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JANUARY BLUES, 2018 PLANS + MY 300TH BLOG POST!

I kept flip flopping back and forth about this post — and that’s part of the reason it’s getting to you on February 1st, rather than January 1st. Should I just publish the TREND GUIDE I had originally planned for these photos? Should I save these thoughts for a traditional New Year, New Goals style post, or my 3rd Blogiversary? Should I open up about all these things? Or should I just proceed with regularly scheduled programming? Do people like more personal posts? Is it okay to publish 2 posts in one day? Will anyone even notice or care?

These are exactly the kind of over analytical, consuming thoughts that I can pretty much guarantee all creatives, bloggers and content creators have faced at one point or another while they’re in the process of creating whatever it is they create. But today, instead of the FASHION content I had originally written to accompany these images, I’m going to share something that’s been on my heart and my mind for the entire month of January. This year, there will be no New Year, New Goals post, like I’ve published every January since starting JustineCelina almost 3 years ago. There aren’t any styled flatlays with planners, coffee and flowers today — because here’s the truth. If you want to make real changes in your life, all the planners, scheduling tools and cute stationary in the world won’t do it for you. Only you can do that for yourself. So today, it’s just me.

February 1, 2018 by Justine

Dairy Free, Dinner, Food, Gluten Free, Lunch, Salads & Bowls, Sponsored, Vegan, Vegetarian

VEGAN FIESTA BUFFALO TOFU BOWLS WITH TAHINI LIME CREMA

Wait I’m confused… what season is it? Watermelon is still front and centre at my local grocer and yet it’s snowing (oh, how I wish I was kidding). As I edit this post, I’m enjoying a glass of crisp rosé in a poncho and fuzzy slippers — and I finally have to cave and turn the heat on! While the weather in Calgary has been less than desirable, late summer harvest has been kind to us with local tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuces popping up everywhere — and I’m taking full advantage. If you, too are in the mood for some healthy comfort food to weather the storm, you’ve come to the right place! Today I’m elated to continue my partnership with Inspired Greens and bring you my Vegan Fiesta Buffalo Tofu Bowls with Tahini Lime Crema — the meal that kept us nourished during our paint-a-thon this summer. I literally came up with this recipe by throwing what we had on hand into a big salad bowl, mixing it up and serving it. Upon first bite, I knew I’d be publishing it — after all, unusual circumstances typically lead to some of my most inventive recipe ideas!

My Vegan Fiesta Buffalo Tofu Bowls with Tahini Lime Crema are a healthy, plant based, 30-minute meal alternative to the pub food that my delicate stomach can absolutely not handle anymore. Seriously though — if chicken wings, a plate of loaded nachos and a burrito had a vegan love child, this would be it! These festive, protein rich bowls are brimming with Alberta grown, seasonal produce including Inspired Greens Red Butter Lettuce — remixed with JustineCelina kitchen staples like quinoa, black beans, olives, Buffalo Tofu (a completely addictive, plant based alternative to hot wings!) and Tahini Lime Crema — a versatile sauce we always have in our fridge that’s good on just about anything. This, my friends, is the ultimate vegan comfort food with a fresh, early autumn spin!

September 24, 2017 by Justine

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Citrus Ponzu & Siracha Aioli | #sponsored by @inspiredleafygreens #dairyfree #glutenfree #sustainable // JustineCelina.com

Dairy Free, Dinner, Food, Gluten Free, Lunch, Salads & Bowls, Sponsored, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

AHI TUNA POKE BOWLS WITH CITRUS PONZU + SRIRACHA AIOLI

To say I went poke crazy in Vancouver this spring would be a major understatement. Typically, I don’t eat meat very often (I’m actually not vegan, although I eat that way about 90% of the time and have included a vegan option in this recipe) — but anytime I travel, I love to immerse myself in local cuisine. It’s such a treat to be able to indulge in fresh seafood on the coast! After making one too many poke runs when I landed back home in Alberta, I decided to take matters into my own hands and develop a recipe for the ultimate gluten and dairy free poke bowls at home! My Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls with Citrus Ponzu & Sriracha Aioli are an explosion of traditional Japanese flavours infused with a west coast vibe and all the fixings — a mashup of sustainable, sashimi grade ahi tuna, avocado, carrot, cucumber, mango and grilled asparagus adorn a bed of organic brown rice and tender greens, topped with a scratch made, Gluten Free Citrus Ponzu, drizzled with Sriracha Garlic Aioli and garnished with roasted sesame seeds, nori and scallions. They’re even better than the poke bowls I fell in love with by the sea!

