Ella Frances -

Roasted Romanesco & French Lentil Bowl

I'm not a huge quote person. Every now and then I do see a quote, and it really sticks with me. I was anticipating something today, in the middle of the afternoon of course... I couldn't focus, and I kept looking at the clock. Oh well, I can't start this...

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inspiration

Mindful Monday // Daring to Dare

I stumbled upon this quote, and it inspired me to kick off this new series of the blog, "Mindful Mondays". Every Monday of the week I typically take time to write down one intention, quote, mantra or goal for myself that will help to keep me grounded and inspired for...

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fitness

Inspired Interview // Pilates Teacher Gretchen Hoehn

I have had the pleasure to get to know the lovely Gretchen from New Movement Pilates in Minneapolis. She has such a strong passion, natural talent with movement and the human body. We spent the morning together, she gave me my own little private lesson and run down on what...

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recipes

Raspberry + Beet Chia Seed Pudding

Sometimes I see ingredients at the Co-op and my mind goes in a thousand directions with ideas for something to do with them. Other times, it goes straight to one idea... and I run with it. When I saw these edible flowers at my local Co-op I knew right away...

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recipes

Veggie Nori Wraps

This is the best quick healthy lunch. It is so simple and very fast to pull together. It packs very well for picnics, a road trip or for work. It is vegan, gluten-free, rice-free and nut-free. These have been on repeat this summer, we love to make these very spicy...

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fitness

Inspired Interview // Andrea & Mike Jones Founders of Alchemy 365

These two, Andrea and Mike Jones are something special. They have worked very hard to develop a new group fitness concept for the Twin Cities that combines high-intensity interval training, concepts that have worked in a CrossFit program and power vinyasa yoga. After visiting their studio yesterday and experiencing it,...

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beauty

I Stopped Wearing Makeup For 30 Days. This Is What Happened.

As each one of my expensive, designer, department store makeup products runs out I have been slowly finding more mindful, sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives. The journey, has been interesting and well, not easy. With this new trend of natural beauty, there are lots of great options at our finger...

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recipes

His & Hers Summer Cocktails

One of my favorite places that we visited in Denver Colorado was, Root Down. Root Down is this incredible restaurant in the Highland/ LoHi neighborhood. (Locals, bear with me) I will talk more about our experience there in a future post recapping our entire trip! But for now, these drinks!...

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recipes

Seed Muesli with Spirulina Milk and Blueberries

Not sure if it was a rut, or that I took too much on in July... either way, things are looking up over here again and I have caught the blogging bug. I am so excited to share with you this easy, fast and delicious naturally gluten-free, nut-free and vegan...

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restaurants

Travel // Grand Marais Minnesota

What to do... Camping on Devil's Track Lake // The first few days of our trip we spent camping on the first lake on the Gunflint Trail right outside of Grand Marais. We chose this lake because it was my first time camping and we wanted to be close to...

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