How to Do a Basic Bubble Bath

Have you ever taken a bubble bath? Here is a basic bubble bath recipe.

Mix the following ingredients: 

• 1/4 cup warm, distilled water

• 1/2 cup Castille soap

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

Instuctions: 

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. Run under hot water. Soak in bath. 

How to Make a Jerk Tofu Wrap

Here’s a delicious recipe for vegan jerk tofu wraps that combines bold Caribbean flavors with tofu instead of meat. You can either grill or pan fry the tofu, and then wrap it up with other tasty ingredients. 

The jerk sauce uses pimentos berries and Scotch Bonnets. Did you know Scotch Bonnets are 12 to 140 times hotter than jalapeños? Adjust to your spice level and feel free to use the substitutes mentioned. Let’s get cooking! 

Ingredients:

• 1 wholegrain spinach wrap (can use any tortilla) 
• 1 block of extra firm tofu, pressed and sliced into strips
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1/2 cup jerk sauce (see below for details)
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped 
• 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cucumber, sliced 
• 1 mango, slice
• 1/2 fresh lime

For the jerk sauce: 

• 1 tablespoon pimentos berries (can use 1 teaspoon allspice to substitute) 
• 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to your preferred spice level, can use a few dashes of Tabasco sauce or 2-3 tablespoons chili powder to substitute) 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 
• 1 teaspoon curry powder 
• 1 teaspoon salt 

Instructions:

1. Prepare the jerk sauce by blending all the ingredients for the jerk sauce in a 

   blender or food processor. Adjust to your spice level. 
2. Marinate the tofu strips into the jerk sauce mixture. 
3. Heat the olive oil in a medium high heat on a frying pan. Add the tofu strips and cook on each side until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. 
4. To make the wraps, just layer a spinach or wholegrain tortilla with black beans, jerk tofu, cucumber, mango, fresh parsley and a squeeze of fresh lime. Add additional toppings, such as avocado or shredded lettuce, if desired. 
5. Fold the tortilla into a burrito shape. Serve your flavorful jerk tofu wraps warm. 

If you try this out or want to see more recipes, feel free to post in the comments. 

5 Summer Pizza Ideas

Looking for fresh, vibrant pizza ideas to enjoy this summer? These vegan recipes are perfect for warm-weather meals, from light savory dinners to sweet fruity desserts.

• Spinach Artichoke Pizza: Transform creamy, garlicky dip into the ultimate pizza topping. Get the recipe.
• Vegan Alfredo Pizza: Enjoy a rich and creamy spinach Alfredo pizza. Get the recipe.
• Hummus Pizza: A unique, healthy base using hummus instead of red sauce. Top with your favorite veggies. 
• Vegan Caprese Pizza: Features homemade cashew mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and a balsamic reduction. Get the recipe.
• Lemon Herb Socca Pizza: A gluten-free, protein-packed option made from chickpea flour. Get the recipe.
• Vegan Tortilla Pizza: A quick, crispy personal pizza perfect for using summer vegetables. Get the recipe.
• Butternut Squash Pizza with Apples & Pecans: A sweet and savory autumn-inspired combination. Get the recipe.
• Fun Pizza Bagels: A classic, easy-to-make snack. Get the recipe.
• Summer Fruit Pizza: A refreshing snack or dessert loaded with fresh fruit. Get the recipe.
• Summer Dessert Pizza: A sweet, crowd-pleasing treat. Get the recipe.
• Vegan Rocky Road Dessert Pizza: Sweet dough topped with chocolate hazelnut spread, chocolate chips, toasted hazelnuts, and melty mini marshmallows. Get the recipe.

Feel free to experiment with these vibrant toppings and enjoy your homemade vegan pizza party! 

8 Ways to Make Popsicles

Homemade popsicles are perfect for hot weather. While it is still summer, why not trying making your own popsicles? They are not too hard to make. These are some popsicle recipes I found on Pinterest that I would love to try out.

I love the bright yellow color and hint of chocolate on these Chocolate Passionfruit Popsicles.

These Cookies and Coconut Cream Popsicles are vegan and use coconut milk and Oreo cookies for a cookies and cream flavor.

These Blackberry Ombre Popsicles get their natural color from the blackberries.

For a breakfast treat, try these Easy Breakfast Yogurt Popsicles

Try making Thai Iced Tea Popsicles.

For something unique, try this Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Pudding Pops recipe.

I would love to try these Mint Chocolate Dip Popsicles that are also vegan.

These Pitaya Rosewater Berry Popsicles use frozen strawberries to give them a berry taste.

Have you ever made your own popsicles?

Fourth of July Festive Looks

Fourth of July is in a couple days. Here are some stylish Fourth of July outfit ideas to help you celebrate in patriotic style:

Classic Americana Look: Create a red, white and blue ensemble for that timeless patriotic vibe. The patriotic outfit above is from Windsor. 

Chic White Dress: Keep it easy and casual with a white maxi dress. Experiment with different necklines like a halter version or puffed sleeves

Family Barbecue: Opt for a festive graphic tee with jean shorts for an easy, casual look. Try a striped shirt dress in blue and white, paired with blue jeans.

