Who Else Wants a Simple Buddha Bowl Sauce?

July 26, 2022August 24, 2022Leave a comment

We’ve all heard the saying the secret is in the sauce. This could never be more true when it comes to finding the right sauce for my homemade Buddha bowls. I’ve tried countless sauces, from herb and garlic to mango or just simple ranch. Finding the right tahini sauce is like gambling at a casino and I can never have enough salsa. But somehow all of my trial and error had left me pondering the very secret to making the most delicious Buddha bowl ever! Who else wants an easy buddha bowl sauce?

I’m not so sure I have the budget to invest but I’ve found a few that are pretty good for new cooks who aren’t experts at mixing up elixirs good enough to please the palate.

Hellman garlic was one that I found to be really good. I could easily pair it with some kale, onions, beans, and chicken and feel satisfied. But I still yearned for the restaurant taste that leaves you wanting to eat the sauce and just forget about the food.

My next try was teriyaki sauce. This was great for Asian dishes and soups. I enjoyed slow-cooking stir-fried veggies and mixing in the sauce to get a sort of Asian-like taste. Eventually, I just went to the store and bought a plate. Am I the only one who gets tired of my own cooking?

My next try was just plain old buttermilk ranch dressing. For a few weeks, it seemed like it could go with everything – vegetables, chicken, and fish. And then it was salsa and cream cheese, but my burning desire for the perfect tahini or avocado sauce that everyone was bragging about still lingered.

Finally, I found a really good sriracha. It was absolutely perfect for my healthy little bowls. So I put it on hold and tried to minimize my intake so I wouldn’t get tired of it. Seems to fit my fancy, but I’m still looking for a comparable backup or two.

Any suggestions, let me know?

If you’re into creating unique, healthy recipes and trying new things you might like this cookbook on Amazon called Buddha Bowls: 100 Nourishing One-Bowl Meals.

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B2B Marketing Exchange #B2BMX

June 22, 2022June 21, 2022Leave a comment

The B2B Marketing Exchange event hosted by Demand Gen Report took place on June 6 – 8, offering informative sessions about current trends and the road ahead for digital transformation. The workshops covered a wide range of topics from ABM 101 to ABM measurement and optimization. My interests were data quality, demand generation, interactive video, and persona development.

Kronologic hosted a session called, “Candy is Dandy, but liquor is quicker. Data is fly, but engagement means ROI.” I had several moments of reflection after the session and thought about the effectiveness of traditional marketing methods in contrast to new-age marketing approaches. My key takeaway was that an effective approach to increasing engagement is possibly finding the right cadence and communicating across multiple touchpoints. Ultimately, improved engagement = higher conversions.

Stanley Black & Decker hosted a session called, “Game – Changing ABE Strategy.” The conversation was mainly about Account-Based Engagement, which prompted me to think about brands that use social media for customer service and customer support. It was exciting to think about how support cases can enable further customer engagement, help to determine the true voice of the customer, allow brands to learn more about customers, and position them to deliver on expectations.

One book that I read in school was Storybranding 2.0 by Jim Signorelli. I had really enjoyed the material and was excited to see the session called, “Storytelling for Specific Target Audience,” hosted by Microsoft. My key takeaways were understanding the importance of collaboration in overcoming human biases, thinking beyond strategy, and creating content that resonates. I also thought about brands I like and their core values.

Overall, the sessions were very engaging and sparked some really deep thinking on the future of marketing. Other topics explored in the marketing exchange included customer experience, video content, email marketing, and community building – and of course, everyone is talking about ABM. Some of the companies that participated were Demandbase, Drift, RollWorks, Integrate, MRP, and Sendoso.

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From Child’s Pose to Sun Salutations – My Yoga Experience

June 13, 2022June 13, 2022Leave a comment

Eat More Yoga

I’ve read countless articles and blogs on the benefits of yoga, but nothing speaks louder than actually giving it a try. From spin bicycling to Zumba and Pilates, I’ve tried many different exercise routines, but for some reason I never really gave yoga a go. I made a note on my calendar in May that said EAT MORE YOGA and finally decided to drop by my local gym and get some of the benefits that I’ve been reading about.

