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![How To Make Adaptogenic Dandelion + Chicory Coffee Alternative [Recipe]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/pexels-disha-sheta-4942726.jpeg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
How To Make Adaptogenic Dandelion + Chicory Coffee Alternative [Recipe]
This coffee alternative calls for dandelion and chicory. Adaptogenic herbs like Reishi and Chaga make it super medicinal (and tasty!).
Redefining Success and Productivity Through the Creator’s Lens, Not Your Own
We have been taught so many lies about what it means to live and create as human beings. In this article, I ponder how we may redefine success.
4 Lifestyle Changes That Will Make Your Skin Glow
4 simple lifestyle changes that will cause your skin to glow from the inside out. Your purpose is to live life in bloom – get started by nourishing yourself.
Why It’s Important to Create a ‘Mock Up’ of Your Inspired Self
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Moist Vanilla Cupcakes with Dragon Fruit Buttercream Frosting
Hi, friends! Thanks for visiting the blog and seeing what's new. Today, I'm sharing an awesome recipe for moist vanilla cupcakes that have a dragonfruit frosting. For anyone who has made vegan or gluten-free treats know, it can be REALLY freaking hard to bake...
![Matcha Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache [Vegan, GF]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/raw-vegan-matcha-cheesecake-3-1024x768.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Matcha Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache [Vegan, GF]
This matcha cheesecake has a chocolate ganache and is vegan and gluten-free. Get the FREE recipe today!
![Easy Cashew Mayonnaise [Raw, Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cashew-mayo-730x379-1.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Easy Cashew Mayonnaise [Raw, Vegan]
This tasty mayonnaise is made from cashews and other medicinal ingredients.
![Simple and Easy Mint Fudge [Vegan & Paleo]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/fudge-1.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Simple and Easy Mint Fudge [Vegan & Paleo]
This simple and easy vegan mint fudge is both paleo and super delicious. It only takes a few simple ingredients…
![Simple Sweet Potato Fries [Paleo, Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sweet-potato-fries-feature-image-1.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Simple Sweet Potato Fries [Paleo, Vegan]
Are you the type of person who loves to snack? If so, you’re going to love this recipe for simple sweet potato fries. Though sweet potatoes do contain a lot of starch, they are also rich in a variety of life-supporting nutrients. According to the BBC food guide, sweet...
5 Things We Loved and Loathed About Tiny Home Living
In the summer of 2018, Aaron and I (Mandy) lived in a renovated camper tiny home in Boulder, Colorado, with a bunch of goats. Read more…
5 Best Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes (Vegan)
These are my FAVORITE Thanksgiving recipes. Which one is yours?
![Parfait with Berry-Cashew Cream and Homemade Granola [Raw, Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/parfait.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Parfait with Berry-Cashew Cream and Homemade Granola [Raw, Vegan]
This delightful parfait features cashew cream and fresh fruit. Yum!
5 Healthy Habits I Turn to When Life Gets Tough
Life has its down moments, that’s why I’m sharing 5 healthy habits I personally turn to when struggling with various situations. We’re in this together.
![Fajita Quesadilla w/ Chipotle Cream [Vegan, GF]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Fajita-Quesdadilla-1-300x199.jpg?resize=300%2C199&ssl=1)
Fajita Quesadilla w/ Chipotle Cream [Vegan, GF]
Hey, folks! This week, I’d like to feature a recipe by a new acquaintance, Tully Zander. The recipe blogger is a hardcore vegan advocate and has tons of inspirational wisdom on her website, Vegans First. While perusing her blog, I stumbled across this delicious recipe...
![Strawberry-Oat Scones w/ Coconut Butter Glaze [GF, Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/IMG_0150.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Strawberry-Oat Scones w/ Coconut Butter Glaze [GF, Vegan]
Tasty scones made from gluten-free oats and only a few other ingredients. These make a good morning great!
5 Ways to Awaken the Divine Feminine Within You
Awaken the divine feminine within you with these 5 tips. Each of us has masculine and feminine energy, but the feminine has been suppressed for centuries.
