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![Relaxing Getaway in Renovated Quonset + Sheep, Goats, and More [Bellvue, Colorado]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Colorado-Getaway-300x164.jpg?resize=300%2C164&ssl=1)
Relaxing Getaway in Renovated Quonset + Sheep, Goats, and More [Bellvue, Colorado]
We had a fabulous time relaxing in a renovated Quonset in Colorado.
![Chickpea-Zucchini ‘Meatballs’ w/ Marinara & Gluten-Free Pasta [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/download-1-730x379.jpeg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Chickpea-Zucchini ‘Meatballs’ w/ Marinara & Gluten-Free Pasta [Vegan]
Pasta has never been so tasty (or healthy!).
My Top 5 Tips For Staying Healthy While Traveling
Hey, lovelies! So, this past week has been huge. I mean,*bam, hit by a train* huge. Less than eight months ago, my partner, Aaron, and I moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, to get introduced to the cannabis industry. Yes, that’s right, Mandy of Bloom for Life is developing...
![Light and Fluffy Banana-Nut Muffins [Vegan, GF]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/banana-nut-muffins-300x171.jpg?resize=300%2C171&ssl=1)
Light and Fluffy Banana-Nut Muffins [Vegan, GF]
Hey, lovely. How is your guys’ January going? If it’s anything like mine, it’s been intense. On New Year’s Eve, Aaron and I joined a local spiritual group and experienced rape medicine for the first time. (Read more here). Ever since then, life has been moving — fast....
![The Best Dehydrated Almond Bread You’ll Ever Try [Paleo, Vegan, GF]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/almond-bread-300x164.jpeg?resize=300%2C164&ssl=1)
The Best Dehydrated Almond Bread You’ll Ever Try [Paleo, Vegan, GF]
Hello, lovelies! First off — those who missed my last post ("How My Life (Drastically) Changed Within One Week of Taking Rapé Medicine") are in for a surprise. Yep, that’s because Aaron and I will be moving in just two weeks! (Ahhhhh!!) In case you’re wondering —...
How My Life (Drastically) Changed Within One Week of Taking Rapé Medicine
Hey, beautiful. On the night of New Year’s Eve, my partner, Aaron, and I joined a group of conscious, spiritual friends in Las Vegas, Nevada. For nearly two hours, we took turns reflecting on our personal journeys, what we learned from 2017 (and those we met), and how...
![Caramel-Apple Cheesecake with Date-Caramel Drizzle [Dairy-Free, Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/featured-cheesecake-300x164.jpg?resize=300%2C164&ssl=1)
Caramel-Apple Cheesecake with Date-Caramel Drizzle [Dairy-Free, Vegan]
Hey, beautiful. A few months ago, I was inspired to create a new cheesecake for the Bloom for Life blog. Because it was fall and apple season, this caramel-apple cheesecake with a date-caramel drizzle won my attention. I’m not going to lie… Apples are one of my...
![Paleo Dinner Rolls [Vegan, GF]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/paleo-rolls.jpeg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Paleo Dinner Rolls [Vegan, GF]
These paleo rolls are quite tasty when served with veggie stew or a green salad. Best of all, they’re vegan and gluten-free.
![Mustard-Tarragon Kale Chips [Paleo, Live Food, Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_5981-1024x703.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Mustard-Tarragon Kale Chips [Paleo, Live Food, Vegan]
These kale chips are easy-to-make, delicious, and anti-inflammatory. This is how you make food your medicine!
Exploring Seattle, WA: Missed Flights, Museums, Pike’s Market, and Marijuana
Hey, lovely! So, a couple of weeks ago, Aaron (my partner/bf) and I finally took a trip to Seattle, Washington — a place we both adore. I’ve been before, but it was his first time to the state. And oh goodness, we fit in so much in just a few short days. To begin...
Dear sisters: please stop shaming yourselves for loving sex, creativity
It is time for a massive mentality shift on this planet, and that revolution begins with women.
![Coconut Dairy-Free Buttercream Frosting [Paleo, Vegan] + New Puppy!](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/paleo-cake.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Coconut Dairy-Free Buttercream Frosting [Paleo, Vegan] + New Puppy!
Delicious and paleo buttercream will make your low-glycemic cake the best!
![Raw Vegan Beet-Sunflower Seed Burgers [Nut-Free] w/ Jicama Fries](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/beet-root-burger-730x379.jpeg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Raw Vegan Beet-Sunflower Seed Burgers [Nut-Free] w/ Jicama Fries
Live a life in bloom by caring about what you put in your body. You don’t need to sacrifice if you eat delicious meals like this raw vegan beet burger.
