Author: Verbena Babe

My personal blog that includes tips on gardening, natural living, healing foods for our bodies and all around love and encouragement for its readers .

Cinnamon spice and everything nice

Cinnamon is a wonderful holiday spice. Did you also know its essential oil offers more benefits than simply smelling lovely? Support your immune system by adding a drop or two on the feet or add to a foot bath. 2. Mix two drops with a carrier oil and apply to the stomach to calm occasional…

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Super Yummy GF Veggie Quesadillas

So, y’all know I love avocados, right? I’m pretty sure that is clear. Summer time in California means that I am eating one a day. And although I can just eat them by the spoonful, I realize that an actual meal might be a good idea. Not to mention, how interesting would this blog be…

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Guacamole with Wild Orange and Lime doTERRA essential oils

I may or may not have had guacamole and chips for breakfast. I told you before, I love the stuff. Living in California means that I have access to fresh and delicious avocados on a regular basis. Avocados are truly, God’s perfect food. It’s summer, so I try to limit myself to just one a…

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Cranberry Orange Coconut Bliss Balls

I’m a total snacker. If I don’t have snacks super accessible in my house, I’ll go straight to a bag of chips. And although I will never get tired of good chips and salsa, there are better snack options to have ready in the house when a easy snack is needed. That’s why I was…

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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip with White Beans and Cauliflower

I woke up hungry. I am totally hungry for something warm and gooey and savory. It’s only 10:22am. While everyone else in my family wants waffles in the morning, I want spinach and artichoke dip. So weird, I know. So right now I am working from home and planning out my day and my week….

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Turmeric Mango Powerhouse Smoothie

    What is so special about this smoothie? It is delicious and loaded with some serious powerhouse nutrients: TURMERIC Turmeric has long been used as it’s a powerful healer for you body. This spice has powerful anti-inflammatory action which is why it is strongly suggested that turmeric is linked to preventing and treating Alzheimer’s…

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Don’t be scared of the Black Bean Brownie

You might be nervous about baking with black beans, but don’t be–they have a very mild flavor and are extremely rich, creamy, and full of protein. Black bean brownies are a delicious and nutritious twist to a traditional chocolate brownie. You can also boost the flavor of your brownie with essential oils such as Peppermint, Wild…

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Vegan vs. Plant Based: What’s the difference?

Vegan Diet vs. Plant-Based Diet If you want to see my boyfriend freak out, just call him a “vegan”. I do this just to entertain myself sometimes. We are plant based eaters. That means our diet is based on foods that grow from the earth. He doesn’t want anyone to get the idea that we…

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