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    Food,  Raw Vegan,  Recipes,  Smoothies,  Tips,  Try This

    Watermelon Cherry Blast

    This is a riff off the Watermelon Lime Cooler recipe that ratchets up the healthy quotient (with help from a secret ingredient) on this refreshing summer treat. Everyone already knows that watermelon is good for you. But did you know that dark cherries aka ‘America’s Superfruit’ and celery (a bonafide nutritional powerhouse) are great for you, too? The Darker the Berry… Like most jewel-toned berries (blueberries, anyone?) dark cherries are brimming with antioxidants. One cup of cherries contains 90 calories and contains significant amounts of fiber, protein, and vitamin A and C, according to the United States Department of Agriculture . Cherries also have anti-inflammatory properties, making them beneficial for arthritis sufferings, melatonin,…

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    Watermelon Lime Cooler

    This is a super easy, incredibly refreshing summertime treat (some have referred to it as a 'mocktail') that makes the most of seasonal ingredients. 

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    Power Breakfast: Very Berry Chia Seed Pudding

    Fresh, fast and fruity with none of the Denny's guilt! This vegan chia seed pudding is a 'set-it-and-forget-it' make ahead power breakfast packed with vitamins and nutrients.

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    What’s in a Word (Veganism)

    Ugh. Honestly, I think it was the bacon that finally did me in.  An overabundance of the cloyingly fat-laden, skin searing meat candy known as bacon made my taste buds flip. One day, in the midst of my Atkins/low-carb/keto madness, I looked longingly at an apple as I shoved another forkful of bacon & some egg mixture into my face and I thought ‘enough is enough’. How does a diet that says apples are ‘bad’ for you but bacon is ‘good’ really healthy? How does that make any logical sense?! I happened by veganism innocently enough. There was no binge-watching of documentaries or huge epiphany. Just, one day, I looked at…

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    Watermelon Err’thang

    Confession: I’ve been drinking. In fact, I’m drinking right now. WATERMELON juice that is! It’s like 7:30 in the morning and I’m not in Mexico so how dare you assume I might be consuming alcohol? We’re going to be hitting the beach hard for the next 3 weeks. Malibu. Coronado. Cabo. In anticipation of all the tummy exposure, I’ve committed to 2-a-days until we leave (better late than never, amirite??). So, wtf does watermelon have to do with this? It’s basically the perfect fitness food for anyone trying to push to the next level. Some things you might not know about watermelon: Watermelon is approximately 92% water. It’s filling AND…

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You're going to see a lot of polite, performative You're going to see a lot of polite, performative things posted about this man today. Yes, he is a great historical figure, but he was also human, and his legacy can't and shouldn't be boiled down to a few contextually bereft, two dimensional quotes. While we now universally recognize (at least publicly) that Dr. King was on the right side of history, at the height of his activism approx 63% of Americans held a negative  opinion of him and viewed him as divisive. Unity is important, but we cannot fold what attempts to undermine us into our hearts and pretend it is not poison.

There is much work to be done.

Reposted from @intersectionalenvironmentalist

In honor of Dr. King, we’re not staying silent in the face of oppression, injustice or intolerance 🗣️ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an agent of radical change 🎇 As we reflect on his legacy, let’s not forget that his profound impact has been watered down + weaponized to market products, police “unacceptable” forms of protest + uphold narratives that support oppressive systems 🙅🏽 ⚒️ 🐑

In honoring the legacy of Dr. King + the folks that supported, inspired + fought for freedom alongside him, we’re only telling relevant, revelatory + revolutionary truths. 🔊 🌞 🤝

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research by @dnaeetheehistorian ✨ @lexiiimh ✨ @greengirlleah

#MLK #MLKDay #DrKing #MartinLutherKingJr #IntersectionalEnvironmentalist #IE #IntersectionalEnvironmentalism
@imperfectfoods organic rice noodles topped with w @imperfectfoods organic rice noodles topped with whatever you can find in the fridge and a drizzle of sesame oil 🤤 #sendnoods
I spotted our first snap pea blossom in the garden I spotted our first snap pea blossom in the garden!

Growing up in NJ, Winter meant snow, so it never really occurred to me to try planting a winter garden. Living in AZ, the Winters are much milder. I got curious and decided to experiment a little. I haven't grown snap peas since I was a little kid but I'm hopeful that I can harvest a few this season. I've also got a few types of radishes and carrots in grow bags to see what happens. Even if I don't get any produce I might be able to save some seeds 😅
Surprise harvest! We have one fruit bearing tree Surprise harvest!

We have one fruit bearing tree on our new property. When I saw it last, the fruit was still mostly green or stripey. I figured it was citrus but didn't know what kind.

This AM all the fruit were this gorgeous color and they smell AMAZING - like the world's tiniest, most fragrant lemons. I gave away some at work already and I REALLY want to try making infused sugar with them. Still not sure about the exact variety but they trend sweet. 

I'm so excited to start gardening in earnest there now!
Got some new reading! Guess what hobbies I intend Got some new reading! Guess what hobbies I intend to adopt in the new year 🤩 🌾
Starting everyday in 2021 with champagne thanks to Starting everyday in 2021 with champagne thanks to @bite.

I've been using @bite for the past year because it's: 

Plastic free: from the glass bottles, to the compostable mailers sealed with paper tape.
 
Perfect for travel: the bottle easily fits in a dopp kit/make up bag or you could leave the bits in their pouch if you're worried about breakage.
 
+ It works & tastes great!: I normally use the Mint Charcoal flavor, but I'm diggin the Champagne, too. It's kind of like a fresh breath sweet tart. Both flavors are made with nHAp, a non-toxic, mineral alternative to flouride that also strengthens/remineralizes enamel and helps fight sensitivity.
Started 2020: Optimistic in Miami Well-dressed New Started 2020:
Optimistic in Miami
Well-dressed
Newly engaged 💍
Actively seeking crowds
Tipsy AF

Ended 2020:
Wary in my Living Room
Dressed like a...dance ninja?
Newly married 🥰
Throat chops for anyone entering my personal space
Tipsy AF 

Some things never change. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Me, King, Basil & Lola! Today Happy New Year from Me, King, Basil & Lola! Today they learned champagne is for Mamas & Papas only. Pugs have to settle for treats. ☺

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Let's talk...HAIR. Hair is a huge part of the big Let's talk...HAIR.

Hair is a huge part of the big day. Going into planning my elopement I knew a few things: 

1) I wanted to look like me & keep things natural

2) I wanted my hair to be the BIGGEST it could be

3) and I wanted to keep things simple

I was already protective styling when we set our elopement date, so I decided to keep going until about a week out so I could retain as much length as possible. I also knew that I didn't want to hire a pro or spend the morning cursing and sweating while wrestling my hair into a complicated style. The day of, I used just two products to refresh my two day old wash and go - my rosewater moisture spritz and shea butter - easy peasy, stress free and only 4 (gigantic) bobby pins were involved in the whole thing! In a nod to all the Goddess vibes and crystal healing energy in and surrounding Sedona I chose to accent my fro crown with a rose quartz headpiece I found on Etsy in a shop called Only for You Design

📸 @allisonslater
Crown: @onlyforyoudesign9
Belt: Vintage via Goodwill a million yrs ago
Dress: @lulus
Veil: @oneblushingbride
Suite: @laubergesedona
Hair + Makeup by Yours Truly 💋
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