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Coronavirus + how our daily dose of wellness practices could help us power through the pandemic

4/4/2020

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I am not a doctor, nor do I claim to know what is best for anyone other than myself, however, I am perpetually healthy and I can testify that my health and wellness practices have done the trick to help me rise above some of the nastiest sicknesses that seem to get the best of those around me. I have two businesses, several side projects that are quite time-consuming, Oh, and of course, I have a 6-month-old baby boy. Those that know me best would call me busy. I like to call it prioritized. All this to say, I can count, on one hand, how many times in the last 10 years I have had some sort of cold or cough.
I exercise a series of rituals daily to achieve my overall health and wellness. Admittedly my exercise and daily yoga have dwindled to a bi-weekly occasion at best. I still at least find time for sun, fresh air and at least 30 min of getting the blood flowing. All this to say, that if I can find the time to practice this to help me stay healthy, maybe some of it could help you as well. I have stayed on top of the news surrounding the pandemic because I, like many of you, am a mother of a small child and the daughter of parents in the most ill-affected age group, and, of course, a friend to countless others that I want to see protected. So, in combining all of that, this is what I know…
Supplement with Zinc & Apple Cider Vinegar & GSE.

Destress with Natural CBD.

Consume Fresh Food. Clean with GSE.

Drink Plenty of Water.

Limit your alcohol and sugar intake.

Good Time to Catch Up on Sleep.

Get Some Sun.

Exercise your Mind, your Body + your Spirit.

Cleanse — Everything.

*bolded items as those I just can’t live without
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idle resolutions be gone

2/6/2020

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It’s time we changed the nature of a listless New Year.

We have culturally ingrained a system of blowing our load by the end of the year and if we hadn't already accomplished this by December 31, then we are somehow predisposed to do it on new years eve (by midnight...tick tock)

We promptly follow this up the next day by the actual physical onset of depression, which is a combination of sugar withdrawal and alcohol rehab all coupled with the self judgement of things we wished we had done better last year.

Happy Frekin New Year.
What a mess.

... I hope that’s not you.

Maybe you found us because you are looking to revamp that lifestyle
or maybe you found us because you can swing that way, but you understand the importance of balance and moderation (she says as she shoves half a non-vegan beautifully buttered scone into her pie hole)
or maybe you found us because you, like ourselves, on the best of days - understand that may indeed not be the key to balance and blissfulness.

After the scone, the reality is that if we can look at the things that we might otherwise judge ourselves for -- in light of why they might be valuable — we will find that they too can help us find joy and that the true antithesis of wellness is actually self loathing.

I’ve said it before and I will say it again (and again and again...) beauty truly comes from within. I wanted to touch base a few weeks into the new year as a refresher: you are your own best guide.

I want to take the new year as an opportunity to align with the things I care about most and satiate the thoughts sparked by my various curiosities. I choose to continue to build consciousness and ultimately grow my love for all things.

If you haven't already taken the time to breathe into the lessons that you've learned (good, bad or otherwise) it's never too late.
2019 politics taught us to be patient
2019 stars showed us polarity
2019 cannabis shed light on our history

and from this and much more, we get to dig our heals in...to feel rooted in everything we've come from and let our shoulders roll down and back as the crown of our head reaches toward the sky.
Knowing that it is a gift to move forward.

I hope to bring more insight to the table on all things aforementioned in more detail this coming year by sharing our knowledge in video format with our community.

Sharing stories (Tea Time with Tante Bam Bam), forming rituals (Ritual Guide) and demystifying the industry (Deeply Green)

We also want to hear from you what you want to know from us.

All things in ceremony
Blair & The Verte Team
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Another thought: What if cannabis was not the catalyst to so many American epidemics, but rather the catalyst to finding the solution?
I tell the story of how cannabis became so vilified, and what potential opportunities we might unlock by seeing it in a new light here on TedX


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Refreshing CBD Rosemary Lemonade Spritz

8/10/2019

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What makes the Rosemary and Lemons such a special combination with CBD?
It is said that terpenes present in both can increase the efficacy of CBD.

