Good Gorgeous Morning Beautiful People!

I am finally sitting my buns down, having a delicious breakfast - I know, It's quarter to 12, but that's how I roll, so sue me -I experimented with a new pancake recipe today, which I'll be sharing with y'all soon, but right now...

I Need Your Help!

I try my best to provide the very best experience for my readers and clients, but in order for me to do that

I Need Your Feedback!

Would you please help a sista out and fill out my super quick survey below? It will only take you a hot minute to complete, promise! The more you tell me, the more I can help you live that healthy, kick-booty life you always dreamed of!

*SPECIAL BONUS* I'm giving away My Top 10 Tips To a Slim & Sexy Summer for those who complete the survey! Simply send me an email with "completed" in the subject line to claim your prize! Send to: laura@dailydubie.com

(In advance) Thank YOU bunches!

 xoxo

Love & Besos

P.S.: You have until Monday, May 21st to fill out the survey & cash in on your giveaway!

Listen to the SONG OF THE DAY while you fill out! Woop!

Good Friggin' Afternoon Love Bunnies of My Life!!!

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh <<<long sigh>>> feels good to be back in mah home-sweet-home (although I do miss my family + baby munchkins terribly!). 

But the show must go on, right?!?

I am thrilled to share that I'm feeling more motivated than ever, which is super fabulous & exciting! I think it's due largely to the fact that I was okay with taking it easy on the emails & work while I was sunbathing my life away in Californ-i-a...

Hee-hee, you know I didn't really sunbathe my life away-right?! Although I did manage to score myself a delicious golden tan. Woop! Vitamin D in tha house!  But really, in all sincerity it has taken me quite some time to really be okay with letting go of "the work stuff"  from time to time, because when we are able to willingly unplug, the worry and stress also diminish, which truly allows for

Real Rest + Relaxation & REINSPIRATION...

...Which promotes the evolution and change we NEED to thrive and succeed in this world!

Hoooolllllllllaaaaahhhhhh!

The time we take to disconnect is *sacred* for our mind + body & soul, because during this time there is a shift in perspective, which allows us to reflect, learn, grow and become inspired to make change that will benefit our lives, as well as the lives of those we love. Because after all...

What we DO doesn't define us. How we treat ourselves & others does! It's who you ARE that matters most!

...And if that gets clouded by your every day tasks and responsibilities, it's time to reevaluate what you're doing, so you can really step into the person you want to be. My advice? 

Take a vacation! 

Even if it's just a day, you'll find it refreshing and reinvigorating...but in order to reap the benefits, you have to genuinely WANT it, not force yourself to want it. We clear? 

Here's What's Coming This Week...

• Thursday: "What You Want" Survey + Giveaway for those who participate! 
• Friday: Wildcard! Video? Sound Bite? Recipe? Stay tuned to find out! 

Now, since I have all of this to unpack and organize

I'm going to have to call it a day, Lovers.

Wishing you all beautiful, healthy eves filled with love + hugs & besos!

 xoxo

Check out my FRESH NEW FEATURE: SONG OF THE DAY!

Directions: Press Play & Dance Your Pants Off!

What's up Peeps?!?!

Did y'all do something special with or for your Mamas? I sure hope so, because Mommies make the world go-round! 

As I tweeted less than a minute ago, I will be taking what I'm calling a "mini Daily Dubie hiatus" until I touch back down in the NYC on Wednesday...HOWEVER, I did want to share some photos we took over the weekend & remind y'all to continue to

SEND IN Your Favorite Healthy Summertime Recipes! 

Here is why debuting on the Daily Dubes is soooooooooo amazeballs:

You get to showcase your cooking skills! (or efforts in the kitchen!) 
Provide readers with the motivation to get their buns IN the kitchen, cookin'! 
Inspire readers to experiment with food in a different, yet healthy way! 
Introduce the World Wide Web to your beautiful self! 

Heck yeah!

Now...since I'm lacking deep, informative & lengthy material the next few days, why not just look at the pictures, instead? I know you're always game for that - who isn't?!

What not to give your babies for breakfast...unless it's a special occasion 

Ells & Auntie Lola Poolside 

Buddyman!

Gracers!

The Boys

Mommy with her girls

Mama J with her Girls!

...And that's a wrap Buttercups!