Simple Denim Dress: A denim dress is perfect for a family party or event. 

Bandana or Headband: Tie a red bandana around your neck, head or bag handle for a versatile accessory. This is a great way to easily add some Fourrh of July colors to your outfit. I found a Fourth of July headband recently. It makes any outfit festive even if you are not wearing red, white and blue. 

Espadrilles: Complete your look with comfy and chic espadrilles like these patriotic ones from Utoimkio . Or add your favorite pair of red or blue flip flops. 

Classic Stars and Stripes Nail Art: Create a patriotic nod to the flag with red and blue nail art. Paint horizontal stripes with vibrant red polish on a white base. Add a pop of blue to one nail. This is an easy way to dress up any outfit.

Remember to have fun and celebrate in style! 

10 Essential Tools For Going Vegan

Going vegan is a great choice for both your health and the environment. Let’s explore some essential tools to make your vegan cooking journey easier:

1. Food Processor: A versatile tool for making veggie burgers, chopping veggies, and creating creamy sauces. It’s a game-changer for busy kitchens! 

2. High Speed Blender: Perfect for nut based cheeses, smoothies, and soups. Look for one that can handle tough ingredients like cashews. 

3. Spiralizer: Turn zucchini and other veggies into noodle like shapes for creative salads and pasta alternatives. 

4. Crockpot or Instant Pot: These save time and energy when cooking beans and curries. Set it and forget it! 

5. Tofu Press: Essential for draining excess water from tofu, ensuring better flavor absorption. 

6. Dutch Oven or Stock Pot: Ideal for simmering hearty soups, stews and vegan chili. 

7. Large Non-Stick Frying Pan: A spacious pan for sautéing veggies, making stir-fries, and more.  

8. Large Sheet Pan: Perfect for roasting veggies or baking plant-based treats. 

Remember, simplicity is key. You don’t need fancy gadgets—just a few reliable tools to create delicious vegan meals! If you’d like more details or recipes, feel free to ask! 

How to Cleanse Your Body

If you are feeling sick or out of touch with your body, cleansing your body can be a good way to get rid of bad toxins and feel better again.

• Dry skin brush before you take a bath or shower. I also like dry brushing my face, but use a brush made especially for your face so it has softer bristles.

• Take a warm salt water bath or steam in the shower.

• Deep breathing can help calm you down. Do yoga. Try just doing 20 minutes of yoga a day or picking up a yoga DVD or video series.

• Drink water. Try adding a couple extra glasses a day.

• Try eating healthier. Go on a cleanse or add a couple healthy foods in to your diet. Check out these 30 cleansing foods that naturally cleanse your body.

• Use a neti pot to naturally cleanse your sinuses.

• Try the hydro therapeutic technique of taking a shower with hot water and then switching to cold. Afyerwards, get under covers.

• Go for a run or walk. Try exercising at least 20 minutes a day or move your body in some way.

• Get a massage or do a self massage with your favorite oils.

• Try drinking hot tea with herbs in it or taking an herbal soak bath.

What do you do to cleanse yourself? Let me know in the comments.

What to Wear on a Rainy Day

Rainy day, go away! Try these stylish rainy day outfits. Rainy days can be challenging for choosing an outfit, but they can also be a chance to show off your creativity in the gloomy weather. Here are some tips and ideas on what to wear on rainy days: 

Choose water resistant fabrics and natural fibers.

Get a quality rain coat. Try fabrics like such as cotton or even vegan leather, to avoid getting soaked or feeling uncomfortable. Avoid fabrics that absorb water easily such as silk, linen, or suede

Opt for darker colors or patterns that can hide any water stains or splashes. 

You can also brighten up your look with a pop of color, such as a red raincoat, a yellow umbrella or a deep blue scarf12

Layer your clothing to adapt to the changing temperature and humidity. You can wear a thin hoodie under a maxi dress, a button-down shirt under a sweater, or a blazer over a t-shirt

Bring an umbrella! 

I love bringing an umbrella out when it is raining. It is great to accessorize with clothing accessories that can protect you from the rain. For example, you can wear a waterproof hat, a stylish raincoat, a colorful umbrella or even a pair of sunglasses123 I once found a colorful rainbow umbrella while walking in the rain. 

Add rain boots to protect your feet from the rain. 

Waterproof your rwvorire or of shoes so they are durable in wet weather. You can wear other shoes like sneakers or sandals if the rain is light and the temperature is warm124

Remember, you can always have fun with your fashion choices, no matter the weather. 

How to Come Up with Blog Post Ideas

Do you know what to blog about? This post is all about how to come up with blog ideas. You will need to come up with a blog post topic every time you create a new blog post. You may have a lot of ideas already. Other times, you might feel stuck. Here are some tips for staying inspired.

Write Outside of Your Blog

If you usually blog on the computer, why not try writing somewhere else? It helps to keep a list or notebook with ideas of what you want to blog about. I like to write draft posts of blog posts on a notebook and then edit them on the computer later. You can even draw or doodle when you write in a notebook to get ideas or what you want visual photos to look like. Another idea is to use an application like Bean to write without distraction.

