Snohomish County Tourism Bureau: VIC Program Staff: VIC Branches: www.snohomish.org Stacey Pfeiffer East County VIC: 360-862-9609

1133-164th Street SW, Suite 204 425-348-5802, ext. 103 South County VIC: 425-776-3977

Lynnwood, WA 98087 Stacey@snohomish.org Future of Flight VIC: 425-438-8100, ext. 236

Phone: 425-348-5802

Fax: 425-348-5701 Heather Wandler

425-348-5802, ext. 100

Heather@snohomish.org

June Volunteer Staff Meeting

When: Wednesday, June 27

10am-Noon

Where: Holiday Inn Express and Suites – Marysville

8606 36th Ave NE Marysville, WA 98270

Carpool: Contact us we have room if you don’t

want to drive. Do you want to be a driver?

RSVP to Heather by June 23, 2016

Driving Directions: From Lynnwood

Take I-5 North Take exit 200 for 88th St NE toward Quil Ceda Way

Turn right onto 88th St NE Turn right at the 1st cross street onto 36th Ave NE/Grannis Rd

Destination on the right

Snohomish County is lucky to have plenty of options when

it comes to traditional hotel rooms with all the amenities.

What our visitors might not know is that we also have

lodging experiences that are “off-the-beaten-path” and

offer unique settings from cabins in the woods to camping

in a yurt alongside alpacas. Here are some unique options

for our visitors to consider:

Paca Pride Guest Ranch:

28311 Mountain Loop Hwy, Granite Falls

www.pacapride.com

360-691-3395

Sleep in a yurt, bring your own tent and use one of

their raised tent platforms or enjoy a guest room in the

main log home.

Pastoral setting with alpacas on this unique property.

Enjoy mountain views in this forest setting just off of

the scenic Mountain Loop.

What is better than a cabin in the woods when you really

want some solitude and relaxation in nature? We have over

ten cabins for rent in Snohomish County, many in the

Index area. For example:

A Riverside Retreat

207 Avenue A, Index

www.ariversideretreat.com

206-429-5210

Vacation property alongside the beautiful Skykomish

River with sleeping room for up to four people.

Enjoy a hot tub and covered porch facing the river.

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Or, how about staying overnight in a barn, at a

casino or in a park?

Mystic Mountain Bed & Breakfast

29909 Oso Loop Road, Arlington

www.mysticmountainbnb.com

Restored 1922 dairy barn offering two private

rooms and an open shared library, all in an

ambiance of the old west.

Cabins at Flowing Lake

17900 48th Street SE, Snohomish

www.snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities

Cabins are located in a Snohomish County

Park featuring a popular lake for swimming

that the kids will love.

If you have an RV, our two casinos in Snohomish

County offer no fee or low fee rates and other

amenities:

Angel of the Winds

3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington

www.angelofthewinds.com

360-474-9740

Dry and electric sites (reservations and small

fee for electric sites)

Dump station

Gas station

Tulalip Resort Casino

10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip

www.tulalipresort.com

360-716-6000

Dry sites only

Gas station at near-by Walmart

Lake Stevens Familiarity Tour

This is going to be a fun tour of the

city including a shuttle from our meet-

ing place at Lundeen Park at the Lake

Stevens Chamber of

Commerce.

Date: Thursday, June 29th

Time: 11 am – 3pm

Location: 10020 Lundeen Park Way,

Lake Stevens, WA (Meeting place then

off on a shuttle)

Heather and I can fit a total of 7 peo-

ple if you want to carpool.

The goodies: Lundeen Park and the

Lake Stevens Chamber, treat at

Jenny’s Cookies, Touring Eagle Ridge

Community Garden, Lunch (volunteers

pay for their own lunch)

Tour at Fire Station 81, interactive, Tour

and tasting at Carleton Farm and Visit

to the Historical Museum and the

Grimm House. (time dependent)

This is

going to

be a real

treat so

don’t

miss it.

