Tuesday

Juil Sandals

Hi there! Time flew by and the last time I've posted was months ago. Where do I start? Currently I am eating the paleo diet, living a primal lifestyle and following the GAPS diet for health reasons. I daily ground myself and sun myself before the morning starts. Lots of hot baths and raw honey ginger tea. So far I have been feeling much better than last year with all my food sensitives. This year is all about feeling good, healing and gaining healthy weight. It is such a change of pace to actually enjoy being in the present instead of worrying about the past or future. And yes Lulu my little doxie is happy as ever! I've mainly been on my tumblr and working on my shop Flora Child.

I am loving black and white outfits, making my own essentials, clary sage + rosemary, eating lots of raw milk sour cream and currently the most favorite thing of mine is that I just can't get enough of Juil shoes.... Image Hosted by ImageShack.us
Juil, the amazing shoe that creates leather beauties with a special grounding properties. Their website says: "What we are discovering is that we require a connection to the earth and its energies in order to thrive within our modern society. With continued technological growth, we are becoming more and more removed from the world around us and the power of nature. Beyond a mere pleasure, our exposure to nature is necessary to sustain healthy, productive, and stable lives. Juil footwear connects you to the greatest source of well being available – the earth beneath your feet." Read more about grounding here..

I completely agree that we need balance in our lives and especially need to stay connected to the earth...afterall we are created from its components!
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The very first thing that took my eye was the colorful spring like packaging. Juil pays special attention to the box, labeling and includes a super cute satin pilate mat bag! I will be using mine daily..even if I don't do pilates outside the house! :)
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I ordered the Brio sandal in black since they look classic enough to go with anything. The craft work on these shoes is unique. The leather is super soft, durable and feels organic. The sole is made of a thick material, and I am sure they can endure alot of beating to them. Not to mention the little copper disks under each toe and heel of the foot - they don't feel strange at all. I actually hardly notice they are there! Feels wonderful!!
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Although its winter, I have been wearing my sandals in the house, on errands and in the garden. So far I've felt a calming feeling while doing things that normally give me anxiety. Also I feel they have been apart of my healing the inflammation of my gut. After all little things add up!
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Would I order these again? I would dare say I would order them again and refer them to all my friends! They are brilliantly designed, amazing quality and the healing properties are promising. I already can tell they will last for a very long long time.  Juil also has some other beautiful sandals and clogs. Personally I am in love with the black holland clogs!
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Once you start grounding daily and feel the benefits than these shoes are of a even greater value. Check out Juil's website for more styles of sandals and clogs for men and woman. Thank you Juil for allowing me to review your products. This review is my own opinion and I was not paid to do this review! I just love Juil!! :)

Do you believe in grounding? Would you ever buy a pair of Juil shoes?

Thursday

FloraChild

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Hey loves,
I have moved over to my other blog...
Check out my shop, FloraChild's new boutique blog at WWW.FLORACHILDSHOP.BLOGSPOT.COM for daily fashion tips and new vintage listings! Please follow me there! xoxo

Megan

July Breakfast


Hey there! How is your summer going? Mine has been very relaxing -fruity tea, cacao smoothies, honey wine, beach trips, wearing lots of stripes, grilling peaches and taking naps instead of exercising. Bliss! I also have been taking more time for my health - dealing with adrenal fatigue symptoms but have been boosting supplements and changing my diet to more protein and fats!

Warm sunny days mean chilly flavorful smoothies - this one is in constant rotation with my other favorite -raspberry, vanilla goats milk protein and chia seed. The lovely people from Navitas Naturals sent me a few of their products to try incorporating into my smoothies to help me with my journey to recovering my adrenals.

I loved using the cacao powder, since I am a huge chocolate fan and it has the iron and magnesium that my body needs to deal with my changing hormones. I also used the chia powder which was very new to me, I always use whole chia seeds, but this is sprouted too which means my body will absorb it quickly for the best benefit. I loved how it makes my smoothie extra creamy and flavorful! And do I even need to rave about the raw cashew nuts? They are the bomb!! The perfect creaminess to a smoothie and the omega fats that I need to feel my best. Everything is raw, organic and full of fantastic flavor!

