Looking for a delicious and healthy way to add planet based meals to your lifestyle? Casa Verde, a line of plant based ready-to-eat Latin en...

Looking for a delicious and healthy way to add planet based meals to your lifestyle? Casa Verde, a line of plant based ready-to-eat Latin entrees, offers four options: Garbanzo Al Pastor, Lentil Mole, Coconut Chowder, and Red Bean Pozole.

Note: I received a product sample for review purposes. Views expressed are always 100% my own.

I received a sample box to taste test all four meals and enjoyed each of them. All the meals were hearty and filling, as well as offering the delicious mixture of Latin flavors I like. A plus is that they came ready-to-eat and can be heated in their pouches for quick and easy meals.


While I enjoyed my Coconut Chowder on it's own, the Casa Verde entrees can be used in different recipes for unlimited Latin inspired meal options including tasty taco, with steamed rice or nachos.

The Casa Verde Entrees are a great addition to weekly meals for those of us wanting to eat healthier but still enjoy a tasty Latin dish.


All of the ingredients used in Casa Verde meals are 100% plant-based, organic, kosher, sustainably sourced and non GMO.

All of the vegetables, beans, spices and herbs are sourced from the best of Mexico's fruit and vegetable markets; then cooked in kettles, sealed and placed in an oven; that's it. No artificial ingredients or preservatives, just pure goodness.

Casa Verde was founded with the purpose to nurture America with delicious food and bring affordable wellness to communities nationwide. The parent company name, Ilinel, directly translates to "The Plants That Nurture Us" from a Mayan language, a play on the Latin American heritage of the brand.

Casa Verde looked for ancient ingredients, culturally relevant flavors and ingenuous technologies to re-invent traditional Latin dishes that are usually heavily meat based.

Casa Verde aims to bring their love of food into homes across the country and allow on-the-go families to still enjoy delicious meals around the table.

Casa Verde is also committed to giving back to communities and has pledged to donate four meals to food banks across the country for every case sold.

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Looking for a way to have a calming moment? Or maybe you need some artistic time? There's a proven link between drawing, art therapy an...

Looking for a way to have a calming moment? Or maybe you need some artistic time? There's a proven link between drawing, art therapy and stress relief. One easy way to combine all three is with the Buddha Board.

As you write, paint and draw on your Buddha Board, you'll feel tension slipping away. The act of creating temporary art will soothe & calm your nerves and relax your body.

You can use the Buddha Board in the comfort of your home, at the office, or on the go. There's different styles of Buddha Board to suit your lifestyle. Wherever you use it, you'll find it's an effective tool for naturally managing stress.


Original Buddha Board

Buddha Board "canvas" (12" high x 9" wide x 1/4" thick)
Sturdy waterproof stand, complete with a reservoir for water & separate grooves for holding both the board and brush
Premium bamboo paintbrush with thick, ultra-soft bristles

Enso Buddha Board

Enso (10" high x 10" wide x 1" thick)
Portable Enso folds into its own small easel stand
Mini Buddha Board

Mini Buddha Board (5" high x 5" wide x 0.5" thick)
Portable Mini Buddha Board that folds into its own small easel stand
Premium mini paintbrush with thick, ultra-soft bristles

Premium refillable brush with thick, ultra-soft bristles

Buddha Board



The Buddha Board is an easy way to add a mindfulness practice to your day. Even if you only have 15 minutes, you can work towards a state of Zen by getting lost in the process of making art.

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Based on Vonda N. McIntyre’s novel ‘The Moon and the Sun’, Gravitas Ventures will release THE KING’S DAUGHTER in over 1500 theaters nationwi...

Based on Vonda N. McIntyre’s novel ‘The Moon and the Sun’, Gravitas Ventures will release THE KING’S DAUGHTER in over 1500 theaters nationwide on January 21, 2022

SYNOPSIS

Known as The Sun King, Louis XIV (Pierce Brosnan) is the most powerful and influential monarch on the planet. Obsessed with his own mortality and the future of France, Louis turns to his spiritual advisor, Père La Chaise (William Hurt), and the royal physician to help him obtain the key to immortality.

Believing a mermaid (Fan Bingbing) contains a force that grants everlasting life, Louis commissions a young sea captain to search the seas and capture the mystical creature.

Further complicating his plans is his orphaned daughter, Marie-Josèphe (Kaya Scodelario), who returns to court with an abundance of elegance and an inherent defiance of authority. With a rare solar eclipse approaching, Louis will discover where his daughter’s true loyalties lie as he races against time to extract the mermaid’s life-giving force.

Starring | Pierce Brosnan, Kaya Scodelario, Benjamin Walker, Rachel Griffiths
Featuring | Fan Bingbing and William Hurt
Narrated by | Julie Andrews

The King's Daughter - Official Trailer



Directed by | Sean McNamara
Adapted for the Screen by | Barry Berman and James Schamus

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Did you know that January is National Hot Tea Month, plus National Hot Tea Day falls on January 12, which is a great reason to create a new ...

Did you know that January is National Hot Tea Month, plus National Hot Tea Day falls on January 12, which is a great reason to create a new tea ritual for yourself. Getting more tea time is easy with STASH tea!