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Tourism News:

East County Lake Stevens:

Eagle Ridge Community Garden is the first community garden in the city, and will have 79 raised beds. Community members can rent a plot for $40 a year, and they also plan to grow 4,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables for the food bank.

Monroe/Sultan:

Plans are underway for a Sky to Sound Water Trail along the Skykomish River. The trail would increase river access and help to make this part of the river a destination.

North County Darrington/Oso:

The Ice Caves are still just piles of snow, since we had suck heavy snowfall this year, caves are not expected to start forming until mid to late July.

Arlington:

The Arlington Arts Council commissioned and donated a frog sculpture at Haller Park. They are now accepting suggestions from the public for a name for the frog.

Marysville:

The Marysville Historical Society Museum held its grand opening at the beginning of the month, and is now open to the public Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-4pm

Central County Mukilteo:

One of the rarest aircraft in the world recently landed at Paine Field’s Historic Flight Foundation in Mukilteo. The museum added a 1930s-era airliner, the de Havilland Dragon Rapide.

Everett:

High Trek Adventures, a ropes course and zip line, is now open in Paine Field Community Park. There are varying levels of difficulty, including a kid’s course. Tickets cost $22-$35 per person, per hour.

A new restaurant, Kai Sushi, opened in downtown Everett on Colby.

A new escape room opened up in Everett. Where most escape room have people solve puzzles to escape a locked room, this one gives players a mission to complete from a certain time period (like South Dakota during the Gold Rush). Admission is $30 per person.

South County Lynnwood:

Construction has started on a new 155-room Hilton Garden Inn on Alderwood Mall Blvd.

A new game and toy store, Wishes, has opened up in Alderwood Mall

Lynnwood is making improvements to the Interurban Trail, including new wayfinding and better trail connections.

Edmonds:

The new Edmonds Veterans Plaza was opened and dedicated on Memorial Day. The plaza’s sweeping open space is interspersed with planters and benches, offering passerby a spot to sit.

News & Notes

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Thank you for all you do! You ROCK!! Being a sub,

doing community tables. We couldn’t do it without you.

Phyllis H., Dick H., Clark F., Dorothy M., Gene M.,

Linda McF., Amy L., Toki T., Carol S., Susan R.,

Linda B., Andy B., Jeannette S., Ernie S., Kavita V.,

Megan C., Elena C., Bob T., Larry C. Ed B. & Susan G.

Notes

Travel Conditions: Washington State

Department of Transportation automated

service: for Mountain Pass Roads/Highways/

Interstates, State Ferries, and a connection to

the Oregon State Department of Transporta-

tion, Call 511 or 1-800-695-7623 or

www.wsdot.wa.gov

Washington State Ferries Summer Schedule-

Vehicle reservations are available to and from

the mainland and San Juan Islands and are

strongly recommended, well-in-advance, to

ensure your travel. Reservations ARE NOT

available/required for INTER Island Travel.

1-888-808-7077, www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

The Red Rooster Route features festivals at 10

farms and special venues: visit them through-

out the season, at Arlington-Oso-Darrington-

Bryant, May to Sept. Learn more about events,

vegetable and fruit picking & festivals on their

websites. Begin at I-5 Exit 208 East:

www.redroosterroute.com

Happy Alaskan Trails Jan C.

I would like to say thank you to Jan Cotton at East County for volunteering on Thursday afternoons and help-ing with the Halloween Open House. Jan will be moving to Alaska to spend time with her grandchil-dren. She has volunteered with the Visitor Services Program for 7 years. I have enjoyed chatting with Jan and appreciate all the time she has given to the program. She will be missed. Jan hopes to come back and volun-

teer for the Halloween Open Houses and possibly in the winter months.

Goodbye — piura and Thank you — quyana in the Alaskan Native Language

Halloween Open House

Would you like to help out at a mobile VIC?

Check out what is coming up for fun volunteer opportunities.

