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Orange Salmon with Apricot Horseradish Salsa
Ingredients 1 orange, cut into half circles4 4-oz center-cut boneless, skinless salmon fillets1 tsp safflower oil1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper1/4 tsp sea salt Salsa 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced1/3 cup diced unsweetened dried apricots1/4 cup finely chopped red onion1 1/2 tbsp grated fresh horseradish1/2 tsp organic evaporated cane juice1 tsp orange zest1/4 cup fresh orange juice Preparation To a 4-qt slow cooker, arrange orange slices on the bottom. Arrange salmon fillets, skinned side down over top oranges. Drizzle oil evenly over fillets. Sprinkle evenly with cumin, pepper and salt. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until opaque in center,…
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5+ Reasons to Include More Ginger in your Life
Apart from being one of the most delicious spices on the planet, ginger also has a bunch of powerful medicinal properties. This is why it has also been in use since centuries for the natural treatment of several health disorders. Ginger is packed with bioactive compounds and nutrients, which makes it one of the best herbs to add more of to your meals. So whether you’re planning to have your own herb garden and grow ginger yourself, or are just taking a trip to the supermarket to stock up on your veggies, you know it should be there on your list. Keep reading to discover some of the best reasons…
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A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Taking a Sick Day
At some point or another, we all get sick. It’s an inevitable part of life, especially if you have kids. When a school teacher gets sick, they can call in a substitute to help them out while they take a sick day. If a homeschool mom is the one who gets sick, there usually isn’t a substitute teacher you can just call in to cover your classroom. Here is a homeschool mom’s guide to taking a sick day, because it’s bound to happen at some point! Plan ahead with a few easy homeschool lesson ideas Keep a few movies or books in mind for those days when you are feeling…
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Whiskey In A Teacup – Book Review
You may know Reese Witherspoon from her movies as an actress and even a producer. What you might not know is that she also wrote a book! Whiskey in a Teacup is Reese Witherspoon’s southern living guide that includes everything you need to know about southern cooking, entertaining, and even how to decorate your home. Here are four takeaways from this book that you must apply to your life! Be prepared for unannounced guests In this south, it’s not uncommon for someone to just drop by unannounced. Reese has a killer sweet tea recipe up her sleeve that she always has on hand for when guests drop by. She even…
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Review of Rent The Runway and Their Unlimited Program
I love fashion and keeping up with the latest fashion trends. But, I have a hard time reconciling my love for having the “it” piece of clothing and still living in a responsible way — supporting brands with ethical business practices and not consuming and wasting. I was worried about how dirty my closet is. (Take the quiz to find out how dirty yours is?) And then I found Rent the Runway! Rent the Runway Rent the Runway allows you to have thousands of options for new and fashionable clothing right at your fingertips. You can adjust your plan to meet your style, size, and even your budget! The retail…
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30 Days to Health Living
Guys! Have you forgotten what it feels like to feel and look great!? I have been so busy teaching my kids and traveling that I undid all the work I put in to feel and look my best. But, I have a PLAN — I am going to do the Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living again. Having more energy and vitality, feeling more engaged in life, and being happier can start with making a few small changes in your daily habits and engaging in self education. Critical to making healthy decisions is . . . Understanding the effects from the foods you are eating Engaging in activity Supporting your…
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Why Arbonne?!?
My passion for living intentionally, eating well and shopping sustainably and ethically has led me to Arbonne whose approach “HEALTHY LIVING TO IMPROVE MIND, BODY AND SKIN,” truly resonates with me. In 2018, I co-founded LÁRO, a lifestyle brand committed to combatting human trafficking through sustainable and ethical business practices. In doing research for LÁRO, I realized that my shopping, eating and skin care practices were seriously lacking! Bad for my body, the Earth and for others. I had been using Arbonne for years and LOVED it but didn’t realize how deep Arbonne’s commitment to bettering bodies and the environment truly went. Arbonne‘s skincare, makeup, body care, hair care and nutrition includes many…
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Human Trafficking: Modern Day Slavery
We may be in the 21st century yet slavery still co-exists with the freedom we claim to have. Read and learn more about modern-day exploitation here.
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Human Trafficking – Empowering Men
Whenever we engage in human trafficking awareness, our usual assumptions and prejudices would usually depict a picture of women rallying for their rights and justice. While it’s not necessarily accurate, men have seemed to be out of the picture in terms of this specific empowerment.
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I See Blue, Red, and White! It’s 4th of July!
Has it been a whole trip around the sun already? Here’s to two centuries, four decades, and three years of American independence!
