This blog post includes different categories of gifts for all types of women. Thereβs definitely no one size fits all when it comes to the wonderful ladies we are celebrating. This guide has goodies for pampering at home, home decor to inspire a project, cute kitchen finds, and little jewelry gems.
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In these past couple months life has been kinda crazy for all of us. Quarantine life has its ups and downs, but the truth of the matter is that many businesses are financially suffering. Sadly small businesses and βnon-essentialβ companies are especially vulnerable during these uncertain times.
The good news is that companies like Etsy are going above and beyond to support their small business sellers. Instead of pulling back, they are going all in to champion for the artisan community. Iβm proud to a be partner and affiliate of Etsy, they truly help so many creatives make their dreams come true.
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Feast your eyes on the best foodie trends the new decade has to offer! You can either whip these up in the kitchen yourself or find restaurants who are on top of their foodie game and serving the latest and greatest on their menus.
While I donβt recommend you try all ten of these healthy food trends in one week, this blog post is meant to serve more as inspiration to try out new things and expand your knowledge.
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This blog post is just another excuse to host a happy hour gathering with friends and family. I've put together my gin with citrus cocktail recipe which is simple to make but full of sweet flavor.
Gin is one of those alcohols where you definitely donβt want to skimp on quality. A cheap gin will have poor texture and taste like rubbing alcohol, yuck! For any boozy gin beverage I always choose Prairie Organic Spirits because of their high quality extra smooth and full-bodied gin. Prairie gin also has notes of citrus (which makes it perfect for this citrus cocktail recipe!).
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If I had to describe a βclean dietβ in one sentence, it would be: "Freshly cooked or prepared meals made from whole food with an emphasis on plant-based foods and greens." Fuel your body with fresh nutrients and avoiding overly-processed fast foods.
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One of the biggest aha moments I've had in my own wellness journey was discovering the power in taking daily probiotics. For as long as I can remember, I've always had abdominal discomfort, regularity and bloating issues. In the past it was such an issue that I could only wear fashion styles that didn't put any pressure on my abdomen.
Finally I went to a holistic doctor who recommended probiotics. At the time probiotic supplements weren't nearly as common as they are now and I had never heard of them. After consistently taking probiotics for a few weeks, I noticed considerable improvements in my abdomen comfort, energy levels and overall wellbeing. Yay for probiotics!
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There's two times during the day when I do my best to take a moment and pause from the crazy shuffle of work life and parenthood. I put time aside in the morning to set myself up for success by creating a game plan, and secondly at night to unwind and shake off any stress from the day. For myself the mark of a good day is a productive one, where I feel like I accomplished everything I had planned.
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My daughter Scout will be turning two years old this upcoming spring. The winter time is a challenge for toddlers like Scout, she loves to be active and play outside. Battling cabin fever is a true reality for us parents, especially on cold and rainy days when we can't take them outside to the playground.
Currently in our city of Sacramento, California the days are filled with rain, and the temperatures are in the 40's. So Iβve been working on creating the perfect hygge home to make our winter hibernation warm and cozy.
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We are in the heart of winter here in Sacramento, and the temperatures have been dropping down into the 30βs. Which means family time is often spent indoors cuddling around the fireplace. It definitely feels like weβve gone into hibernation mode. So of course itβs the perfect time to enjoy a family pizza party!
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Last night I hit the town with my fellow Sacramento foodie enthusiasts to enjoy a preview tour of the 2020 Dine Downtown Restaurant Week. I got to meet some new faces and eat crème de la crème meals.
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Whipping up healthy weeknight dinners can be a challenge after long workdays. These three salmon recipes are very simple and quick to make - but still full of flavor! Salmon already has a great natural taste so all you need are a few ingredients to build a meal.
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Downton Abbey is one of the most loved drama shows to come out in the last decade. Audiences fell in love with all the residences of the Downton Abbey house, including both the aristocracy family The Crawleys and the close-knit community of servants. Ten years after the show debuted in the UK, the feature film was just recently released in 2019, to the delight of fans.
This blog post includes a fun review of some of the best moments on Downton Abbey + a shopping guide that any true fan couldnβt resist.
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When we purchased our fixer-upper home in Sacramento we got a great deal on the listing price, mostly because the house was in need of some serious TLC. Our tudor style home has two bathrooms and one of them was completely unfinished when we purchased the house.
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When we bought our house in Sacramento it came with a large backyard full of trees. A few months later in November we got a sweet surprise, one of the trees was actually a pomegranate tree! Every year I have more pomegranates than we could possibly eat. So I have started incorporating pomegranate into my holiday cooking.
Pomegranates come into season around late October and November in California. Not only are pomegranates packed with sweet and tart flavor, theyβre also filled with healthy nutrients. And letβs be honest, they are one of the classiest fruits and immediately make you feel fancy!
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Cornbread is such a versatile bread and it compliments all kinds of meals. Itβs great for the classic holiday dinners such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. But it also works as a great side dish for all kinds of family style meals throughout the year. And itβs quick and easy enough to whip up for a weekday dinner.
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Thereβs something so comforting about your favorite mug, especially while sipping a hot beverage on a cold winter day. When that fabulous mug also happens to be a thoughtful gift from someone special, well then itβs even more magical.
When youβre shopping for mugs as gifts (and even for yourself!), Etsy has the best shopping selection. My list contains styles for everyone on your list, and even some extra quirky picks for your office White Elephant or Secret Santa office party. Happy Etsy shopping!
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The Danish hygge lifestyle is all about embracing everything warm and cozy during the cold days of winter. To achieve this state of ultimate cozy bliss, it does take some preparation and possibly shopping for a few investment pieces to complete your "hygge kit." Everyone has their own slightly different version of the perfect hygge winter, but there are some staple elements that most of us can agree upon and I've got them all on my list.
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Back in the day whenever you purchased goods from a store, the product came in either glass or paper packaging. When plastics were invented everyone thought it was be best thing since sliced bread. Little did they know that this new technology would be one of the worst things to happen to our planet. Our oceans and landfills are packed full with plastics that will take hundreds (in some cases thousands) of years to decompose.
Nowadays our daily lives are filled with plastics, and it can feel nearly impossible to avoid it. But the good news is there are quick and simple habits you can develop that will reduce your impact on the environment.
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