Toronto | If you wouldn’t eat it, why would your dog?

Being that I am a first time dog owner, I can admit that I might not have been as educated as I thought I was about things such as grooming and diet. Owning a dog, especially a rescue, changes your life in ways that are hard to explain. Falling completely in love with an animal from the moment you see them is such a powerful thing. That could be with a dog that currently has physical limits on how far they can move at the moment. Which is why people decide to do research into dog backpack carriers. Websites like Stop That Dog (more information at https://www.stopthatdog.com/best-backpack-carrier-for-dogs/) can give you some insight into how to support your new best friend. That is what my friend mentioned anyway. I quickly came to realize that I wanted Canela (our two year old Sharpei mix – and yes she has her own Instagram account) to live the best life I could provide her.

Looking at the photo above, you might assume that it was taken at a healthy butcher here in Toronto. You wouldn’t be completely wrong in that assumption. Having recently visited All Good Dog Food Co. with Canela, I came to realize that this Toronto based store and their unique passion for healthy dog food is looking to improve the life of my dog just as much as I am. Continue reading “Toronto | If you wouldn’t eat it, why would your dog?”

Food & Wine | A little #MommyKnowHow goes a long way

I’m sitting here giggling to myself as I write this blog post, because I am NOT a mommy. Recently DoTheDaniel.com was invited to an informative breakfast by The Egg Farmers of Canada here in Toronto. As my resident mommy expert, Amanda was unfortunately not able to join so I decided to attend in her place. Sitting around a table at Colette Grand Café as the only man, I quickly learnt that a little #MommyKnowHow goes a long way. We enjoyed a delicious meal and an engaging conversation about the myths surrounding feeding eggs to our babies. Come and see the facts about eggs, babies and what it means in an age of ever increasing allergies for our little ones.  Continue reading “Food & Wine | A little #MommyKnowHow goes a long way”

Travel & Lifestyle | My secret weapon is OCEANO³

For those of you who have followed along with us on social media (@DoTheDaniel) you’ll have seen that I recently completed the adidas #runmore 10k. As a personal goal, it was one of the most exhilarating feelings to cross the finish line and know that I did it after all my hard work. BUT, what helped me get through the training and marathon itself? OCEANO³ is my secret weapon when it comes to fitness and my general health improving this year and leaving me feeling better inside and out. Come and see why adding this one supplement to your daily routine can change your life for the better! Continue reading “Travel & Lifestyle | My secret weapon is OCEANO³”

Travel & Lifestyle | Setting goals & keeping them with New Balance Canada and Jabra

We all face it – the battle to stay fit and motivated amid our busy lives. I know that I personally have battled my weight my whole life. From very over weight to Julio’s size, I’ve been all over the map. When it comes to my fitness goals, I’ve recently started a journey towards being a healthier me once again. Thanks to both New Balance Canada & Jabra, I am now well equipped to not only set my goals, but also to keep them going every single day! Continue reading “Travel & Lifestyle | Setting goals & keeping them with New Balance Canada and Jabra”