This winter has been brutal for many people across the United States. Several of my friends/family are stuck inside their homes because of record low temperatures, record snowfall, and loss of power/utilities. Being stuck inside for an extended period can wreak havoc on anyone, causing what experts have labeled SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Even down…
Beverages
Easy DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Cold Brew Coffee
Are you in love with cold brew coffee? Living here in Texas, I have come to really appreciate cold brew coffee, especially on all those hot summer days! The summer heat can go all the way through October here, making me feel torn between wanting a pumpkin spice latte’ and trying to avoid hot beverages….
Wake Me Up With a Cup of Mornin’ Sunshine Tea – a DIY Morning Boost Tea for Energy, Weight-Loss, & Detoxification
With everyone looking to find health this time of year, detox teas are all the rage, but the price of some of these teas are over the top! I scoured the grocery shelves, the internet, and even Etsy to compare prices and ingredients but nothing beats how much cheaper it is to make these teas…
Detox Impurities With Dirty Lemonade
Tis’ the season of detoxes, workout programs, and juice fasts and I’m over here wishing all my detox options weren’t so intense. I’ve tried the teatoxes that made my intestines cry, the juice fasts that made me realize I can’t handle the feeling of an empty stomach, and even the intense diet changes that had me…
Pumpkin Pie Turmeric Breakfast Smoothie – Vegan+Gluten-Free
Pumpkin season has arrived in the Hippy household, and I am already dreaming up all the pumpkin recipes that I want to come up with for you guys! I can’t deny my pumpkin-love every fall. I like to indulge in pumpkin everything….except maybe those pumpkin Oreos. During the fall season, I am a glutton for…
3 Healthy Dessert Smoothies To Curb Your Sweet-Tooth Cravings
When I am craving something sweet, I like to trick myself with sneakily healthy desserts that feed my sweet tooth cravings without all the guilt afterward. I feel like a lot of people don’t realize just how easy it is to put together something sweet and tasty without all the icky stuff that you are…
5 Awesome Tips for the Perfect Smoothie
It’s the start of the new year and everyone is trying to keep themselves on track with their new healthy goals for 2016. Smoothies are definitely a big part of the health movement, and if you are trying to detox, go vegan, lose weight, or just plain be healthier, it’s likely that smoothies on are…