Sky Fair at Flying Heritage & Combat Museum-July 22nd 10 am to 4 pm

Shifts 10am to 1 pm & 1 to 4 pm

Everett Mall Community Day—July 24th shifts 11am to 2:30 pm & 2:30 to 6 pm

Fresh Paint at Everett Marina—August 19th & 20th

Shifts 10 am to 2 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm (both days)

Vintage Aircraft Weekend-September 2nd & 3rd

(shifts to be decided)

If you are interested contact Stacey at Stacey@snohomish.org or 425-348-5802 ext. 103

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June & July 2017 Snohomish County Calendar of Events

Compiled by Kavita Vikram

Now through 25-Edmonds Driftwood Players presents, Ken Ludwig’s, “The Game’s Afoot” directed

by Ted Jaquith. It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for

his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut

castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this

isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he

assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears.

The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Ticket cost $25 for general and

$22 for senior/junior/military. Performance at: Wade James Theater 950 Main Street Edmonds, for

tickets call: 425-774-9600; https://edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org/

Now through July 27-Tulalip Casino Resort presenting free show on every Thursdays,

“The Afrodisiacs and Mr. Pink” at 8:30PM. The 70s come alive when the Afros hit the stage in their

authentic 70s disco costume. Dance the night away to hit songs originally performed by the Bee

Gees, The Commodores, The Village people and many more. Mr. Pink covers five decades of music,

perform everything from Madonna to Lady GaGa to Pit Bull, all produced with a Millennial mash-up

remix flair. Located at: 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. For more info call: 1-888-272-1111; visit

https://www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

Now through July 27-Every Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Tulalip Resort Casino presenting free

show Piano Men at 7:00 PM at destination Lounge, Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd.,

Tulalip. Info: 1-888-272-1111, for info visit https://www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

June 15-Marysville Opera House presenting Live band,”The Joan Penney Trio”. MP alum Joan

Penney returns with her band and repertoire of classic Blues, Jazz and Grammy award-winning tunes

located at 1225 3rd Street, Marysville; 360-363-8408; . http://marysvillewa.gov/

June 16-Camano Center and 2nd Chance Thrift Shop proudly present the “Acoustic Artistry Con-

cert”. Award winning singer-songwriters Kat Eggleston and Bill Davie performing at Camano Center,

606 Arrowhead road, Camano Island; 360-387-0222; from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Tickets cost $20.

http://camanocenter.org/

June 23-Jay and Silent Bob Get Old is a weekly podcast featuring filmmaker Kevin Smith and actor

Jason Mewes. Performing at Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Doors open at

7:00 PM and show start at 8:00 PM. All Attendees must be 21+. Tickets starts at $45, for more info

call 1-888-272-1111, visit https://www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

June 23 through 25-Edmond Center for the Arts presents Barclay Shelton Dance Center’s Annual

Summer Review. Entire show package. Friday and Saturday at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 4:00 PM.

Tickets Cost at $18 plus service fees. Presenting at: 410 Fourth Ave. No., Edmonds; 410 Fourth

Ave. No., Edmonds; 425-275-9595; http://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/

June 24-Come kick off the summer with the fifth annual Camano Crab Dash 5K/10K fun run/walk.

Awards for top three female and male runners. Ribbons awarded for top three finishers in EACH age

group. Walk is non-competitive. Packet pick-up and “day of” registration starts at 7:30 am, race at

9:00 am. Cost is $10. Join us for a celebration after the race with refreshments and an awards

ceremony at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead road, Camano Island From 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.;

360-387-0222; http://camanocenter.org/

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June 24-The Pacific Ocean Theater, during World War II, was a major theater of the war between the

Allies and Japan. It was defined by the Allied powers' Pacific Ocean Area command, which included

most of the Pacific Ocean and its islands. Join us for a fun and exciting day of flying and vehicle

demonstrations from the war machines that operated during this historic time. Bring the entire family

for a history lesson come to life from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Located at: Flying Heritage Collection,

3407 109th St. SW, Everett; 877-342-3404.

