Category: Lifestyle Blog
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Two Icons, One Glow-Up: How Pressed Juicery and Miranda Kerr Created the Perfect Pairing for Radiance
At The Chalkboard Mag, we like to think we know a thing or two about glow-ups. And when we talk about glow-ups, it’s impossible not to mention Pressed Juicery’s nutrient-packed juices and KORA Organics’ skin-loving products. So, when we heard about the new KORA Organics x Pressed Juicery 7-Day Turmeric Glow System, it felt like…
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Curry Lemon Pistachio Quinoa
This delightfully bright and flavourful side dish might just steal the show at your next meal. Quinoa gives this recipe a nice punch of plant-based protein, while a myriad of seeds and herbs come together in a symphony of flavour. [callout] Blooming flavour To get the most intense flavour out of your herbs, nuts, or…
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Ditch the Candle, Keep the Cozy: Aera’s Festive Scents for a Safer, Scented Home this Holiday Season
Ah, the holiday season is finally upon us! That wonderful time when the world transforms into a cozy scene of glowing lights, plaid blankets, and delicious smells wafting from the kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a dinner for friends or lounging around with family in your fluffiest pajamas, setting the mood is all part of the…
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Warming Horchata
This drink is like a hug in a mug. While typically served chilled over ice, horchata may also be served warm, which makes it perfect to enjoy during cooler months. [callout] Flavourful flower Chamomile is an herb that has been used for thousands of years to treat upset stomachs and ease anxiety. Commonly used as…
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Buckwheat Spinach Pancake Stack
Who said pancakes can’t be enjoyed for dinner? Gluten free and protein packed, this is a fantastic dish to enjoy any time of day. Buckwheat, though it contains the word “wheat,” is gluten free and belongs to the family of pseudocereals. This group of plants produce fruits or seeds that are used and consumed like…
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Nut, Seed, and Herb Cheese
This creamy vegan cheese comes together easily and can be enjoyed spread on crudité and crackers. But don’t stop there. It’s also divine dolloped over roasted vegetables or used as an alternative to ricotta cheese in lasagna. [callout] Anytime herbs When fresh isn’t an option, dried herbs, readily available and can be easily substituted. A…
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5 Easy Biohacks to Boost Your Longevity Right Now
We all know the basics: eat well, exercise, and get enough sleep—it’s the wellness 101 we’ve all heard a million times. But the real key to feeling great and aging gracefully is in the little daily adjustments we make. Enter biohacking. Think of it as a clever, science-backed way to upgrade your everyday routine—without overhauling…
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4 Rituals to Harness the Power of the 11/11 Portal
As you start to open your awareness to the higher realms, it’s common for repeating numbers to show up. Each has a different meaning. But one of the most powerful is the 1111 sequence. And, every year you can harness this energy on the 11/11 portal. Sia-Lanu Estrella, manifestation expert and author of The Rainbow…
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Innovation for Good: Portland Pet Food Company
[callout] “If you can’t pronounce it and don’t know what it is, why would you feed it to your best friend?” [/callout] Food labels, ingredients, and dietary guidelines are top of mind for any health-conscious consumer. But what goes into the food we feed our pets? That was the question Katie McCarron posed when her…
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Plastic’s Next Act
PlantSwitch is making the switch to a more sustainable future that is much easier, with truly biodegradable solutions that are poised to make your next takeout order a little greener. The problem with plastic It doesn’t take an expert to know we have a problem with plastic. Since their advent in the early 1900s, plastic…