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If you are a novice in the fascinating world of crystals, you might want to know what are the best crystals that can get you going on your new journey.
To help you with that I've gathered everything you need to know, including how to choose your first crystals, where to place crystals in your home or workspace and how to incorporate crystals into your daily routine.
Read MoreOften times when we are embarking on a new endeavor, half the battle is getting our mind into gear and finding the ideal headspace to grow and thrive.
I personally was born with a natural tendency to lean towards pessimism and doubt. Whereas my husband is the opposite and always assumes the best scenarios will always play out. I believe thereβs a happy middle point where you can take the best of both those perspectives and put them to work in an abundance mindset.
In this blog post I will be discussing the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset and explaining how to harness both their powers into a manifestation action plan to achieve your goals and live a more joyful and full-filling life.
Finally, at the bottom you will find my list of top 30 abundance affirmations and a simple guide on how to easily incorporate them into your daily routine.
Read MoreAlthough my entire my family was born in California, we have British heritage and growing up we went to England fairly frequently. One of my favorite British traditions is afternoon tea time. This long standing tradition has also become an American favorite and is the perfect party theme for gatherings with family and friends.
In this guide I will give you brief background to British afternoon tea, provide over 50 easy tea party recipes, hosting tips and finally a helpful shopping guide to plan your own tea party soirΓ©e.t actually cross the pond I was inspired to re-create my own Downtown Abbey afternoon garden tea party.
Read MoreIt was a gorgeous sun soaked Sunday afternoon in San Francisco and the perfect day for some DIY fun. I live in downtown SF which is essentially a concrete jungle with few signs of nature near by. Adding some green to our apartment was one of the first items on my checklist when we moved in because it instantly brightens up a room. Since we are limited on space with urban living, tiny terrariums are the perfect space savers in addition to being too cute to resist!
Read MoreAs modern parents, we think a lot about the future generations and how our actions today will impact our childβs tomorrow. At times it feels like a daunting task, saving the world from pollution and global warming. But the good news is that small and simple steps can make a difference. We donβt have to go to extremes to reduce our carbon footprint, collectively we all just need to make better choices. The future belongs to our children, and itβs up to us to protect it.
Read MoreBack a few years ago when avocado toast hit the foodie scene it changed the simple breakfast toast forever. Now enter hummus garden toast, the newest culinary showstopper to take over toast.
For me the name garden toast has a double meaning. It can refer to picking fresh herbs and veggies from your garden to use as ingredients. It can also mean using those fresh veggie ingredients to depict an artistic garden scene on your toast. Either way, garden toast is filled with fresh and nutritious whole foods that will fuel your soul and nourish your body.
This hummus toast recipe is simple to put together yet also so versatile. It can make for a healthy breakfast or even a quick lunch. You can always take it up a notch and make it fancier for a brunch or meal to share with friends or your significant other.
At its core all you need for garden hummus toast is a slice of bread, hummus and veggie toppings. These are things most vegans already have in their refrigerator on any given week.
Read MoreEaster is one of those holidays thatβs perfect to celebrate with toddlers because itβs full of bright colors and baskets with eggs. And of course the bunnies are always a hit with little ones!
It doesnβt take much effort to make this springtime holiday memorable for your children. Consider starting any of these family fun traditions that you can bring back every year.
In this blog post I outline ten Easter activities that any parent can easily put together. Youβll find the classics such as egg dying and an Easter egg hunt, but also a few new ones that you probably havenβt heard of.
Read MoreThis extra buttery pancake recipe has been a staple in my house for several years now. Pancake breakfast is a Saturday morning tradition for us with the kids - itβs one of the few meals that everyone in the house loves without question!
I have no idea where this recipe originally came from, itβs been scribbled down on a piece of binder paper in my kitchen drawer for years. I have finally taken the time to properly document this recipe so I can share it with friends and family.
The thing that makes this recipe unique is the mix of both melted butter and oil in the batter. When the melted butter hits the cold milk in the bowl it turns into little butter crystals. These intentionally stay βclumpyβ in the batter until itβs poured on to the hot frying pan. Then the butter crystals melt while theyβre grilling on the pan and the end result is very buttery pancakes with a perfect buttered glazed finish.
Read MoreIβve been a mama for almost 4 years now and weβve been using the Honest Diaper Subscription Service through the birth of two babies. At this point I feel confident in giving a through and informative review for anyone considering signing up.
My daughter is now 3.5 years old and my son just turned one year old. With Scout we began using Honest Diapers just a few months after she was born all the way until potty training with pull-ups. Iβm grateful to say that she is now fully potty trained and has graduated to big girl underwear, so now we only use the Honest Diaper service for my son Beau.
In this blog post I will break-down all the pros and cons of the Honest Diaper subscription service. This is not a sponsored post and Iβm more than willing to share the positives along with the pain points of this service.
Read MoreThere are recipes that I make multiple times a month simply because they are both easy to make and oh so delicious. My keto ramen soup is one of them!
This ramen recipe is by no means authentic or culturally correct, itβs just a culinary jewel I whipped up in my kitchen while playing around with flavors. I like to make healthier versions of βjunk foodβ, especially when Iβm having cravings for savory and spicy things. This is such an easy replacement for high carb noodles and keeps your healthy eating on track.