  • Rosemary contains the BCP (beta-caryophyllene) terpene.  It is said that BCP interacts with receptors in the body and in the brain, potentially improving circulation and cognitive clarity.
  • Lemons contain a concentration of limonene, another beautiful terpene known to relieve stress, elevate moods - and potentially increase the absorption of other terpenes.​
Together, enhancing clarity and presence in a simple refreshing summery beverage seems like a win-win to me. No reason you couldn’t turn this into a happy hour cocktail by adding a spirit or substituting champagne for the other bubbles!
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Tools: 
  • Sauce Pan
  • Stir Stick
  • Lemon twist maker (or knife)
INGREDIENTS // SERVES 4
Simple Syrup:
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1 fresh sprigs of rosemary
  • 1/4 cup agave
  • 2/3 cups fresh lemon juice (use fresh lemon so you can use the peel for garnish) (about 5 large lemons)
Beverage:
  • 3 cups cold sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
Garnish:
  • Additional rosemary sprigs, optional
  • lemon twists, optional
  • Verté Essentials Rise Vital Oil (20 servings in a vial)

​INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a saucepan, gently heat the lemon juice and agave 
  2. Gently rolling the rosemary sprigs between your hands to release the essential oils, release them into the saucepan. Stir until aromatic. 
  3.  Simmer for 2-4 min with the lid on.
  4. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  5.  Once cooled - remove the rosemary. (place it in the fridge to speed up the process)
  6. Make a whole batch by adding all the syrup to the sparkling water and ice, stirring gently and serving immediately.
  7. Serve individually by filling 8 high ball glasses with ice and  putting 2-4 oz of syrup atop the ice, followed by sparkling water.
  8. Add ¾ dropper full of Verté Essentials Rise Vital Oil to the top of each glass poured - creating a float on the glass.
  9. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and lemon twist.

MOOD ELEVATING – STRESS RELIEVING  – LIGHTENING
SHOP OUR COMPLIMENTARY INGREDIENT: RISE VITAL OIL HERE
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Why is the Rise Vital Oil the best compliment to this spritz?

Rise is a combination of botanicals with complimentary  terpenes designed to create an uplifting experience, making you feel a little bit lighter and brighter. 

Active Ingredients:
Lemon Zest, Orange Peel, Blood Orange Essential Oil, Lemon Zest, Orange, Coconut and Almond Extract.

These ingredients all contain various combinations of  t
erpenes which are essential oil molecules present in all plants including the cannabis plant. Myrcene, Limonene, Alpha & Beta -pinene, Linalool, B-caryophyllene, Caryophyllene oxide, Terpinolene and Humulene are among them.
Photos: Stellar Media
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IS IT LEGAL?

6/8/2018

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The answer is, YES. OUR PRODUCT SPECIFICALLY is Legal in all 50 states. We are not saying all hemp products sold in the US are legal in all 50 states. (See our next few posts for more on that)

​There has been so much mixed media surrounding cannabis and CBD's so let us help clarify...




Our hemp extracts come from the oldest farms in Europe. They are organic and GMP (good manufacturing process certified). We do this because...

1. we trust the small family owned company and enjoy working with them
2. certifications in Europe are far more trustworthy (in our eyes) 
3. the only way around all the murky laws in hemp products right now is to source internationally 
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#sourcematters 

​For more on the legality of our source: here
For more on the EU certifications on Organic: here
More from us on the details of our ingredients and extraction: here in Verte 101


If you are still not sure and want to ask us further questions... hello@verteessetntials.com
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WILL IT GET ME HIGH?

6/8/2018

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Spiritually or emotionally, maybe. (NOT REALLY)

Although we always say that CBD effects everyone differently, the answer is no, our hemp oil contains mainly CBD, a compound which does not make one feel high in the traditional sense.

​Instead, hemp oil helps maintain a calmer, clearer mind while also maintaining an active lifestyle.
We know "mainly" just caught your eye. We underlined it for a reason. We say that because we use a full spectrum extract meaning there are small amounts of other terpenes and flavonoids present in the extract. We like this because it creates what people in the cannabis industry refer to as whole plant synergy or the entourage effect. 
We will get into all of these things later - but just a quick FYI - terpenes and flavonoids create the taste, smell, AND experience profile of ALL plants - not just cannabis. That is why we have crafted our oils with a host of other beautiful natural botanicals - to create experiences.

