The Best Spa!!!

My second "Happiest Place on Earth" is this fabulous Spa called DuBunne located in Torrance, CA. DuBunne is a full spa and massage centre. I have been coming here since I was 20 years old, and I have never had a bad massage, facial, or manicure/pedicure. A gift card makes the perfect Holiday gift or birthday present! And the best part is you can order these gift certificates directly online on their website! They also have a cute gift shop with candles, lotions, massage oil, and comfortable soft robes.
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Check them out here online and take advantage of their Holiday Specials! #christmas #shopping #giftcards #spa #nails #massage #facial #couplesmassage #dubunne www.dubunne.com

Vegetable Bean Soup

Been making this one for a few years and it is to die for! I love it almost as much as I love my chicken tortilla soup! #soup #healthy #vegetable #recipes 

Vegetable Bean Soup

6 ounces of bacon, chopped

1 onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

2 small carrots, diced

2 zucchini, diced

1 garlic clove, finely diced

1 (14-ouncs) can chopped tomatoes, undrained

2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

    Coarsley ground black pepper

6 cups fresh spinach, chopped

1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

1. Place bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes or until almost crisp. Add onion, celery, and carrot; cook 5 minutes.

Add zucchini and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10  minutes. Stir in spinach. Ladle into soup bowls and top with grated cheese. Makes 10 cups. serves 6.

Synergy & Kombucha 100% organic & raw

Healthy minded or not, it's extremely important to boost your immunity especially at this time of year. I found these fantastic beverages that do just that, and so much more! 100% raw & organic synergy and kombucha bottled beverages come in 20 different tasty flavors such as mystic mango, cosmic cranberry, gingerberry, trilogy, citrus & multi-green. These healthy drinks contain enzymes, probiotics, powerful antioxidants, omega 3, and fiber. 
To learn more check out their website and/or visit your local health food store. #sprouts #wholefoods #kombucha #synergy #probiotics #enzymes #antioxidants #healthy #organic #raw www.synergydrinks.com

Chocolate covered Pretzels

Making chocolate covered pretzels is so easy, and hardly takes any time at all. These festive treats are perfect for Christmas, Halloween, birthday parties, classroom events, and pretty much any special occasion. You can make them in white, dark, or milk chocolate and to make 50 of them costs less than $35! I buy my supplies at The Cake Palace in Carson, CA. You can also find supplies to make them at your local Michaels or Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts. #chocolate #pretzels #treats #festive #cakepalace #michaels #joann 

1. Pour bag of chocolate chips into a large plastic container and microwave 30 seconds at a time. Stir after every 30 sec until chocolate is completely melted.
2. Take each individual pretzel and dip into container and with a spoon drizzle chocolate on the pretzel. 
3. Place chocolate pretzels on foil and begin to top them off with sprinkles of your choice.
4. Once they dry (approx. 15min.) place each pretzel into a long bag and tie the end with a tie wrap. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Health benefits of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is an ancient herb that contains so many health benefits. The cinnamon supplements I take daily also contain Chromium which promotes carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Cinnamon has been used to help treat muscle spasms, common colds, infections, vomiting, and may also lower blood sugar in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Studies have also shown that it may help prevent alzheimer's disease. #cinnamon #healthy #benefits #ancientherb #naturesbounty #walgreens www.naturesbounty.com www.walgreens.com

My ultimate juicing recipe

I've been juicing since I discovered who the juiceman was back when I was in high school. I have so many favorite juicing recipes. But this one is my ultimate "Everything on it" recipe. You can leave out some of the ingredients if you'd like. The list is long, and it takes time to wash and cut all of the veggies & fruits. I'll be posting more simple juicing recipes later on this week. I juice enough for the week, and store it in mason jars in the fridge. #juicing #healthy #benefits #fruits #vegetables #herbs #jacklalannes #powerjuicer #masonjars Apples Oranges Lemon Carrots Celery Beets with leafs Kale Parsley Tomatoes Garlic Turmeric root Cabbage Broccoli Ginger root Cauliflower Radishes

Ice cream lovers

If you're an ice cream lover such as myself, then you'll be happy to know that Ben & Jerry's came out with a new flavor called Chocolate Peppermint Crunch. As soon as I saw the ad a couple of days ago, I knew that I had to try it! This delicious chocolate ice cream has peppermint and fudge swirls, but the best part is biting into the mint chocolate cookie balls! I'm in ice cream heaven. 
#benandjerrys #icecream #chocolate #peppermint #fudge #cookie 
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