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{Giveaway Alert!} 🎉 Cheers to kickin’ it back

{Giveaway Alert!} 🎉 Cheers to kickin’ it back with my favorite veggie snacks from @dirtkitchensnacks! Did you know that there is an actual day dedicated to celebrating veggies? 🥒🥕🍅 Since National Eat Your Veggies Day is right around the corner, (June 17th) 𝐈’𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐊𝐒 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭 + 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐨.

I’ve been talking about Dirt Kitchen Snacks’ crispy Air-Dried Veggie Crisps and Veggie + Nuts for a long time now and this is the perfect time to try them for yourself! All you gotta do is:
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🥕𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 @dirtkitchensnacks
🥕𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐞: 𝐳𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐬, 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐞𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬

Have fun with this and pass the veggie love along to someone else who would love these snacks. If the winner shows off our veggies by June 17th and tag @dirtkitchensnacks, they will be entered for a chance to win a $100 giftcard to a major outdoor retailer! Open for 24 hours and US only. #DigInWithDKS #NEYVD #Sponsored

I have a feeling this watermelon salad will be on

I have a feeling this watermelon salad will be on repeat all summer long! 🍉It’s super simple to throw together — just chop up some watermelon, cucumber, mint, feta and avocado and toss with lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper! 💕 Literally the most refreshing snack or quickie lunch for these hot, sunny days! ☀️ #melsmeals #watermelonsalad

Let’s make this the summer where we fall in love

Let’s make this the summer where we fall in love with taking care of ourselves. 🌸 ☀️💕 What is your favorite way to practice self care? #HealthyGirlSummer

Happy Monday, beautiful people! Over 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ of you downloaded my #HealthyGirlSummer Mindful Morning workbook and I am sooo blown away!! 💕🥰🎉
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Thank you all for joining me in this fun summer challenge!
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Here are a few things in my routine this morning:
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✔️ Make my bed
✔️ Drink a glass of water 💦
✔️ Put on sunscreen
✔️ Do 30 squats 🍑
✔️ Make a green smoothie
✔️ Plan out my week + to do list
✔️ Water my plants 🌱
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Hope to see you all in my yoga class this Wednesday! If you can’t make it LIVE it will be saved in my Facebook group so be sure to join. 😊️ #MondayMood

Happy Friday beautiful people! 𝐈’𝐦 𝐬𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞! {Swipe for a peep} 🥰 Hot Girl Summer is all the rage but let’s make it #healthygirlsummer by creating a 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 routine that’ll help us feel our best all summer long!
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𝐈𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 ☀️🌱🍒
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What you’ll get:
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✔️ 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 with prompts to nourish, move and practice self care daily
✔️ 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 to "color your mood" every day this month
✔️ 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐬 to sip on before or after your morning workouts!
✔️ 𝟑 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 with me over zoom (June 9, 16, 23). Recording will be shared in my FB group afterwards
✔️ 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐁 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 that will encourage you every step of the way!
✔️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 to save on HGS essentials like sunscreen, matcha, protein powder and cute activewear
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𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬!
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Who’s in?? Leave a ☀️comment + download (and print out) your worksheets! Don’t forget to tag @headstandsandheels and #healthygirlsummer for a chance to be featured on my IG and FB (and maybe even win a few epic prizes along the way) 💕

✨new month, new home, new intentions ✨
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It’s been one whole week since arriving to our new home in Denver and my to do list is definitely piling up. Learning our way around and playing a waiting game with the movers has been a rollercoaster on its own but mostly I’m craving the simplicity of getting back to a routine. 💕🌱☀️
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Since June is all about new beginnings for me, I’m sharing a few simple intentions I’m setting to keep myself grounded and grateful:
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🔸 Spend time creating a space that is comforting, cozy and full of positive energy
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🔸 Get outside daily ☀️🌲
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🔸 Be gentle with myself and allow space to ride out all the feelings that come with a big change
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🔸 Find joy in new experiences, routines and connections
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🔸 Get back to basics: sleep 😴, nourish 🥬, move 🧘🏻‍♀️, create 🎨, and practice self care 🛀
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I’m excited to share more with you including a fun daily challenge, opps to practice yoga with me and a big virtual workout party for my bday!
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What are some intentions you’ve set for yourself this summer? #healthygirlsummer #Juneintentions

✨The best time for new beginnings is now. ✨ I

✨The best time for new beginnings is now. ✨ I shared this on my stories yesterday and loved hearing how many of you are also experiencing a fresh start with some aspect of your life.
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Whether you’re starting a new job, going back to school, moving to a different city or diving into a new passion project — these moments of change that challenge us in a different ways are something to celebrate.
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Whatever your version of a new beginning may be, move forward with gratitude and confidence. You’ve got this! Sending lots of virtual hugs 🤗 #MelDoesYoga #MyYogaLife #NewBeginnings

