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Preventative Care Elderberry and Lemon Water When I feel a sickness coming on, elderberry syrup does wonders to either nip it in the bud or drastically cut down recovery time. However, I’ve noticed that my daily lemon waters also help to minimize the frequency of sick days. It may seem cliche to say it, but..read more
Facial oils and/or essential oils are exclusively what I use to moisturize my facial skin. Contrary to what the word “oil” implies, the following are non comedogenic so they won’t clog your pores. I would not recommend using just any oil. Some oils, like vegetable or mineral are way too heavy for the skin which can..read more
I’m a sucker for a good smoothie or smoothie bowl as can be evidenced on my instagram. Some of my favorite toppings include lilikoi, suriname cherries, lychee, and mango. However, I fully realize that sourcing these fresh isn’t a viable route for many so I compiled a list of my favorite shelf stable add-ins that..read more
Activated Charcoal I use this for detoxifying face masks, teeth whitening, smoothies, macarons, ice cream and a whole lot more. Activated charcoal is a powerful multi-purpose tool that really doesn’t have much taste so it can effortlessly go from topical to internal application. Eating The Whole Thing Just a few examples of how I’m doing..read more
Oldies but goodies: You guys already know what a huge fan of green smoothies I am. I’ve probably been talking about them since the creation of both my channel and blog and have posted a few basic recipes that I work off of. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with an abundance of wild blueberries and barley grass juice powder which aids..read more
Here’s what I’m loving lately. From binge-worthy shows to natural anxiety remedies. My brother raved about this show so much that I finally had to see what all the fuss was about. After several weeks of binge watching Sense8 on Netflix, I’m now a fan as well. 8 people from all over the world experience..read more
Hurricanes and lobster: an accurate yet comical summary of 2017. From 2 category 5 hurricanes to judging at The Taste of St. Croix and interviewing local and celebrity chefs. Thailand My very first St. Croix Carnival. It’s where I met some of my island family and it’s what’s to come soon as a revival for..read more
I’m usually great about meal prepping. At the very least, I’ll whip up my daily green smoothie following my typical morning routine which always consists of a liter of room temperature water and a glass of warm lemon water. These steps always help me stay hydrated and keep my skin moist from the inside out…read more
Love languages have been a hot topic of conversation for me lately and I’ve come to realize that ranking high on my list are words of affirmation and acts of service. So it comes as no surprise that when I’m gift giving, it’s often with a personal, handmade touch {like an elaborate homemade meal with..read more
Our Christmas supper and celebration was held on December 17th since J was flying back to St. Croix on the 18th. It was bittersweet to know that for the first time since we met, we wouldn’t be spending Christmas or New Years with each other but it was mitigated by the fact that this “Christmas”..read more