Confession: I’m woefully unprepared to write this post, because I didn’t anticipate my LightForce braces would come off so quickly. On my calendar, this post was slated for July. September at the latest. And yet, here I am – sans braces – removed 14 months to the day. Another confession: I’ve never been SO IN... Read More The post Confessions of a 40-Something Former Brace Face appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more

Weeknight dinners dilemmas are a common occurrence, especially when it comes to making sure the meal is well-balanced. We love the ease of grabbing a rotisserie chicken, or throwing together a quick pasta dish, but struggle with getting our greens in (and often, that translates to none at all). Add in a couple of teens... Read More The post Take the Restaurant Home with Green Giant Restaurant Sides appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more

You’ve seen the social media ads. Your favourite influencer is posing with a set. It’s ranked high on Google when you type “premium luggage”. It’s Monos. And if you landed on this page because you searched “is Monos worth it?” or “Monos review” or “best carry-on luggage”, welcome! It’s nice to meet you. Let’s get... Read More The post Travel in Style: Five Reasons to Check out Monos Luggage appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more

When I first thought about getting braces – again, in my 40’s – a lot of people thought I was crazy. “But your teeth are straight!” they’d say. “Didn’t you already have braces?” they’d (correctly) state. “You’re seriously going to spend $$ on a few wonky teeth?” they’d question. Well yes, yes I am. Let... Read More The post Show me that Smile (Again): The Case for Braces appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more

What makes someone an “expert”? Is it education, training, experience – a combination of the three? Or is it simply living, day in and day out, with something that forces you to learn, adapt and overcome? If having psoriasis (PsO) for over 30 years – 75% of my life – makes me an expert, I’ll... Read More The post Five Things I’d Never Do as Someone Who Has Psoriasis appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more

A sweet twist on a summer classic – Strawberry Caprese Salad with Toasted Walnuts is sure to become a new favourite! It’s so simple to put together and combines peppery arugula with delicate, fresh local mozzarella (often referred to as bocconcini). Dairy is a staple ingredient in our fridge, and it’s a key ingredient in... Read More The post Strawberry Caprese Salad with Toasted Walnuts appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more

Could this Egg Salad be eggsactly what you need in your life? It’s no yolk – you’ll love it! I make this delectable spread with Conestoga Farms Free Run Omega 3 Eggs, which are enriched with Omega-3 polyunsaturates and produced by hens fed an all-grain diet enriched with flax seed. It only takes a few... Read More The post The Best Egg Salad appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more

This post is sponsored by Mydoh. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own. It’s been just about a year now that we’ve been using Mydoh, the digital app with a Smart Cash Card that helps kids learn and practice money management. Without hesitation, I’d say it’s one of the most useful apps... Read More The post Mydoh: The Smart Way to Earn, Spend and Play – with Goals! appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more

It’s one of my favourite meals from my childhood and today, my mom joined me in the kitchen! A popular street food in India, bhurji features savoury aromatics combined with smooth, delicious scrambled eggs. The best way to elevate an old favourite? Use the best quality products possible! I love Conestoga Farms Free Run Omega-3... Read More The post Bhurji – Indian Scrambled Eggs appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more

Get the kiddos in the kitchen, because this recipe is so simple to make! My own “Chef Reid” takes over to make Egg Bites, the perfectly portable breakfast or snack. Made with Conestoga Farms Free Run Omega 3 Eggs, they’re a great way to involve kids, as most of the prep work is easy for... Read More The post Kid-Friendly Egg Bites appeared first on Listen to Lena ..read more