June 25-Xfinity Arena presents, WWE Live SummerSlam Heatwave Tour at 5:00 PM.

Shinsuke Nakamura vs Dolph Ziggler vs WWE Champion Jinder Mahal W/ Singh Brothers, Mojo

Rawley vs United States Champion Kevin Owens and many more to see favorite WWE Superstars.

Tickets are priced at $23- $108. Located at: Xfinity Arena,; 2000 Hewitt ave., Everett;

1-866-332-8499; http://xfinityarenaeverett.com/

June 29-Tulalip Resort Casino presenting, Sammy Hager and the circle, featuring Michael Anthony,

Janson Banham, and Vic Johnson. Doors open at 6:00 PM and show starts at 7:00 PM. All At-

tendees must be 21+. Performing at Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Info:

1-888-272-1111, For tickets visit https://www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

June 30-The Everett Historic Theater presenting, “Live at the Fillmore” The Definitive Tribute to the

Original Allman Brothers Band at 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Location: The Historic Everett Theater,

2911Colby Ave,Everett; at 8:00PM to 10:00 PM; 425-258-6766; For tickets visit: http://

www.historiceveretttheatre.org/

July Events

July 3 and 4-Celebrate the 4th of July in Arlington! Join us at Haller Park in Arlington and enjoy

locally crafted beer and wine from local vendors! Food, music and more from noon – 9:00 PM.

Located at: 1100 West Ave., Arlington; 360-403-3448; http://arlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx

July 4-Join in for the Independence Day Celebration at Haller Park, Scheduled Pancake Breakfast at

7-11 AM. Concession all day Pedal, Paddle, Puff Triathlon at 9: AM, Foam 5K Run at 10 AM.

Kiwanis Auction at 9 AM and 10:30 AM. Rotary Duck Dash at 7:30 PM. Kiddies Parade on Olympic

Ave. at 4:30 PM. Grand Parade on Olympic Ave. at 5:00 PM. Food Concessions at Quake Field from

7:30 to 9:30. Fireworks at Boys and Girls Club at 9 PM. Located at: 1100 West Ave., Arlington;

360-403-3448; http://arlingtonwa.gov/index.aspx

July 4-Join in for Annual Independence Day Parade and Ice Cream Social at Stanwood Area

Historical society, 27112102nd Ave NE, Stanwood. All Parade participants should meet at the

Josephine Sunset Home parking lot between 10:30 and 11:00 AM on the Monday the 4th of July.

Awards are presented after the parade at “The Floyd” about 11:30 AM. For more info call:

360-629-6110; http://www.sahs-fncc.org/

July 5-Join in for free to learn Jazz Dance by Daniel Newsome at 8:00 PM, performing at Tulalip

Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. For more info call: 1-888-272-1111; visit

https://www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

July 6-Brazilian vocalist Adriana Giordano Quintet continues Jazz at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead

road, Camano Island From 7:30PM to 9:15 PM. Ticket cost $20 and Students are free with Student

ID; 360-387-0222; http://camanocenter.org/

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July 7-I Love the 90’s –The Party continues the Tour at Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt ave., Everett. TLC will take the reins on a nostalgia-driven blast from the past joined by a stellar cast of 90’s hit

makers including Naughty by Nature, Biz Markie, Montell Jordan, C+C Music Factory with Freedom

Williams and SNAP! for a massive night of 90’s music. Doors open at 6:00 PM Show starts at 7:30.

