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NINE for 39 (quarantine lessons)
Learning something new makes every day exciting Truly the best part of this year has been dedicating the time I’ve always to, to learning something new. Self-teaching is apart of my New Years’ resolutions each year, but this year I shined for myself above and beyond. Learning something new gave me a small…
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5 actions to avoid in the morning 🚫🚫🚫
Avoid Social Stimulating Immediately looking at your phone/ turning on the tv. Your email, messages, news, and social media can wait until you set your mind straight. Avoid Dwelling on Yesterday Thinking about yesterday’s issues – It’s a new day LET it be new, deal with yesterday later if you need to. Avoid Drinking…
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Pickled Ginger-Carrots 🥕🥕🥕
Unbelievable FLAVOR. Minimal effort. I am always looking for interesting ways to replace high-calorie sauces and to add spice naturally. I decided to give pickling a try. Ginger is always on hand, I had a bunch of carrots from my produce box I didn’t want to go to waste. Pickling has been on my…
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Berta’s Protein Bites
Quick and easy post or pre-workout snacks. I needed an easier way to get my protein in besides smoothies so I whipped up these delicious filling bites to grab and go. *Just one bite goes a very long way! 1 1/4 cups creamy Peanut butter I used Peanut Butter & Co. Cinnamon Raisin Swirl…
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5 rituals to begin your day 🌅🌅🌅
Give Thanks This one is easy, the moment you wake up – give thanks for another day. Even easier than that, thank yourself for having the courage to face another day. Have a Little Peace The best way to start your day is with peace of mind. Keep your morning calm for a few…
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Berta Baked Coconut Chips 🥥🥥🥥
I bought a coconut and something amazing happened. I don’t see coconuts on sale often, so when I do I make sure to grab at least one. I had a forgotten coconut sitting on my counter for a week, and then one day I decided I was dehydrated so I cracked it open…
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Naturally Sweetened Kiwi-sicles 🥝🥝🥝
I like dessert after filling myself with fresh green things for dinner. After all these years I still crave sweets. On the occasion, I give in to a tbs of delicious but boring peanut butter but luckily, I have a few other more inspiring options. In the summer, popsicles hit the spot in more…
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Simply Roasted Tomato & Basil Pasta
I wanted pasta. Light pasta, but pasta just the same. A sauceless meal with fresh veggies seemed like a great compromise for midsummer meal prep. I keep cherry tomatoes on hand and I’m always growing a gaggle of basil plants. I just needed fresh mushrooms and of course angel hair pasta I created a…
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I am OK, but it’s ok to not be ok
In these uncertain times, there has been an abundance of heartbreaking news, fear, and anxiety. For me, the hardest part of self-quarantine is the dissolution of choices. I have found ways to keep busy, and I have a list of things that have kept me sane. A list of my shameless quarantine staples Affirmations…
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Mango-Jicama Summer Slaw
Somehow, 2020 has become the summer of slaw for me. I have never been a fan of this drippy, seemingly pointless side. Coleslaw has always seemed like a BBQ afterthought, the side you skip over for the potato salad. The side that is always thrown out at the end of the day because no…
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Pink Grapefruit-Feta Salad
Looking to spruce up lunch or dinner with an interestingly flavorful salad? Try this delicious grapefruit featured creation. I’m a huge fan of grapefruits, I like the bold citrus flavor and the tartness. I also like bold flavors like feta cheese, put both together and you create a light but tasty low-everything salad. I…
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Keep what you have CONTROL of
I admit I feel most unsafe when I feel like I don’t have control. Maybe that makes me a control freak but I have built my life around creating a safe environment for myself. I do this with intent, and with well thought out long-lasting decisions. When I am encountered with situations where the…
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Golden Beet Salad
A quick and easy salad inspired by ingredients found in my biweekly produce box. Beets are always interesting vegetable to work with but can be a bit intimidating. Fresh or cooked they are bursting with sweet but rustic flavors. Try this salad when you are low on time but looking for a guilt-free, but…
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Perfect Picnicking + Blistered Shishitos🌱
Summer weather is finally here and it’s time for some picnicking! I love a good picnic, paired with fresh foods, chilled prosecco, and warm sun. Forget prepackaged foods that may be a little easier to pick up and give yourself about 30 minutes to prep perfect snacks for fun in the sun. Here are…
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Shop Black Owned #BOB 🖤🖤🖤
Black-Owned businesses deserve your support. Currently, there is a wave of support for black-owned businesses, but I try to support black at all times. Whether it be small business started by old school mates or interesting products I find on Instagram, they deserve my support. Out of respect and the sheer courage, it takes…
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Ricotta & Spinach Stuffed Peppers
I wanted gooey, cheesy PASTA and with a little inspiration from my latest produce box, I decided to stuff some peppers instead! Baking stuffed things is an easy favorite of mine, but never before had I thought of quench a craving in this way. Fairly simple, I decided to replace the pasta shells…
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Strawberry Summer Hand Pies🍓🍓🍓
Though most of us are still in self-quarantine, we can’t stop the seasons from changing. The unofficial start to the summer is here and the weather has finally broken. This year I wasn’t able to spend Memorial Day at a fantastic brunch on a rooftop, followed by a sunny day party so I decided…