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Swipe for beautiful little nuggets for your #menta

Swipe for beautiful little nuggets for your #mentalhealth. Take what you need, save to read again and share which one resonates most with you 💕 #MyYogaLife #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareSaturday

Happy Thanksgiving from our little family to yours

Happy Thanksgiving from our little family to yours❤️. I’m forever grateful for my health, my loving family and friends, and this incredible, supportive community. I hope you all have an amazing holiday.
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{PS: Swipe through for mems from Thanksgiving’s past, including a look at how much my hair has changed over the years 😂} #thanksgivings

There's nothing quite like a movie in the backyard

There's nothing quite like a movie in the backyard complete with a roaring fire, cozy blankets and delicious autumn cocktails. #ad
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I paired @LaMarcaProsecco with spiced apple cider to make these festive and bubbly sips! Swipe for the recipe and SAVE for your Friendsgiving brunch or Thanksgiving party. 🥂
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Head to the link in my bio to stock up on La Marca before the holidays! #MakeEveryDaySparkle #lamarcaprosecco

It’s a #greensmoothie kinda morning so I figured

It’s a #greensmoothie kinda morning so I figured I’d share some of my fav ways to make them! Just in case you’ve had a few smoothie fails and felt like you were drinking a salad 😉
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Pick 1: (Veggies)
✨ baby spinach
✨ kale
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Pick 2: (Fruit)
✨ banana
✨ pineapple
✨ apple
✨ mango
✨ blueberries
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Pick 1: (liquid)
✨ oat milk
✨ almond milk
✨ coconut water
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Pick 1: (protein)
✨ plant based protein powder
✨ Greek yogurt
✨ silken tofu
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Pick 1 or 2: (plant based fat)
✨ nut butter
✨ flax seeds
✨ chia seeds
✨ hemp seeds
✨ avocado
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To keep the smoothie a bright green color mix yellow fruits (bananas, mango, apple, or pineapple) with the veggies! This one had banana, mango, spinach, greek yogurt, peanut butter and oat milk.
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What’s YOUR fav smoothie combo?

A photodump of all my fav moments playing tourist

A photodump of all my fav moments playing tourist in my own city while hosting @chloecassecuelle. 🙃
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It’s crazy to think that our time in lockdown doing weekly “art hours” over zoom was the thing that brought us closer — and now over a year later, we both moved to different cities and have embraced change wholeheartedly.
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It’s cliché but I do love the sentiment that we’re all just one decision away from a completely different life ❤️
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And now, after 6 months of calling Denver home I finally feel like I’m getting the hang of showing people around. 👏🏻 . I’m curious, would a “Denver Guide” blog post (or multiple) be helpful for any of you? Let me know what you’d like to see and I can put something together. #FridayFeels

Yoga made me fall in love with fitness but a varie

Yoga made me fall in love with fitness but a variety of boutique studios made me stay. ❤️ Are you on team solo gym sesh or group class?
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It’s no secret that I love mixing up my workouts and I figured it was time to share some of my favs that I’ve tried here in Denver!
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{Swipe for a peep 👈🏼}
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🔸 @barre3
🔸 @theaktcherrycreek
🔸 @airfitdenver
🔸 @barreforte
🔸 @lagreeluxe
🔸 @corepoweryoga
🔸 @psdenver
🔸 @barrys
🔸 @vivcycle
🔸 @wholebodystudios
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I use @classpass to sample a variety and highly recommend if you want to jump around and can’t commit to a membership somewhere. Most of the ones in this carousel are only 5️⃣ credits!
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Do you spot any of your favorites here? #DenverFitness #DenverFitFriends

MY 2021 HEALTHY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE is now live on

MY 2021 HEALTHY HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE is now live on the blog! {link in bio} 🎄🎁
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In it you’ll find 60+ gifts across multiple categories to help you shop for friends, family (and maybe even yourself 😉)
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✨ Fitness Junkie
✨ Hostest with the Mostest
✨ Clean Beauty Lover
✨ Outdoorsy Gal
✨ Dog mama
✨ Plant Enthusiast
✨ Creative Queen
✨ Home Chef
✨ Wanderluster
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Swipe for a peep at the different products and get all the info and links in the blog post! I’ll be dropping a part 2️⃣ soon so leave a comment with any requests!!
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#HHholiday #holidaygiftguide #holidayseason

