March 2013
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Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Hey everyone! Sorry I haven’t posted in a while but times have been hectic over here.
I’ve been on the hunt for a new apartment in the grand city of Chicago and it has not been easy, but it got me thinking.
As excited as I am to take this new step and make a new transition, I’ve noticed my boyfriend is a little more hesitant.
Today he mentioned having dreams about losing his...
January 2013
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The Power of Crystals
As you might have recently read, my goal this year is to deepen my spiritual presence and further my holistic lifestyle bit by bit. There are so many adventures that go along with this idea but I really wanted to share my latest experiences with crystal healing.[[MORE]]
I recently received a book on crystal healing along with stones to coordinate with each of...
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Quote of the Day
The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.
-Caroline Myss
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New Year's Resolution
I know I’m a little late in declaring my resolution as the New Year has already begun, but I wanted to make sure I planned out a resolution that was both feasible and beneficial for me.
I don’t do the whole “go to the gym three days a week” stuff, but if you do more power to you! Instead, I try to focus my health in a much hollistic sense.[[MORE]]
Alas, I resorted to...
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Cranberry Pecan Tortellini Salad
This could be the easiest, quickest and certainly one of the most delicious recipes I’ve made. It’s perfect for a family salad dish, a lunch meal leftover or a delicious dinner for two. Whatever it is you use it for, I assure you it will be a hit. Did I mention it’s also quite healthy?[[MORE]]
INGREDIENTS
Salad
Baby spinach
Pecans
Dried cranberries
Three cheese...
December 2012
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Last-Minute Christmas Gift DIY
So although it was a challenging task to take on, I decided to make a lot of xmas presents this year and even do a custom wrapping. A few of the things I did were rather tough, but others were actually super simple but also awesome![[MORE]]
1. Beeswax Lip Balm
This I actually blogged about earlier, but it’s a wonderful little stocking stuffer and super simple to make!
Ingredients: A...
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TUESDAY TUNE
A friend of mine is currently on...
November 2012
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The Need for Space
I’m a big homebody some days and also a little bit of a neat freak, but I was recently relaxing in my small, attic of an apartment, and I realized how much of an impact the space we’re in has on our ability to relax or even evoke emotions.[[MORE]]
We all have those places that we like to go to get away from everything, but we also have the opportunity to design those places.
...
October 2012
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TUESDAY TUNE
This is a Colorado band that was...
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Quote of the Day
“In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.”
-Albert Camus
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Recipe: Stuffed Artichoke
For the longest time I steered away from cooking whole artichokes. I always thought they were out of my league as far as my cooking expertise was concerned.. little did I know how deliciously simple they can be![[MORE]]
STUFFED ARTICHOKE
Ingredients:
2 whole artichokes
1 lemon
1 cup of bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
4 cloves garlic
3 tbsp. extra...
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TUESDAY TUNE
For as long as I can remember, Janis...
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Quote of the Day
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”
-John Muir
September 2012
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Greek Mac N' Cheese
Being a college student I sometimes fall into a cooking rut, resorting to my usual, easy recipes.
But being a vegetarian often forces me to challenge my taste buds and adventure. So I thought I would combine my two food desires and make a new take on an easy recipe.
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GREEK MAC N’ CHEESE
Ingredients:
4 oz. macaroni noodles
Feta Cheese
Gruyere Cheese
1 cup milk
1/4 cup flour
...
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Freedom, Creativity and Inspiration
There’s nothing more freeing than taking yourself away from consumerism and making your own products.
This week, I discovered a wonderfully simple way to make my own lip balm- a product I’m slightly addicted to.[[MORE]]
Here’s how to do it:
Ingredients- 1 stick of beeswax (often found at a local co-op or farmers market), 1 tbsp avocado oil, 1 tsp of vitamin e oi, 1 drop of a...
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Sunday Splurge
There’s nothing quite like being a kid. Everything in the world is ahead of you. You have so few problems to look back on and the little things seem so big in your eyes.
