The Best Greens for You

It's the New Year!  Time to start fresh and be your best self yet!  Did you make a resolution to eat better this year?  I know I did!  One way I'm doing that is by adding more greens into my diet.  Salads, wraps, sandwiches.  Whatever I can do to get more green in my diet - I'm trying!  Are you looking to add a little more green in your diet this year?  Great!  I'm sharing the best greens for you along with some easy recipes.  Kale - The superstar.  It seems like everyone is talking about kale lately.  It can help stimulate your immune system and is full of vitamins A, C and K.  It also helps with vision and blood clotting.  It can be seen in salads, on top of pizzas, in casseroles and everywhere you would use regular lettuce! Recipe Ideas: Kale Pesto Kale, Apple and Banana … [Read more...]

Greenery for Vases {Leaves are the New Flower}

Summer is here! Let's bring a little bit of it indoors with a glass vase full of greenery. While flowers are always lovely, sometimes what's in order is a vase full of the different hues and textures only greenery can provide. Forget brown is the new black...greenery is the new flower. Whether a centerpiece or just an accent on a table, these greenery for vases ideas are sure to please. Plus you don't need to have a clipping garden or spend a fortune at the florist! I'm love love LOVING this tight little bundle of leaves that are bursting forth as a mini-bouquet. I don't know what the leaves are, but I'm thinking this would work very well with something like basil...and have the added bonus of smelling divine. Image from Style Me Pretty. Oversized leaves and tall branches make a … [Read more...]