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Favorite Summer Recipes

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While I am always down for coffee and cookies, or a big bowl of ice cream, eating healthy is one of my biggest passions in life. Since summer is upon us, I thought it was a perfect time to share some of my favorite recipes with you guys. Summer is probably my favorite season when it comes to food, because along with the good weather and sunny skies comes fresh and local produce! Hope you enjoy the recipes! Green Orange Julius: This smoothie is hands down the best green smoothie recipe I have ever tried! It's super simple to make and equally delicious. The best part about this smoothie is that even though it's green and good for you, you don't feel like you're drinking a smoothie with spinach! I basically follow the recipe linked here  with the exception that I use almond milk instead of dairy milk, and sometimes I use whole oranges instead of juice if we happen to have them! Grilled Romaine Salad: I know what you're thinking..grilled romaine? Well tru...

Summer Essentials

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Happy Saturday! Even though summer hasn't officially started, I've been on break for about a week and have already gathered some of my go-to summer products. Hope you enjoy!                                                    image via Sephora  My first go-to product so far this summer has been the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hr blush  in "treasured." I started using this blush about a month ago and I am obsessed! The formula is so pigmented that you barely have to touch your brush to the surface to get that gorgeous glow. During summer I like to keep my makeup light and simple, and this blush brings my whole look together. On the style side of things, I have a feeling statement necklaces are going to be making quite a few appearances this summer. Day-to-day I like wearing simple outfits that can easily be dressed up by throwing on ...