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Energizing Smoothie

I just tried this combo the other day! Since I don’t have a juicer on hand (yet), I decided to buy some extra delicious juice from Trader Joe’s for this energizing smoothie. You can always juice some carrots and lemon, then add some turmeric powder instead of purchasing pre-made juice from the store. 

Ingredients:

Trader Joe’s Organic Carrot Turmeric Juice (to taste/desired texture)

1/3 cup frozen mango

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

3-4 tablespoons of Greek yogurt (or to taste/desired texture)

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients in your blender. Add liquid to taste, can even add almond milk, soy milk, or other liquids based on your preference. 

I really like this combination because of the way the sweet carrot and fruit blends with the tanginess of Greek yogurt and spiciness of turmeric. Awesomely energizing, simple, with great benefits!

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Green Eats, Dope Beats: A Toyota Green Initiative Dinner

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Toyota Green Initiative Dinner at Tree Sound Studios.  Green Eats & Dope Beats was hosted by none other than Mali Hunter, Owner of Tree Sound Studios.  This dinner brought together the 3 things that I love:  Gardening, Hip Hop, Food/Wine.

​The Toyota Green Initiative (TGI) is an environmental stewardship platform designed to educate and empower the African-American community on how to adopt sustainable habits. Since 2010, TGI has created experiences demonstrating simple ways to live a ‘greener’ lifestyle . With active HBCU campus ambassador programs and a coalition of sustainability experts and influencers, TGI is powered by Toyota to help our communities decrease their environmental impact.

This dinner, as well as the Toyota Green Pop Up Kitchen, were all put in place to help promote sustainable living, educate and revitalize a local Atlanta farm.

Container gardening is how I create sustainable habits for my own family.  We have been growing our own food for years in the small spaces of our decks and yard.  Using my own platform I created a movement, Urban Gardeners United, through this I have been able to influence hundreds of my followers to grow their own food too.  It is these efforts that allowed me to be selected to attend this dinner.

Each table was decorated with large terrariums full of succulents and wooden wine kits, courtesy of Toyota Green Initiative!  I was happy to take one of these beauties home with me!! Succulents… and wine, make me SO happy!!  Seriously.  I thought I was gonna cry when someone handed me one to take home when it was over!

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In the house were Toyota Green Initiative Coalition Members:

Mali Hunter: COO/Partner, TreeSound Studios

Stic: Musician/Rapper, Dead Prez

Robert “Rob Veggies” Horton: Founder & Exec Director of Trap Garden

Yoli Ouiya: Sustainability Expert

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We got to hear them all speak about their missions and their passions for green living.  They believe that living healthy is our legacy and they take an active part in educating our community.  

Toyota Green Initiative Dinner

Photo By S O U L B R O T H E R

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The dinner was very special.  It was curated by Mali Hunter in its entirety.  Every dish was prepared using locally grown and sustainably sourced ingredients.  It was a real treat to talk to Mali about how long she cured and cooked the greens that we ate! After all, I am also a FOODIE!

  Appetizers

Avocado Toast with and without Turkey Bacon

Deviled Eggs

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Entrees

Baked Lemon Pepper Tilapia

Slow Cooked Lamb with Tomatos, Okra, Potatoes

Vegan Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Roasted with Vegan Cheese

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Sides

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Quinoa with Seasonal Roasted Vegetables

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Beverages

Wine

Prosecco

Strawberry Lemonade (Fresh squeezed)

Desserts

Southern Style Peach Cobbler

Fresh In-Season Sorbet with Seasonal Berries

Plus MANY other delicious things that were NOT on the menu (Like that good ol Fried Chicken!)

ALL of this was followed by a performance by Stic of Dead Prez.

