Or if you are like me and live in the south, it's kind of already here. 

Summertime is full of fun, sun, vacations, and relaxations!
But while you are enjoying all that fun it's important to remember to take care of our bodies! 

When people ask me for a simple tip for being healthy, I ALWAYS suggest getting on a good supplement regimen. Sometimes due to food allergies, health issues, or deficiencies, our bodies need a little help getting the nutrients it needs.

Curcumin, specifically Solgar Full Spectrum Curcumin, needs to be an addition to your vitamin cabinet. Curcumin is a powerful anti-inflammatory but can sometimes be hard to absorb. But Solgar changed that and has made this curcumin supplement body ready for fast absorption. 

But what about other Curcumin supplements? How is this better.

As mentioned before, the absorption is WAY better than other supplements. Solgar has found a way to delivers the equivalency of nearly 75 (100 mg) capsules of standardized curcumin extract into ONE supplement. Also a recent clinical study of this supplement found it stayed in the bodies system for a full 24 hours. Giving your body all the nutrients it needs for a longer period of time.

Why should I take it? 

It's not only the best natural anti-inflammatory you can take (in my opinion) it is also a powerful antioxidant.

It will help you move and move faster.

My husband suffers from knee pain from his military service. Surgeries have come and gone but he still suffers from arthritis and frequent pain. So finding alternatives for traditional OTC anti-inflammatory is so important to us. This Curcumin has been a Godsend. He has mentioned that it has taken some of the daily pain away (though he has some severe arthritis which is very hard to touch).

This supplement is Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Wheat & Dairy Free. Their packaging is one of my favorite aspects of the Solgar brand. (from their website) "Most Solgar products are packaged in amber glass bottles, which protect against heat, light, and moisture. Our recyclable glass bottles are nonleaching, non-porous, and odorless."

If you want to read more about why Solgar is such a trustworthy and high standard brand, click here to read their brochure 



I handpicked some of my favorite products from Vitacost that you need in your life this summer including the amazing Solgar Full Spectrum Curcumin!
PopLight Hot Air Popper - Popcorn is my FAVORITE go-to snack. I like to make it on the stovetop but good lordy in the summer it is WAY to hot to do that. Thank goodness for this air popper, its perfect for popping that perfect bowl of popcorn!
ArtDiffuser - I love this diffuser because not only is it a perfect size but it is also Bluetooth capable so you can blast some tunes through it while your oils are diffusing (perfect to have running during a party).
Acure Organics Simply Unscented Body Wash -Acure just rebranded many of their products and I LOVE this body wash. It leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed after being in the hot summer sun.
Barsmith Simple Syrup - You can't have summer without some lovely drinks! While this simple syrup is perfect for making that tasty summer cocktail, it is also great for mocktails, or just a good old jar of sweet tea
Reviva Labs Mascara in Brown - One of my goals this year was to have most of my makeup products switched over to non-toxic clean products by the end of the year. Vitacost makes this so easy! This mascara was so impressive and I LOVE using it every day.


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But you know, school, term papers, life, blah, blah, blah. 

However, I realized that I had a plethora of gluten-free and vegan Mexican recipes that I could put together for your weekend fiesta! 

Below are some great, simple, easy, vegan, and gluten-free Mexican recipes for Cinco De Mayo!

Mexican Rice and Mexican Quinoa

Both are perfect sides for your tacos! Tastes just like the Mexican rice you get at the restaurant (if not better). 

Crock Pot Lentil Tacos

This recipe is great for a party as they make a lot with only a few ingredients. Plus, who doesn't love a recipe you can set and forget?

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Mexican Skillet

For those veggie lovers in your life, this recipe will be right up their ally. The sweetness of the butternut squash helps balance out the spiciness from the enchilada sauce.

Black Bean Taco Skillet

I haven't made this recipe in a while (that needs to change for sure!) I love a good pasta recipe.  This is perfect for a meal for two on Cinco De Mayo. Packed with flavor!