I’ve partnered with Inspired Greens to bring you a lightened up version of the classic poke bowl where I’ve used a blend of Inspired Greens MultiLeaf Trio and organic brown rice as the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl base. If you follow along with my adventures over on Instagram, you may remember their beautiful bouquet of Alberta grown living lettuce from earlier this summer — and as someone who’s passionate about local, plant based eats, I’m elated to continue working Inspired Greens and officially introduce you here at JustineCelina. Their greens add a fresh, flourishing texture and gourmet flair to these summer friendly poke bowls — they’re also a breeze to work with, helping to reduce meal prep time!

August 25, 2017 by Justine

Bar, Caffeinated, Create, Dining Room, DIY, Dwell, Entertain, Fashion, Gluten Free, Inspiration, Occasions, Sponsored, Vegan, Wine & Cocktails, Winter

EASY HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING IDEAS

With the holidays just around the corner and the height of entertaining season upon us, I’m elated to share my go-to Easy Holiday Entertaining Ideas in my first dedicated ENTERTAIN post in… gulp… 3 years! The absence of entertaining content here at JustineCelina in recent years has happened authentically, as we’ve scaled back on entertaining in general — simply because life is busy (I’m sure you can relate, especially at this time of year!). Although we love to have an apartment full of company eating, drinking and be merry during the holidays, I’m all about making this festive time of year as fun, stress free and healthy as possible — and that’s what this post is all about! Whether you’ve been with me for years or are new to my cozy little corner of the internet (welcome!), you’ll know I also love to incorporate better-for-you food and drink whenever we’re hosting or attending a party — because I believe in balance and mindful choices in every season of life.

Earlier this month as I pulled out our festive decor and entertaining essentials I discovered Kombrewcha — a delicious, 4.4% ABV hard kombucha made from organic ingredients. As a plant based eater with a sensitive stomach thanks to numerous food intolerances, I’ve long enjoyed kombucha as a way to help keep my digestion on track — especially during the holidays! I also love to mix this effervescent, probiotic-rich, fermented tea into my COCKTAILS (if you follow along with my Instagram Stories, you’ll know I’ve been developing kombucha cocktails since last summer!). This holiday season, I was absolutely delighted to find a better-for-you beverage that incorporates all of my libation must-haves (made from incredible ingredients and free of dairy, gluten and refined sugar!) in a convenient, ready-to-enjoy format. Tonight I’ve partnered with this new to Alberta brand to host a casual holiday dinner party and share my tried and true Easy Holiday Entertaining Ideas — complete with my best decor, styling, hosting, food and drink, fashion and beauty tips to create a festive and memorable evening. Cheers to a happy, healthy and joyous holiday season!

December 20, 2019 by Justine

Dairy Free, Dessert & Treats, Food, Gluten Free, Paleo, Sponsored, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

GOLDEN KIWI PIÑA COLADA POPSICLES

Happy Saturday! Today I’m sharing the recipe for my Golden Kiwi Piña Colada Popsicles — a nourishing summer treat made with freshly blended tropical fruit, nutritious greens and decadent coconut cream. These popsicles are all-natural, vegan and free of refined sugar and gluten. Although they taste like a tropical cocktail, they’re made with just 5 ingredients and they’re fun, quick and easy to prepare! They’re picky eater tested and kid approved, making them family friendly and a perfect sweet indulgence for hot summer days. I’ve said it many times here at JustineCelina, but I believe you can nourish and treat yourself at the same time. These cheerful summer popsicles are packed full of so many amazing vitamins and nutrients — largely in part to the gorgeous, golden kiwis used in this recipe. If you like piña coladas… well, then you’ll love this clean twist on a tropical classic!

July 9, 2016 by Justine

Meet Justine // Justine Celina Maguire | Calgary Lifestyle Blogger | Entertaining in Justine Celina Maguire’s boho meets mid century modern apartment | Smiling brunette woman wearing a blush pink dress sitting at a beautiful neutral tablescape with a holding a champagne coupe | Calgary, Alberta, Canada Creative Lifestyle Blogger and Entrepreneur // JustineCelina.com

CONTACT

JustineCelina is passionate about working with brands, businesses and other creative professionals to craft beautiful, thoughtful, engaging stories. Over the past 8 years, Justine has had the pleasure of partnering with a plethora of her favourite brands — including Almond Breeze, Empress Gin, HomeSense, Inspired Greens, Litehouse Foods, Miele, Physicians Formula, President’s Choice, Sabra, SAKS Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH, Samsonite, Sephora Canada, Smartfood, Sport Chek and Tourism Calgary, among others.

