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State of the Blog November 2020

Behind the Scenes Samantha November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Comments

Well… 2020 has been a year, hasn’t it? Subscribers to the newsletter know that I’ve been on hiatus, and if you look at the date of the last essay, that’s plenty clear as well.  The…

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How to recognize, prevent, and recover from burnout

Mindset Samantha January 12, 2020January 13, 2020 1 comment

When you are in a state of burnout, it can feel like you are trapped in a hole, stuck beneath a rock. It can be hard to see where you are, and even harder to…

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How to set New Year’s Resolutions you’ll actually keep

Grow Samantha December 9, 2019December 10, 2019 Comments

Did you accomplish your goals this past year? Or did you give up on your resolutions by the end of January? Maybe you opted out of the whole idea. Let’s change that today.

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How Flavour Works

Eat Samantha November 18, 2019December 1, 2019 2 comments

Flavour is a huge part of cooking. It enhances our enjoyment of food. It is also incredibly fascinating to learn how it works. Knowing a little more about flavour and how it works will help you become more confident cooking – whether you choose to follow a recipe or not.

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How to Cook Without Relying on Recipes

Eat Samantha November 4, 2019November 3, 2019 Comments

Is there anything more annoying than finding a delicious recipe, but you’re missing 1 thing? Or even worse, buying an ingredient for a recipe that you NEVER use again?
Whether you’re trying to build new skills in the kitchen, or you feel like you’re in a cooking rut, these tips are for you.

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What should I cook for supper tonight? Meal-planning for the rest of us.

Eat Samantha October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 Comments

The worst part of being an adult is figuring out what to cook every day.

Here are 4 ways to solve that annoying problem of what to cook for dinner. Whether you are a planner or a rebel, one of these is sure to help.

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Let the seasons guide you to the good life

Mindset Samantha October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 1 comment

Nature has an annual cycle. Winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Each season has different weather, energy, feeling, and food.

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How to use anxiety to improve your life

Mindset admin September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 3 comments

Disclaimer: This post is talking about the type of anxiety that all humans get. If you have an anxiety disorder and are struggling, seek help your primary care provider and especially from a counsellor you…

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Can I be healthy with a chronic disease?

Mindset Samantha July 28, 2019July 31, 2019 Comments

Remember that moment, sitting in the doctor’s office and getting the results. It is scary and there are a lot of unknowns, but you also feel relieved. You have a name now. A name of…

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How to Journal: 11 Life-changing techniques to get started

Grow Samantha July 7, 2019July 28, 2019 Comments

Journaling is the best way to massively change your life. And I don’t say that lightly. If you don’t journal, this is the best habit that you can build right now. If you only build…

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