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Ever hit a creative wall? Of course! As creatives, this inevitably will happen at some point, right? Check out this post to learn all about how you can actually nourish yourself with some powerful, nutrient-dense foods to boost your creativity. This is fascinating!
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There's a sweetness and big exhale as I write this today - I'm recognizing that I've made it through this crazy year - with my health, friends, family, and all of my passions and creative practices intact and thriving. Now, I'm looking forward to a bit of time over the next few weeks to unplug completely from technology and create space for rest, reflection, yoga, painting, beach walks, and diving into a good book.
It could be easy to get caught up in all the negative things about 2020…but it’s a flip of a switch to shift out of that energy into positivity and abundance.
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My first memory of cinnamon is one of Sunday afternoons at my Gram’s house in Colorado. Growing up my parents, brother and I would go over to my grandparents house most Sunday afternoons. The house would be filled with aunts, uncles, and cousins too. We always had so much fun - playing games, chatting, and boy - we laughed a lot…and there was always one of Gram’s homemade desserts. Which brings me to my CURRENT CRUSH and the topic I want to share about today!
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I read recently that Leonardo da Vinci was said to have used aromatics as a method for inspiration and that his preferred oil of choice was neroli. Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for their wellness promoting effects. Read on for my top 3 oils for busting out of a creative rut plus how to use and shop for them.
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So you want to be a wrap superstar? Hip hop and rap have never been my thing - but there’s something about this song - Rap Superstar by Cypress Hill from many years ago that still gets me EVERY time. It’s just so catchy and I can’t get it out of my head for days after hearing it. The lyrics, not so much- it's just more of the energetic vibe, the chorus... It’s SO GOOD, in fact, that some local LA top 40 pop and alternative stations still include it in their rotations and play it every now and then.
But, let me reel myself back in! - because this post is not anything about a catchy song it’s just that that song got my thinking the other day about -one of the easiest, most creative, and fun ways I know to make a healthy meal on the fly - WRAPS! The options are endless and make great options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
So, THIS just happened… and it was the earliest they’ve done it… EVER! Last week, Starbucks released their infamous pumpkin spice latte. Let me break down my thoughts from a health and wellness point of view.
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Something that was brought about during these heady all-out times of the 80’s was the fat-free craze. Think Snack Wells, Weight Watchers frozen entrees …people were ditching eggs for cartons of egg whites and swapping out butter for margarine right and left…and companies were making a ton of money selling all kinds of fat-free snacks and sweets that made ‘fat’ enemy number one. But healthy fats are essential for your body as you live your life, let me explain.
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The past few months have been a blur of conference calls, Zoom meetings and hours spent in front of my Macbook Pro. No wonder my eyes are feeling dry and my body and mind were feeling fatigued. Here are 5 tips to sidestep the negative effects of tech overload and combat Zoom fatigue:
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In recent past we’ve seen ‘all things’ kale…then cauliflower achieved ‘see-it-everywhere’ status…and of course, we can’t forget ‘zoodles’, or the chia craze. And, while all of these are all still amazing plant-powered foods…and still ‘going strong’ – if I had to call THE NEXT BIG THING I’d vote for seaweed hands down.
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It’s a time of unprecedented events, fear, frustration and dramatic shifts as we all work to ‘flatten the curve’ of COVID-19. THIS is a time for deep nourishment, self-care, slowing down and getting back to all the things that matter most.
NOW is also an ideal time to intentionally focus on what you can do to live healthier and naturally support your body's immune system.
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Energy is something most of us don’t think much about - until we realize we could really use more of it. Whether you’re launching a new business, keeping up with a busy social & family schedule, or you’re running a company - how you show up is everything and your attitude and your energy levels are crucial.
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Maybe it’s just my area in Orange County California but it seems like I notice a new juice bar pop up every few months the last few years. I say it’s a positive thing - more and more of us are becoming aware of what we put in our bodies, and wanting to be healthier. The more healthy options there are the better!
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It happens to all creatives at some point - the dreaded creative road block. No matter if you are creating a business, a painting, a novel, a new collection, an interior design project - if you consider yourself a creative type this just happens.
The bright side is that you can help lift yourself out of the quagmire of despair by cozying up to a new plant! This is great since house plants are now officially ‘a thing’ - as you’ve noticed if you’ve spent any time checking out social media lately.
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I love summer. The warmer temps, the longer days, the activity and lightness of it all. I also know that I have a Vata/Pitta Ayurvedic constitution and can tend to get unbalanced, and irritable in the summer. So I’m sharing my top ways to keep your cool and stay balanced this summer:
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