SMOOTHIE TRAIN

I don't know about you, but this winter got me in a bit of a health slump. My pants are feeling a weeeeee bit tighter than usual. To be fair, I did start a new job in December out in CT so making time to workout while doing the reverse commute has been an adjustment. And then there was #Juno.

All excuses aside I have decided its time to clean up my act and have deemed April: Smoothie Month. I am going to try to have a smoothie for breakfast OR dinner everyday for the month of April--notice I picked a month with 30 days ;)

Check out a few of the recipes I plan to try from my friend Jenni at Bliss Body and my favorite new cookbook Deliciously Ella!

Blissberry Super Smoothie

• 1/2 cup frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries) or cherries
• 1/4 avocado
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• Juice of half a lime
• 1 serving plant protein powder
• 3 cups greens (spinach, kale, chard, or collards)
• 1 tablespoon flax, chia or seeds
• 1 teaspoon superfood,optional (maca powder, acai, goji, or camu powder)
• Stevia, to taste (optional)
• 2 ice cubes

Greenie Colada Smoothie

• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 1/8 avocado
• 1/8 cup coconut milk
• 1 serving plant protein powder
• 3 cups greens (spinach, kale, chard, or collards)
• 1 tablespoon flax, chia or seeds
• 1 teaspoon superfood (maca powder, acai, goji, or camu powder)
• Stevia, to taste (optional)

Apple Pear Avocado and Spinach

• 2 red apples (they’re sweeter than green)
• 1 pear
• 1 small avocado
• A large handful of fresh spinach leaves
• 1 teaspoon of hemp protein
• 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon of flax seeds

Cacao, Banana & Avocado

• 1/2 a cup of almond milk
• 1 really ripe banana
• 1/2 an avocado
• 4 medjool dates
• 2 teaspoons of cacao
• 1 teaspoon of manuka honey
• 1 teaspoon of almond butter
• A few ice cubes

Blueberry and Banana

• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 a cup of blueberries
• 1/2 a cup of ice cold water
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon of flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon of oats
• 1 tablespoon of almond butter
• 2 medjool dates

JOIE to the world....

A little bird just told me Joie (my favorite brand) is having their Friends & Family event this week!! The sale kicks off tomorrow, March 18th, with a Pre-Sale and then continues online and in-store from 3/19-3/23 with the code: JOIEFRIENDS. This is a great opportunity to stock up on spring and summer essentials.

ALSO, if you live on the East or West Coast make sure to check out the Joie Girl's Guide on their blog for tips on the best new art shows, restaurant openings and general awesomeness.

P.S.- Happy St. Patrick's Day!

SPRING FLING

I don't know about you but I always find myself searching for dresses this time of year-- between Easter, graduations, weddings, showers, birthdays.... it always seems like there is a new reason to get dolled up. Thankfully, this year BCBG has really stepped up their game.... bring on the egg hunt! Check out a few of my favorites below.

1. Shaina Dress in Crystal Blue
2. Kyla Dress
3. Jeanna Print Dress
4. Bethanie Sleeveless Color-Blocked Maxi
5. Wilma Jacquard A-line Dress
6. Connor Paisley Printed Shorts (had to add these shorts.. dress them up with a silk top!)