About Me
Hi, I’m Bonita Sherrard — welcome to Navy Heart
I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. This is more than just a blog — it’s a little piece of my heart, values and journey toward living a more natural and healthy life. Whether you’re here to find inspiration, homemade wellness ideas, or simply connect with someone walking a similar path, you’re in the right place.
From Johannesburg to Calgary
I was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. A place known for its beautiful landscapes, incredible wildlife and nature reserves, mines rich in minerals, world-renowned wine farms, strong sports teams & even stronger sports enthusiasts, unique foods like – boerewors, biltong, potjie’s, bunny chows, melktert & malva puddings.
I worked my whole career in Finance. I worked my way up – from an admin position as a Creditors Clerk all the way to a Financial Manager. While I enjoyed how it made me think, I loved getting reconciliations to balance. I loved getting financial accounts to balance. I loved using my brain and problem-solving. There was something so satisfying about closing a month and seeing the accounts balance. But, at times I often found myself wanting to leave a the corporate world for something more simple.
Eventually, love and life brought me across the ocean to Calgary, Canada. Where I now live with my wonderful husband and our beautiful baby. Becoming a mother has been the most life-changing experience — it shifted my perspective in the most profound way. I began to see just how important it is to create a safe, nurturing, and healthy home. That’s what really put my plan of Navy Heart into action.
When I first started this blog, it was about DIY skincare, healthy food recipes & natural living. Then I realized how expensive Essential Oils are in Canada – which lead me down the path of sourcing and supplying my own Navy Heart brand of essential and carrier oils. For me, this is about bringing premium quality oils into Canada. And supplying them without the crazy markup that has flooded this industry.
You can read all about it here: Start a Business with me
💙 The Meaning Behind Navy Heart
The name Navy Heart is a reflection of who I am and what I hope to share here. “Navy” represents depth, trust, strength, and peace. “Heart” is the core of human emotions, love, affection, compassion, kindness. It’s what I lead with as a mother, wife, blogger, and creator. These are all the qualities I strive to embody daily.
This blog is shared out of love, a space for those who want to make beautiful things. To live simply and intentionally, and nourish themselves and their families with love and care.
What You’ll Find at NavyHeart.ca
Here at Navy Heart, I share the things I’m most passionate about — all through the lens of natural living and wellness:
- Essential Oil Shop: Find Premium-grade essential oils, transparent sourcing, clean distillation processes, consistent quality. Prices without the markup.
- DIY Self-Care & Skincare: Learn how to make your own body scrubs, bath salts. Using natural resources using essential oils and gentle, nourishing ingredients.
- Healthy Recipes: From smoothies to hearty meals, I love experimenting with nutritious, family-friendly food that’s both simple and satisfying.
- Natural Cleaning: I’m committed to reducing chemicals in my home. I share practical, effective, and affordable natural cleaning recipes that actually work.
Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or have been on this path for a while. My hope is that Navy Heart offers something real that you can connect with.
Let’s Stay in Touch
I’d love to hear from you, whether it’s through comments, emails, or just saying hello. I would love to know who you are, where you are from, and how you found me. You can reach out to me on the comments. Or send me a mail navyheart.ca@gmail.com .Or subscribe to my newsletter for the latest posts, updates, and little extras I only share with my email community.
Thank you for being here. Truly. Your time, presence, and energy mean more to me than you know. I hope you leave here feeling inspired, seen, and a little more connected — to yourself and the world around you.
With Love,
Bonita Sherrard
NavyHeart.ca
As I am just starting this blog, I would be very appreciative if you look through my other recipes and share any ideas of what else you would like to see. My Focus is on Healthy Recipes, DIY Essential Oil Infused Self-Care and Natural Based Cleaning Products.
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