How it is June already?- this month flew by like an airplane in the sky; anyways, I'm going to share what were some things I was into for this month. June was a bit much for me this month and having these things I'm going to list down below made days easier and better when I had the harder days (still helped on my good days too). Let's get into the post!
Favorite Recipes I've Been Making:
Both of these recipes are my own you won't find them anywhere but on this post-
Almond Butter Banana Smoothie:
1/2 to 1 cup oat milk
1-2 tbsp. ground flaxseed
pinch of cinnamon
ice
1/2 banana (use frozen if needed then you have to add in the ice) or if allergic to bananas, 2 dates soaked in hot water for 5-10 minutes (not a fan of any dried fruit which is why I choose not to use it- the soaked dates make it easier to blend in your blender / food processor and also have just about the same amount of potassium as bananas do- will give it a "caramel" like taste if that's something you are into)
1 Ashwagandha Capsule or 1/4 tsp. of the powder *this adaptogenic herb I listed is great for relieving stress + anxiety- one that is usually in my arsenal of supplements
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of rolled oats
2 tbsp. almond butter (or if allergic to nuts / tree-nuts, sub for your personal preference of a nut-free / tree-nut free spread)
-Blend all the ingredients into a blender / food processor and enjoy!
Iced Espresso
Brewed Espresso or Instant Espresso (however you measure this is to your liking- make more if you want stronger, make less if you don't want it as strong)
Handful of Ice
1/4 to 1/2 cup Milk of Choice
Cinnamon + Nutmeg (totally optional- but this is what I like)
Sweetener of Choice (Coconut sugar I use in my coffee as opposed to regular white sugar)
-Brew your espresso however you choose to brew it; I brew mine on an 8 oz. cup setting and it makes one shot (which is plenty for me but do more if you want more).
-While the espresso brews, froth your milk of choice with the additional spices; add to your glass with ice; now add your espresso (this will cool the coffee as you pour it in). Add in your choice of sweetener and mix altogether and enjoy!
Favorite Music I've Been Into:
Karma by MOD SUN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIu7D0HmpNc
Sticky by The Maine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJgJXCs0pkE
For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic by Paramore: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1o2UCLvD38
Favorite Meditation Practice:
Headspace YouTube Channel- A Meditation to Reset- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHkXvPq2pQE&list=PL1Z2GRzrIhnavi_TjwhKhj_gohB-RtUwV&index=5
Favorite Facial Mist:
St Ives Lavender Facial Mist- http://www.target.com/p/st-ives-hydrating-face-mist-lavender-4-23-fl-oz/-/A-75662915#lnk=sametab
-Spraying this on after a shower has been so nice on my skin and the scent is lovely (they make a grapefruit and orange one of these mists if lavender isn't your jam).
Favorite New Body Wash:
