CW Recipe: Pea Shoots Vegan Pasta

I never thought I would ever enjoy cooking as much as I do now–well, sometimes… when I’m in a great mood. 😛 Just very recently, I tried whipping myself up a new menu to make use of the microgreens I…

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Top 5 Oils to Combat Emotional Turbulence

Life can be overwhelming. In such a hurried world, it’s essential for us to create space for calm and relaxation. The never-ending flow of work emails, the constant pressure on social media, or even in life’s daily challenges can take…

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Why it’s best to use a low pH body wash

Prior to learning how to professionally formulate botanical body care products, I never really cared about pH levels. As Aromatherapists, as long as we’re using castile soap as base–that’s known to be ‘natural’–then it must be good. BUT, did you…

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Beginner’s Pack for a Day Hike

I have been daydreaming of experiencing real forest bathing for the past 2 years as I’ve never been to a forest to do this. The Japanese practice of forest bathing or shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in…

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Best Places to Have Kids in Ohio

Ohio is an often forgotten gem that offers affordable living, great job security, and some of the most interesting cities you’ll ever see. It’s the best place to raise a family: the only trouble comes when you have to pick…

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The magical butterfly blue pea flower tea

Have you ever come across this brightly hued blue flower that is known to impart its gorgeous indigo hue readily in water? The butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) is known for its bright bluish purple flowers, with its trailing vines,…

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Bartending for a Night 🍸

When I was younger, I’ve always wanted to experience how to mix drinks in front of people. The idea didn’t make sense for me to pursue (or even study) as much as with my other interests as I don’t see…

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DAVAO Eats: BBQ Nation SM Lanang

It’s my 6th time in Davao City. It’s officially my most visited place outside of Metro Manila (that would at least need a plane ride). I love Davao because it has a good balance of being a city and a…

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