JustineCelina‘s creative lifestyle content has been featured across numerous esteemed media outlets and currently garners over 3.5 million impressions monthly, channel-wide.

JustineCelina is PR friendly and available for partnership and sponsorship opportunities, collaboration and creative consultation. You can get in touch at hello@justinecelina.com and request a Media Kit to learn more about JustineCelina.com and how we can work together!

Testimonials

It has been an absolute pleasure partnering with Justine! She is professional, organized and delivers fresh, impeccable content. We appreciate her attention to detail and creative approach to helping spread brand awareness to her Canadian audience. Looking forward to working on our next project together!

~ Amanda Goodhue | Communications Manager | Physicians Formula

“Justine is an exceptional content creator, writer, and social influencer, and is a consummate professional. I’d highly recommend her to any organization looking to engage a high-profile, top-shelf caliber content producer.”

~ Kyle Russell | Manager, Content Marketing | Tourism Calgary

“Brookline has had the pleasure of working with Justine on several campaigns, always with strong results. She is prompt, professional and produces high quality content that authentically aligns with partner brands and campaign needs. Brookline has found Justine to be a true collaborator who brings creative ideas and incredible attention to detail. She is excellent to work with and we highly recommend Justine.”

~ Alex Handley | Account Executive | Brookline Public Relations

“Justine is lovely to work with! Her professionalism shines through in her prompt and detailed communication — and she creates gorgeous, high quality content. We would be very happy to work with Justine again.”

~ Christine Cooper | Marketing Coordinator | Victoria Distillers

Sponsorships & Partnerships

Put my 14 years of professional experience in the advertising industry to work for you! JustineCelina offers a variety of partnership and sponsorship opportunities for businesses. Each collaboration is unique and carefully crafted to represent your brand and product. For inquiries, please email hello@justinecelina.com with the words “Partnership” or “Sponsorship” in the subject line.

Media Kit & Press Inquiries

Would you like to request a Media Kit? Have a press-related inquiry? Please email hello@justinecelina.com with the words “Media Kit” or “Press” in the subject line.

Note that I do not accept unsolicited guest post inquiries or publish concepts, content, graphics or images that I don’t personally create.

Events & Speaking Engagements

Have an event coming up that you’d like me to attend and/or cover? Looking to book JustineCelina for a speaking engagement? Shoot an email to hello@justinecelina.com with the words “Event” or “Speaking” in the subject line for availability and rates.

Advertising on JustineCelina.com

JustineCelina offers advertising space to businesses that align with my brand and demographic. Email hello@justinecelina.com with the word “Advertising” in the subject line for additional details and rates. Graphic design services are available for blog advertisements.

Creative Consultation

JustineCelina offers creative consultation services on a contract basis — including creative direction, art direction, design, styling, photography, writing, content development and consultation. Please email hello@justinecelina.com with the word “Consulting” in the subject line to discuss the details of your project.

Reviews & Features

Have a great product or service that you think I’d enjoy? I’d love for you to send it my way. If you’re brand representative or company interested in JustineCelina reviewing or featuring your product or business in a blog or social media post, please write to hello@justinecelina.com with the word “Review” or “Feature” in the subject line.

Content Features & Image Licensing

Interested in featuring my content or licensing high resolution images for web or print? Let’s chat. Send me a message at hello@justinecelina.com with the words “Content Feature” or “Image Licensing” in the subject line.

Copyright

Interested in featuring my content on your website or social platforms? Permission must be granted in order to do so. Please email me at hello@justinecelina.com to request permission to feature my content. Failure to do so will result in a removal request and / or subsequent legal action.

Upon approval, my standard copyright policy allows external publications to use 1 image, with a link back to the original post (or @mention in the beginning of the social caption) and full credit given to JustineCelina. Altering reposted images in any way (including the addition of text, graphics or filters) is not permitted.

Reposting without permission, or posting entire recipes, text or tutorials and copying / pasting JustineCelina‘s content on any platform is not permitted and will result in a removal request and / or subsequent legal action.

Collaborations & General

Are you a fellow creative or blogger looking to collaborate, or just want to say hey? Shoot me a line at hello@justinecelina.com — I’d love to hear from you!

November 20, 2014 by Justine