♡ Current Reads ♡

Books. Oh, how I love non-fiction :)

Here are some of my current reads and I highly recommend them!

I'll just go in the order that I started reading them.

The End of Food | By: Thomas F. Pawlick

There's another book with the same name by Paul Roberts, but that one is more

American based. This one is more Canadian, which I prefer of course. It's more relatable.

He talks about the food industry and how the food we eat no longer has the same nutritional

value as it once did. It's a great read, if you're interested in what you are putting into your body.

Slow Death by Rubber Duck | By: Rick Smith & Bruce Lourie

It's amazing to find out how many of the products we use and see daily are actually quite toxic.

It's important for us, as consumers to have a certain knowledge before making any purchases.

This book would be great for parents or people who are thinking of having children.
This book is also Canadian based.

How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt | By: Mick Conefrey

This is an interesting book! It focuses on female travellers and explorers dating back many

centuries ago. I find it very fascinating and a shame how little we know about these amazing

women, dating back to the 19th century. You will also find very random/quirky facts about

the women and their travels in this book :)

Stuff Every Gardener Should Know | By: Scott Meyer

I love this little pocket sized book! I spotted this gem at a local bookstore and had to pick it up!

I'm slowly attempting at growing my own vegetables, and I'll be working on an organic farm

later this year. This is definitely helpful for those who are new to gardening.

Thank you for reading :)

What have you been reading!?

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Surviving Menstrual Cramps ♡

I know many of us suffer from these painful cramps :(

I was one of them, but I have learned how to make them subside quickly.

I have also learned how to prevent them from happening, as severely as they used to.

All of this information is based on what I have learned and know from

studying holistic nutrition. It may not work for everyone, but it could work for you!

Please do your research and consult a professional for any of my supplement recommendations.

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Eliminating sugar, refined foods, and dairy is important, as these will aggravate

the symptoms further. It is best to avoid these foods at least 1 week before

and during your period. But if you can avoid them altogether, forever, then that

would be even better :D Drink lots of filtered water! It's true that water is good for you.

If you don't have a very "healthy" diet, meaning an abundance of dark leafy greens,

whole grains, nuts (good fats), etc., then you may want to consider taking a magnesium

supplement. Make sure the supplement has some source of natural/organic calcium with it,

or the magnesium will not be properly utilized in your body = wasting money :)

I only take the magnesium when I feel cramping or know that I will get cramps.
Only you will know your body, more than anyone else!

I would recommend MegaFood's Magnesium, since they have organic spinach as

the synergistic source for the magnesium.

What is magnesium good for?

Well, it's an essential mineral to your body and without it, I'm not quite sure how

you would really function. It helps to maintain nerve, muscle function, supports the

immune system, supports heart function, maintain bone density, regulates blood glucose levels,

and helps the production of energy and protein. Magnesium is also known to be a calming

mineral, so some people like to take it before bedtime. It helps to relax the muscles.

Foods high in magnesium include:

*To get the full benefits of these foods, eating them organic is preferred*

♡ raw spinach or cooked swiss chard

♡ squash or pumpkin seeds

♡ mackerel

♡ soy beans

♡ brown rice

♡ avocados

♡ bananas, figs

♡ 70%+ dark chocolate

I honestly don't get cramps anymore and in a way it's amazing, but at the same time,
it's what I depended on for knowing when I'll be getting my period. The first day or two
will always be a little uncomfortable, but at least I don't feel pain anymore.

About 70% of what I eat is organic, and I make sure there are no refined sugars in my meals.
I have noticed a huge difference, ever since I changed my food choices.

♡ REAL Essential Oils!! ♡
Yes, I find that applying the right essential oils help with my cramps!
They're truly amazing and work in less than a few minutes.
A blend of clary sage, peppermint, lavender, rosemary, bergamot, ylang ylang,
patchouli, and cinnamon has helped me personally. Your blend may slightly differ
or even be the same! I personally do not use diluted oils because I know my skin and
body is perfectly fine with the concentration of these oils. Please be careful when applying
the pure form of essential oils to your skin, as some people may be sensitive. Do a small test patch!

