kale & white bean salad

3-4 carrots, chopped
1 c mushrooms, chopped
1/4 white onion
1 small potato
3-4 c kale, chopped
1 16 oz can of cannelloni beans, drained 
1 tbs garlic powder
1 tbs thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Saute carrots and onions in olive oil over high heat until al dente
2. Add in mushrooms and seasonings and cook to preference
3. Add in cannelloni beans (or any other white bean that you like). I usually rinse my canned beans before consuming them.
4. Add in kale a cup at a time to the covered the pot to steam the kale.

SP

...listening to Closer by The Chainsmokers, Halsey

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i am a warrior

Maybe it was Xena who was the Warrior Princess, but I'm close enough. Ever since I started having problem skin, I started trying all types of face washes and masks. I realized the simplest of ingredients on my face was the best. I like using LUSH products because they provide you with skin care products that are all natural. And I'll be honest, they are super fun to use.

The product does have to be refrigerated since it is made with natural ingredients and expires in about two weeks. I use it a week or two after and it seems to be fine.

Featured tubs:
Don't Look At Me (fresh face mask) - $10.95/tub
Cosmetic Warrior (fresh face mask) -  $7.95/tub
Ocean Salt (facial scrub) - $21.95/tub

One of my favorite facial cleansers is the Herbalism facial cleanser which goes for $15.75 per 1/4 lbs. I like it because (1) it's green and I will always be biased towards my favorite color, (2) it contains almonds and kaolin, two ingredients said to be good for your face, and (3) it smells so good - if gentle, humble, and relaxing had a scent, this would be it.

And look at LUSH doing some good in the world. If you bring back five pots, you get a free mask! Three down, two to go.

SP

...listening to Scar to Your Beautiful by Alessia Cara

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sweet potato & squash hash

For a girl who loves eating her veggies, salads can get a little boring. That is why I like to sometimes switch it up and take a hash to work for lunch instead. This is a super quick and easy meal to make.

1 sweet potato, cubed
1 zucchini squash, cubed
1 yellow squash, cubed
1/4 white onion, diced
1 16oz can of black beans, drained
1 tbs crushed red pepper
1 tbs rosemary
salt and pepper, to taste

1. Saute sweet potato and onions over high heat stirring frequently in some olive oil until potato is al dente. Cover the pot to allow the steam to help in the cooking process.
2. Add in squash and seasonings and then cook to preference. I leave the pot covered and toss the veggies every minute. Depending on the size of your cubes, the squash will cook very fast so be ready. If your hash becomes too watery, leave it cooking uncovered on high heat.
3. Add in black beans. I wash the beans with water before adding to the hash so they don't stain the dish.

I like to sprinkle some pepper jack cheese on top for added flavor but you could throw on a spoon of salsa, olive oil, or anything else your heart desires. I added cherry tomatoes to the hash while it was still hot because they are super yummy when cooked through. You can make this a carnivorous dish by adding in ground beef or shredded chicken but I like to keep it vegetarian. This recipe makes about three servings. I currently have one in my refrigerator and two in my freezer for later lunches! Hope you enjoy.


SP

...listening to The Greatest by Sia

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