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For this Sunday splurge I would like to encourage everyone to take time and buy something nostalgic.
For me, that piece of my past is records. A new record store opened up by my house and I was like a kid in a...
August 2012
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Quote of the Day
“I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on Earth. Then I ask myself the same question.”
-Harun Yahya
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Green Tip of the Month
With the school year getting into full swing parents and students have the opportunity to conserve on so many levels!
Here a few quick and easy resuable tips—[[MORE]]
1. Go through old notebooks— those last few pages add up. Tear them out and put them in a binder and you’ll have more paper than you know what to do with!
2. If you must buy paper- make sure it’s been...
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TUESDAY TUNE
For an oldies lover like myself I...
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The Good Ol' Days
In the spirit of yesterday being the infamous Jerry Garcia’s 70th birthday, I decided to write a post about what it means to younger music lovers like me who live the legacies of legendary musicians vicariously through recordings and surviving band members.
[[MORE]]As someone who has travelled far and wide to watch Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, or Gregg Allman, Warren Haynes, Patrick Simmons and Bruce...
July 2012
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All Good Music Festival
It’s not the most well-known festival, but maybe that’s what made it so special. It’s always guarenteed when you attend a low-key festie that everyone there is there for the same reason you are: music.
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All Good was the perfect balance of great bands, great people and a great time. It was booming with a series of older and newer, famous and up-and-coming bands.
Young...
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Sunday Splurge
Relaxation is sort of summer’s theme. Everyone looks forward to the unscripted summer days, basking in sunshine- worry-free and the peace of a freedom masking the grueling return to fall commitments.
What summer brings is essentially what all vacations bring- that time to gather your mind and bring yourself down from the cloud of chaos and hectic schedules. [[MORE]]
For me, it’s...
June 2012
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A little hippie dippie day
Everyone has those days, or at least they dream about them. Those days where you can just wake up, with no alarm and nothing to do. Those days where plans fly out the window and spontaneity reins.
Sometimes, during my long commutes, I just look out at the sun shining on the river and think of how much I just want to be sitting there admiring the beauty.
Being in Chicago everything is fast-paced....
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TUESDAY TUNE
The words to this song just move...
May 2012
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Freedom, Creativity and Inspiration
Hey readers! So I know I haven’t posted in a while, but I just started an internship in the wonderful city of Chicago and it’s been taking up a lot of my time.
Wandering the streets of Chicago really gets my mind rolling with fashion ideas. I’m not the most fashionable person, but I definitely enjoy seeing what’s new to the fashionistas of today. So, of course, on my...
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Cinco de Mayo
Happy Cinco de Mayo! For all you last-minute party planners like me, I thought I’d post a quick recipe for a yummy Mexican dessert I learned a long time ago. It’s a hit every year. [[MORE]]
Sopapillas-
Ingredients:
-1 bag of soft shell tortillas
-Cinnamon sugar
-Honey
-Safflower Oil
Directions:
- Heat up a deep frying pan with safflower oil
- Cut the tortillas into triangles
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April 2012
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Green tip of the month
With gardening season coming up, I got to thinking- “What is a great way to help a garden?” The first thing that came to mind was composting, which I’ve already shown you all how to do.
After thinking about something I really want to do to help my garden I thought about bee-keeping.[[MORE]]
A friend of mine just put a bee-hive in her zero-carbon cabin in the...
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Quote of the Day
“And though she be but little, she is fierce.”
-Shakespeare
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Snack of Champions
Kale Chips! One of the easiest, nutritious and delicious snacks. I’ve been obsessively making this for quite some time now.[[MORE]]
What you’ll need:
1 bunch of Kale
Sea salt
Olive oil spray
Fresh ground pepper
Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Wash kale and let dry
3. Place kale on baking sheet in a single layer
4. Spray kale with olive oil
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Quote of the Day
Now I see the secret of making the best person: it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.
-Walt Whitman
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TUESDAY TUNE
Who doesn’t love a little Who...