But of course, you know yourself better than me :)

How I use them?
My essential oil blend is made by a lovely classmate of mine, custom made for me :p
If I feel a little uncomfortable in the abdominal area, I roll on the essential oil blend
directly onto the area between my pelvis and abdomen area. Then I use my hand to rub it in.

You will definitely feel a cooling sensation and then a warming sensation.
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Acne??
For those who get acne before/during your period, I found drinking dandelion tea really
helps with clearing up the skin! I am currently drinking Traditional Medicinals Everyday Detox
in the Dandelion formula, not the Lemon. Make sure you get the Dandelion :) I only drink this
maybe a few times a month? I usually get deep pimples before my period, but now I notice
only small ones, which can easily be healed.

Why Dandelion??
Dandelion is a great herb/flower that is great for detoxing the liver and kidneys.
Your liver helps to eliminate toxins from the body, so you want a healthy liver!
The liver has many functions, not just that. If you want me to write a post regarding
the liver, feel free to let me know :)

I will make another post regarding how I treat my acne, naturally :p

I hope some of this information was helpful!
Have a lovely weekend! ♡

My Favourite Biodegradable Products ♡

As you may all know by now, I like to be more eco-friendly and have been

trying to reduce the amount of waste I produce. I have compiled a list of

some of my favourite biodegradable products!

To be even more eco-friendly, I have decided to take the natural fibre clothing challenge!

I just made it up, but if it's actually a thing, then yay! :p

Meaning... I will try to buy only clothing made from

100% Cotton, Linen, Silk, Wool, Cashmere, and Hemp :)
If you know of any other natural fibres, please let me know!

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♡ Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery Breads/Bags

I love their bread. I have only tried the Ancient Grains Big Red's and The Queen's Khorasan.

Their plastic bags are also biodegradable. Yay! Their breads are also super nutritious,

organic and non-GMO.

♡ Pela iPhone Cases

These beautiful iPhone cases are made with flax straw! Unfortunately, they only

have cases for the iPhone, but I'm hoping they'll expand to other phones as well.
The cases have a smooth texture and the right amount of thickness.
This is also a Canadian company :)

and here is a photo to prove that I actually buy these things :p

♡ The Green Beaver Company Shampoos & Conditioner

I am trying out the whole shampoo line and I'm really enjoying the lavender :)

Fine Lavender is used in the ingredients list and many of you may not know this, but

there are many types of lavender! They all have different uses :)

Fine Lavender (Lavendula Augustifolia) is commonly used in aromatherapy, which helps to

promote relaxation! It has a complex sweet, refreshing and woody scent cultivated in the

south of France. I also have Fine Lavender essential oil for my diffuser and I love

using it in the evenings before going to bed :) Kashmir Lavender is also good for that.

I also love Matter Company's Biodegradable Soaps, especially the Rose!

I can't seem to find it on their website :( I bought mine at the One of a Kind Show in Toronto.

I hope you found this post helpful and interesting!

Happy Holidays! Stay safe and eat healthy! :p

Don't be tempted to intoxicate yourself with sugar and processed foods :)

I'll be blogging again!

I'm back guys!

I have been neglecting this blog once again, but I do plan to continue blogging.

I'm currently back in Canada and the weather is pretty nice right now.

I decided to try vlogging, even when I'm back home.

I enjoy doing it, just not when there are many people around :)

I decided to go back to school! It's scary, but kind of exciting.

I'll be studying Holistic Nutrition, starting September. It's a 1 year program, so it will

be pretty intense! I have been interested in nutrition for a couple years now.

I think this will be very important in my life. I'm looking forward to educating myself.

Of course, I'll be sharing some important information with you guys as well!

I thought about moving everything to www.365tulips.com, but I think I'll just

continue blogging here, because I've had this blog for so long and all of my posts

are quite memorable to me.

Have a great day! :)

♡ Current Favourites ♡

Devita Hyaluronic SeruGel

I decided to give this serum a try when it was on sale at White Rabbit Beauty.

They still have some pretty good sales on their natural beauty products :)

This is definitely not a moisturizer (which I thought it could be), but it's more

of a hydration booster for your following moisturizer. This works for all seasons

for me, since I use acne treatments quite often... AND I'm getting older... resulting

in more dry skin :( which I'm okay with I guess... must embrace it haha. I can't

seem to find this on their website anymore, so I have no idea how much I paid ><

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

I'm only on page 74, but I'm liking the book so far :)

It's definitely one of those teenage love story type of reads, haha...

