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- Happy Tummy & Cold Busting Tea
  
  Posted at 7:34 am by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on February 24, 2014
  Winter can have a tendency to leave people feeling dragged down. I often feel as if the bitter winter will never end. On our way to school each morning my son has begun asking “When is spring going to come?”
  
  Spring where are you?? I’m pretty sure most of us are ready to say goodbye to Winter for another year. Even my five year old is fed up with the cold weather and short days!
  
  When winter has me feeling run down (or I’m worried that I may be coming down with a bug), I often turn to a homemade tea. Tea can be so soothing and comforting. Continue reading →
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- Dark & Decadent Chocolate Bark-The Perfect Valentine’s Gift
  
  Posted at 3:41 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on February 11, 2014
  Dark chocolate is definitely one of my favourite indulgences.
  
  Is there anything better than a hot sip of coffee followed by a bite of rich dark chocolate? It immediately melts into a smooth and creamy moment of pure bliss!
  
  With Valentine’s Day around the corner, there is no better time to make some handcrafted chocolate. What’s a more fitting way to say ‘I love you’ than with a gift of homemade Dark & Decadent Chocolate Bark?
  
  I’m delighted to skip the expensive chocolate stores and inflated prices of Valentine’s Day merchandise. I also get to avoid all of the iffy ingredients (refined sugar, preservatives) found in store-bought chocolate.
  
  You can get quite creative and personable with this gift. A classic tin lined with wax paper or parchment paper always makes for a pleasing package.
  
  I’m considering heading to the craft store and picking up some clear gift bags. I’d love to secure the bag closed with some cooking twine and attach a personalized gift tag.
  
  This bark has a mere 3 ingredients for the base. The toppings are optional and customizable to taste.
  - Raw cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
  - Raw cacao butter
  - Honey
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- Packing a healthy school lunch with nut-free Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
  
  Posted at 12:16 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on February 4, 2014
  Is there anything better than the smell of fresh-baked cookies? Aside from eating them of course! The aroma of baked nuts, melting chocolate, vanilla and sweet maple syrup combine to create the perfect harmony for the senses. Once the oven door opens, the aroma fills the house and it won’t be long before my kids and husband start sauntering over to the kitchen.
  
  Everyone loves cookies!
  
  This school year is the first time I’ve had to send my child to school with a packed lunch. While it may seem a simple task, it can actually be quite a challenge if you want to provide your child with healthy and yummy homemade food. Continue reading →
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- Swap It! Healthy Food Substitutions for 2014
  
  Posted at 1:18 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on January 3, 2014
  I love that the new year comes with a clean blank slate and a world of possibilities! You don’t need to carry the weight of last year’s poor eating decisions and can start over by making healthy choices for yourself and your family.
  
  Let’s welcome 2014 with some clean healthy eating habits! I think we can all benefit from a little detox and clean up after the holiday’s indulgences.
  
  I’ve put together some simple substitutions for you to start with. Consider these substitutions as baby steps to get you started. You don’t need to start sprinting right out of the gate.
  
  These basic but important substitutions can help you get on your way to a healthier 2014. A new year-a new you! Continue reading →
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- The 7 Day RAW Challenge
  
  Posted at 9:36 pm by Hollie Jeakins Photography, on December 3, 2013
  I’m excited to announce that this Thursday December 5, I will be embarking on a 7 day RAW food challenge! I’ve had an overwhelming response on Instagram and many people are joining me on this exciting journey.
  
  I would love you to join us as well. If you’re interested then read on for the RAW details!
  
  So let’s get started:
  1. Start the morning with a glass of warm water with lemon! Let’s clean out and detox the body!
  2. Unlimited greens and fruits. Make sure you’re full!
  3. Nuts & seeds
  4. Lots of water to keep hydrated
  –> No processed, pre-packaged, cooked food! Just natural, whole food ingredients and of course-raw, raw, raw Continue reading →
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