Tickets are priced at $40- $80. For Ticketing call: 1-866-332-8499; http://xfinityarenaeverett.com/

July 7-9-Come and be part of annual contest where the audience, choosing a winner each night from

among eight finalist. These 8 shows have been selected from almost 200 submissions from around

the globe, and have never been produced. Four performances, eight casts, eight shows. How votes

compare with a panel of professional judges at the Sunday matinee performance, followed by cake

and sparkling cider for all. Friday and Saturday at 8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Ticket

cost: $20 for general and $18 for Senior/Junior/Military. Located at: Wade James Theater 950 Main

Street Edmonds, for tickets call: 425-774-9600; https://edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org/

July 11-With a legendary voice that embodies the spirit of a nation, Eva Ayllón is one of Peru’s most

enduring stars. She’s been called the ‘Tina Turner from Peru’ and the ‘Queen of landó‘ (a traditional

Afro-Peruvian musical form) for her larger-than-life stage personality and fearsome dance chops.

Infused with colorful sounds and flavors from the coastal plains of Lima, Ayllón’s music overflows

with her country’s indigenous, African, and Spanish musical heritage in a style called música criolla,

in which call-and-response, complex syncopation, and polyrhythms combine with sweet, melancholic

melodies to create a unique and powerful sound at 8:00 PM. Performing at: Edmond Center for the

Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. No., Edmonds. Tickets from $59-$69. For more info call: 425-275-9595;

http://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/

July 13-Ladies Night Out at Country Village features drawings, refreshments, fantastic finds, and

drastic discounts. Pick up your Country Village "passport" and earn a stamp with every purchase of

$10 or more. Enter your stamped passport to win a special gift basket loaded with goods representing

each participating shop, plus a Country Village gift certificate for $50 good at any Country Village

shop or service. Open late from 6-8pm; 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell; 425-483-2250;

http://www.countryvillagebothell.com/

July 14-Camano Center and 2nd Chance Thrift Shop proudly present the “Acoustic Artistry Concert”.

William Pint and Felicia Dale will grace the stage with their “Songs and Myths of the Sea” at the

Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead road, Camano Island; 360-387-0222; from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM;

Tickets cost $20. http://camanocenter.org/

July 19-Join in for the Music in The Park with Several bands, Live Music and Food Trucks at Brier

Park from 6:30 to 9:30. Located at: 2903 228th St. SW, Brier; 425-775-5440; http://ci.brier.wa.us/

July 20-Sit back, relax and enjoy a fun night out with friends, family and co-workers. Live at the OH's

featured band in July is Soulevard. Soulevard performs the best Jazz, Soul, Blues, Funk and more.

Their sound brings a new spin on classics and a classic twist on familiar songs from 5:30 PM to 7:30

PM at Marysville Opera House, 1225 3rd Street, Marysville. Ticket cost: $5 per person. Phone:

360-363-8408; http://marysvillewa.gov/

July 20-Tulalip Resort Casino presenting, “The O’Jays and Gladys Knight” at 7:00 PM Ticket s starts

at $75, Located: 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. For more info call: 1-888-272-1111; visit https://

www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

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July 21-23-Edmonds Driftwood Players presents, “Teen Troupe Honk”. This delightful and

award-winning adaptation of one of the world's most beloved fables is a heartwarming celebration of

what makes us special. Directed by Dorothy Pierce. Friday/Saturday at 8:00 PM and Saturday/

Sunday at 2:00 PM. Ticket costs $15. Performing at: Edmonds Driftwood Players 306 Main Street,

STE L110, Edmonds; 425-774-9600; https://edmondsdriftwoodplayers.org/

July 21 & 28-Come along and enjoy the Sounds of Summer Concert at Jennings Memorial Park,

6915 Armar Road, Marysville. From 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Ticket cost Free.

July 22-Hibulb Culture Center presenting Film Series, “What About Those Promises”, Darrell

Hillarie, Lummi, Children of the setting sun production at 1:00 PM. Event Location: HCC

Longhouse, 6410 23rd Avenue NE, Tulalip. This event is included in the cost of admission.

Phone: 360-716-2600; https://www.hibulbculturalcenter.org/

July 22-Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum's Biggest Air & Ground Show Event of the year!