{An unfiltered bio #aboutme and the imperfect thin

{An unfiltered bio #aboutme and the imperfect things that make me human}
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Hi, I’m Melanie but you can call me Mel. This year I turned 32 and made a huge move from NYC to Denver with my husband @bayphillips and two pups. I’m an ENFJ and Enneagram 2w3, which basically just means that I love socializing and value relationships — but also can be moody AF and emotional. Case in point, I’m the first to cry during a sentimental song, good book or sad movie scene.
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I’m pretty type A with my work but also tend to be spontaneous and impulsive. When inspiration hits I need to act on it before the feeling passes and I’m not afraid to try different things based on my current mood. In fact, whenever something looks fun I want to do it. ie that time I thought I’d start my own art shop, when I took up rollerskating and did daily TikTok dances during quarantine. What can I say? I enjoy being a jack of all trades.
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Some people say I’m too positive but I’m just a glass half full kind of person. That mindset and my faith are the two most important things that have gotten me through multiple rough patches in life.
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I love a good glass of wine and HAVE to have dessert every night. I’m a fan of all things warm & cozy but also need to have my bedroom super cold because somehow my body turns into a furnace the second I lay down. I can probably beat you in Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros, but those are the only video games I will ever play. As much as I love matcha I can’t imagine life without my morning coffee. And Survivor is the only reality show I care to watch.
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I’m constantly thinking about my purpose in life but hope you never ask what I’ll be doing five years from now. Truthfully, I have absolutely no clue and kind of like it that way.
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Your turn, drop something about yourself below ❤️.

Weekend things looked a little something like:
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🍁 Morning strolls and leaf peeping in Cheeseman Park
☕️ Trying out the new sugar cookie almond milk latte from Starbucks (and it was SO good)
🏙 Checking out the rooftop views at @thewoodsrestaurant
🎄 Christmas decor shopping so I can start decorating the house
🎥 Watching movies in the backyard with a hot cup of cocoa
🍱 Eating the most delicious soup dumplings at @cholon_denver and sippin’ espresso martinis at @greenrussell_denver, a prohibition style speakeasy
💻 Putting the final touches on a secret project coming soon!!
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NGL, taking a few days away from the gram to get grounded and re-inspired was quite lovely. Tell me something that made you smile this weekend! #DenverLife

One of my favorite perks of living in Denver? Easy

One of my favorite perks of living in Denver? Easy access to the mountains for day hikes or quick weekend trips! 🏔 🍁
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Experiencing Fall in this beautiful city has me in my feels and I have loved building a wardrobe to fit all the outdoorsy activities we’ve been doing. This new fit is from my @caliabycarrie fam and I am in love!
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This Quilted Vest is so cozy and the matching bag fits EVERYTHING -- perfect for road tripping and upcoming holiday travels. 🚗 Who else is v into neutral shades of brown, black and oatmeal this season? I can’t seem to get enough. #CaliaByCarriePartner #StayThePath #ChooseYou

✨New month, new intentions ✨ Swipe to read thr

✨New month, new intentions ✨ Swipe to read through mine and save/share any that resonate with you.
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Along with my intentions I’m looking forward to kicking off my 🔸 30 days of Gratitude 🔸 challenge (join my private FB group for the calendar), starting Christmas decorating a little early 🎄, hosting a friend coming all the way from London ✈️ and spending Thanksgiving in Florida with my fam.
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Overall, November is looking like it’s going to be a beautiful month. Do you have any intentions you’d like to share or things you’re excited for? #monthlyintentions #mondaymotivation

Pick a pose: 1,2 or 3?? I couldn’t resist gettin

Pick a pose: 1,2 or 3?? I couldn’t resist getting a little batty 🦇 for this acroyoga shoot with @kellyannetang! It was the first time doing #partneryoga in over a year and I almost forgot how much fun it is. 🙃 They’re actually quite fitting for Halloween since inversions and trusting someone not to drop you can be super scary! Thankfully, building trust and conquering your fears is all part of the experience 👏🏻 #MelDoesYoga #MyYogaLife

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