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Up Level Autumn: Medicinal Hot Chocolate
Recipes, Collaboration Rachel Lyn Recipes, Collaboration Rachel Lyn

Up Level Autumn: Medicinal Hot Chocolate

As the temperatures start to drop, there is nothing like a tasty warm beverage in hand while you are cozying up under a blanket or relaxing by the fire. BLNCD educator and wellness practitioner, Rachel Lyn, has come up with a nutrient-rich treat to level up your seasonal drink game. Packed with healing ingredients, the alchemy of her Medicinal Hot Chocolate is not only delicious but also intended to activate and harmonize the body, mind and spirit. 

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Summer Sips: Easy Mocktail Guide 101
Recipes, Collaboration Rachel Lyn Recipes, Collaboration Rachel Lyn

Summer Sips: Easy Mocktail Guide 101

We are seeing some amazing options for summer beverage alternatives that we just had to share with you. As we emerge into summer heat and are able to see community more and more, there is nothing like having a cool beverage on a patio with friends or at the lake with family. Also as a result of the last year, collectively we're experiencing a shift in how we connect with one another including the desire to be more present during our gatherings.

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Thyme & Black Mission Fig: Nourishment Oatmeal
Recipes, Nourishment Rachel Lyn Recipes, Nourishment Rachel Lyn

Thyme & Black Mission Fig: Nourishment Oatmeal

Thyme and black mission fig in a hearty oatmeal set for an unruffled tone to the day. Wonderful for holding times of hormonal shifting and a busy mind. Due to their nutrient palate, this duo soothes the nerves and nourishes the feminine physique. Calcium and potassium from black mission fig provide muscle and bone support while thyme provides a relaxation to the feminine reproductive. 

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Sunshine Kumquat Dill Aioli + Easter Healing
Recipes, Healing Rachel Lyn Recipes, Healing Rachel Lyn

Sunshine Kumquat Dill Aioli + Easter Healing

As a Midwesterner, sunshine in any form is a moment of wellness this time of year. Sometimes finding the light by way of plants comes easier than direct rays. Easter has been an interesting holiday throughout my life. In my mid to late 20's, Spending time in the kitchen had been one of my favorite ways to spend time during holidays and long afternoons to which I could devote to a recipe or two.

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