Here are the terps (terpenes) in our products: 
*essential oil molecules in our extract specifically from the cannabinoid plant
Myrcene, Limonene, Alpha & Beta -pinene, Linalool, B-caryophyllene, Caryophyllene oxide, Terpinolene and Humulene. *in isolate (the ingredient in our product) you will not taste or smell these terpenes.
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IS IT FOR ME?

6/8/2018

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VERTE doesn't discriminate. Whether you are a wellness influencer, or an avid video gamer.

VERTE is for the experiential, the creative, for your mother, or maybe your mother's mother.

​The range of active benefits in our products span across all people shapes and sizes. 
Verte Essentials are natural products made to enhance your state of being. Our edible oils can help your body find balance. Not just with our key ingredients (here) but also with a host of other beautiful natural ingredients we collect and curate into energetic experiences (here). Our topical beauty products can make your skin glow and repair past damages while preventing new ones. We still can't believe all topical products don't cover at least two of those bases. We believe in democratic wellness and beauty. We believe in manufacturing in a way that is better for our bodies and better for our environment. Our intentions and our ingredients are whole.
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I remind myself everyday I deserve to be loved...

2/2/2018

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This post is a guest feature by cannabis advocate, earth medicine intuitive, and our lovely
​co-founder Blair Lauren Brown.
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BLB pictured w/ Summerland Ceramics Fruit Fantasy
 We were all born of love. Honoring that and owning it is at the very core of feeling worthy, being present, loving oneself, and thus being able to give love in return. No question,  that at times, it can be a struggle to remember that the very things that brought us into this world were, if not directly out of love, born of some form of love.  The love of two individuals coming together to create another beautiful being. The love of a medical practitioner working her healing magic to deliver you onto this plane. The love of mother earth to nurture your body with the elemental necessities.  And the list goes on.

I like to see true and pure love as a combination of these four things... 
  • Loving-kindness (maitri) – the desire to offer happiness
  • Compassion (karuna) – the desire to remove suffering from the other person
  • Joy (mudita) – the desire to bring joy to people around you
  • Equanimity (upeksha) – the desire to accept everything and not to discriminate
Thich Nhat Hanh, reminds us in his book, Teachings on Love, that practicing compassionate and true love helps us let go of pain, sadness, judgement and other bindings of the mind that keep our heart dormant to the possibilities of a fuller life.
True love has the potential to heal and transform the situation around us and bring a deep meaning in our lives.

​-Thich Nhat Hanh
Like all good things, in time and with practice we will be blessed with knowing the experience. Again, I have to remind myself to practice. I have to remind myself to embrace the process. This is where I find myself pursuing meditations and rituals.

If you want to know more about my personal rituals, how I use my Verte, and the mantras I honor in my meditations please feel free to ask me here in the comment section.

with love and patience,
blb
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Hey Baby -  Yeah You Seattle - SAT 11.11

11/8/2017

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You have been invited by the beautiful team At Baby & Company in Seattle to join for a day of Beauty this weekend. 
11 to 5 on Saturday, November 11 

Yeah - what they said... (they put it so nicely I couldn't resist a direct share: here or below)

At Baby & Company we're absolute advocates for the mind & body benefits of cannabis, especially products containing pain-relieving CBD derivatives. CBDs (or, cannabidiols) are the chemical compounds in a marijuana plant that contain non-psychoactive, but highly soothing properties with a range of medical applications from treating anxiety, inflammation, epilepsy, arthritis, and more. 

Sun Valley–based beauty brand Verte Essentials also believes in the power of the plant. They've launched a CBD-infused line of oils with a transformative, holistic ethos that treats skin from the inside out. To celebrate, we're hosting cofounder Blair Lauren Brown for an in-store clinic featuring Verte Essentials' signature line, plus beauty treatments from esthetician Carla Butts of Parlor 11.
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Stop by the store from 11 to 5 on Saturday, November 11 to try the spa line and ask Blair all your burning questions. And let us add you to the list via RSVP@babyandco.us.
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This week in Los Angeles - Wellness hub

10/8/2017

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Developing our New Experience Gift Sets

10/8/2017

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