Yoga Benefits to Boast About

Healthline says yoga improves flexibility, reduces stress, boosts immunity, improves balance, and increases strength. I can surely use a little bit of all of that, but the thought of stretching and posing seemed much more appealing than actually being there and going through the motions. According to MindBodyGreen, doing yoga every day can even help to improve performance while doing other exercises.

Yoga Essentials

So, I showed up with my yoga mat that had been tucked away in my closet collecting dust for a while, landed there on the floor and tried to remember the last time that I had attended a yoga class. It had been at least a year, and it was just a one-time deal that was a little more advanced than I had expected. This time my experience was challenging, but I was able to make it through to speak first-hand on some of the benefits that I’ve read about.

I found myself being a little self-critical and thinking about how inflexible I was. I felt some pain during certain poses, but it helped me to identify areas where I may be holding tension. I debated on if I should look in the mirror and was a slightly uncomfortable about certain movements. I also felt more challenged than I had expected but left inspired to continue adding this into my workout routine. I experienced an immediate change in my range of motion and balance. Ultimately, I decided to give it another go, but to start again as beginner and take it slow. I would consider myself a dedicated member of the #fitclub but my yoga experience challenged me to look into other areas that I can improve upon.

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Morphe Celebrates Pride Month 2022 with New Collection

June 6, 2022June 7, 2022Leave a comment

It is the month of June. Summer is well on its way and we can say that with PRIDE. This month is officially #pridemonth and of course, Morphe is bringing it by offering some new rainbow magic to set the stage. Morphe is partnering with The Trevor Project, a non-profit organization based in California that offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention support to LTBTQ+ youth. The company is donating all proceeds from the 2022 Made with Pride collection for Global Pride month.

Shimmering Shades

Morphe palette 9N Love Shines features iconic new limited-edition hues. If you are looking for red, orange, purple, and blue shimmers, this is it! With upcoming events like San Francisco’s 52nd Annual Pride Parade and Celebration on June 26 and LA Pride in the Park presented by Tik Tok on June 11. There will be plenty of places to go. Share your shine with shades like More Life, Soul Power, and True Beauty.

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The Color of Love

Morphe palette 9Q Love Matters is highly acclaimed (through various reviews and posts) for giving you beautiful matte colors that commemorate Pride month. Get ready for parades, parties, and festivals, and show up in your greatest glam. Try a perfectly pigmented red, black, or even tie-die color with this well-priced palette.

Keep Shining for Pride Month 2022

Don’t forget to take a look at the face and body gems and the AMAZING new eye brush collection. The eye brush set also comes with a limited-edition belt bag. Crease, buffer, glitter, and smudge with a vivid collection made by a make-up line that everyone knows for bringing out the beauty in you.

The prices range from $8 – $26.

Get it at www.morphe.com and find out more about The Trevor Project.

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New Makeup from ColourPop

April 26, 2022Leave a comment

If ColourPop’s new Avatar: The Last Airbender collection is anything like the movie or animation series, you’ll be inspired to give it try.

Allure says, “The brand has launched countless collections full of makeup products based on the mythical worlds and characters in movies and shows such as Nightmare Before Christmas, Powerpuff Girls, and even Lizzie McGuire…” The Last Airbender Full Collection Makeup set transports you into the World of Avatar with themed palettes, vibrant shades, and dazzling pigments that remind you of the fascinating fantasy series.

Fans of the Animated Nickelodeon show can experience the power of Water, Earth, Air, and Fire with each makeup application. The set includes a masking kit, gel eyeliners, lip stains, highlighters, an eyeshadow palette, and lip stains.

According to PopSugar, “The color range represents the four nations, reds for fire, blues for water, golds and shimmers for air, and browns and neutrals for earth.” The gel eyeliners represent characters Aang, Zuko, Toph, and Katara with colors like pink, red, bronze, and blue. The mask contains great ingredients like hyaluronic acid, marine algae, aloe, and vitamin E for hydration and pore reduction. The highlighter comes in a golden, buttery formula with colors like Got Glow and Moon Peach.

The full set is available at colourpop.com for $135.

Interested in learning more? Check out these YouTube reviews by top beauty influencers:

Colourpop x Avatar The Last Airbender Palette – Angela Bright