Come See Vintage Aircraft Take to the Skies and Tanks Cruise the Grounds from 10:00 AM to 5:00

PM. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at: 9819 Airport Rd. Everett Bomarc

Building- Follow Tankfest NW signage. ADA parking available at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor

Museum- 3407 109th St SW in Everett. Tickte pricing: Child age 5 and under free, $10 for Youth

6-17 ages, Adults 18+ is $20 and free for Veterans/ Military. For more info call: 877-342-3404 and

visit: http://www.flyingheritage.com/

July 26-Miles Black and Randy Porter continues Jazz with the piano duo at Camano Center, 606 Ar-

rowhead road, Camano Island; 360-387-0222; from 7:00 PM to 9:15 PM; Tickets cost $20 and

Students are free with student ID. http://camanocenter.org/

July 26-Edmonds Center for the Arts presents Summer Engagement ”La Santa Cecilia” exemplifies

the modern day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock and world music at 7:30 PM. The group draws

inspiration from all over the world, utilizing Pan-American rhythms including cumbia, bossa-nova,

rumba, bolero, tango, jazz and klezmer music. Artist pre-show talk is from 6:00-6:30 PM. Tickets

cost $19-$44. Located at: 410 Fourth Ave. No., Edmonds. Tickets from $59-$69. For more info

call: 425-275-9595; http://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org/

July 27-Join in for singing and dancing coastal style at Hibulb Culture Center Longhouse, 6410 23rd

Avenue NE, Tulalip. All Singers and Drummers are Welcome. This event is free. Phone:

360-716-2600; https://www.hibulbculturalcenter.org/

July 28-The music of Jenny and the Blue Moon Boys has been called "the Brit and twang of past

meets the Americana of today."

For more info call: 360-363-8408; http://marysvillewa.gov/

July 29-Tailgate sale is of the most fabulous event with 46 vendors selling their vintage and

collectible wares in the Country Village parking lot. Located: 820 237th Street SE, Bothell; From

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For more Info call 425-487-8979/425-483-2250 and visit: http://

www.countryvillagebothell.com/

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June Birthday Fun Facts

The birthstones for June are the pearl, alexandrite, and moonstone. The birth flower for June is the rose. The zodiac signs for June are Gemini (May 21 - June 20) and Cancer

(June 21 - July 22) On June 1, 1792, the state of Kentucky, also known as the Bluegrass

state, became the 15th state of the United States.

On June 1, 1796, Tennessee, also known as The Volunteer State became

the 16th state of the United States.

June is National Candy Month and National Ice Tea Month

7 Smoothie Tips to stay Heathy by dietitian nutritionist Mckel Hill

www.nutritionstripped.com

NO. 01

Fresh is best, but frozen is just as great! Only have access to frozen strawberries in the dead of

winter? No worries, frozen fruit is not only more accessible, but oftentimes also more affordable and

super convenient. PLUS they instantly makes your smoothies cold. TIP: Stock your freezer with a

variety of frozen fruit including berries, tropical fruits, etc. Make sure all the ingredients are simply

fruit and have nothing else like added sugar. Opt for organic when available.

NO. 02

Have fresh raw greens in the fridge and running out of time to use them that week? Take your dark

leafy greens or any other vegetable that you have in the fridge and wash, chop, and store in a large

freezer safe bag or airtight glass container to make your own frozen vegetables. Kale is one that I will

often freeze, and it’s an easy way to add more fiber and greens to any smoothie. TIP: Find dark leafy

greens that are on sale and bulk freeze these for later.

NO. 03

Don’t waste it! Have a couple tablespoons of almond milk or coconut milk left over and don’t want to

throw it away? Don’t! Pour it into an ice cube tray to use as a flavor booster and instant smoothie

thickener. You can also do this with any liquid. I’ll typically have a tray for nut/seed milks like

almond or coconut milk, then one for extra tea and one for extra coffee. TIP: Use different ice cube

trays for different liquids, I’ve had too many experiences trying to get out a tea one and a coffee ice

cube popped up and the flavor was all…off. !

