Marissa Elman
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Marissa Elman is a lover of fashion, photography, and health and wellness in all its forms. Marissa loves art, expression, and creativity!
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5 of the Best Vegetarian Restaurants in the U.S.
The United States has become a major contender on the worldwide vegetarian dining stage. In fact, most of the highest ranked vegetarian restaurants in the world are located in the US, with only a handful of them falling outside of the country. Read on to learn more about the vegetarian restaurants in the U.S. with the highest rankings.
Blossoming Lotus
Located in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon, the Blossoming Lotus offers up delicious American Asian fusion cuisine. Their all-vegetaria...
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How To Be Vegetarian On A Budget
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to go vegetarian. In fact, in the long run, going veggie may actually save you money on your grocery bill. Whether you’re a lifelong vegetarian or have just decided to stop eating meat, these tips will help you keep your vegetarian diet fun, varied, and healthy without hurting your wallet.
Skip the organic section of the produce aisle
You don’t need to opt for organic fruits and veggies over regular ones. If organic just isn’t in the budget, consider tha...
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Top Photography Programs
There are many exceptional photography programs to research when applying to a school. To give a potential student a starting point for program consideration, four websites were evaluated for their top picks. The following programs are rated on the consulted sites.
California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) in Santa Clarita is a private school. The goal of this program is to produce graduates who become artists working in analog and digital photography or video. Social commentary is supported...
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5 Iconic Fashion Designers
The fascination with fashion has been around for centuries. When Cleopatra reigned, she was considered a fashion icon, as was Marie Antoinette, and in more modern times Duchesses Kate and Megan, but the real stars are the designers behind the fashions and their incredible talent that melds fashion into art. Here are five of the most iconic designers.
Coco Chanel
The name is synonymous with fashion, and even those who don’t follow fashion recognize the name. Coco Chanel created styles still us...
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Three Ways to Declutter Your Life
There’s nothing wrong with having a bit of extra stuff, but when a home becomes cluttered, moving, relaxing, and even living can end up being much more difficult than necessary. A large number of individuals feel frustrated and annoyed with the clutter around their house. More broadly, clutter in life—not necessarily around the house—is also troublesome.
For those who are looking to leave clutter behind “Team Clutter” (and those who’d like to take preemptive steps to avoid clutter), the good ...
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Regarding Fashion As Art
The fashion world carries with it many of the same pretenses of the art world, but for most people, clothing still remains a necessity rather than a true art form. This is, in part, because fashion is an applied art. Art is often seen as extraneous. Music, paintings, and film are consumed or displayed in homes and galleries, but they don’t have a concrete value in our daily living. Clothing, on the other hand, is a necessity to protect us against the environment. But just as practical crafts ...
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What Is Raw Veganism and Is It Healthy?
Most people who decide to become vegans do it for health reasons, although others do it for environmental and humane reasons. Veganism is different from vegetarianism in the sense that some vegetarians will eat eggs and milk products, while vegans don’t eat anything that comes from an animal. Raw veganism takes things a step further; this diet limits the vegan to eating only raw fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, and seeds.
Benefits of Raw Veganism
Naturally, raw vegans don’t eat any ...
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Perfect Vacation Ideas for Fitness Lovers
Going on vacations doesn’t mean you have to spend your days lounging in the sun with a cool drink in hand, though that certainly appeals to some people. For fitness lovers and adventure seekers, vacation can mean engaging your bodies in exciting, rigorous activities away from home. Here are a few vacation options for you to consider.
Explore the Galapagos
These islands in Ecuador’s territory are perfect for those with an active lifestyle. Sure, the beaches are great for relaxing, but the beau...
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Healthy Travel Tips
It can be challenging enough to keep up with a healthy lifestyle while you are at home. However, it can be even more challenging when you are traveling. Now, especially during the holidays, traveling should not involve the stress of staying strict with a diet. There are plenty of ways to loosen the reins a bit during your trip, while also maintaining methods that will not leave you feeling cranky and lethargic. So, here are some tips for staying healthy while still enjoying travel during the ...
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Signs You Are Mentally Strong
There are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to be mentally strong. In fact, ironically, most of the behaviors that many people associate with weakness are actually true signs of strength. This is due to that fact that in our society, we typically value “toughness” over “true strength.” When it comes to acting tough, it is all about external appearances which involve creating this persona meant to convince other people that you are impervious to pain. However, true mental strength in...
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What You Should Do on Your Mental Health Day
Taking a mental health day is important for all people. Employees who feel as though they are just constantly spinning on the wheel are likely to encounter burnout. When taking a day off to rejuvenate, individuals should take into account useful ways to spend their time.
Maintain a Routine
While a mental health day might seem like the perfect opportunity to sleep in and lounge on the couch, having some sort of routine is important. A routine consisting of sleeping properly, eating healthy foo...
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5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Recipes You Can Make Ahead of Time
Eating a healthy breakfast can be impossible with a busy schedule, but these five quick and healthy breakfast recipes can be made ahead of time so you don’t have to sacrifice health for convenience.
Berry Yogurt Smoothie
The best part about a smoothie is that it takes minutes to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Toss frozen berries and bananas into your blender with a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt. Add a flavored liquid, such as juice or coconut water, to help it blend. Blend all this t...
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Reasons People Decide to Become Vegan
While many have heard of vegetarianism, veganism is often considered a natural extension of such a diet and has been growing increasingly more popular among lifestyle choices. Similar to vegetarians, vegans avoid meat-products and also extend their dietary restrictions to any product that comes from animals, such as eggs and dairy. Vegans are cruelty-free and also tend to avoid materials such as fur, leather, and products that have been tested on animals.
While all individuals have different ...
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Social Media Sites You Should Use If You’re a Photographer
With social media increasing online presence and engagement, photographers are able to use social media platforms to build out portfolios, interact with clients and other photographers, and engage with the industry in ways they have previously been unable to. If you’re a photographer, using social media can be a valuable way to extend your brand and find new opportunities for you. Here are some social media sites you should use if you’re a photographer.
While it may seem an obvious ...
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5 Tips for Photographing Nature
Capture Movement
A great way to create a stunning photograph of nature is to capture it at its most dynamic. Whether this is thinking about the way trees sway in the wind, or a river flows around a conglomeration of rocks, capturing motion will help you take an interesting and compelling photograph.
To do this you will likely need to look at a longer shutter speed to make sure the photograph comes out as high quality as possible.
Maximize the Depth of the Shot
It is important for a good photo...