Make your Monday BEAUTIFUL, Happy & Healthy!

MUAH!

 xoxo

P.S.: Email recipes & photos to LAURA@DAILYDUBIE.COM

Good Morning Petunias!!!

...It's a rare occasion that I post on a Sunday, but

HEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOO!!! 

...Today's holiday absolutely called for one, BIG, WHOPPING shout out! Without further ado, I'd like to dedicate this post to all of the hard-working Mamacitas of the world! 

Wishing all the Mommies the most special + happy + healthy Mother's Day FILLED with Love & Their Munchkins!

And to My Beautiful Mama...I love you, admire you, and hope that I can be just like you when I'm blessed with little burritos of my own...in a few YEARS! 

I Love You Madge, Mamacita Senorita, Mama J!

...and I can't forget my "other Mama"....

Mama Podes!

Happy Mother's Day Mama P! I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful, loving, fun, & sassy Mama-in-law! Love you! 

My Two Mamas Together!

...And last, but certainly not least, to My Beautiful Older Sis...a Mama 3 times over!!!!

Happy Mother's Day Sister! I love & look up to you so much, especially as a Mommy! You were blessed with three of the most beautiful babies on earth & I love them like a Mommy! 

Let's give it up for all the Mommies & Mommies-to-be on this special day!!! I'm sending each and every one of you all my

LoveHugsKisses

Muah!

 xoxo

Good Morning (well for me at least!)...and Good Afternoon Mah Luvaaaahhhhhhs! 

It's Friday! It's Friday! It's Friday! It's Friday! It's Friday! It's Friday! It's Friday!

And that means it's time for the Daily Dubie's very first Guest Blog Spot. This is a fabulous opportunity to highlight other hard-working professionals in the health & wellness field, so y'all can get in on some tips & tricks that the Daily Dubes wouldn't otherwise provide for ya! It is my mission to expose you to a well-rounded variety of info to keep things fresh, fun and engaging! Hollah!

Now, without further ado, I give you good friend and fellow Health Coach to busy working professionals

Missus Danielle Santoro

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I’m Danielle Santoro, a health counselor and self-proclaimed foodie with a passion for helping stressed out, busy professionals get their health concerns cleared up so they can continue to go after big goals in their life and spend more time with family and friends.

I am honored to be a guest blogger on the Daily Dubie, as I have known Laura for quite a while. We  both grew up in the same So Cal city and ended up moving to the East Coast.  We reconnected while we were attending The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Now, Laura and I have a lot more in common than being 2 California girls living in the Big Apple!

Vital Dish’s Countdown to Memorial Day Weekend

Summer is almost here! Which means you are probably running on overdrive trying to crank out all of your to-do’s at work so you can take some time to enjoy yourself over the holiday weekend. Soon enough things will be winding down and I want to encourage all of you busy women to use the long weekend to decompress from your hectic work schedule.

Below is my list of do’s and don’ts to ensure you get some R&R and feel refreshed when you head back to the office.

Do splurge. Going to a BBQ? Go ahead and indulge in your favorite dessert or have a drink or two. You work hard everyday, you deserve to let loose. Restricting yourself too much, could lead to a binge later on, which is no good. It’s all about balance!

Do tap the breaks for the weekend. You don’t need to be going 100 MPH all the time. Take a moment to smell the roses and have some down time. Catch up on your reading or how about try taking a nap!

Do spend some time outdoors. Take in the fresh air and find a physical activity that you enjoy. Go for a bike ride or a hike, play tennis or chicken in the swimming pool. Bring out the inner kid in you!

Don’t check your blackberry. There’s nothing happening on it anyway, except for BBM. So I advise you to turn it off and spend some quality time with your friends and family. Give them your full attention, sans the electronic devise distraction. I guarantee you a conversation with them is more interesting than what’s happening on your phone.

Don’t beat yourself up if you fall of track. The main goal of the weekend is to enjoy yourself. So what if you had 2 desserts and one too many margaritas? Tomorrow is a new day to start fresh.

Don’t think about what you have to do when you get back to the office. Enjoy the moment, be in the present. It’s OK to have nothing to do for a few days! So bask in the feeling of nothing to do and no where to be. 

Have a happy Memorial Day!

