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Maria Valentin

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Vegan Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe

STUFFED DELICATA SQUASH RECIPE With the end of summer approaching and early fall in the air, this easy plant based Stuffed Delicata Squash recipe is a seasonal treat. Delicata squash is one of my favorite vegetables and it makes a delicious, nutritious, and beautiful choice for an intimate meal for two or a large gathering. This dish is nutrient dense, yet surprisingly light with a wonderful balance of sweet and savory. If you’re a sweet potato lover (like my husband and I are), you will…

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Integrity Botanicals “Evergreen” Holiday Green Beauty Box

Holiday Green Beauty Box

Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for the green beauty lover in your life? The “Ever Green” holiday green beauty box curated by Integrity Botanicals is like a winter wonderland, overflowing with natural beauty delights that will tickle your holiday fancy so much that you will be tempted to keep it for yourself! Filled with new green beauty releases and limited edition products, this beauty box comes beautifully gift-wrapped, and offers a $265 value for only $195! If that…

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Almond Milk Recipe

Almond Milk Recipe

Almond Milk Recipe A few months ago, my husband and I drank the best almond milk, and we have been hooked ever since! It was not purchased from the shelves of a market, or served to us at a trendy organic café. It was homemade by us after discovering the delicious Sweet Vanilla Almond Milk recipe in  by world-renowned vegan ultra-distance athlete Rich Roll and his chef wife Julie Piatt. This recipe is slightly altered from the one in the…

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Coloring Therapy: The Best Fashion Coloring Books For Adults

Coloring Therapy: The Best Fashion Coloring Books For Adults

COLORING THERAPY The rising trend of adult coloring books is a sensation that has captivated international attention, and one can certainly see why. After all, who doesn’t want to be invited into a world of fantasy while enjoying therapeutic benefits that promote mental health, and support overall wellness? The beloved activity of coloring therapy can sharpen focus and cognition while reducing anxiety and stress. So, when I saw that coloring books for adults were topping the “bestsellers” list and selling…

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TOP 5 ORGANIC LIPSTICKS FOR SUMMER

TOP 5 ORGANIC LIPSTICKS FOR SUMMER

TOP 5 ORGANIC LIPSTICKS As I mentioned in my last post, Switching to Organic Makeup, I’m slowly transitioning my entire beauty arsenal to safer products. One of my top priorities is switching to clean and organic lipsticks. Why am I focusing on lip products, you ask? I believe that lip color is one of the fastest ways to pull a look together. Unfortunately, it is also one of the fastest ways to ingest potentially toxic chemicals since the ingredients on…

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Switching to Organic Makeup: Super Natural Beauty

Switching to Organic Makeup: Super Natural Beauty

Creative living is about being the artist and creator of our own lives. This means taking responsibility for our health and happiness from the inside out. Since beauty, health, and wellness radiate from within, it is up to us to nourish our mind, body, and spirit. When we understand which behaviors support our well-being and which ones harm us, we can make better decisions about how to be in alignment with feeling our best. Switching to organic makeup and natural…

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How To Make a Fruit Smoothie

How To Make a Fruit Smoothie

When Summer temperatures rise, it’s essential to stay hydrated and energized. An easy and delicious way to achieve this is by incorporating organic leafy greens and seasonal fruits into your daily nutrition plan. This refreshing green superfood smoothie recipe is brimming with fiber enriched fruits, and sweet, tart summer berries that will motivate you to eat the rainbow. In 5 easy steps you will learn how to make a fruit smoothie that fuels your body and satisfies your taste buds. This…

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