NO. 04

Plan ahead! Have an NS smoothie recipe you love and want to make sure you have it each morning

while saving time? Just like the concept of meal prep, you can evenly divide all ingredients out for

each day/each recipe into a Ziploc bag. Then all you do is literally grab the bag out of the freezer, put

the contents in the blender, add liquid, and blend! Breakfast in less than 5 minutes. TIP: Label each

baggie with the smoothie name so you know which it is, or just make the same recipe for the entire

week. You can also make extra in case you ever are in need of a “911” smoothie on the go.

Fun Facts & Healthy Ideas

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NO. 05

Have some about-to-turn produce? Blend it and pour it into ice cube trays for a quick ingredient add-

in. For example: bananas! Puree the banana and pour it into an ice cube tray (label it so you know

what fruit/vegetable it is for later). In the summer, my eyes are always bigger than my stomach when

it comes to fresh berries, so this is perfect for those times. Also think outside of the box with vegeta-

bles like carrots, kale, spinach, etc. TIP: Cook or steam beets, carrots, or sweet potatoes and blend

them for added vegetables.

NO. 06

Batch cook it…sans the cooking! Just like the Stripped Green Smoothie (recipe below) where the full

recipe serves about 4, I’ll typically make this a couple times a week. Each time I do it lasts 3-4 days

max. All you’ll need to do it quickly re-blend it before drinking or give it a good shake in your mason

jar.

STRIPPED GREEN SMOOTHIE

Author: McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN

Recipe type: Smoothie

Prep time: 20 mins

Total time: 20 mins

Serves: 2 or 4

The signature green smoothie of Nutrition Stripped full of raw fruits and vegetables. Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free

INGREDIENTS

2 cups of filtered water

1 cup of coconut water (or double the filtered water)

1 large bunch (5 heaping handfuls) of organic lacinato kale/regular kale

1 large head of organic romaine

5-7 large stalks of organic celery, chopped

1 organic apple, cored and chopped

1-2 bananas, chopped

½ cup organic cucumber, chopped

½ cup of cilantro

½ cup of parsley

Juice of 1 lemon/meyer lemon

4 brazil nuts

dash of cayenne (optional yet recommended)

dash of cinnamon (optional yet recommended))

dash of turmeric (optional yet recommended))

INSTRUCTIONS

Using the Vitamix or a high-speed blender, pour water(s) into the blender.

Add chopped celery stalks and romaine lettuce first, and turn on low speed to puree.

Gradually increase the speed and add chopped kale.

Add all remaining ingredients and blend until creamy!

*At this point you may add more water to achieve your desired consistency!

Pour into individual airtight mason jars or other airtight liquid container.

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NO. 07

Think outside the box with liquids. Tired of just adding filtered water? Try coconut milk and almond

milk for a natural thickener, or try green tea, rooibos tea or white tea for added antioxidants (I find

teas go best with citrus based smoothies rather than chocolate/vanilla ones). Use tip No. 3 if you

have leftover coffee! Try adding this as the liquid to any chocolate or vanilla smoothie for amazing

flavor. Try this Mood Boosting Cocoa Smoothie (recipe below).

MOOD BOOSTING COCOA SMOOTHIE

Author: McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN

Recipe type: smoothie, breakfast, dessert

Prep time: 5 mins

Total time: 5 mins

Serves: 1-2

A rich and chocolatey mood boosting smoothie with cacao, blueberries, omega-3 rich fatty acids, protein, and

tastes delicious.

INGREDIENTS

1 frozen banana

½ cup blueberries

2 tablespoons cacao powder

1 cup almond milk

2 tablespoons chia seed

¼-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 scoop chocolate protein powder, optional

½ cup freshly brewed Community Coffee, chilled or add ice to smoothie

INSTRUCTIONS

Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Adjust sweetness by adding 1 pitted date, honey,

or stevia to taste. Add 1 cup of water to thin to desired texture, I add about ½ cup.

Enjoy cold and immediately or re-blend before serving and only keep for 2 days.

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