, 2019
1 min

Rocking Animal Print

Animal print has been around for ages, and it’s always in style (if you wear it properly). They say it’s the new neutral! The key is to w...

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Keeping a Clean Home With Our 4 Legged Friends

Jennifer Valentyne

Aug 16, 2019
2 min

Keeping a Clean Home With Our 4 Legged Friends

Having both a cat and a dog, I’m determined to not show up at work in the morning with hair all over me! The easiest solution, not to men...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Aug 13, 2019
2 min

Gluten Free Bread Challenge

I love carbs just as much as the next person, but I have friends and family who are gluten intolerant, so I decided it was time to delve ...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Aug 2, 2019
1 min

Whole Ingredients, Whole Heart!

Let’s be kind to our bodies, self-love y’all! There are many bars in the health food aisles that are packed full of whole ingredients and...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 25, 2019
1 min

Snack Smart

I love to curl up on the couch and stuff my face with food, but I don’t love the bloated and sick feeling that follows! Since I refuse to...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 24, 2019
2 min

Fighting Like Cats and Dogs... Or Not

I’m such an animal lover. I love my cat Baxter, and my dog Dixie, so much. They’re my fur babies! Okay Georgia and Jackson come first, bu...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 24, 2019
1 min

Auntie B's Corn Bread

I learned about this recipe cooking dinner at Youth Without Shelter with the lovely staff at the Pinball Clemons Foundation. PCF goes to ...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 19, 2019
1 min

High Protein Snacking Options

I often struggle to get enough protein into my diet while running around the 6ix! There are many bars that are so simple and so delicious...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 19, 2019
2 min

Battle of the Milks

If you are following a plant-based lifestyle, you will have no issue finding dairy alternatives for milk. However, there is a lot of deba...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 19, 2019
1 min

Strawberry Basil Bourbon Lemonade

Calling all bourbon lovers! This drink doesn’t get any more summer-y with the lemonade twist! Recipe 8 oz bourbon 2 cups strawberries 2 t...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 14, 2019
1 min

Watermelon Sangria

Sangria and Watermelon – two of my fav things! It couldn’t get more summer-esque than this! Recipe 4 cups cubed watermelon 1 750mL bottle...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 13, 2019
1 min

Mocktail! Dreamy Pink Cloud Punch

Calling all sherbert lovers! This dream can be your reality! Recipe 32oz raspberry sherbert 4 pints lemon lime soda 2 cups cranberry juic...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 11, 2019
2 min

I Spy Gluten With My Little Eye

When I tried to cook for my gluten intolerant friends, I found myself questioning what gluten hides in. I did a little handy dandy resear...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 9, 2019
1 min

Tie-Dye Beyoncé Style!

Queen Bey has often been seen rocking tie-dye, and who doesn’t want to be like the Beyoncé? When wearing tie-dye, its best to make it the...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 5, 2019
2 min

Keep Calm, Plants have Protein!

Until I really started looking into it, I was convinced that you can’t get enough protein and important vitamins if you are on a plant-ba...

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Jennifer Valentyne

Jul 3, 2019
1 min

Sour-Cherry Gin Smash

If the drink has fruit in it then it’s healthy right? Who cares, this is delicious! Sour with a sweet twist. Yum! Recipe 2oz gin 6 sour c...

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