Valeri Beth Horn

Mar 4

Mar 4 Top Tips For Avoiding Jet Lag Before Takeoff

Traveling can be exhilarating, but jet lag is not. Preventing this sleep disorder from ruining your vacation is critical, and it all starts at takeoff.

Feb 27

Feb 27 A Beginner’s Guide To Feng Shui

Valeri Spiwak

Wellness

Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese practice of using energy forces to harmonize individuals with the help of their surroundings. Because many of us spend most of our time at home, it is essential that our living space replicates the symbiotic balance of peace and harmony with the natural elements.

Jan 2

Jan 2 Dancing from Peak to Peak: Priscilla Mewborne the Mountain-Climbing Aerialist

Valeri Spiwak

Travel, Wellness, Travel & Culture

Bloom Farms CBD community member Priscilla Mewborne is a true outdoor adventurer and practicing aerialist who climbs her way from mountain to mountain with suspension silk in hand in constant search of her next breathtaking view.

Dec 3

Dec 3 CBD And Chinese Medicine: Why You Need Both In Your Life

Valeri Spiwak

Culture, Wellness

Both acupuncture and sacred plants like hemp have been foundational elements in Eastern medicine practices for thousands of years. Now these holistic methods have migrated West to offer health-conscious patrons a more natural alternative or enhancement to traditional techniques and treatments.

Nov 19

Nov 19 Photographer Billy Dekom Braves The Wild For Breathtaking Views

Valeri Spiwak

Travel, Culture, Travel & Culture, Wellness, Interviews

Bloom Farms CBD Community Member Billy DeKom is a talented outdoor photographer who began sharing his love for nature and all its wonders through breathtaking imagery back in 2015. What originally started as a way to capture his surroundings while on a road trip quickly turned into a full-time passion.

Oct 28

Oct 28 Experience Bloom Farms Cannabis Farmhouse At Outside Lands’ Grass Lands

Valeri Spiwak

Culture, Music

This year, experience True California with us in the Farmhouse by BLOOM FARMS at Grass Lands. Between performances, dive deep into a pool of terpene-tasting pleasure as you samples new flavors at our oxygen bar and learn more about the iconic history and heritage of California cannabis.

Oct 28

Oct 28 Sarah Day Celebrates Life’s Imperfections Through Uplifting Artwo

Valeri Spiwak

Art

Sarah Day is a realist. Even more, she is a realist who lovingly creates a space for the rest of us to be completely ourselves in every way, shape or form. Sarah draws uplifting designs straight from her heart that break down barriers, challenge the patriarchy and encourage a refreshing outlook on life.

Sep 23

Sep 23 I Tried A Gua Sha Facial Facial Massage And Here's What Happened

Valeri Spiwak

Wellness

Called “the botox of the Far East,” Gua Sha is a 4000-year-old Chinese traditional medicine practice that promises anti-aging benefits, the appearance of tighter pores and body detoxification. I tried Gua Sha for two weeks. Here’s what happened.

Aug 23

Aug 23 8 Tips To Start Living Sustainably Today

Valeri Spiwak

Culture

The term “sustainability” has been a buzzword for years, but what does it actually mean to live a sustainable lifestyle? Sustainability or “going green” is defined as the pursuit of “knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.” While we may know, and at times honor, eco-friendly practices, living sustainably every day can prove challenging at times. Despite our country’s critical waste crisis, there is still hope. And it begins with you. I have compiled a list of 8 easy-to-follow tips for you to start saving the planet by living a more eco-friendly lifestyle today.

Apr 18

Apr 18 Healing With Reiki: What is it & How Does It Work?

Valeri Spiwak

Wellness

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words: Rei means “God’s Wisdom or the Higher Power” and Ki is “life force energy.” Therefore, the term Reiki suggests that you are interacting with the spiritually guided higher power life force energy.

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), Reiki is based on an Eastern belief in an energy that supports the body’s innate or natural healing abilities. Reiki has been studied for a variety of conditions, including pain, anxiety, fatigue and depression.

Apr 3

Apr 3 Smudging: The Ancient Art Of Cleansing

Valeri Spiwak

Wellness, Culture

Smudging or “spiritual cleansing” is the ancient method of burning sacred herbs to cleanse, purify, heal or assist in prayer rituals. Today, smudging is more commonly used to cleanse our homes, ourselves and others of negative energy.

Even a happy home can store unwanted energy from past visitors, clutter or stale oxygen. Smudging can be used for yourself or your space any time you are in need of cleansing. This may be during a meditation practice, when moving into a new home, or simply to signal new beginnings.

Jan 11

Jan 11 10 Best Hikes In California

Valeri Spiwak

Travel

Valeri Horn