You can easily whip this up in less than 20 minutes without cutting any corners or compromising taste. It just takes a little bit of food prep and then throw it all into a frying pan. Most of the ingredients are items youβll already find in your pantry and fridge.
Read MoreTraditional English trifle is a desert dish characterized by layers of cake, fruits, jams, custards and is served in a large glass bowl. Trifle is often spiked with some sweet alcohol such as brandy, sherry or white wine. The Brits often serve trifle for Christmas desert.
By far my favorite Rose family tradition is enjoying my momβs English trifle every Christmas. She came to visit us here in Sacramento and together we made her signature trifle so that I could document the recipe for the blog.
While we all grew up in California, we love to honor our English heritage with this classic English dessert. My mother was taught this recipe from her wonderful old family friend named Wilma Woods. Wilma made this trifle every Christmas for dessert when our family went to the Woodsβ house for Christmas dinner.
Mrs. Woods told my mom that trifle was a recipe created to use up old, stale cake that no one wanted. Since it rarely happens that there is uneaten cake, we have to make a cake to use in the trifle. Hence it is best made ahead a day or so and allowed to βdry outβ a bit first so it will absorb all the ingredients.
Because this recipe is best made in stages, planning ahead is very important. Itβs vital to give yourself plenty of time for the cake to cool and the custard and Jello to set in the refrigerator.
Read MoreThe tropical party theme is perfect for events and gatherings such as baby showers, gender reveal parties, bridal parties, birthdays, Galentineβs Day and more. For example if youβre hosting a home reception for an island destination wedding, a tropical themed grazing table can really help to cultivate those island vibes in your hometown.
Hosts putting on summer parties can also benefit from the colors and flavors of tropical-themed foods. On hot days the fresh fruit and lighter eats really compliment the summer vibes and atmosphere. The tropical theme can also lend itself to a Hawaiian Luau or even Caribbean inspired parties.
In my guide I will give tropical-themed food suggestions along with decor and hosting ideas. While there are many well-known foods and symbols associated with all those tropical vibes, I promise youβll find some new and unexpected surprises in this blog post.
Read MoreMost of the days that make up our lives are routine and ordinary. We wake up, go to work, eat mediocre meals, etc. But the reality is that there are so many magical moments hidden within those 12 hours, you just need to learn how to find them.
There are so many small components that make up our day, both tangible and intangible. And by far the majority of them are choices weβve made. We chose our homes, the clothes we wear, the foods we eat, almost everything is a choice. I truly believe you can chose joy. You can be very proactive in your own wellness journey by finding small ways to brighten your day.
Read MoreWhen women celebrate other women, we all win! The below guide to throwing a modern feminist themed party can be used for all sorts of occasions. These tips are great for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers, Galentineβs Day and even #BOSSBABES graduation celebrations.
Read MoreWeβve all had those moments where youβre standing in the grocery store examining a food product to figure out if its actually as healthy as it claims to be. The food industry has come up with all kids of deceiving ways to cut costs and artificially enhance products, and as a consumer it can be very difficult to know exactly what youβre consuming. Not to mention wether the brands youβre purchasing are using eco-friendly and sustainable practices. In a traditional grocery store it can be an endless guessing game with no real answers.
Raleyβs O-N-E Market is a new type of grocery experience where you can feel confident that youβre making legitimate healthy decisions. Every item they sell inside their stores has high quality ingredients, organic when possible, minimally processed and sustainably sourced.
In order to maintain their very high standards they donβt foods that contain anything on their banned ingredients list. This comprehensive banned ingredients list is very lengthy and covers all kinds of categories such as food, drinks, beauty and wellness, household supplies, home and garden and more. It truly is a one stop shop for everything on your shopping list!
Read MoreIf youβre looking to put a healthy twist on the classic charcuterie board then look no further! While traditionally these boards are filled with fatty deli meats and dairy cheese, I have listed several plant based and vegan options for a lighter and healthier assortment.
These types of grazing boards are easy to throw together and can be served for all kinds of occasions. From date night to larger gatherings, a pretty charcuterie board instantly makes it a party!
Read MoreThereβs a good chance you spent the week of Thanksgiving running around the grocery store picking up ingredients, followed by long hours laboring in the kitchen. Give yourself a break from all the frantic shopping and cooking with a premade holiday meal from Raleyβs.
We were lucky enough to get an early preview of Raleyβs Prime Rib Christmas dinner. We had no problems being taste testers of this family sized feast!
Read MoreWith both of my pregnancies I was extremely curious to know the gender of my babies very early on. Gender reveal ultrasounds are usually around 20 weeks, and it can be a long and impatient wait for eager parents. When you finally know the big news, itβs so fun to make a formal announcement with a creative photo!
Read MoreMy household is comprised of mixed heritages so we celebrate the holidays in all kinds of ways. My husbandβs family comes from Mexico and on my side we are mostly English and Irish. Our kids are lucky to have so much diversity because it just means more reasons celebrate!
Christmas Day is the big event for most Western cultures with a morning family brunch, opening gifts and then a big Christmas dinner. In Latino households Christmas Eve is known as Nochebuena which translate to βA Good Nightβ in Spanish. Nochebuena is the biggest evening of celebration for traditional Mexican families and itβs the one my husband remembers most from his childhood.
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