I am all about a powerful breakfast but without the food coma or crash before the day even begins. This is my little recipe to my very favorite smoothie lately. I find it super filling, will replace any sweet treat craving and keeps you feeling fantastic until lunch time. The toppings are based on personal taste but totally not optional :)

Raw Cacao Crunchy Smoothie
1/2 cup Organic Coconut Milk, guar gum free
1 cup Water
1 tbsp Organic Sprouted Chia Seed Powder
1 tbsp Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Organic Raw Cashews
1 tbsp Organic Whole Psyllium Husk
1 handful of Organic Spinach
1/2 cup Organic Blueberries, frozen
1 package of Stevia, Sweet Leaf brand
Ice
Blend. Add ice and water to desired consistency. Pour in a huge floral  mug and top with local bee pollen and cacao nibs from Navitas Naturals!

If you love the crunch of childhood cookie milkshakes this could totally be your thing. I even convinced my coffee lover mother to exchange her morning mocha for one of these babies! Seriously try it :)

Besides the yummy breakfast smoothies I've been blending up...I've also been wearing black and white, stripes and punches of bold colors. So different than my earthy boho style but its always fun switching things up especially when your major inspired. You can blame my tumblr account for that!

At my new job I nanny daily and this was a project for the kids and I - painting special wood boxes or picture frames. Mine is an floral treasure memory box full of collected seashells from our long walks at the beach, broken colored glass from my mother, and stones with notes on them. I painted it gardenia, flamingo pink and yellow jacket from Martha Stewards collection. Just love bright colors in summer.



Besides my Teavana addiction I drink an raw coconut water every afternoon when I get the chance. The sweet people from Harmless Harvest sent me over some coupons to get me that much more addicted and do I ever love their products. If you haven't tried raw organic coconut water you really are in for a treat - tastes like your sipping a fresh thai coconut. Creamy, smooth and naturally sweet!

I really love it straight up when its ice cold but I couldn't help but put together an dream worthy drink, chocolate milk, with three simple ingredients. Add ice or an frozen banana and blend!



Bits of spring still floating in my closet.

Lovely frye wedges and reminded me of something one would wear on a train in the 1940s but they sadly went back to the store in favor of a more comfortable pair of Tom's wedges. I guess I am turning into a comfortable girl :)

Just a little bit of randomness. Check out my tumblr for more updated photos and make that smoothie, it will become a classic!! :)

Whats your favorite breakfast this July?

Monday

Dream Life Life

Morning! Lately I've really been trying to switch up my routine outfits (jean skirt, utility jacket, black ballet flats), quick dinners after a long day (black beans, brown rice, carrots and salsa) and my self inflicted stressful chores that really never need to be done daily..maybe just weekly. Do you ever find vacations so relaxing just because of that one thing..your routines are completely changed? I'm trying to channel that thinking in my daily life and it seems to be working. Life is short.
{Oat Groat Fermented Bread, Almond Butter, Avocado, Red Pepper Flakes, Honey and Bee Pollen}
Best combination ever! I made my fermented bread with this recipe but let it ferment for three days since I love the tangy/yeasty flavor of sourdough. I always make a slice just with savory toppings, and the other with sweet. If you haven't ever had fermented bread your in for a treat, and its full of probiotics.
My favorite breakfast lately comprises of fermented foods for my tummy and lots of avocados. I've eliminated fruit from my diet recently because I, once again, have not been feeling well. We will see how it works out but I miss bananas and apples like crazy!!
Speaking of fermented foods...my beloved kombucha brew - this one is an original kombucha brewed in yerba mate - a little sweet for my taste but it's the ultimate gift for a raw foodie like me...which means my mom is getting a special delivery soon :)