That’s all the dish I have for now! XO

P.S.: For more tips on living a balanced life free of stress and worry check out my website:  Vital Dish

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Good Morning & Afternoon My Beautiful Readers!!!

I'm on FULL TIME Auntie duty and relishing in the California SUNSHINE, so I cannot promise an involved post today...<Sigh>...

BUT, I WILL leave you with these precious photos I took of my Munchkins when I arrived home yesterday afternoon. Brace yourself for a massive load of

*. * . * . C u t e n e s s . * . * . *

Enjoy!

LoveHugsKisses

 xoxo

P.S.: Get ready for the first Daily Dubie GUEST BLOG SPOT tomorrow! Woo Hoo!

Good Morning My Rays of Sunshine! 

It's pouring rain here in NYC, but my day couldn't be BRIGHTER! Today is the day I head back to WARM + SUNSHINEY 

CALIFORN-I-A!

Hollaaaaaa for a dollaaaaa! Heck yeah! I can hardly stand waiting to squeeze my precious little munchkin lovers! The anticipation is driving me bananas - fingers crossed my travels go smoothly. 

Today we're getting back into the swing of things, and resuming RECIPE WEDNESDAY! I've already given y'all my two cents, so it's time for me to take a backseat, and hand the wheel over to the lucky Daily Dubie reader who was selected for this week's

Daily Dubie Debut!

Meet Howard

Who is Howard? He's a hard working, kick-booty, beyond AMAZEBALLS Pilates instructor (who also happens to be my instructor)! Howard owns his own studio One Body Pilates in Union Square NYC. He loves good people, good food & working out.

Howard's favorite dish to cook?  He doesn't claim to be the "best of cooks," but he admits to making a pretty awesome turkey burger! 

Why are turkey burgers his favorite dish to cook?  Because they're not dry! Instead, they're juicy and full of flavor, thanks to his secret ingredient: feta cheese!

Howard's healthy cooking tip?  Keep it Simple & try to  eat more greens and vegetables!

Howard's favorite indulgence?  He loves all desserts! He believes that if you have good daily habits-your everyday diet is healthy and you work out regularly-then you can eat whatever you want as long as it's not all the time. He believes It's all about balance! He goes on to say that this idea of balance goes for everything in life-working out, diet, love, and work!  Holla! He adds "We're all trying to find balance in our life and it's ever changing but you have to keep trying!"

WORD UP, Howie! I LOVE that! And what a PERFECT recipe to share, with Summer on the horizon and BBQs in FULL SWING! YUMMY! So let's bring on the... 

TURKEY BURGER!

*Note: quantity is estimated*

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb of Fresh Organic Spinach

3-4 Cloves Garlic

1 lb Organic Ground Turkey (don't get fat free - a little fat adds flavor!

1/2 Cup (more or less depending on pref.) Feta Cheese (try to get 100% grass fed organic)

1-2 T Dijon Mustard

1-2 Eggs

1/3 Cup Breadcrumbs

4-6 Buns

Lettuce, tomato to top *optional*

DIRECTIONS:

Saute spinach and garlic in a pan until wilted. Let cool for 10-20 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine turkey, cooled spinach, feta cheese, Dijon mustard, egg(s) and breadcrumbs. Mix ingredients well. Using your hands, form burger patties. Salt & pepper to taste. Throw them on the barbie for a few minutes (or broil them if you don't have access to a grill!).

Daily Dubie Tip: Use Food For Life Sprouted Grain Burger Buns! You can also scoop them out a bit, to remove excess bread and make room for your juicy burger patty! Another tip would be to use whole wheat breadcrumbs for added fiber.

Click here for link to buns!
 

Well these have my mouth watering for a turkey burger at the ripe young hour of 9:38 a.m....fantastic recipe Howard! Let's give it up to him for sharing! And remember...

To get your chance at a Daily Dubie Debut, just send your favorite recipes (and photos if possible!) to laura@dailydubie.com. It's your chance to...

Showcase your cooking skills! 
Provide readers with the motivation to get their buns IN the kitchen, cookin'!
Inspire readers to experiment with food in a different, yet healthy way!
Introduce the World Wide Web to your sexy self!

On that note, I need to skedaddle into the shower and get my buns ready to head back to the WEST COAST, Baby! Woop!

Wishing you all GORGEOUS & SLAP HAPPY DAYS!

Beso Beso

 xoxo