This week I used fresh, hand grated coconut and pecans from our back yard to make the tastiest granola. What did you do? Oh, the above pictures are from Instagram. Follow me if you like seeing pets, treats, and the occasional self portrait. Also, you should enter this...
I'm usually inept when it comes to deviating from recipes, but I did exactly that with this greek yogurt and artichoke dip recipe...and what resulted was the creamiest, tastiest hummus I've ever tried. Here's the recipe: 1 can of chickpeas, drained (I know, BPA is bad news. I didn't have the patience to soak them, though, and dealing with me when I'm hungry is also bad news). three heaping tablespoons of greek yogurt (for what it's worth, it was rBGH-free). 3 artichoke hearts (also canned...I'm an awful person). 3 medium...
Whether or not you approve of/celebrate Valentine's Day, it will be here before we know it. I, for one, am pretty pumped! Here are a few V-day related treasures that have caught my eye lately:
I can't be certain until it's on my finger, but this heart ring might be perfect in every way.
I'm really bad at giving massages (I've been made fun of too many times to count), but...
Since school is back in session, and I'm getting up early on a fairly regular basis (blergh), I've been trying to make a habit of healthy breakfasts. Here are a couple of my creations: To make the tasty berry oatmeal smoothie above, I just combined a cup of oatmeal, a cup of berry blast Naked juice smoothie, and a handful of goji berries. I used two large handfuls of spinach, a medium avocado, and a splash of organic sparkling apple...
With plenty of tea, vitamin C, and sushi, my life has been pretty great lately. Have you experienced the convenient awesomeness that is an electric kettle? Oh, and here are some links to get your weekend started right! 4 Simple Detox Tips for the New Year 10 Essentials for a Successful Detox p.s. My instagram username dawngwimes. Do with that information what you...
I'm currently reading Bossypants (and loving it), but I plan on reading the above gem when I finish. Danielle is letting me borrow both. Have I mentioned that she's the best?
I'M GONNA LEARN SO MUCH ABOUT HEALTHY EATING!
Speaking of healthy eating, are you participating in the No More Dirty Looks 10 vegetables or fruit a day challenge? I...
I couldn't have asked for better Christmas gifts than the ones given to me by my sister and my boyfriend. from Danielle:
From left to right and top to bottom- Rock Sugar, Bar Soap, Mustard Bath, Teavana Tea. The soap, sugar, and teas smell like a dream, and I cannot wait to use that mustard bath. and Kirby: L to R & T to B- Skin Tea,
Did you know that the benefits of cranberries are significantly weakened when the fruit is mixed with sugar? Talk about a letdown. After reading the sad news, I was determined to make a sugar-free cranberry snack. I will not be deprived of the phytonutrients I deserve! Initially I tried just eating the berries raw, but they were seriously too tart to be enjoyable. So last night, with the help of my sweet mom, I made a batch of homemade cranberry stevia lemonade using a recipe for cranberry juice I found. We left...
Since I know I'll be eating way too many sweets and fats for my own good on Christmas day and the days surrounding it, I've been doing my best to eat and drink wisely this past week. Here's what I've been snacking on:
After reading a No More Dirty Looks post that referenced a Well+Good post about the many health benefits of drinking lemon water, I've managed to squeeze a little lemon juice into every glass of water I've had since.
Sometimes making decisions is tough. When I can't decide what to order while eating out, I almost always go with soup, salad, or both. Here are a few of the soups and salads I've been eating lately. Do you have any preferred restaurant standbys? Here are four reasons why we should all be eating salad on a regular basis. Have a great weekend! There are still a few days to enter the perfume giveaway. :...
