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What's even better than finding the best blush, ultimate long lasting eyeliner, or prettiest pink sheer lipstick? Finding a cheaper alternative that is just as good! Below are three of our favourite high end products, and three products from the drugstore that cost a fraction of the price but are just as good, we promise.Have a beautiful Monday everyone! We hope you enjoy these beauty steals!  

This is a super easy recipe for simple and highly nutritious baked falafels. Great for lunch or dinner, you can tuck these little guys into a pita dressed with pickled vegetables or serve them up straight with a side of hummus. We've paired ours with a roasted beet hummus and a sprig of parsley. We found that baking the falafels, versus frying, saved us a lot on calories by eliminating the extra oil while still provided the same crunchy exterior and soft interior. Baked Falafels  INGREDIENTS: - 1 cup dried chick peas- 1/2 large onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)-...

We've come to the conclusion that most of the time, when it comes to putting things on our skin, natural is always better. So here are our top five ways to use one of our favourite natural beauty remedies, coconut oil. 1. Deep hair conditioner. Apply to wet hair from roots to ends (skin your roots if you have super fine hair!), leave on for 30 mins and rinse for intensely moisturized locks. 2. Eye makeup remover. The oil gently removes even the most stubborn waterproof mascaras and moisturizes the delicate eye area simultaneously. 3. Cuticle oil. Coconut oil has...

This ruby red beet soup of Ukrainian origins is one of our favourite mid-winter meals. It's uncomplicated and nutritious; perfect to share with family and friends. Topped with a dollop of fresh sour cream, the red and white hues make this soup very Valentines-appropriate. You can further garnish traditionally with fresh dill or a hard-boiled egg. We served our borscht with pumpernickel bread and a glass of Pinot Grigio.  Vegetarian Borscht INGREDIENTS: 1 pound beets (beetroot), peeled and cut into matchsticks 2 medium onions, sliced into half-moons 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks 3/4 pound white cabbage, cut...

We know- those are some strong words to say about the most important meal of the day. However, we think we've actually cracked the code on the most ideal breakfast food. Whole grain toast topped with avocado, sriracha, and a sunny side up egg is not only delicious, but totally filling and absolutely nutritious.We served our topped toast with field greens and a hot mug of matcha green tea. This meal is a great way to start your Saturday morning- or any day of the week for that matter.  Avocado Sriracha Toast  INGREDIENTS:- 1 Small ripe avocado- 1 Piece of...