Ellie

We are very excited to tell you all about Ellie! If there is anything that motivates you to work out more than a new workout outfit we would love to hear about it! We think a new workout outfit it a great motivator to work out and a great reward for sticking to your workout routine!

5 Reasons We Love Ellie!
1. Super cute workout clothes! Seriously! The girls in your yoga, pilates, cardio barre, or TRX class will be dying to know where you got your outfit! To prove it to you, here are a few of our favorites!

2. Great quality! There is nothing worse than yoga pants that are see through, or get holes in places you don't want holes. They use high quality material so whatever you pick out will fit like a glove and hold your shape! Nobody wants their yoga pants to stretch out and make it look like they have a saggy butt! The material is moisture wicking, and UPF +50 to keep the sun away!

3.Great Price. Don't get us wrong, we love some Lululemon as much as the next girl, but our wallets sure don't! That is why we were so excited when we found fashionable workout clothes that we could save some money on!


4. Options to join the club or shop whenever you feel like it! Sometimes with online clothing stores are great because they find out exactly what it is you are looking for and have it ready for you every time you log in. When you join the club there are great perks and specials you get to take advantage of. But what if you don't want to join? Well you don't have to with Ellie! You can join the club or you can just stop by and shop whenever you need a new tank top or pair of yoga pants!

5. The Fit Fashionista Challenge! What a great idea! Obviously if you just bought some new workout clothes you are ready to go motivated for a good hard workout! Ellie is right there with you! They have a 30 day Fit Fashionista Challenge to help keep you motivated even after the first few washes of your new outfit! Go check it out, if you are interested here is all you need to know for day 1!

Anyone want to do the 30day challenge with us? Let us know if you are interested and we will all do it together! 

Are you excited yet! You can Order here to start shopping! Be sure to use the links here on the blog to get 20% off!

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Summer is Here!

Summer is here! That means BBQs, Pool Parties, Beach Days and Hot Weather!

Something we all look forward too and for those of you living out of Southern California, It is also  what you have waited all year for! Today we want to give you some basic tips to keep your summer buddies happy!

Doggy Rule #1:

Our dogs may love going for rides in the car with the wind blowing through their ears, but don't leave them inside when you stop to pick up that delicious iced latte or maybe just quick to run in and grab some ice.  The temperature can climb in just ten minutes! Ten minutes go by pretty quickly, and as much as Starbucks likes to insist on fast service you know if it is summer someone is going to be ordering a frappuccino that slows the whole thing down!

Harley and Coco love going for rides, even if they have to ride in the back, but take a look at how hot it gets on a warm day! Make sure you keep your dogs safe and out of the heat!

Doggie Rule # 2:

It seems simple enough, but make sure they have a lot of water! You can always run to the fridge and grab something to drink but they can't just fill up their water bowl. Make sure you keep an eye on the water, especially if they are playing or laying around outside, they are going to want something to drink and you don't want them to over heat just because you were so focused on your tan or making that perfect summer salad that they go thirsty.

You could always make one of these! Just freeze some toys in a big bowl or bucket! Water and a fun activity at the same time! 

Doggie Rule #3:

Take your walks during the cooler part of the day. When its still in the 90s you don't want to be out walking and your dog probably doesn't either! Wait till the sun is starting to go down and its nice and shady! Your dog will appreciate it! This also leads us right into...

Doggie Rule #3:

Our dogs can't toss on a pair of slippers or flip flops to go for a walk so make sure it isn't too hot for their poor lil feet! Do the hand test! If the pavement burns the back of you hand in 7 seconds or less, its probably gonna burn their feet too. Just think back to all those times where you had to run and jump into the pool because the grown between your beach chair and the water felt like the surface of the sun, or when you took your flip flops off to walk casually though the sand to realize that sand feels like it is on fire! Yeah, don't put your poor puppy through that!

Doggie Rule #4: 

There is a reason on the hottest days of the year everyone flocks to the beach or you head to your friend's house with the big new fancy pool. We all want a way to cool off! Your dog will appreciate cooling off too! Check out local dog beaches or bring your dog to the lake to go swimming for a bit! It is a great way to cool off when sitting in the shade doesn't cut it and you are sick of sitting inside in the AC.

Sometimes just being by the beach is all you need! You don't even need to go inside! But don't forget about the sun! That is why we have rule number 5!

Doggie Rule #5: 

Harley and Coco both have short hair so they don't have to worry about over heating as much as a shaggy sheep dog or golden retriever may. But, they still could get a lil sunburn! If you dog has a lighter colored coat, they probably have more sensitive skin underneath. If they enjoy laying out in the sun, you might want to get some doggie sunscreen! But make sure you avoid sunscreen that have chemicals that could get your dog sick if they lick it off. Some great sunscreen you can use on your dog is good Ol' Kiss my Face because most of them are oat based and natural! Some other options are Aubrey Sun Shade or of course anything made specifically for dogs.

If your dog does have long hair, go ahead, give 'em a hair cut! They just might love it!

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Dont Forget it is giveaway time! Be sure to enter for your chance to win before you head out to see those fireworks! 

The deadline is TODAY!!!!  So register and have a safe and Happy 4th! 

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Eggplant and Zucchini Quinoa Salad

So once again I had my farm fresh box with an array of goodies and I needed to come up with something fun! I had one eggplant and probably 8 zucchinis! I had also just been home in NY where I had a fabulous Quinoa cumin garbanzo bean and tomato salad. So,  I came up with this fun little summer salad!