{Thrifted H&M Tissue Tee, F21 Jacket, Anthro. Candy Cotton Skirt, Friendship Bracelets}
{My Overgrown Little Tumblr}
{Local Raw Flax Seed Bread and Cashew Hummus Sandwich with California Fermented Kimchi}
I am drooling just looking at this picture again, how can I ever replicate this? It had slices of avocado, fresh organic tomatoes on this divine spread of cashew based hummus and flax seed bread. Oh and I can't forget the onion sprouts! Mmmmm.
{Drink of Lately - Organic Green Tea, Coconut Milk and Stevia}
{Oat Groat Yogurt with White Chia Seeds and Organic Nuts}
{Mustard Greens, Kale, Dandelion Greens, Spinach and Bee Pollen}
Another fantastic combination of my healthy greens and fermented foods. Have you ever heard of white chia seeds? They are the same thing as the black ones but they look pretty in this lightening, no? Nothing like a pure greens drink to wake you up. It was hard to drink down without frozen banana being blended in but I know its best for me right now. And actually I'm getting use to what its like to not over season and over sweeten everything, its therapeutic in a sense.
{Vintage 1970's Red Bell Pepper and Mustard Floral Woven Tote Bag}


New beautiful things growing in shop daily. Check it out here, FloraChild Shop!

"Take all of your worries Throw them away Everyday should be a fun day That’s what I say All I want is a dream life, life With the ones I love Playing all day long Layin’ back by the water side With nowhere to go and the music on All I want is the dream life To be my real life How could that be wrong?"

Tuesday

Still Creative in Spring

Hello there! Miss you little blog! Lately I've wrapped myself around my shop and tumblr and haven't been able to let go and focus here. But that's not to say I haven't been creative and interested with textures, colors and flavors - clothes and food! This girl has been spending as many hours treasure hunting for her shop, eating beet burgers with strawberry "mayo" off green vegan trucks, wearing earth day wish bracelets and attacking $1 bins for a complete wardrobe rehall for under 12 dollars. Here are a few shots I took of my past month so far.. {Local Farm Sun Dried Tomato, Red Chili Paste Veggie Egg White Omelet with Avocado and Micro Greens} Breakfast, lunch, dinner - local eggs, it seems this is all I want lately. If you haven't tried Joy's "simple lunch" yet, your in for a treat, its my future dinner tonight! I'm back on eggs, took them out of my diet for a while because I was feeling awful and my skin wasn't the greatest, but I am going to see if they cause any changes. So far so good, its day three! I know its all about the inside out but also the outside in is important too. If your interested I started a new skin routine now that I am in my twenties - A Perfect World from Origins. Compared to my old over medicated acne dull routine this is fantastic, I can actually feel my skin breathing and glowing. Haven't had any major breakouts yet either! On repeat -tangerine orange, basic zara scruff tees and long detailed boho skirts. I knew some cheetah in there too! Not pictured is my new Steve Madden "flatforms" that I scored for a dollar. Have you heard of flatforms? It's such a silly name for platforms that are more comfy. Must get this ukulele tuned soon, my friend let me borrow it so I can learn to play...I'll let you know how that goes in a few...months ;) Here's that wardrobe rehall I said I did this month..I basic took everything out and only put things I gravitate toward back in..everything else has to be worn regularly to be hung again. If you only knew how much of my clothes are under five dollars. It was a productive month for sure! {Vintage Goodies from My Mom - rusted rabbit mold & tarnished door key from home salvaged shop}
{Damaged Tulle Strung Skirt- I keep to look at and dream of wearing someday} {Soon To Be Shop Items - FloraChild} {Updating FloraChild Tumblr Hourly}
Spring looks like its going to be an exciting season- who else can't wait for summer farmers produce and all the lovely bright coral colors in style? Tell me any simple spring recipes you have on repeat lately? xoxo M
Also updates in shop today and check out my tumblr for daily inspiration! Till 4/27 take 10% off on all purchases at FloraChild!! All purchases are gift wrapped with vintage floral paper and lace. Enter SPRINGTUMBLR for coupon code.

Inspired for Spring

Currently I am eating gluten free red velvet cupcakes way to often, getting Lulu groomed and adorn with an adorable tarnished silver heart necklace, drinking coconut mango kombucha I brewed and filling up my shop with things I highly would want in my own collection. A few things that have been inspiring me for Spring....

















What inspires you this Spring?