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    My Spring Shopping Wish List

    We are finally starting to get full days of sunshine and warmer weather and it’s forced me to face the fact that I haven’t finished my Spring wardrobe. Eek! So, I took some time this weekend to do an inventory of my closet and make a quick list of a few staple items I need to add to my Spring wardrobe. There is nothing flashy about any of these items which makes them perfect staple pieces. I have linke all items below except the watch. I’m actually looking for a vintage version shop the post xoxo,Starr

  • Books

    March Book List

    New Month. New books to read. I’m excited about this month’s list and can’t wait to dive nose deep into each of them. To be completely honest, I started Nightcrawling in January, but it started too slow for me. I’m picking it back up to finish it this month because I’ve heard so many good reviews. Plus, it’s based right here in Oakland. Kennedy Ryan has quickly become one of my favorite authors. She is such a great storyteller and her characters are uniquely relatable. I just finished “The Kingmaker” and will probably read the second part in April. I’m…

  • Easy Eats - Lifestyle

    21 Day Fast | Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil

    Pasta is my love language. Well, one of many of my love languages. I found this simple recipe online and read that spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil is a staple in Italian households and is often served late at night after an evening out with family and friends. It’s a simple recipe to toss together when you’re short on time. Since the ingredients are minimal, it’s a great buildable dish. INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: This dish is easy to customize. You can add red pepper flakes, parsley, basil, or even parmesan. Do what suits your tastebuds. Let me know if you…

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    21 Day Fast | Veggie Wrap

    If I’m being honest, veggie wrap wasn’t on my food radar. It’s not a meal that I trypically grab for, but I had a pack of flour tortillas left over from the veggie quesadillas and didn’t want them to go to waste. As a result, the veggie wrap was created! It’s really simple and a great lunch, especially if you’re working from home. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS: I also made a glass of watermelon punch to wash the wraps down with. A few months back, I purchased a HUGE watermelon from this watermelon truck on the side of the road. It was…

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    21 Day Fast | Veggie Quesadillas

    One thing I’ve learned during this Fast is how easy it is to convert Mexican food to vegetarian and/or vegan options, if you don’t mind vegan cheese. I really enjoy Mexican food, so this was nothing short of good news for me. INGREDIENTS For the Guacamole: INSTRUCTIONS Quesadillas are really easy to prepare and take no time. I’ll probably add shrimp in this recipe at a later date. You can add any vegetable that you like if you prefer a veggie version, or any protein you like. I am not the one to add measurements to most recipes. I season…

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    21 Day Fast | Avocado Toast

    Avocado Toast is such a simple and versatile meal to make. You can literally customize it to your own liking. I tend to keep mine the same because the ingredients are staples in a lot of my meals and are typically always in my fridge. Avocado toast also forces me to be a bit more intentional with adding healthy options to my meals, as well. I usually have it with a side of fruit, a boiled egg, or a fresh fruit smoothie or carrot juice. I encourage you to try out different variations of avocado toast, even if I don’t.…

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    21 Day Fast | Vegan Nachos Recipe

    Fasting can present a number of challenges. Whether it’s physically, mentally, financially, or spiritually, there are adjustments that have to be made. I’m currently on a spiritual fast that will benefit me physically, mentally, financially, and spiritually! One of the conditions of this Fast is the removal of meat and dairy from my diet. I was a practicing vegan for about 6 years, but slowly reintroduced meat back into my life over the last year. I want to use this Fast as an opportunity to reset my body and transition back to a cleaner diet. Preparing meals that don’t consist…

  • Coffee Conversation - Faith - Hear My Heart

    Qualified || 2 Corinthians 3:5

     “It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God.”~ 2 Corinthians 3:5 … How many times have you counted yourself out of something because you didn’t have the qualifications or the money or the look or the sound?? The moment we say to ourselves that “I can’t buy a house because I can’t afford it”, or “I’m not qualified for that job promotion so I’m not going to apply”, we cancel ourselves out before we give ourselves the opportunity! God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called. Stop…

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    Easy Eats | Croissant French Toast

    French toast is my favorite breakfast! This dish is perfect to make on Christmas morning becasue all of the preparation takes place the night before. Pop it in the oven first thing in the morning and bake it for 45 minutes while opening presents. I decided to top my portion with warm Whiskey Maple Syrup, a side of fresh fruit, and a glass of orange juice mimosa. Head over to episode 2 of Easy Eats on YouTube to watch me prepare and take a look at the beautiful Christmas Tablescape! I found this recipe here and have made it my…

  • Faith - Hear My Heart

    Solitude || Isaiah 43:18-19

    “Do not remember the former things, Or ponder the things of the past. Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.” ~ Isaiah 43:18-19……Listen Linda. Solitude is not for the faint, mmkay?! I am a loner, I delight in being alone, but it’s typically by choice, not by force. This type of solitude is all God. This solitude will bully you into acknowledging self and learning some things about yourself that you probably…