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July 2, 2018July 2, 2018

Healthy Breakfast Sundae Recipe

Healthy Breakfast Sundae recipe

You always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I think that is especially important for kids. Yet, it is often missed, it’s unhealthy,  or we… Read More

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May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

Frozen Yogurt Drops

Frozen Yogurt Drops

I admit to having a sweet tooth and enjoying my desserts. And it just so happens that the kids also love sweet treats. However, we can’t be eating chocolate, ice… Read More

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January 16, 2018March 1, 2018

Easy Sheet Pancakes

Easy Sheet Pancakes Recipe

Pancakes are huge in our house. The kids absolutely love them; chocolate chip, banana, pumpkin; they love all pancakes. But let’s be honest, on a weekday, when the kid’s have… Read More

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September 4, 2017February 12, 2018

Chocolate Energy Balls

We are all about bite-sized snacks in our house, something we can quickly pop-into our mouths when we are feeling peckish or perfectly portable snack that we can take with… Read More

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August 1, 2017July 18, 2019

Iced Hot Chocolate

Yes, that’s right, this recipe is called Iced Hot Chocolate. If you thought hot chocolate was only for the winter time, this recipe will make you think again. I mean… Read More

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July 5, 2017

Chocolate Coconut Macaroon Bites

If there are two things we love in our house, it’s baking and chocolate. Any opportunity we have to bring them both together is never missed! So when Nestlé sent me… Read More

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October 24, 2016August 26, 2017

How to be a Cool Mom and Make Your Own Pizza Night

Don’t get scared off by the title, “How to be a Cool Mom and MakeYour Own Pizza Night.” Technically they could be two blog posts, but I couldn’t really separate… Read More

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September 1, 2015May 1, 2018

Easy Homemade English Muffin Pizza

Easy English muffin pizza recipe

Being busy often means a quick lunch on the go or maybe even skipping lunch which in turn leads to unhealthy binge eating. This I know from experience. Whether you’re a… Read More

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August 24, 2015April 23, 2018

6 Back-To-School Lunch Ideas That are not Sandwiches

September is the signal for back-to-school. In our house it’ll be the first year that I will need school lunch ideas because my oldest is starting kindergarten. For the main… Read More

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June 15, 2015June 12, 2018

Homemade Slurpees with Juice

Homemade Slurpees with Juice

The story of the invention of the Homemade Slurpees with Juice: One afternoon, a couple weeks back, I was picking up Keyan from school on a particularly hot day. As… Read More

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February 6, 2015January 25, 2018

Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart Shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies – Why they came about. Before having kids, I was a bit of a skeptic about Valentine’s Day. I felt like it was just there… Read More

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September 29, 2014December 13, 2017

Really Easy Chicken Strips Recipe

Most kids I know love chicken strips and mine are no exception. I like to add them into our meals plans once a month because I know it’ll be a… Read More

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May 15, 2014April 1, 2019

Banana Bread Cookies

Banana Bread Cookies

Banana’s are one of the most popular fruits in our house. But some weeks, there is that lone leftover banana. Often it goes in the freezer for future baking use.… Read More

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February 27, 2014February 21, 2018

No Bake Granola Balls

No Bake Granola Balls

Healthy snacks are an essential part of motherhood. Snacks to sustain ourselves through our tumultuous, toddler filled days. But most importantly, snacks for the little ones who seem hungry the… Read More

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December 15, 2013December 12, 2017

Homemade Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Homemade Gingerbread cookies recipe

Even though I’ve always loved gingerbread cookies, I’ve never actually made them before. I love baking with the kids, so I thought gingerbread cookies would be the perfect recipe to… Read More

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Welcome! I'm Salma, writer, personal trainer to be, entrepreneur, social media enthusiast and mother. After becoming a mother the word balance ceased to have any meaning. This blog started as my journey to finding the balance, between motherhood and life. Along with all that is motherhood, TWB is about Wellness of the mind, body & soul.