Hellooo from our new cutie abode in Denver, CO! 🏡 swipe for a peep at a few of our empty rooms.
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The move didn’t go as planned as our movers have been delayed by a whole week and I had a horrible 24hr stomach bug on Monday. 😢
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Buuuut the good news is:
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🚗 we bought a car!
🏡 the rental house is spacious and so charming
🌲 our new neighborhood is gorgeous
🎯 we did an emergency run at Target to make things comfy around here while we wait for the movers
🪴 i bought my first new houseplant!
🐶 the pups are already loving their backyard
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Cross country moves are a bit stressful ya’ll but Bay and I are SO happy to be here and are making the most of the experience. I can’t wait for our things to arrive so I can start turning this house into a home 😊️.
#DenverLife

More magical moments from my stay on AMI because t

More magical moments from my stay on AMI because these new @caliabycarrie outfits and island scenery were just too pretty to keep to myself! 💕🏝 {Swipe for more and head to my stories to shop these two outfits I’ll be wearing on repeat all summer – and check out ALL of their newest pieces for the season to mix and match, the options are endless!}

On a more serious note, I’m so grateful that Bay and I took our time getting to Denver and made a few stops in familiar places beforehand. We’ve both moved quite a bit growing up (24 times between the two of us 😅) and yet the move from NYC was one of the biggest.

This trip to see family and also explore SC and FL was so grounding and a wonderful confirmation that we really have been craving space + nature so much. 🌲☀️ I can’t wait to start exploring Denver and share these new adventures with all of you!

Thank you all for sticking around and being along for the ride. I appreciate you so much 💕 #StayThePath #ChooseYou #CALIAbyCarriePartner #CALIAbyCarrie

Say hello to one of my favorite Korean comfort foo

Say hello to one of my favorite Korean comfort foods, kimbap. 😊️ My mom used to make this all the time for my brother and I when we were kids and it’s something that I’m happy to be able to share with you.
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My mom would use spam or imitation crab 🦀 as part of the filling but seeing as I opt for more plants 🌱 in my diet, I tried making mine with tofu instead. The best thing about kimbap is that you can choose whatever your favorite veggies are and customize it to your liking!
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This one has: fried tofu, carrots, cucumber, spinach, and egg. 😋 Here’s a breakdown of how to prepare each ingredient:
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𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡: blanch by boiling quickly in hot water and putting in ice bath. Roll into a ball and squeeze out liquid before seasoning with sesame oil and salt
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𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐬: julienne and sauté with olive oil and salt + pepper
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𝐂𝐮𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: cut into thin strips
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𝟐 𝐄𝐠𝐠𝐬: beat and cook over medium heat until it resembles a flat omelette. Cut into thin strips
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𝐓𝐨𝐟𝐮: Pat dry and coat in corn starch + seasoning of your choice. Fry in vegetable oil till crispy
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Season your rice with sesame oil and salt! Then spread the rice on top of a large sheet of nori, layer your veggies and roll. 😊️ Brush the top with more sesame oil and sesame seeds, cut into bite sized pieces and serve with soy sauce.
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Have you tried kimbap before? Or are you more of a sushi fan? #MelsMeals #koreanfood

Raise your hand if you always have snacks in your

Raise your hand if you always have snacks in your bag! 🙋🏻‍♀️Whether I’m running errands or going for walks in the park, I’m def a fan of bringing a snack to enjoy along the way.

You all know @dirtkitchensnacks have been a go-to of mine for the past year and if ya haven’t ordered their Air Dried Veggies + Nuts packs you are seriously missing out! 🥕🥜 They mix air-dried crunchy veggies with roasted nuts and toss them all in a delish combo of herbs and spices. Talk about a super easy way to eat more veggies!

Head to my IG Stories to vote on your fav flavor (I’m really digging the Carrot + Zucchini + Roasted Peanuts) and order some for yourself!! 😋 #DigInWithDKS #Sponsored

🏝#islandtime 🏝 we’ve been soaking up all t

🏝#islandtime 🏝 we’ve been soaking up all the sunshine and beach vibes in my favorite hometown hangout, Anna Maria Island 💕 Swipe for more
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On a separate note, I know my content is gonna change up a bit while in Denver and want to give you all a seat at the wheel. 🚗 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧, 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐇&𝐇 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫!
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I did this once on my stories and loved seeing your ideas, so let’s do it here. ☺️
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𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐈’𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭. 💕 some examples from last time (night routine, art doodle, plant care, dessert recipe, home tour, yoga tutorial, etc)
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Let’s have fun with this!! 👇🏼

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