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Better Days
DO: make change
Today I had a lesson in one of my classes on the influence of the 70’s. I’ve always been told I had a very vintage personality and mindset that would fit into this era, but it really got me thinking about how much our ideals have changed. Maybe we need to stop moving forward and rewind for a second.[[MORE]]
Aside from the wonderful music that poured out of the...
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Pineapple Mango Salsa
After a fiesta night led me to making this delicious appetizer, I’m officially obsessed.[[MORE]]
What you’ll need:
1 cup pineapple (chopped)
1 cup mango
3 tablespoons cilantro
1 red bell pepper
1 seeded and chopped tomato
2 green onions
2 tablespoons of lime juice
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 jalapeno chopped
Tortilla Chips
How to make it:
Combine in a bowl and mix...
March 2012
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TUESDAY TUNE
I recently discovered the movie Easy...
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Sunday Splurge
Spring time has arrived folks! It’s time to begin festie season and happy music sensations.
This Sunday I encourage you all to splurge on music-whether that be a ticket to All Good (I’ll see you there), Summercamp, Bonnaroo, Harvest Fest, String Summit or any other summer music event, or just buying your favorite band’s new album (like Trampled By Turtles), or even splurging on...
Quote of the Day
“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.”
-Emerson
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Gourmet Grilled Cheese
A few delectable options for a simple recipe….[[MORE]]
PEAR & BLUE CHEESE
What you’ll need:
Wheat raisin bread
1 pear
Blue Cheese
How to make it:
Begin by putting thinly sliced pear on the bottom slice of bread
Cover with 1/4 cup blue cheese
Cook until golden brown or place in a panini maker
SPINACH PESTO GRILLED CHEESE
What you’ll need:
Pesto sauce
Baby...
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Transgender: The journey to identity
I have spent the last five weeks writing an article chronicling the journey of three transgender students at my college. It has been a lengthy and stressful process, as the subject is a very sensitive issue, but it’s finally complete. I thought it would be an interesting read for all of you looking for something intellectual over spring break :) *sarcasm* but I really hope you all take the...
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This is one unique-sounding group....
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Penne and Artichoke
For some reason, I was craving a yummy pasta dish for dinner tonight. I’m not one to just ignore my hunger craving. So, of course I went to my local co-op and bought some goodies and made myself a delicious meal- Penne and Artichoke.
I don’t necessarily use artichoke too often in my cooking and I’m beginning to regret it after this meal.
It was super simple and took a total...
February 2012
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TUESDAY TUNE
Here is one of my all-time favorite...
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Freedom, Creativity and Inspiration
One way I love to be creative, and express my creativity is through photographs. I encourage you all to grab and camera and go out and shoot today! There is so much out there waiting to be captured and so many different ways to look at something and be creative.
A friend and I always go on photo excursions- here are some of our photos:[[MORE]]
Photo of me by Amber Grace
Attempt at making a...
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Green tip of the month...
This month, what I want to encourage everyone to do is take the time out of your day to make a single conscious green decision- small or large.[[MORE]]
Turn off the water while you brush your teeth.
Shut off the water when you’re soaping your hands.
Recycle something.
Walk/bike instead of drive somewhere.
Shut off as many lights as possible when you’re not in a room.
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Quote of the day
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by it’s ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
-Albert Einstein
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TUESDAY TUNE
Everyone loves a little Grateful...
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Valentine's Day
I like to think of Valentine’s Day as a great day for making something! Make yourself, or a loved one, or a friend a handmade gift with love.
Try these Valentine’s Day downloads from Free People
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Or maybe try making you’re own heart felt card!
Get creative and show someone you love them!
Grateful Dead—> I wanna tell you its gonna be; You’re gonna...
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TUESDAY TUNE
I just had to do a tune with one of...
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Sunday Splurge
Sorry guys- I know it’s a day late but I was having internet issues last night so I thought I’d wait until this morning to post.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought I’d share with you all a few gifts that made me smile. Some days I just like to peruse Etsy, but for this occasion Etsy was exceptionally creative and adorable. And who doesn’t like handmade...
