Granola. I love it. All of it.

Well, that’s kind of a lie. I love my homemade HEALTHY granola that isnt loaded with crap sugar and tons of mystery ingredients that none of us can actually pronounce. Seriously though, store bought granola is hella dangerous. That shit is fillllllllllledddddddddddddddd (written really long so I make sure I get your attention) with sugar. A little sugar is good. A lot of corn syrup is bad. Very bad. 

Anyways, my point it: make your own granola. It will taste better and make you feel better because it is wholesome and natural. In the photos above I am eating one of my fave granola recipes, the classic Skinny Belle Granola (think almonds, coconut, cranberries… yaaaaaaassss) with 0% unsweetened greek yogurt and grapefruit. GET. IN. MY. BELLY.

Another great recipe is my Pumpkin Pie Granola. I know its not eat-everything-pumpkin-flavoured-and-be-super-basic season right now, but I personally like to eat this recipe year round. ALSO. Can we talk about the whole “pumpkin” and “basic” thing? I would like to take a stand for my right to love pumpkin without being basic. PSL’s are basic (that’s a for sure) but pumpkin in general is not. *Phew* Glad I got that off my chest. Real deep stuff happening here today friends. 

On another note, HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!! Our beautiful country is 148 years old today. Though we don’t look a day over 29 😉

Anyways, I’m off to the beach! Enjoy these granola recipes, they are the best!

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The other day I teamed up with Vancouver photographer Johnny Se and makeup artist Elena Ismail to do this creative photoshoot! They have such a cool and unique style, so I was super excited to work with them. Not to mention we had so much fun shooting these pics!

The sunburn was SO REAL this day. Like, I was basically like a nice crispy piece of bacon after we were all done. Haha! Usually when I talk about bacon it is in a happy way, but when I am referring to the state of my poor poor sunburnt skin…. not so happy. Considering my ginger status, you think I would have learned by now that when you are going out into the desert that sunscreen is a good idea. Nope. Indeed not the case. 

If you havent already, check out Johnny and Elena’s work! They do some really cool stuff.

Hope you guys are having a good weekend!! Talk soon 🙂

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Not going to lie this was only my second time or so trying Lebanese food, but I really really liked it! I am so into meals where you get lots of little different things to try. Because one flavour just gets so boringgggg. That is something I really dislike about a lot of “western” foods, in that we just have one big dish for dinner with one thing on it. So lame! I am all about tasting lots of different flavours in one meal. So much more satisfying.

Alright so getting down to it, this restaurant is called Nuba! Their main locations are in Gastown and Kitsilano (Vancouver, Canada) and I definitely prefer the Kits location. It had a beautiful open front where we sat in the fresh air. So nice considering we only have this gorgeous weather for a few months per year here in Vancity! 

We ordered the “La Feast” for two which is a vegetarian sampler that includes lots of different little appies. Perfect for a Lebanese noob like myself :P. When the first course came (baba-ganoush and fresh hummus) I ate SO MUCH OF IT because I thought that the second course wouldn’t be much food. Sweet baby jesus was I mistaken. Like…. WARN A SISTA, NUBA! You should tell really frigging tell people to not be massive pigs on the first course because the second course is HUGE. There were all sorts of dips, olives, cheeses, eggplant stew, lentils, and a bunch of other stuff that I honestly wasn’t quite sure what it was but it was still so bomb. 

Okay another thing that is great about Nuba? They have these unreal fresh squeezed juices that you can get custom made. I got pear, orange, ginger, and lemon. It was bomb. You should make it or go order it at Nuba. See that tall glass of juice in the photo above? Crushed it.

Anywho, I am stokeddd to go to Nuba again and try ordering some more different things off the menu. If it is your first time going, I would defs recommend you get the “La Feast”, because its a great way to try a bunch of different things when you really have no idea what the hell to order haha. 

For my Vancouver friends, have you been to Nuba before? Did you like it? Yay? Nay? Tell me in the comments below!! <3

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HOW FUN IS THIS OUTFIT?! <– see you know how fun I think it is by the emphasis I put on the letters by writing them in caps lock. Hilar? No? 

Well anywho, I think this outfit is actually so much fun. There is something about jumpers that make me feel like a little kid running around amiss on the beach. Digging holes in the sand and then throwing the sand-mud at my mom. Just kidding, I would never do that. I was a little angel as a child. (Or so my mother tells me I was. hehe) Also speaking of my mother, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMSIES!!!!!! (<– see I also wrote this in caps to emphasis the importance and excitement!!! K stopping now.)

Anyways, this post is dedicated to my wonderful mother. Who really should make her own twitter account so she can warn the general public about all the dangers and harm that could get them in this world. For example, the other day she told me to not walk without shoes in a dog park cuz I could step in shit. #WISDOM. She also told me never to take candy from strangers. Needless to say that one went out the window. If someone wants to give me free candy you sure as hell bet I will take it.

All jokes aside, thank you for being the best mom in the whole wide world. You raised me to be crazy enough to think I can do anything, and have given me every opportunity a girl could ever want. (I am still waiting for my Lamborghini but I guess that can wait for my next birthday. I would like a black one please.) Anyways, I love you and you are the best…. SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN! I hope I look just as fab as you when I turn 29 🙂 (don’t kill me for this post please.)

x,

Meet the best supplement I have found thus far for the health of my skin, hair, and nails. I do lots of things to take care of my skin on a daily basis, because I really do believe that the totality of your skincare efforts will bring a long term positive change to your skin. It is kind of like my perspective on eating and the whole 80/20 rule. (<– that is whole another can of worms that we will crack open later with another blog post! Be excited. 😛 ) But this little secret of mine has been by far the most effective in the shortest amount of time. Like, you guys…. I could actually SEE the results after about 3 months of taking it. And that feels freaking fantastic if you ask me.

Before I go any further… meet BioSil. It is great, you should go and buy it at your local nutrition supplement store ASAP. Like, yesterday. As you guys already know, I am all about prevention when it comes to skincare. It is soooo much easier to prevent wrinkles than it is to try and fix them once you have them. Trust me on this one.

Okay so what does BioSil do that makes me love it so much?

• Removes wrinkles and actually prevents (!!!) them from forming. HAPPINESS.
• Improves the thickness, body, and strength of your hair. I have the weakest hair ever so this was a major bonus for me. And yes, I have seen a noticeable improvement in my hair 🙂
• Makes your bones and joints stronger! This is so essential to feeling healthy and beautiful for your whole life. If you are constantly in pain from aching bones/joints, you will not be a happy camper. Prevention, people!
• Your nails will grow like crazy! My nails have never been as long or strong as they are now. It is the best.

The above benefits of taking BioSil occur because of the silicon and choline contained in each capsule. I am not a scientist or doctor by any means (girl faints at just the thought of a needle, I am a delicate flower don’t judge me 😛 ) but this is what I have found to work for me. Please do your own research and consult your doctor to see if BioSil is right for you!

Here are the links for the other skincare supplements I like, including: Gelatin and Borage Oil. Enjoy this little tipity-tip! (Or pretty major one, if you ask me.) 

Have you guys tried BioSil before? Heard of it? Tell me in the comments below! <3

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