Having a tea time gives a moment to breathe, relax, and take a respite from our busy and chaotic lives. Enjoy a perfectly steeped cup with one of STASH’s tea blends, which offer unique health benefits to boost your quali-tea of life.

9 Health Benefits from Tea:

(source Tea Association of the USA - www.teausa.com)

• Studies show tea can counteract tiredness and can benefit work performance.
• Research also suggests drinking tea supports cardiovascular health
• A new study found that black tea can reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
• Studies suggest tea flavonoids may help increase metabolism.
• Research has shown daily green tea consumption can reduce the risk of certain types of cancers.
• Tea is packed with antioxidants that help keep our bodies “young” and protect them from toxins.
• Tea has less caffeine than coffee. The types that do contain caffeine usually contain about 50% less than coffee.
• Research shows a correlation between tea and heart health. A recent study says people who drink tea have a 20% less chance of having a stroke or heart attack than those who don’t.
• Tea is an immune system booster. Studies show that tea helps immune cells reach their targets more quickly.

All those health benefits should be enough for you to start sipping. But if your still on the fence, then here's some more info about tea vs. coffee.

5 Reasons Why Tea Is Better than Coffee

• It’s easier to avoid the negative side effects of caffeine overconsumption. This is because a cup of tea will most likely have less caffeine on average than a cup of coffee. It’s a built-in way to better monitor caffeine intake.
• Want to kick-start your New Year’s Resolutions? Stash has loose leaf teas like Chocolate Dandelion Detox tea, and Ginger Digestive Balance.
• Matcha is thought to give the caffeine buzz without the crash. For those susceptible to caffeine crashes, this would be reason numero uno to make a switch from coffee to matcha. Stash has several fun flavors with matcha that you can try including Ginger Peach Green and Pomegranate Raspberry Green.
• Want a warm and tasty cup of something, but don’t want a big caffeine boost? Tea is the choice and Stash has an amazing variety of decaf teas to try.
• Certain types of herbal teas include ingredients that are known to help Type A people relax. Try a fun chamomile tea or an herbal tea with lavender or mint. Stash offers a huge variety of naturally caffeine-free herbal teas.

At STASH Tea every month is tea month, whether hot, cold or, sun-brewed. With over 150 different teas to choose from ranging from loose teas to tea bags, Stash’s tas-tea varieties offer a flavor sensation for every palate.

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The Wishbone family are back for a new monstrous adventure in Viva Kids Films "Monster Family 2 : Nobody's Perfect" now availa...

The Wishbone family are back for a new monstrous adventure in Viva Kids Films "Monster Family 2 : Nobody's Perfect" now available everywhere On Digital and On Demand.

Note: This posted was written in partnership with Viva Kids Films. However, any personal views expressed are always 100% my own


To celebrate Monster Family 2 : Nobody's Perfect release on digital, I'm sharing my review and these #MonsterFamily2 Activity Sheets.

My Review

If your family enjoyed watching the first Monster Family movie, then you're in for a treat with this sequel. My family and I enjoyed visiting with the Wishbone transformed into spooky creatures again but with a twist this time. It's not just about the family learning to get along, but also helping others.

And for us that was the real charm of Monster Family 2, the lesson of helping others, whether it's a family member or new friend. I don't want to give it all away, by this is a great lesson for families to be reminded of by the end of the movie.

Besides the "being helpful and supportive" lesson, Monster Family 2 also has other reasons families will enjoy watching it.

So, I'm sharing 3 reasons you should watch Monster Family 2: Nobody's Perfect!

The Wishbone Family

It's nice to visit with the Wishbone family again. While lots have changed since the first movie, the family still has some quirks to figure out and it's fun to watch them fuss with each other. The teen daughter trying to find herself, the middle school son not fitting in with friends and parents just trying to love and support their kids. The personal issues facing each character will be relatable to families watching the film.

Moments of Humor

While the main story is about the Wishbone family trying to save Monster being kidnapped by a mysterious monster hunter, the whole film isn't just scary doom. The film gives moments of fun an humor for families to share a giggle and enjoy a silly moment. There's a scene where a dance spell back fires that had me and my son laughing out loud.

Tech Savvy Female Villain

This might not be a big deal for some, but I loved seeing a young girl knowing how to use technology, and fight against larger "foes" while being smart and witty. While she is a villain in the movie, there was no doubt that she amazing and can hold her own again the Monster Family and all the Monster's she was sent to kidnap.

Little girls are smart, capable and can be the one to save the "boy". It's nice to see more of that in movies.

SYNOPSIS

The Wishbones are a happy family – but not all is perfect. Max and Fay are struggling with the pressures of growing up, while Mom and Dad have the demands of work and parenting; but their hum-drum life is about to change.

Mila Starr, a monster hunter, has made it her mission to capture all spooky creatures including the Wishbone’s friends King Conga, The Loch Ness Monster, and The Yeti. In order to save their friends, the Wishbone’s must transform into monsters themselves.

Together as a Vampire, Mummy, Werewolf, and Frankenstein, the family take off on the most monst-umental adventure of their lives.

MONSTER FAMILY 2: NOBODY'S PERFECT - Official Trailer



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