Spiced Pumpkin Pie Smoothie {Raw & Vegan}
Fuel your body right and celebratet fall. This pumpkin pie spice smoothie is raw, vegan, and delicious. Live your life in bloom.
No-Bake Walnut Pumpkin Spice Butter Cups [Raw, Vegan}
Try these no-bake walnut pumpkin spice butter cups today. They are raw and vegan and taste delicious. This is how you live life in bloom!
![Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/gf-chocolate-cookies-1-826x379.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe [Vegan]
These gluten-free chocolate chip cookies may be better than your grandma’s… And, they’re vegan!
The Power of Empathy
There’s an age old conception which implies that every person in this world is connected to each other. It got to a point where scientists and mathematicians set out to prove such a link which resulted to what’s known today as the ‘six degrees of separation’ theory....
![Healthy Cherry-Lime Gummy ‘Candies’ [Paleo, GF, DF]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/paleo-gummies.png?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Healthy Cherry-Lime Gummy ‘Candies’ [Paleo, GF, DF]
Hey, lovely. First of all, I’d like to thank EVERYONE who follows my blog and is a part of this conscious eating movement. I’m very grateful to report that over the past couple of weeks, traffic has skyrocketed and more and more people are signing up to receive...
5 Ways To “Re-Spark” Creativity And Start Loving Your Life
“Depression begins where creativity leaves off.” I mouthed this phrase to myself as I walked through the apartment — not 15 minutes ago. Perhaps it’s due to the solar eclipse, or perhaps it’s because I’ve literally frazzled my nerves these past few months with stress...
![Healthy Homemade Chili Recipe [Vegan, Easy]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/BloomforLife-Homemade-Chili-Recipe-1-730x379.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
Healthy Homemade Chili Recipe [Vegan, Easy]
This delicious and healthy chili is homemade. It is vegan, meaning it is free from animal products. Best of all, it is scrumptious!
Fudgy Raw Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream (You Can Make Without An Ice Cream Maker)
I’ll bet you didn’t know that dairy-free ice cream can be delicious and healthy! Try this fudgy raw vegan chocolate ice cream you can make without an ice cream maker.
Basic Raw Vegan Cheesecake w/ Strawberry Compote
This strawberry-vanilla cheesecake is perfect for holidays and special events. Not only is it delicious but it is also healthier than traditional cheesecake!
![Explorations in Las Vegas, Nevada [Part 1]: Hiking First Creek Trailhead](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Las-Vegas-07122017-10-300x225.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1)
Explorations in Las Vegas, Nevada [Part 1]: Hiking First Creek Trailhead
After waking up at 4:30 am, we had a grand ol’ time exploring First Creek Trailhead in Las Vegas, Nevada.
5 Tips For Traveling To South East Asia
If you’re planning on traveling to southeast Asia, I highly recommend you read this arrticle first.
![31 Photos From My Safari Trip In Maasai Mara [Kenya, Africa]](https://i0.wp.com/life-in-bloom.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Safari41-1024x732-300x214.jpg?resize=300%2C214&ssl=1)
31 Photos From My Safari Trip In Maasai Mara [Kenya, Africa]
31 Photos From My Safari Trip In Maasai Mara [Kenya, Africa]
Dairy-Free Pistachio-Vanilla Ice Cream {Raw, Vegan}
This dairy-free pistachio vanilla ice cream is raw and vegan. Best of all, it is creamy, delicious, and good for you! Live life in bloom.
5 Travel Tips You Must Remember Or Will Be Forced To Re-Learn…
5 tips you should learn before traveling full-time.
Peach Cobbler Muffins w/ Brown Sugar Oat Streusel {Vegan, Cooked}
These peach cobbler muffins are a perfect afternoon oick-me-up or breakfast. They’re also vegan!
My Battle with Disordered Eating, And What I’m Doing To Change
Hey, there. So, this is a very emotional, honest, and open post. Many of you know that when I was a teenager, I had a very unhealthy relationship with food and sabotaged my health in the form of binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia. I credit God with saving me when I...
10-Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Doughnuts
Hey, lovelies! I don’t know about you, but I am really enjoying the beginnings of summer. That fresh air, those sunny vibes, the long stretch of hours to get your work done then play outside… Yes, it’s awesome. And guess what? In just three weeks, I will reveal the...