Monday, January 27, 2025

Love Day Berry Smoothie


Valentine's Day Berry Smoothie

Valentine's Day isn't for everyone, and I completely get that. For me, the day is about celebrating love and kindness over romantic relationships. I love giving out Valentines, making crafts with my kids, and enjoying allllll the Valentine treats. 

And while I will never turn down a good Valentine chocolate, it's easy to celebrate with healthy choices too. In fact, one of our favorite Love Day treats is a fresh berry and collagen smoothie that just happens to be the perfect shade of Valentine pink. It's easy to make and oh-so-delicious to drink.

Valentine's Day Berry Smoothie
Valentine's Day Berry Smoothie
Valentine's Day Berry Smoothie

Love Day Berry Smoothie (with Marine Collagen!)
Makes 2

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
2 scoops Naked Marine Collagen Peptides Protein Powder
1/2 cup almond milk, coconut milk, or whole milk 
fresh strawberries for garnish

Combine all ingredients except strawberry garnish in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into two glasses. Cut hearts from fresh strawberries and add as garnish.

Valentine's Day Berry Smoothie
Valentine's Day Berry Smoothie

The berries give this smoothie it's perfect Love Day color, but the star of the drink is Naked Marine Collegen Peptides Protein Powder, which contains just one ingredient: Premium marine collagen peptides sourced from wild-caught cod. This highly bioavailable marine collagen is easily absorbed by the body, which means more radiant skin, shiny hair, and strong nails, as well as joint strength and overall vitality. Yes please! It is odorless and tasteless, and dissolves easily in your favorite hot or cold beverages. Naked Marine Collegen Peptides Protein Powder elevates this berry smoothie to the next level.


Whether you celebrate Valentine's Day or not, I highly recommend giving this delicious smoothie a try!


This post is is partnership with Naked Nutrition



ALSO FIND US HERE: INSTAGRAM // FACEBOOK // TWITTER // PINTEREST

Monday, December 9, 2024

Elevated Peppermint Mocha (with Collagen + MCT!)


Elevated Peppermint Mocha (with Collagen + MCT!)

What's better than coffee? Holiday coffee drinks! What's better than holiday coffee drinks? Holiday coffee drinks with added benefits (like collagen + MCT). And this recipe has all of these things!

Elevated Peppermint Mocha (with Collagen + MCT!)
Elevated Peppermint Mocha (with Collagen + MCT!)
Elevated Peppermint Mocha (with Collagen + MCT!)

Holiday Peppermint Mocha (with Collagen + MCT!)

INGREDIENTS
½ cup strong coffee
2 scoops Naked Collagen Creamer in Chocolate
3/4 cup almond milk, coconut milk, or whole milk, steamed
¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
Crushed peppermint for rim
Optional: candy cane, whipped cream

Wet glass mug rim with water and dip into crushed peppermint. Pour coffee into mug. Stir in Naked Collagen Creamer in Chocolate, steamed milk, and peppermint extract. Enjoy


Elevated Peppermint Mocha (with Collagen + MCT!)

The key ingredient in this delicious holiday mocha is the (dairy-free!) Naked Collagen Creamer, which contains 9g of premium collagen from European pasture-raised cows (which provides support for radiant skin, strong hair and nails, and healthy joints!). It also contains quick-absorbing MCT oil, which helps to give a steady flow of energy all day long.  It also contains no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors. It's tasty too!

Elevated Peppermint Mocha (with Collagen + MCT!)

Happy holidays!

This post is in partnership with Naked Nutrition. 


ALSO FIND US HERE: INSTAGRAM // FACEBOOK // TWITTER // PINTEREST

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Holiday Family Traditions (+ a Special Kalahari Giveaway & Deal!)


Holiday Traditions with Kalahair

During the holiday season, I think a lot about traditions from my childhood - especially ones I've carried over to enjoy with my kids. One of my absolute favorites is watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade every year. We wake up, eat turkey shaped pancakes, snuggle up, and all watch it together. This year, we're especially excited to see Kalahari's float, the Colossal Wave of Wonder, which features a fun water scene with a family of elephants and their friends!

Holiday Traditions with Kalahari
Holiday Traditions with Kalahari

To get pumped up, we got to open up this special box of goodies from our friends at Kalahari. We're loving the snuggling under the soft blanket with the sweet elephant plush and sipping hot chocolate out of the mugs. I just think it's so cool how both the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Kalahari Resorts are always working to create a bigger and more magical experience for their guests. Kalahari Resorts and Conventions are home to America’s Largest Indoor Waterpark Resorts and have everything from gorgeous rooms, suites and villas, to fun family entertainment centers and delicious food, to full service spas, shopping and more. They truly make for the perfect family getaway, with something for everyone!

Holiday Traditions with Kalahari
Holiday Traditions with Kalahari

I hope you all enjoy watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as much as we will this year. When it's over and time to think about holiday shopping, be sure grab some Kalahari Gift Cards for your family and friends. I can't think of a more special gift than a memorable, exciting adventure in the form of an epic trip to Kalahari!


And guess what? You can also win a FREE stay at Kalahari Resorts! Just enter their giveaway for a chance to choose your perfect getaway!* 

You can also save up to 30% on your next Kalahari stay by using promo code BLACKFRIDAY from Black Friday (11/28) through Cyber Monday (12/02). Click here for more details.*

Holiday Traditions with Kalahari
Holiday Traditions with Kalahari

May your holiday season be filled with Kalahari-level adventures, fun family traditions, happiness, peace, and joy. 


*Blackout dates and exclusions apply. Subject to availability and management discretion. Valid for one night in a double standard queen room for up to 6 guests at any Kalahari Resorts & Conventions location. See Kalahari’s Instagram post for more details.  




ALSO FIND US HERE: INSTAGRAM // FACEBOOK // PINTEREST



Thursday, November 7, 2024

Our 2024 Family Holiday Cards


Postable Holiday Cards

Three things about me and holiday cards: 

1. I have never gotten rid of a holiday card sent to me. I keep telling myself one day I’ll make something cool out of them. (We all know that’s never gonna happen.)

2. I have sent holiday cards every single year since I was a teen. 

3. For the past *decade* (yep, 10 full years), I have chosen company Postable for my holiday cards! (Pssst… Discount code below!)


Postable Holiday Cards
Postable Holiday Cards

You've heard me go on about Postable before (I mean like I said, it’s been a decade long relationship at this point), and just like in years part, I want to make sure you know you know that this isn't a paid review. It's a trade. The give me the best cards ever and I share my thoughts about them with all of you. The truth is that I would 100% order from them regardless. They had an incredible selection of stylish, cool, fun, top quality cards that are easy to customize. They’re 100% post-consumer recycled and/or tree-free 100%. But the thing that really sets them apart is the fact that they do all the work for you: they print your cards, they stuff the envelopes, they address them, they stamp them, and they mail them all for you. They are simply the best! 

Postable Holiday Cards
Postable Holiday Cards

I’ll close this post by adding that the people at Postable are genuinely nice humans, and I very much enjoy supporting them. They’re so nice, in fact, that they're giving you 20% off your entire order with code BEAN24. So get over to their site right now and take advantage! You’ll be glad you did - this holiday card lover promises. 


This post is in collaboration with Postable



ALSO FIND US HERE: INSTAGRAM // FACEBOOK // TWITTER // PINTEREST