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An in-depth list of all the equipment and gear I brought with me for my 350 mile hike across Spain on the Camino. Everything I brought, wish I had brought, and stuff I would leave at home for future backpacking trips. Now that I am only a few weeks away from my second backpacking trip […]
3 nutrient dense smoothie recipes that will make you excited to wake up and start your day the HEALTHY way! Smoothies have been getting a bad rap lately. I am seeing more and more articles saying that smoothies “false” health foods and that they are the causing you to “gain weight”. Yet ANOTHER perfectly fine […]
Your new go-to guide to building the ULTIMATE cheese, fruit, and nut appetizer platter. This post was sponsored by Blue Diamond® as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Between avocado toast and smoothie bowls, there is PLENTY of beautiful food to look at on Instagram. One […]
Summertime means it’s grilling season! Fire up the grill and escape to a mediterranean oasis with these Grilled Mediterranean Zucchini Boats. Stuffed with hummus, olives, roasted tomatoes, and cedar plank salmon….they are a taste and texture delight! By posting this recipe, I am entering a recipe contest put on by Cedar Bay Grilling Company. As […]
The perfect patriotic snack for the Fourth of July! These Red, White, and Blueberry Muffins are full of fruity goodness and the swirls of white chocolate. Low in sugar, gluten-free, and vegan. A summer treat not to miss! Thanks to my friends at Bob’s Red Mill for supporting Healthy Helper and making these tasty muffins […]
A recap of my experience trekking across Spain on the Camino Frances, the French Way, to Santiago de Compostela! Thoughts, feelings, and takeaways from the journey. Trekking nearly 600km across northern Spain on the Camino Frances—also known as the French Way—to Santiago de Compostela was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. In […]
Details on the 3 HUGE trips I am taking in the last half of 2019! How I’m preparing, how I’ve budgeted, and why I’m choosing to travel solo. Follow me on my adventures around the world! Alternate title: Kaila’s Solo Adventures in 2019 After my travel mishap in February*, I’ve done EVERYTHING I can to […]