Our last morning in Calgary started off on a great note. That note was Eric’s cell phone alarm screeching at us to get to the airport. Actually, I was already up. I’ve always been the annoying early riser, while he has always been the annoying “I hate mornings” person. We’ve reached a bitter conclusion. Neither […]

Some of you might remember last May when we bought a CSA share from Plan B organic farms. It was our first time ever buying a CSA share and we were excited for local and organic food each week. Well to clarify, it was mostly ME who was excited…but excitement is contagious and I think […]

Recently, I have received emails from readers asking me tips for saving money on food, especially when buying organic items. Over the years, I have gradually shifted to buying organic products whenever possible because I believe it is an investment in my health and the environment. Obviously, the downside to buying organic and high-quality foods […]

Do you ever get those moments where you are struck by a lightening bolt of inspiration to purge all unnecessary belongings? Last night was one of those nights for me. After realizing that Spring would be coming to an abrupt end in 8 days, I decided it was now or never for my annual Spring […]

Hello :) Remember last Saturday, when I had high hopes for my day off and the day ended up being kind of a dud? Well, today surely made up for it! The stars must have aligned perfectly in the sky, because my day was Perfect with a capitol P. After my amazing breakfast, I hit […]

Happy Labour Day! Glo bars have a sexy new backside ;) All of the glo bars are going to have the full nutritional information, in addition to the ingredients, on the back label. I also updated the nutritional info for Endure, Zen, Harmony, and Refresh Glo Bars! Check it out here. ~~~~~ Eric and I […]

Our grocery shop this week was high in veggies and fruit! Meat was no where to be found much to Eric’s chagrin. The new rules are if he wants meat he has to cook it. And since he is lazy in the kitchen, he has simply stopped buying it. lol.   Another new fruit for […]

Good morning! First up, a bit of OSG house keeping this morning: 1) Don’t forget to check out my wedding recap posts. The rehearsal, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 are all up for your viewing pleasure. ;) 2) I also updated the Green Monster Movement website with new reader recipes. 3) […]

Yesterday marked another first for me in the food department. I tried the Lychee fruit! Covered by a leathery rind or pedicarp which is pink to strawberry-red in color and rough in texture. A greenish-yellow variety is not grown in California at present. Fruit shape is oval, heart-shaped or nearly round, 1 to 1-1/2 inches […]

First up- the winner of the Canadian Neal Brother’s Contest… I didn’t have many people comment on the GMM, so your chances of winning were MUCH higher than usual! ;) Congrats to Heather! Heather please email me your address and we will get this wonderful Neal Brother’s package sent to you! :) Thank you for […]