My friend lent me the book and she hasn't had the time to read it herself yet.

Emergen-C Pink Lemonade Vitamin & Mineral Supplement

So... I've been catching random colds and I decided to try this powder :)

I just take 1 packet a day in water and it doesn't taste bad... nor does it

taste amazing, but hopefully it would help to improve my immune system :)

AND it makes my water a rosy pink colour... can't get any better than that :p

Elle Magazine (free from Sample Source)

Yay for free magazines :p

Hope you're all having a wonderful week!!! :D

Hopefully, I'll be going on vacation soon = more photos to share with you all :)

Dental Health?

Base: Essie Grow Stronger base coat
Colours: OPI 'Tickle My France-y' (ring finger), OPI 'Glamour Game'
Designs: Konad Image Plate M44 (black tips), M86 (white tip), M85 (small star)
Glitter: China Glaze 'Techno'
Top: Konad top coat

I've been taking some vitamins, mainly for my teeth. Ever since I started drinking less
milk, I'm not getting much of vitamin D. My teeth aren't the healthiest and I notice spots
that may indicate my lack of a certain vitamin/nutrient. I decided to try taking vitamins :p
Instead of buying pills, I wanted something I would enjoy taking lol :p The chocolate one
is actually pretty tasty :) I've been taking them for a bit over 3 months now... not sure if I
can really tell the difference, but I'll be finishing these nonetheless.

I keep this extra little tin with my vitamins in my handbag :p

Salmon Salad Rolls

I know you want to eat this! but sorry, it's already in my tummy :)


I found this in the fridge and was starving... and it didn't say it was anyone's >>
So I ate it :)

I've been reaching for this wine red sweater a lot recently.
Keeps me warm and great for layering! :)

sparkly grey tank (H&M). wine sweater (Zipia). black skinnies (Urban Planet). belt (don't remember)

Fresh picks for Fall

I receive the inspired.ca food magazine for free every season.
I love reading, learning, seeing what types of fruits and vegetables
are in season and what you can make with them. My favourite Fall
vegetables include: beets, potatoes, pumpkin, and squash! yum =p
As for fruits, I do like eating apples once in a while :)

What are your favourite vegetables and fruits during Fall?

I also associate mushrooms with the Fall for some reason, especially with pasta! yummy :)
I love squash ravioli with a bit of cheese! delicious!

Regarding to the previous post...
I ended up getting the white iPhone 4 anyway -.-

A good dose of Salmon

I really do enjoy eating salmon, whether it is raw, baked, cooked, or grilled :)

BENEFITS:
- contains omega 3 (a healthy type of fat that is good for the skin)
- helps to support joint cartilages, improve insulin (helps to regulate metabolism),
and control inflammation in the digestive system
- contain acids that helps to support our cells and heart
- delicious :)

Do you enjoy eating salmon? what is your favourite dish!?
I personally love sashimi, grilled salmon with veges, and a nice salmon burger!!! =p

and here are some random nail designs :) I'm working at a show for 2 weeks and this
is a nice way to show customers what you can do with the Konad stamping nail art!

Apple Blueberry muffins!

yah, I made these and I also made up my own ingredients lol =p

- 1 cup self rising flour
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup low fat blueberry yogurt
- 1 chopped apple
makes a dozen muffins (12)

mix away!

smells delicious! and this actually tastes quite good, it isn't too sweet like the ones you buy in stores <3

P&G samples

I registered for some samples from P&G and they arrived early this morning =] I've always wanted to try the Mr.Clean magic eraser >< haha =p and a whitening strip from Crest but I won't be purchasing whitening strips because they do strip off layers of the enamel >< and I just don't like the thought of that >>

I also wanted to try out their Venus Embrace razor and it would be great for when I travel. Then they sent me the Crest Glide Deep Clean dental floss >> haha I'm always open to trying new dental flosses... my favourite one now for many years has been the Oral-B Essential Floss in Mint =]

and my current nail design =]