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Easy Vegetable Quinoa Salad
My protein packed salad to go is always some variation of quinoa salad. It is light, healthy, and great for lunch, dinner or picnic. I like to cook quinoa in advance since it can be stored in a fridge for 2-3 days, or you can even freeze quinoa and defrost in just a minute in the microwave. Quinoa can be found in bulk bins or packed on the shelves. I always buy organic quinoa in bulk at Whole Foods Market. The most important benefit of quinoa is that it is a high source of protein, iron, magnesium, fiber. It has a mild nutty flavor and sort of crunchy texture. If…
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Snakeskin Trend – Tips on How to Style
If you haven’t already noticed, snakeskin print is back and it will be spotted all over during Fall/Winter months! BOOTIES (true to size) / TOTE (under $15) / BLAZER (similar here and here) / JEANS (similar) / T-SHIRT / NECKLACE / SUNGLASSES (50% off) Sometimes it is hard to pull off snakeskin print trend and not to look trashy. I know, but I will give you some tips on how to wear this print effortlessly. Here are my rules: When wearing “risky” prints, like snakeskin, you have to add it in small doses. This print is interesting enough that will always stand out even if added in small touches. Stick to clothes…
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Sweet Potato Chickpea Vegan Burger
Lately, I’ve been wanting to create more healthy vegan recipes for my family. This one is a hit. Kids love them and my husband, too. It has a lot of steps to prepare everything, but I usually do this the night before. Yield: 8 small burgers (pictured) Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato (baked) 1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned) 1 Tbsp red onion (minced) 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced) 3 Tbsp rolled oats 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp fresh turmeric (minced) ~ optional Instructions: I usually prepare chickpeas and sweet potato the night before. Start with cooking your chickpeas the night before and then just put…
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Easy way to wear yellow this Fall
Are you wondering how to wear a yellow dress this holiday season? If you haven’t noticed yet designers are embracing a yellow color not just for Summer but also for Fall 2018! From bright yellow to mustard, every lemon color is in trend. I’ve seen a lot of lemon prints out there during the summer! Black Laptop Tote (similar) / Yellow Dress (size up, wearing M) / OTK boots (similar) / Tights (opaque) I just recently started to wear yellow. It’s all started with my yellow coat. Lol (see it here) A lot of people complimented me on how beautiful yellow looks on me so I’ve decided to find the perfect…
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Blueberry Orange Smoothie Bowl
My family loves to drink smoothies! We drink at least one per day, and to be honest kids’ favorite is a banana smoothie. 🙂 I love it too, but I like to play with other fruits and make a different kind of smoothies like this one blueberry orange smoothie. Ingredients: 1 cup frozen blueberries 2 oranges 1/2 cup strawberries 1 tsp maca powder* 1 tsp acai powder* 1/4 cup ice (more or less depending on your preference) Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Toppings: 1 kiwi 1 tsp coconut flakes 1 tsp bee pollen 1 tsp chia seeds Note: Measurements are a guide, but I usually grab…
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Stripes + Faux Leather
Stripes are always in season, right? You can’t go wrong with a stylish striped tee like this one. I love to buy tees that I can wear day to night. This one caught my eye because I can wear it with leggings, jeans or faux leather pants – as I wore it the other day. If you’re headed to the park with your kiddos, ditch the leather pants and pair the tee with jeans and converse sneakers. I personally don’t believe that horizontal stripes make you look wider. I look just the same as in a plain black tee. Lol. What do you guys think? Striped Tee (wearing Small) / Faux…
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Chocolate Chia Breakfast Parfait
This is one of my favorite breakfasts! I love that I can prepare everything the night before and just throw everything together in the morning, so within a minute my breakfast is ready. Great for the kids too! Here is the recipe! Enjoy! Ingredients: 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup almond milk 1 tsp raw cacao powder 2 tsp raw honey fruit of your choice Instructions: 1 cup almond milk and 1/4 cup chia seeds whip with a fork. Add 2 tsp raw honey and 1 tsp cacao powder. Whip it again and let it rest for 10 minutes. Repeat this step. Whip again and refrigerate for few hours or overnight.…
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How To Style Suede Skirt: Pairing It With Unexpected
As fall rolls around, and we begin to transition from the days of hot to days of crisp and cool weather, it’s time to break out the skirts of a thicker material (suede, leather, corduroy) and the apple cider! haha The perfect time to wear a skirt in the fall is the beginning of the season because it’s still not super cold. What I love the most about suede skirts is how it can be worn dressed up or down, with flats, sneakers, booties, heels. Try these three stylish ideas for what to wear with a suede mini skirt. One of them is totally unexpected. Suede skirt –…
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Simple Avocado Toast
Avocado toast is one of my favorite breakfasts. It is so easy to make and super filling that you will not feel hungry for hours! Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado 1/2 lemon Himalayan pink salt – to taste 2 slices of bread of your choice (I used homemade whole wheat bread) cherry tomatoes – cut in quarters Instructions: Toast whole wheat bread for few minutes. Peel avocado and mash it with a fork in a small plate. Add juice of 1/2 lemon. Add a pinch of Himalayan pink salt. Combine everything together and spread mixture on a slice of whole wheat toast. Slice cherry tomatoes in quarters and put them on top of the avocado toast. Possibilities…
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Wardrobe Must Have – Neutrals
Neutral colors are the foundation of any wardrobe. You can wear all neutral colors without looking boring. To me, wearing neutrals always looks elegant, classic and polished. White Top / Floppy hat / Sandals (on sale) / Jeans (similar) / Bag (similar) If you have a closet full of neutrals you will actually have more outfits to wear. It’s easier to style it because everything always matches. The beauty of neutrals is that they will always look good together and you can wear the same clothes over and over and nobody will ever notice that. That is the best part. Lol. Neutral colors range…
