Body and Soul Articles

Whether you’re planning an extended camping trip, a backyard overnighter or dinner for the family, campfire cooking offers a delicious and adventurous approach to meal preparation. In addition to cl [ ... ]

When I started this series, it was with a singular goal: to show you how damaging society's messages can be to women, and how we perpetuate these messages everyday. Self-esteem - do you have any? Can  [ ... ]

Whether you are trying to cook food for a week or a month -- or even more, freezer cooking is the way to go. Sometimes called Once-a-Month Cooking, Freezer Cooking or Make Ahead Meals, we've gathered [ ... ]

Whether you’re reading about home productivity, ways to save money, or what’s new and great here at EverythingMom, you’ll soon see that meal planning has become hot! There’s many reasons to em [ ... ]

When the cramping started in my first pregnancy, I thought it was normal. When the bleeding started, I knew it wasn’t right. I went straight to my doctor. “Bedrest,” he said. And then “you’r [ ... ]

Getting pregnant on your period is very unlikely, but it’s not entirely impossible. If it’s really important to you to avoid pregnancy, don’t assume that you’re “safe” during your period,  [ ... ]

The holidays can get hectic, but if you set aside a few hours you can make some beautiful cookies that are perfect for gifts or cookie exchanges. It's fun to invite some friends over to bake some toge [ ... ]

On Tuesday May 23rd, 2006 my entire life changed. At the time I was adjusting to life with two children, my 3 month old daughter and my 2 1/2 year old daughter. Things were going very well. Where I ha [ ... ]

“Where do babies come from?” Ask any vegetarian parent and she will be happy to take that question in exchange for “Mom, can I have chicken?" Whine. "Katie's mom lets her have chicken all the t [ ... ]

Pumpkins are one of my favorite foods. Anything that goes equally well in pie, cookies, pasta, and risotto can't be anything but great. They are plentiful and cheap this time of the year, plus they ar [ ... ]

Christmas is coming and the sales have started. Everywhere you look there are messages on the latest gadgets to buy to make those special people in your life happy. I’m not saying you should ignore [ ... ]

This is post is part of a month-long series about integrating minimalism into your lifestyle. We started off with three basic tips: buy less, do not own anything that you do not need, and question wha [ ... ]

Making meals ahead and storing them in the freezer can really make your life easier. Imagine coming home tired, having dinner just minutes away. Here are some freezer meal recipes to get you started,  [ ... ]

I am sitting still on the phone listening to my friend complain about going from her mother-in-law’s house to her own mother’s for Christmas dinner. I inwardly shake my head. I love my friend, and [ ... ]

Hands down, we love our families. Our children - with their open minds, creative endeavours and infectious laughs - make getting out of bed worthwhile; our partners are often just where we need them t [ ... ]

Cranberries are the perfect addition to your holidays. Not only are they in season, but their brilliant red color adds a festive touch to cookies, cakes, and even in savory dishes. Make up a batch of  [ ... ]

I have learned a lot of lessons in the last seven years about being a father. Here is a bit about what it means to me to be a father. To be a father: Forget anything you've learned about how you spen [ ... ]

A lot of people I know have to embark on a finely choreographed dance at this time of year – it is a dance that can go as smoothly and in-tune as a Viennese Waltz, or it could end up in a aggressive [ ... ]

Kids need snacks. We shouldn’t expect children to go longer than three to four hours between meals. In fact, going longer than that between meals is not recommended for adults either – six mini me [ ... ]

The dinner table is quiet aside from the clinking of spoons. “Mmmmmmm,” my six-year-old son sighs blissfully. “Mommy, can I have some more cauliflower soup? Can you make it again tomorrow?” As [ ... ]