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  • I’m sharing my thoughts on the @onepeloton ad, as a fitness professional and someone who loves exercise & movement.
I am not saying anyone is wrong in their opinions, I just wanted to give my reaction & perspective.
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  • I’m sharing my thoughts on the @onepeloton ad, as a fitness professional and someone who loves exercise & movement.
I am not saying anyone is wrong in their opinions, I just wanted to give my reaction & perspective.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions.
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  • I love baking with the kids over the holidays season. Actually, who am I kidding, I love eating  baking over the holiday season 😋.
One of my favorite recipes is shortbread cookies with chocolate in the middle, so yummy. You can’t eat just one. They are perfect for cookie exchanges too! (Let me know if you want the recipe.)
What’s your favorite holiday cookie or favorite thing to bake?
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  • #RCSS_Partner I've always loved a good deal and consider myself a "thrifty" shopper. One of the best sales of the year is coming up, Black Friday! These deals are going to be everywhere, including at my favorite one stop shop @realcanadiansuperstore. And this year you don't even need to brave the crowds to get the best deals if you use PC Express! Use my code RCSSSALMA to get $10 off your first order of $50+. .
But, if you do decide to head out for a big day of shopping, here are some #ShopLikeAMother tips to help you get through it like a champ:
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1. Keep a reusable water bottle on hand. It'll keep you hydrated & energized.
2. Bring some reusable shopping bags, with you. It's good for the earth, great to bag all your purchases with & easier on your wrists than plastic bags
3. Keep a couple snacks in your purse. You'll need it to keep your energy up.
4. Use a backpack or messenger bag as your purse for the day. It'll distribute the weight of your bag easily and make it easier for you to shop and carry your new purchases
5. Wear layers so you can easily slip a layer off when shopping is making you warmer. .
And of course, along with all the awesome Black Friday shopping deals to be had at Real Canadian Superstore, you can also get all the things I mentioned in my tips from RCSS as well, to make this the best Black Friday ever! Now that is a #SLAM, am I right?
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With the holidays getting closer and 2020 just around the corner, I know a lot of people make health, fitness and wellness resolutions for the New Year. 
And although I think it’s great to have wellness goals, I don’t think you have to wait for the new year to start them! 
I’m a big believer in starting NOW. If I have a habit I want to change or a goal I want to achieve, why wait? Now is as good a time as any to start!
To help you with your health & wellness goals, I’ve teamed up with @stevenashfitnessclubs and @reglokv to give one lucky winner a 3-month membership to @stevenashfitnessclubs as well as a swag bag full of #beyondsnfc goodies!
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HOW TO ENTER TO WIN:
1. Like this post. 
2. Follow @salmadinani, @reglokv and @stevenashfitnessclubs 
3. Leave a comment with a wellness goal you have.
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1. Share this post in your Stories and tag me so I can see it.
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**This contest ends on November 25 at 11:59pm. It is in no way associated w/ Instagram; The contest is open to any of the 24 Steve Nash Fitness World locations.
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  • This morning I stepped on the scale to weigh myself, after a VERY long time. I stopped weighing myself because I realized that it was a trigger for me. In the past, as soon as I saw the number on the scale I decided:
 I should start tracking my food, I needed to lose a few lbs, and I should really track my macros. 
Without realizing it, I always let that number on the scale determine my worth. And there were very few times that I was worthy in my life. I was always trying to make my self smaller and lighter.
That’s why I stopped weighing myself.
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I know over the past year I have gained weight, my body has changed and the size of my clothes has gone up. But i didn’t want to step on the scale. I didn’t want to restrict my eating. I didn’t want to feel guilty about food. I didn’t want exercise to be about weight loss.
Instead, I’ve been learning to be accepting of my body, to eat without guilt, to know I am so much more than just my body.
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So this morning I decided I was ready to try and step on the scale and see how I reacted. I felt some trepidation because in the past it’s been a trigger.
When the number appeared, it was the biggest it’s ever been (aside from pregnancy.)
But you know what, it was okay! I didn’t freak out, I didn’t feel like I needed to go on a diet, it was okay. It’s just a number and it doesn’t define me.
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How is your relationship with the scale?
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  • I took a little break from IG this weekend as the hubby and I took a much needed getaway to Palm Springs. It was nice to just relax, enjoy the warm weather, some good food and each other’s company. 
We haven’t done that in a long time and to be honest, we haven’t even had a real date night in a while. It was nice to just focus on us.
(We didn’t take a lot of pics, but I’ll post a few that we did take, in my stories.)
Do you do a regular date night?
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I have something exciting to share with you guys!! I’ve teamed up with some amazing parenting bloggers and we are giving you $250 to spend on your holiday shopping, or even on yourself for that matter! 
TO ENTER 
1. Follow me @salmadinani 
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  • Trying to get a workout in at @stevenashfitnessclubs but got disrupted by this scary creature @d.a.s.svoboda 😱!!
Just kidding, (check my instastories for a fun workout,) but in all seriousness, it’s just one of the reasons I love working out at #snfc, the staff and trainers are all friendly and helpful! And today they were ALL dressed in costume for Halloween.
Now I want to know, what are you (or did you) dressing up as this Halloween? 
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