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photo by S O U L B R O T H E R

It was a beautiful evening that was shared with beautiful people who care about the environment and our community.  Sustainable Living is not that hard, the main thing is to just get started.  I’m not perfect at it but I try.  Growing my own food was the start.  Who knows where else it will lead ?   I don’t all I know is that I find joy in what I do.  Every time I post a container gardening video and it gets views or people join my gardening group on Facebook I know that I am making a difference no matter how small.  I plan to continue my journey and spreading the word about creating sustainable habits that eventually lead to sustainable living.

Thank you to Toyota Green Initiative for:  This dinner, Allowing me to experience Afropunk and for loaning me this sassy blue 2017 Toyota Prius to attend all of these events!!

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To Learn More About #ToyotaGreenInitiative

Toyota Showcase 

To Learn More About Tree Sound Studios

Tree Sound Studios

10 Reasons Why You Should Plant a Garden!

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Citrus Lane April 2014

Citrus Lane April 2014

The April 2014 Citrus Lane box has arrived. Each month Citrus Lane sends you a box based off your child’s age and gender. This month we received a 28 month old, girl box. Since Spring has finally sprung and April has Earth Day in the month, Citrus Lane selected products that focused on eco-friendly design and items related to the season. 

Flower Set from Green Toys ($27.99 for full bouquet) – I…

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  Go Green! 

These days we hear about being “Eco Friendly” or going green to protect our planet.

One definition I found says this; Eco-friendly literally means earth-friendly or not harmful to the environment (*1).  We even see  symbols to remind us to be earth friendly. Unfortunately we don’t come with signs, symbols or warning stickers to remind us to be body friendly.

Have  you ever noticed that plants, trees and grass are all basically some shade of green. Not to mention that most of the foods we eat from the ground have green leaves, stems, stalks or blossoms. Seems like green could be a very important color when it comes to our nutritional needs.

The biblical significance of green is awesome:

Green Praise; Growth; New beginnings; Eternal life; Prosperity; Vigor; Freshness; Resting in God, Knowledge, Fresh oil  Psalm 52:8, Isaiah 43:18-21 (*2).

So lets look at some healthy green foods: kale, turnip greens, collard greens, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, green peas, brussle sprouts, green peppers, green beans, arugula, romaine lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, parsley, cilantro, avocado, green olives,  dandelion, mustard greens, watercress, and much much more! Let’s not forget green fruits like kiwi, pears, grapes, apples all come in green too!

All greens contain massive amounts of chlorophyll and a high concentration of minerals. They are extremely potent and such powerful intestinal cleaners that they should be combined with other fruits and vegetables, especially when juicing them. Chlorophyll is like liquid sunshine and: (*3)

✓ Builds the blood ✓ Makes the body more alkaline ✓ Counteracts toxins ✓ Helps purify the liver and colon ✓ Soothes and repairs tissues ✓ Builds muscles and bones ✓ Creates enzymes and hormones ✓ Eliminates body odors and bad breath ✓ Resists bacteria ✓ Aids healing ✓ Aids mucus discharge ✓ Improves vision

Purpose today to begin your day in a green way and receive Freshness, Vigor, New beginnings, and Praise our God for all His marvelous works!

  3rd John Living Well Ministries

1.Dictionary.com: Eco-Friendly (adj. ,2 https://www.colorsofpraise.com/colors.html, 3 http://www.raw-food-for-the-beginner.com/GreenFoodNutritionFacts.html

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Green Eats 2 Pack Tumblers, Green

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A toast to the world’s most cups. Like all Green Eats tableware products, our colorful, reUSAble tumblers are made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers. This ultra-safe recycled plastic has no melamine, BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings. Dishwasher safe too. Packaged using only recycled and recyclable materials. Each tumbler holds 12 ounces, is 4″ high, and has diameters of 3 1/2″ at the top and 2 1/4″ at the base. Available in packs of Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow. Each color sold separately. Dishwasher safe no melamine, BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. All green toys products are 100% made in the USA. To be more specific, they are produced in California, a state known for strict toy safety and environmental laws. It’s cool to buy USA, but also think about this, transportation is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gasses. We all know driving less is good for mother nature, but did you ever think about how many miles a toy logs before it ends up in your local store? Our toys are truly local creations. Every step in the process, from milk container recycling to toy production to final assembly, occurs in California. Our raw materials and toys aren’t shipped from overseas, which saves a lot of energy and reduces greenhouse gasses. It also guarantees your toys won’t get seasick before they get to your home. Features : A toast to the world’s cups Like all green eats tableware products, our colorful, reusable tumblers are made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers This ultra-safe recycled plastic has no melamine, bpa, phthalates, pvc, or external coatings Made in the USA from 100% food-safe recycled plastic milk containers Green Eats manufacturing processes save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Green Eats 2 Pack Bowls, Blue