![Avocado Toast w/ Cashew-Basil Pesto [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IMG_8664.jpg?resize=730%2C974&ssl=1)
Avocado Toast w/ Cashew-Basil Pesto [Vegan]
Come hither, millennials (says I, an avocado-loving millennial). This twist on regular ol' avocado toast is sure to make you swoon. I learned to make a variation of this delectable cashew-basil pesto when I worked as a vegan chef at the Pomegranate Cafe, located in...
How CBD Oil Helped Heal My Adult Acne and Self-Worth
At the age of 11, I remember seeing my older sister of 3 1/2 years freak out. Her first pimple had erupted on her skin and she was mortified to be going to school with it showing. My mom assured her that it was a natural symptom of puberty and fluctuating hormones and...
![Blueberry-Mango-Turmeric Cheesecake [Raw, Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Raw-Cheesecake-11-300x164.jpg?resize=300%2C164&ssl=1)
Blueberry-Mango-Turmeric Cheesecake [Raw, Vegan]
Hey there, beautiful friends. I am so happy to be sharing another recipe. And this time, it’s one of my favorite things to make: a raw (live food) and vegan dessert! As I tell people from time to time, I’m particularly fascinated with creating desserts because it’s so...
![Easy-to-Make Chocolate Brownie Waffles [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Chocolate-Brownie-Waffles-Vegan-730x379.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Easy-to-Make Chocolate Brownie Waffles [Vegan]
Amazing vegan waffles for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Marinated Kale & Quinoa Nourish Bowl w/ Toasted Sesame Seeds and Hemp Oil
You can never go wrong with a nourish bowl. This version features hemp seeds and is one of my favorites!
![Super Simple Blueberry Pop Tarts [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pop-tarts-1.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Super Simple Blueberry Pop Tarts [Vegan]
These super simple blueberry pop tarts are a great breakfast option or snack.
![Easy & Healthy Peanut Butter Granola [Vegan, Gluten-Free]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PB-Granola-Featured-826x379.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Easy & Healthy Peanut Butter Granola [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Start the morning off right with peanut butter granola, made with gluten-free oats and blueberries.
The 10 BEST Raw Vegan Entree Recipes
These are the 10 best raw food entree recipes. Which ones are your favorites?
![Rosemary-Garlic Chickpea Flatbread [Vegan, Gluten-Free]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chickpea-flatbread.jpeg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Rosemary-Garlic Chickpea Flatbread [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
This rosemary-garlic chickpea flatbread is great when served with a salad, veggie stew, or by itself.
Our Finished Camper (Photos) + Life in Boulder, Colorado
Hey there, friends. As I type this, I am sitting in the Ozo Coffee Shop, located on Pearl St. in Boulder, radiating gratitude. Hours ago, my love, Aaron, and I finally found a place to park our camper-trailer (for 2-3 months) outside of Boulder, Colorado, where we...
![Lemon-Lavender Cake w/ Icing [Gluten-Free, Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Lemon-Lavender-Cake-730x379.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Lemon-Lavender Cake w/ Icing [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
This delicious lemon-lavender cake is gluten-free and vegan. The icing ensures it remains moist.
Feeling Like a Failure? 5 Ways to Re-Motivate Yourself and Reclaim Gratitude
“Expectation is the root of all suffering,” said Buddha. And gosh darn, he was right. Expectations placed on other people, on how we think life should go, and expectations placed on ourselves lead to so much emotional heartache. Believe me, I know. As you may or may...
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Living in a Solar-Powered Camper [Part 1]: Renovations and Planning
Hey, beauties. So, it has begun. Approximately one month ago, my partner, Aaron, and I left Las Vegas, Nevada. Intriguingly, we only moved there eight months prior. Why were we leaving, then? Well, that’s a loaded question… Let me start by saying that the reason we...
Study Finds Link Between Cancer And Ultra-Processed Foods
By Amanda Froelich/Truth Theory Want to live a long, healthy life? Ditch the processed, refined foods and instead, add more fruits, vegetables, legumes, leafy greens, and nuts and seeds to your diet. According to a new study published in the British Medical...