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28 years ago, my dearest and best friend was born. The closest soul to my heart. Words could never begin to express the sheer gratitude for the depth of our connection, and the transmuting of energy we share.  After I birthed her, I simply knew there would be no others. I knew I would never have another. There was nothing more I needed to nourish my spirit and soul and to this day, I still feel the same profound connection that has only been amplified as the years have evolved.  The more work I continue to do on myself, and understand the fragility and depth of the human experience, the more I understand her gift to humanity. She leads others and she does it every day with brilliance, compassion and grace, like no other.  With so much gratitude, I understand our eternal soul contract and I understand the ebb and…

What is Matcha? First of all, it is our latest addiction. We make it with a combination of non GMO soy milk and organic coconut milk. Rich, creamy and green and earthy tasting. Matcha came to Japan over a thousand years ago as an aid to meditation practice. During long hours of sitting, monks would drink matcha to remain alert for long periods of time, yet surrender to calm as well. Incredibly, it has this unique affect on people. Matcha contains 137 times the antioxidants of Green tea. We love this brand. Antioxidants? What are they and what do they do? They are naturally occurring chemical compounds that prevent aging and chronic disease. Matcha tea has a very potent type of antioxidant known as catechins and they are primarily responsible to help your body fight infection and provide protection from cellular mutating diseases, like cancer. Essentially, these antioxidants are able…

This winter (cold and flu) season has been a tough one for us personally and also at the bake shoppe. It was a like a revolving door of staff that kept getting sick daily and we couldn’t stay on top of it. We filled our bake shoppe cupboards up with probiotics, enzymes, Oil of Oregano, throat lozenges, Echinacea tea and Immune Boosting Mushroom extracts and more for our staff. Even though we did not ‘cure’ every single one of them, I think we have, hopefully, shortened the duration of the illnesses and built up and supported their immune systems to fight it quicker. I got horribly sick. From December 10 until present day and I still have this lingering weird cough that takes over my life at night time. My immune system got compromised at the Tony Robbins, Date With Destiny event, from December 3rd to 10th, 2017. They kept…

I said out loud 5 years ago that I was living my dream. I was 49 and about to embark on the thrill of a lifetime. My little mud pie bakery that I experienced when I was 5 years old, in my family’s backyard, was about to become FULL SIZE in December of 2012. Kelly’s Bake Shoppe was about to be born! My creative heart was exploding with a connection to the divine like no other. What I didn’t know was how well it was going to flourish or how it was going to be received by all of you.We had no idea how big this bake shoppe would grow, We had no idea the connection that would develop with all of you I am doing exactly what I ever wanted to do. We are both doing exactly what we ever wanted to do. I’ve been able to spend…

It’s another New Year’s Eve upon us and by all sentimental rights, it is the time to re-evaluate our paths that we are currently following and create new mantras and resolutions to lead us into a life worth living. Right? Say, “Yes”! Its time to give up on the old and useless repeatedly crappy patterns we have embedded in our core and release them and welcome some beautiful, yet scary, exhilarating new stuff into our hearts and souls. Are you up for it? Are you up to summon all that you are and all that you can be and embark on a life worth living? Are you ready to create a YEAR that is lived on purpose, with direction and clarity so that you can achieve anything you need to so you can find joy? 2017 was my first year to try this out and name my year and make…

The problem with Harvey Weinstein is not all about Harvey Weinstein. It reflects the deep sickness on this planet that has permeated the layers of our generations of all boys and girls born for centuries. We know. All of us have known about this sickness yet nothing is ever being done about it. It is Oppressive Patriarchy and it has gone on for decades, centuries and even, 1000’s of years. It is an established culture that reflects that trauma the feminine spirit has endured – similar to the trading of animals in certain cultures, women have been subjected to this treatment as well. And this is why it is resonating so deeply with all of us because it is so deep in our moral DNA fabric as humans and inherently we know it is wrong but it just keeps going on. As women, collectively, on this planet we are all…

The holidays can be a stressful time, even for the most balanced and prepared people, so it’s important to do everything you can to avoid the headache. If you plan ahead, get a routine in place, and take some time to breathe and enjoy, you’ll be able to stay sane during the entire holiday season. This might even be the year to re-evaluate what you are buying and spending money on. Maybe it’s time to say no to the insanity of “Christmas shopping” and  move towards the moments we get to share and connect with one another. This is the spirit of love that needs to emerge. exercise. exercise. exercise. Exercise is something you should be doing all year round, but it’s important not to give up on your routine just because it’s the holiday season. There’s less time and much more food available during the holidays, but you…

Giving gifts is a big part of the holiday season. Deciding on the perfect present, rushing to the store to get it, and then wrapping it up just in time to gift is the thrill of the holidays. But, giving gifts isn’t all that we should be thinking about – being grateful and helping others should be especially important during the holidays. Not everyone on your list has to receive a gift, after all, it’s the thought that counts. Many people will appreciate receiving a donation in their name, not to mention you’ll be helping those who are in need. Here are some of our favourite charities to donate to all year round, but especially during the holiday season. Halton Women’s Place Halton Women’s Place is one of the charities we donate to most often. They focus on providing shelter and help for abused women and their children. They…

Canadian winters are hard on our skin. We don’t really realize how much of a drying effect it can have on our hair and scalp and skin and nasal passages. I thought I would share some healthy natural protocols that we use every day and once you start, you will be like us and stop using conventional moisturizing products that hurt your health with chemicals. Every winter season it is like right on cue and for me and I get dry skin, dry scalp, even nosebleeds and cracked finger tips too…yikes! Right beside my finger nails. Ouch! Do they ever hurt! Erinn also suffers from dry skin, with her hands getting especially rough, and a dry scalp too. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) – use as a moisture rinse for your hair. 1 tablespoon in a litre of water in the shower for a final rinse. I keep a plastic bottle…

Erinn and I attended a retreat last week that was simply epic for us. Not to mention we got to do a road trip and that is one of our most favourite things to do – hanging out in a car and simply being with each other to talk and laugh and do a little business building and strategy. We drove to Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, where Gabby Bernstein held her annual weekend retreat for about 300 attendees. This year’s theme was, The Universe Has Your Back as featured from her latest  (best-selling) book. Gabby Bernstein is a multiple NY Times Best Selling Author and a Spiritual Activist and her mission is to create inspiration so that we will all can become spiritual teachers, in our own way, to bring our very best light into the world, live with as much joy as possible and to learn how to…

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