Julie Hambleton has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the Western University, Canada, is a former certified personal trainer and a competitive runner.
Julie loves food, culture, and health, and enjoys sharing her knowledge to help others make positive changes and live healthier lives.
When you and your significant other think you are ready to take the next step and get married, there are a lot of things that you need to discuss. Typically, however, when thinking about marriage, people only think about the immediate: The wedding and the honeymoon. There are several things that all couples should discuss […]
The life of a Canadian woman has forever changed in the wake of a stroke she suffered after a chiropractor visit. Now facing a long recovery ahead of her, she decided to finally speak out to hopefully prevent others from suffering the same fate. Calgary Mom Has Stroke After A Chiropractor Visit Calgary, Alberta native […]
Think back to your childhood: Do you recall a time when your older sibling looked after you while your parents were out? Or, if you are the oldest sibling, did your parents ever have you do this? There is a growing debate as to whether older children should or shouldn’t babysit their siblings. As always, […]
As mothers, we look forward to our first ultrasound to see our little bundles of joy. Sometimes we even head home with a sonogram as a keepsake. Sometimes though, our unborn children give us a little surprise. Here are some of the funniest, weirdest, most beautiful, and even scary ultrasounds on the internet! Enjoy! 12 […]
Giving birth is an incredibly beautiful thing, there’s no question about it. If we’re being honest, however, it is also, well, kind of off-putting – and to some, even goss. After all, the female involved is literally pushing a human being out of her body – it’s not exactly pretty. Despite that, women, rightfully, still […]
It’s funny how parents of two-year-olds would eagerly count the years left until their kids become teens. Most new parents don’t know what’s in store for them when their children hit the hormonal-overflow stage. It’s easy to anticipate no more crying and tantrums. They’ll finally be able to do nearly everything for themselves. That may […]
Parents, educators, and psychologists have long debated whether or not spanking is an effective punishment for children. In April of this year, Harvard published research that demonstrates the damaging effects spanking can have on a developing child’s brain. This further supports the argument that this, along with other forms of corporal punishment, should not be […]
When her five-year-old son refused to clean his room after she asked him repeatedly for two days, this mom decided she’d had it with his disobedience. She posted about her solution to this problem on TikTok, which received mixed reviews. Here are the details of her controversial punishment – you can decide if you think […]
Nail biting is a very common nervous habit. I’d wager to guess that most of us, at some point during our lives, have at least bit our nails once. What probably many of us don’t realize is how dangerous of a habit this can actually be. Sadly, in 2018, 20-year-old Courtney Whithorn from Australia knows […]
Women get asked a lot about their makeup. Often in a format where someone is telling them they’d look better without it. This is a very frustrating, and frankly, complicated, question for most women to answer. On Reddit, one woman tried to explain why the answer “I only wear makeup for me, other people” bothers […]
When these parents’ baby girl was born with a birthmark covering a large part of her face, they could have removed it right then and there. Instead, they decided to leave. They say that they want to teach their daughter that she is beautiful no matter what. The decision to remove the mark or not […]
If you were a teenager or adult in the 80s, then likely you know at least a little bit about the lives, marriage, and subsequent tragedy that was Princess Diana and King Charles. You’ve also likely seen countless photos of the couple, both together and separate. They may not have been on the throne, but […]