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A Cleansing & Beautifying Fall Salad

 While I like to enjoy slow cooked, grounding meals during the evening, I can’t seem to break the habit of having a big hearty salad for lunch. Therefore, I wanted to share with you my favorite fall / winter salad recipe using vegetables and fruits that are totally in their prime. 

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Yosemite – A Modern + Wholesome Guide: Off The Grid

My husband Chris, my 4 month old puppy Bailey and I all had the best time in Yosemite recently so I wanted to share with you exactly how we enjoyed our trip away from it all...  

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How To Practice Mindfulness

Mindfulness... 

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.

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Healthy Shopping Resources: My Top 5 in Marin County

When it comes to food, the level of quality and care in sourcing products is paramount. You will have heard me say over and over again about the healing powers of nutrient dense SOUL Foods: seasonal, organic, unprocessed and local.  

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San Francisco: A Modern + Wholesome Guide

San Francisco has a plethora of health gems spread out around the city. This special guide has been designed to share with you some of my personal favorites, new discoveries and older classics I simply couldn't leave off the list. ENJOY! 

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VENICE LA – A MODERN + WHOLESOME GUIDE

To sum it up, we encountered the friendliest locals, an abundance of organic plant based eateries, high quality coffee, lovely boutique shopping, epic weather, a sea of bright colors lining the sun kissed streets, and lots of vibrant energy! 

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Cool, Hip + Trendy Travel Guide: Palm Springs

Ahh those magic mountains, warm desert air, blue skies, sunshine, green palm trees, mid century modern architecture, happy hour, starry night skies, tasty bites, and relaxation by the pool. Does life get any better than this?

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