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BYBB: Build Your Bikini Body! [Wellness]

Okay, so winter has been over for a long time, and the problem really started way back in fall.  I should probably add “procrastination” to the already lengthy headline.  Anyway, there’s no point in worrying about why it happened.  I’m out of shape for the first time in my life, but all that matters is […]

Jun 5, 2014 Read →

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A Simple Summer Recipe: Cilantro-Lime Rice Bowls [Wellness]

I made this meal for friends two days in a row, and both times it was a hit! It’s perfect for a casual lunch or late-night meal with friends or family. Each bowl can be customized easily, and it’s fun to have everyone in the kitchen for the process. I made the cilantro-lime rice ahead […]

Jun 1, 2014 Read →

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[DIY] Music Junkie’s Yoga: Pigeon Pose

I have read time and time again that humans store emotional tension in their hips, which is probably why Pigeon is one of my favorite yoga poses. As a highly emotional creature, I find a serene freedom within the deep hip-opener known as Pigeon Pose. I’ve recently been experiencing some emotional intensity with the onset […]

May 31, 2014 Read →

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[DIY] Music Junkie’s Yoga: Child’s Pose

If you’re anything like me, life seems like one big balancing act. Between overnight road-trips to festivals, dancing to my favorite producers until early morning hours, and writing about all the antics in between, sufficient time to practice yoga can seem a little unrealistic. Truth be told, most of us don’t have several hours a […]

May 13, 2014 Read →

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[WELLNESS DIY] Juicing for Energy: The Original V8 Recipe

[Cross published from JuiceRecipes. Full credit to this awesome site for always supplying updated and consistent health information for us to indulge and share with you all! Juicing is the F U T U R E! Ingredients Carrots – 2 large (7-1/4″ to 8-/1/2″ long) Celery – 3 stalk, large (11″-12″ long) Cucumber – 1/2 cucumber […]

Apr 18, 2014 Read →

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How To Make the Perfect Blackened Salmon [Recipe]

This is one of my favorite new recipes, both for the flavor and for the teamwork it requires.  My wonderful boyfriend, Jameson, is always in charge of the blackened salmon itself.  We usually cook together, and this is one of our best dishes.  I’m highly sensitive to the massive amount of smoke that the cooking […]

Apr 16, 2014 Read →

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[MYO] Ultimate Ginger Detox Bath

The most essential part of having an effective detox bath is to sweat. Toxins build up within the body and sweating them out is one of the most potent ways to release them. Sweating rids the body of salt, alcohol and heavy metals. Raising the temperature of your body also produces more white blood cells, which sweating […]

Apr 12, 2014 Read →

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Treat Yo’ Self: 5 Awesome Energy-Boosting Festie Snacks [Health]

Festival season is upon us, meaning you’ve gotta keep those energy levels up; especially those of you who are gonna be doing a lot of camping this year! Indulging in all of the shenanigans a festival has to offer can be difficult, so your energy level is one of the most important things to maintain. […]

Apr 6, 2014 Read →

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MYO (Make Your Own) Sticky Buns! [Recipe]

These sticky buns elude traditional, ethnic qualification.  In the spirit of David Chang, a culinary dynamo with an innovative and eccentric style, I sought to expand my culinary horizons while demonstrating how to cook fun food for a crowd.  Sure to please, the buns are tangy, sweet and savory.   The pickled mustard seed and […]

Mar 9, 2014 Read →

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[WELLNESS DIY] Juicing for Bone Protection: Purple Passion

[Cross published from JuiceRecipes. Full credit to this awesome site for always supplying updated and consistent health information for us to indulge and share with you all! Juicing is the F U T U R E! Ingredients Apples – 4 medium (3″ dia) 728g Cabbage (red) – 1/4 head, small (4″ dia) 141.75g Lime – 1 […]

Feb 21, 2014 Read →