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Even if you don’t eat your greens, you can “green” your meal time with colorful, reUSAble Green Eats Bowls. Made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers, this ultra-safe recycled plastic has no melamine, BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings. Ideal for holding everything from applesauce to ziti. And, they’re dishwasher safe. Packaged using only recycled and recyclable materials. Each bowl holds 18 ounces, has a 5 1/2″ diameter, and is 2″ high. Available in packs of Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow. Each color sold separately. Dishwasher safe no melamine, BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings Saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. All green toys products are 100% made in the USA. To be more specific, they are produced in California, a state known for strict toy safety and environmental laws. It’s cool to buy USA, but also think about this, transportation is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gasses. We all know driving less is good for mother nature, but did you ever think about how many miles a toy logs before it ends up in your local store? Our toys are truly local creations. Every step in the process, from milk container recycling to toy production to final assembly, occurs in California. Our raw materials and toys aren’t shipped from overseas, which saves a lot of energy and reduces greenhouse gasses. It also guarantees your toys won’t get seasick before they get to your home. Features : Even if you don’t eat your greens, you can “green” your meal time with colorful, reusable green eats bowls Made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers, this ultra-safe recycled plastic has no melamine, bpa, phthalates, pvc, or external coatings Ideal for holding everything from applesauce to ziti, and they’re dishwasher safe Made in the USA from 100% food-safe recycled plastic milk containers Green Eats manufacturing processes save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Why Vegan? Why Now?

For my first post, I want to introduce myself. Not only as a person, but as a vegan. My name is Ashlee, and I just recently turned 21. I am a full time college student working in a school teaching first grade. I have a younger brother, and an otherwise tiny family. I live in Tampa, Florida in an apartment with three roommates. I have an adorable cat named, Sassy (who I adopted, of course) who you are sure to meet soon. Now for what you're (hopefully) here for... I have been a vegan since January 1st, 2013. 

I know some of you veterans out there are thinking, "This four month old baby vegan, who is she to start a blog?" and maybe you're right. However, I think you should know two things: I was a vegetarian for more than three years before "the switch" and my main goal of this blog is take the intimidation, misconceptions, and judgement out of veganism. 

This blog is sure to consume: pictures and recipes of vegan delights, pictures of me and my cat, nutrition tips and tricks to being vegan, and of course vegan activist posts. I am pretty mellow about being a vegan in that I never force my view on anyone or judge meat-eaters, but I do believe if we knew more about the meat industry as well as health and environmental benefits, more of us would make "the switch". 

Finally, my WHY. I get asked multiple times weekly (sometimes even by strangers) why I became vegan. As short as I can describe it, here we go. I became a vegetarian in high school when I learned that there is NOTHING, I repeat NOTHING you get from a meat based diet that you cannot find in a plant based one, follow the blog for proof if you're shaking your head. In fact, given high cholesterol and bad habits that came with a meat based diet, a vegetarian switch was a health decision. Of course, I am a sucker for the ethical treatment of animals. Lastly, I believe in taking care of our Mother Earth; we cannot do that and continue to use resources it takes to feed and process meat without consequence. 

Going from vegetarian to vegan was a hard decision but was made for many of the same reasons. I hope you're interested in my blog and I look forward to sharing information as I gain it for myself.