Ingredients: 

1cup quinoa

1 chopped eggplant

2 chopped zucchini

1/2 cup green onion

3 cloves garlic

3/4 cup mini heirloom tomatoes 

1 can of garbanzo beans (rinsed)

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1tbs cumin

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

3/4 cup olive oil

salt and pepper

3 tbs hemp seed (optional)

Ok, lets get started!

Grab your eggplant and two decent sized zucchinis.

Chop them up into nice bite sized pieces!

Mix up the Eggplant and Zucchini into a large casserole dish and use 1/4 cup of olive oil and some salt and pepper to season. 

Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes mixing and stirring every 10 minutes.

Next, slice your heirloom tomatoes into bite size pieces (or just get cherry tomatoes and slice them in half!)

Mix your tomatoes in with  the rinsed garbanzo beans and set them aside. You won't need these for a while.

Cook one cup of quinoa (red, white or tri colored, it  really doesn't matter too much!) in two cups of water.

While the quinoa cooks, slice up some green onion and two cloves of garlic. (get some good and big cloves, don't be shy!)

Juice your lemons till you have 1/3 cup ready to go!

To make the dressing, mix the lemon juice with 1/2 cup of olive oil, one minced garlic clove and some salt and pepper.

By this time you can add the onion and garlic mixture into the quinoa with a lil bit of olive oil and the cumin and cayenne pepper. Then let it heat up and then sit for a bit while everything else is cooling off. 

Once everything has cooled down add the quinoa mixture and eggplant and zucchini into a big bowl.  Then add the garbanzo beans and tomato mixture. I also added 3 tbs of hemp seeds because I am a lil bit obsessed with them and I think they make everything better! Feel free to leave it out, but I recommend experimenting with them a bit! 

Mix it all up real good, then add the dressing and mix some more!  Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (60 if you can wait that long) for the best flavor.

Then you are done! Grab a bowl and enjoy!

It is even better as a left over the next day!  This recipe will make quite a bit so you can share it with friends or just eat it tomorrow or the next day!

Enjoy! If you like it please send us some pictures of your finished product! We would love to see and find out what you think!

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SweetSalt Food Shop

Since we were teenagers, my best friend, Holland, and I have loved to try new restaurants. She's usually way ahead of me in terms of finding cute new places to eat, but occasionally I come through for us. One day when she was in my neck of the woods (aka "the valley" for you fellow Angelinos/Angels/LA people - bailey what am i trying to say??? haha), and I decided to take her to my favorite new neighborhood place, SweetSalt Food Shop.

Located in the heart of Toluca Lake, this restaurant has something for everyone. From the foodie, to the health conscious, to the gluten-free vegetarian who is incessantly picky (that would be me), their menu pretty much caters to it all.  The place is bright, warm, and the staff is incredibly friendly. 

Our choices:

Holland probably ordered the best thing on the menu - the grilled cheese with avocado. I can tell you it was amazing just by looking at it. 

We were simultaneously introduced to Zapp's Potato Chips. I know what you're thinking (because I thought the same thing when she chose the chips) Gator Tators? Are we in Alabama? (no offense, Mom and Grandma). But I have to hand it to Holland, she knew what she was doing. These were some of the best potato chips I've ever tasted. And this is coming from someone who has never gone buck wild over potato chips. 

Buck wild? My Southern roots are showing. Sorry Bailey. 

My choices were not as exciting, but every bit as delicious. Every day they have homemade dairy-free soups. Tomato basil soup is one of my favorite foods in the world, and theirs is exceptionally delicious. They need to have it every day. Hint hint. 

SweetSalt offers a "create your own" quinoa salad, or regular salad, option. Both are delicious, and today I went for the regular salad. Arugula and organic mixed greens with goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, squash, drizzled with champagne vinaigrette. Delicious. 

If you live in LA, SweetSalt is a must on your "to visit" list. If you don't, well, you'll just have to live vicariously through us. 

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Bauble Bar

Recently, I discovered a fantastic website called Bauble Bar. I am in love with so many of their jewelry pieces, I don't even know where to begin. They have a wide variety of styles and price ranges. You can splurge on 14k jewelry, or pick something fun and trendy out at an affordable price. Below are some of my favorite pieces, and ones that are definitely going on the wish list! 

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Here are some necklaces on our wish list!

1. Peony Bloom Strand, 2.Pink Poppy Bib, 3. Dew Drop Bib, 4. Navy Bowline, 5. Sun Bloom

Go Check out Bauble Bar and let us know what you picked out!

 Happy Shopping!

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Etsy Shop of the Week: Starlight Woods

When I stumbled on Starlight Woods during an Etsy search, I knew my wallet was about to be in trouble. Lisa DiSciascio, the creator of Starlight Woods, is a mother of two, and has managed to create a gorgeous line of eco-friendly jewelry. Below are some of my favorites, but really I love every piece of hers. With the affordable prices, I don't have to settle on just one thing :) 

It is pretty amazing that she can turn this... 

 Into this! How pretty! I love every pattern she chooses to use! So great!

She collects the broken branches and fallen pieces of wood while out hiking with her family, then turns it into beautiful jewelry!

In addition to her Etsy shop, Starlight Woods, she also has a kids shop, Starlight Woods Kids! 

Happy Shopping! 

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