Valentina Solci

Blooming Rose Hey darlings, Val is back baby & it feels so good! This past year I have been quite dormant and inactive on this website due to school and work responsibilities. Now that the academic year is over, I am very excited to start writing articles again for you all and share my summer experiences through here. There is so much to look forward to and I hope we can all make the most of our summer's despite the ongoing pandemic. I am happy to report that I am fully vacci

Going green with my bestie, Malak Aly, in this collaboration Sustainability, defined, is ‘the ability to exist constantly.’ More specifically, it is essentially the capacity for the biosphere and human civilization to co-exist. It involves meeting our own needs without compromising future generations having to meet our needs. By ensuring and striving to improve our quality of life as well as environmental health, individuals can be proactive in ensuring healthy communities, c

Remembering MLK via some of his iconic quotes “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” “He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.” “Everybody can be great … because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A

Tis the season to be sustainable! The holiday season is filled with joy and cheer — from gift giving to home decorating to baking yummy treats! However, many consumers do not stop and think about how much they are consuming, what they do with this consumption, and how all of these activities impact the environment. For instance, 2.3 million pounds of gift wrapping paper goes to waste every year because consumers either toss it in the trash or the materials were never recyclab

Cocktails and cozy drink recipes for fall Hello everyone! I hope you have all been hanging in there and enjoying the fall season to the best of your ability! Fall is such a unique period of transition as many people enjoy getting cozy, lighting a candle, eating spiced meals, and preparing for the winter season. During these quarantine days, I have been exploring different types of fall themed beverages and wanted to share with you 4 simple recipes. 1) Bubbly Cider Sage Apple

Reflection on the present and the possible future Whoever voted, has done their part in terms of this Presidential Election cycle. As of today, we must rest and be patient as we await the results of the election. In doing so, active citizens and first time voters can rest assure that they've contributed and made their voices heard. As a first time voter, Gen-Zer and woman of color, this election means a lot to me as it is my first time being legally qualified to vote and I am

A few options of things you can do beyond voting in the presidential elections Hey there! The most crucial role of being a citizen is using your voice and your right to vote. In terms of the 2020 Presidential Elections, the polls have been closed and those that did submit their ballots have contributed towards being active in our national democracy. As we await the election results, we must continue thinking and planning out ways to engage with our communities so as to be act

Two more months until the new year and lots to look forward to! Hello everyone and happy November! It's crazy to think that we only have two more months until the new year and that we will soon be transitioning into winter. Being that it is now the start of a new month, i wanted to share with you some uplifting quotes to inspire and motivate you. Hope you enjoy! "Begin each day with a grateful heart and an open mind" -Anonymous "November. The last month of autumn but the begi

Halloween 2020: safe, fun, and cozy celebration ideas Hey guys, If you are a Halloween lover like me, you must be excited but also a little bummed out that Halloween this year will be celebrated in a very unusual way. Because of this, we are forced to get creative and find ways to celebrate while simultaneously following COVID-19 safety regulations. The following are some celebration ideas you could try out that are both safe and festive: Movie night with spooky snacks, cockt

An interview by Caravan Wellness regarding my wellness journey Hello everyone, Just recently, Caravan Wellness released an interview they conducted on me. In this interview, we discuss my wellness journey, love of yoga, and my favorite Caravan classes. Please click here for the full interview and here for my favorite classes. Remember to use my code (VALENTINAS) in order to get 10% off your first three months. Love always and forever, Vale #interview #ambassador #wellness #ca

Pairing food groups for more efficient digestion Hey everyone, Food combining is the idea that certain food groups pair better together than others. The goal is to promote better health and digestion. This form of meal planning has roots stemming back to the Ayurvedic medicine of ancient India. Today, two main beliefs behind it is that: (1) different foods are digested at different speeds and (2) different foods require different enzymes, which work at different pH levels (ac

Sharing my review on these plant based protein shakes and bars by Aloha! Hey lovelies, I wanted to share with you all these products I received from Aloha in collaboration with Caravan Wellness. I always love trying out new products, implementing them into my routines, and sharing them with you. Aloha is a plant-based brand focusing on producing protein goods with no artificial ingredients. They produce protein shakes, bars, and powders and understand the value of organic, ve

My Clean Eating Journey Hey there, About a month ago, my family and I decided to commit to a two week detox consisting of no carbohydrates and no sugar. We had never done this before and yet, surprisingly, we had a great experience and truly enjoyed this "clean eating" lifestyle. Our main purpose in completing this cleanse was to clean out our body from toxins and promote greater health in general. Thus, we kept our cleanse short term and followed basic information and safety

A simple and natural guide to loving and treating your hair Hello, I'll be honest and say that, prior to COVID-19, my hair care routine was quite poor and I never put much thought into it. Like many of you, however, I have been taking advantage of my time at home these past few months to focus on strengthening my hair and committing to an established routine. Before and After Despite the general advice to trim your ends every few months, I was so busy in NYC and Milano that I

Details on my study desk Hey there, It's incredible to believe that tomorrow classes officially start and we will be embarking on another year long journey of university classes and work. Time flies haha! Ever since I arrived back home from Milano, I was determined to select an area in my room that would serve as my productivity area and low key sanctuary. No surprise, my study desk ended up fulfilling this role and I had lots of fun decorating this part of my room. My desk i

Simple essentials to have to promote self-care and wellbeing Hey lovelies, Wellness and self love have definitely been highly promoted these past few months as we have been navigating these strange times of COVID-19. However, we have also come to learn and realize that wellness should be practiced daily in both big and small ways. The following are a few items to have in store that can assist you in your wellness journey: Diffuser: There are several types of diffusers but the

Calling all coffee and chocolate lovers! Hey everyone! I have been a low key coffee and chocolate addict for most of my life. I just recently put together this delicious vegan smoothie recipe called the Miami Mocha. Here are the ingredients: Frozen bananas almond milk peanut butter grinded coffee beans Cacao powder Chocolate vegan protein powder Cinnamon Dates Hope you get to try it out!! Enjoy! Love always and forever, Vale #wellness #health #cleaneating #vegan #veganrecipe

2 decades in baby!! Hi lovelies, Life is all about lessons. I sure have learned quite a lot of them over the past 20 years, and I am so grateful for each and everyone of them as they have enriched my wisdom and have helped me to further understand who I am. I just recently celebrated my 20th birthday and wanted to share with you 20 life lessons I have learned these past 2 decades. Take them as a form of reflection and let me know if you too have come across similar learning o

A general guide + tips to eating raw foods Hello there, Summertime is just one of those seasons where you can really indulge in certain fruits and fresh goods depending on your location. Living in Florida and being raised by my Caribbean family, we always enjoy eating fresh, raw foods as much as possible. In this article, I'd like to share a generic guide to eating raw, the benefits in doing so, and some additional tips. I'd like to begin by disclosing that I do not eat 100%

Sunscreens that do us all a favor Hey sunshine, Coming from Miami Beach, FL, sunscreen has always been a fundamental beauty and wellness product to have in stock. From hitting the beach to going to school to doing outdoor activities, I always wear sunscreen, specifically on to protect my face. Like everything in life, the sun's effect on human health and skin has its pros and cons. It releases a mixture of rays, or waves, in order to emit light to Earth. The shorter waves, al