Take Photos

Instead of writing a blog post first, take some photos. This can also help if your blog isn’t usually visual and you just want to get ideas. Try taking photos of your daily activities or things that inspire you for a day or a week. Go through the photos later and choose the best ones to inspire blog post ideas or add to your blog posts to make them more interesting.

Look at Other Blogs

Joining a blog community or looking st other blogs can help you stay inspired. Many other blogs encourage other bloggers to join them in blogging about the same topic or using a certain tag. Comment on a blog with a similar topic and let them know their blog post inspired a topic on your blog.

Search for Keywords

SEO can help you come up with popular blog topic ideas that will get you noticed in search engines. Try using Keyword Tool to find different keyword phrases that may be a good title for your blog post or a starting point when you write.

Look in Books

If you don’t care as much about writing this week’s trending topics, try looking in books or magazines. Pick an article in a magazine or a topic in a book to inspire a blog post. I like to look through old issues of magazines and see if I can find topics that would be interesting on my blog. You can also try looking at the library for books. 

Look at an Old Blog Post

If you have old blog entries, find a couple popular posts you really like. See if you can rewrite them with a new spin, add on to them or write an additional blog post on the same topic.

Want specific ideas on what to write about? Here are some specific ideas on what to blog about if you are stuck:

• Do a day in the life or post some personal photos that let people know more about you.
• Post your favorite ways to promote your business. Write about your favorite tools, websites or applications to use.
• Make a list of your top 10 favorite ________.
• Do a survey or let viewers ask you questions.
• Post what you ate that day or what you are planning to make for dinner.
• Post what inspires you or what it on your wishlist.
• Make a tutorial that gives step by step instructions how to make something or accomplish a task.
• Write about your favorite blogs or give a shoutout to other bloggers.
• Try to change up your media. Add a video if you usually don’t make videos or add a photos if you usually do mostly text entries.

How do you come up with blog post ideas?

Want to Be Reviewed?

Do you have a company with a product you want me to review? I am doing product reviews on this blog. Some examples of products I will review include:

• Handmade products from Etsy
• Vegan companies and products
• Art and art journaling supplies
• Business tools
• Digital products

I also do interviews and accept guest posts. Contact me for more details.

10 Ways to Cook with Bagels

I love cooking with bagels. Bagels are a versatile and delicious bread that can be enjoyed in many ways. If you are looking for some vegan recipes using bagels, here are 10 ideas that you can try:

• Vegan Bagel Toppings: You can make your own vegan cream cheese, hummus, pesto or chocolate spread and top your bagels with them. Add some fresh or dried fruits, nuts, seeds, or herbs for extra flavor and texture
• Vegan Bagel Sandwiches: Vegan bagel sandwiches are a great lunch or dinner meal. You can fill your bagels with tofu or tempeh for a meaty flavor. You can even use store bought veggie patties and use the bagel like a bun. Add vegan cheese, vegan mayo, mustard, ketchup or barbecue sauce for extra moisture and flavor. 
• Vegan Bagel Pizza: You can slice your bagels in half and spread some vegan pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings of your choice. Then bake them in the oven or toaster oven until the cheese is melted and the bagels are crispy. Try using vegan pesto or alfredo as the base sauce instead of tomato sauce. 
• Vegan Bagel Salad: Make your own bagel croutons by cubing your bagels and toss them with some olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake in the oven until they are golden and crunchy. You can use them as croutons for your salad or mix them with some roasted vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and dressing1
• Vegan Bagel Casserole: Make a vegan bagel casserole.You can cube your bagels and layer them with some vegan cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and spices. Then bake them in the oven until they are bubbly and cheesy. You can also add some broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, or other vegetables to the casserole3 
• Bagel French Toast: Use bagels instead of bread to  make your own french toast.You can slice your bagels and dip them in a mixture of plant-based milk, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Then fry them in a skillet until they are golden and crisp. You can serve them with some maple syrup, vegan butter, berries, or whipped cream3
• Bagel Soup: You can cube your bagels and simmer them in some vegetable broth, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and bay leaf. Then blend the soup until it is smooth and creamy. You can season the soup with some salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parsley. You can also add some vegan cheese, cream, or yogurt to the soup3
• Vegan Bagel Bread Pudding: You can cube your bagels and soak them in a mixture of plant-based milk, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and spices. Then bake them in the oven until they are set and custardy. You can add some raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, or coconut flakes to the pudding3
• Vegan Bagel Scones: You can shred your bagels and mix them with some flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and vegan butter. Then add some plant-based milk and knead the dough until it is smooth. You can shape the dough into rounds and cut them into wedges. Then bake them in the oven until they are golden and flaky. You can add some lemon zest, cranberries, chocolate chips, or nuts to the dough3
• Vegan Bagel Chips: Slice your bagels thinly and brush them with some olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then bake them in the oven until they are crisp and crunchy. You can use them as a snack or dip them in some salsa, guacamole, or hummus if 3

I hope you enjoy these vegan recipes using bagels. Let me know which one is your favorit