Polka Dots, Smoothie Bowls & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #32
What screams middle-aged granola-eating summertime hippie more than a polka dot maxi dress, a straw hat (featured in my post yesterday), rubber slides, and a smoothie bowl?
*This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I am just spreading kindness while supporting local small businesses.
I don’t even know if that makes any sense. But as Rena would say…Fine. Whatever. I am wearing a polka dot maxi dress, my same old straw hat that I have worn nearly every day since it arrived, some comfy black slides, and I am talking about the new juice bar in town. Watertown’s newest food establishment, Atman Juice Bar & Cafe, has just opened its doors downtown on the Square and it is a very welcomed site!
Meet Erica, the owner of Atman Juice Bar & Cafe. She is also the owner of Vigilante Yoga which is situated directly next door to the juice bar with a connecting entrance between the two businesses. It is the perfect set up, in my opinion. Yoga followed by a healthy snack. You can’t go wrong if you are looking for a healthy, energizing, and fun activity in the Watertown, New York area.
So let me just tell you where Erica ranks on the scale of Badass Women in Business. (Yes, I just made that up…but I think it should be a thing.) She is at the top of the list! She is already running the yoga studio. Then she launches a brand new business and hosts the grand opening 3 weeks before her baby is due! This woman rocks. On so many levels. And she manages to look just that amazing (see above photo)!
Now here’s where I take you inside the cafe to have a sneak peek at the menu and the
inviting atmosphere. It is very welcoming and bright with soft light flooding in from the windows that look out onto the downtown Square. The decor is minimalist which is perfectly suited for a cafe specializing in healthy food and juices. Fresh fruits fill the wooden bins that line the wall beneath the chalkboard menus. The brightly colored crops sit patiently awaiting their turn to be made into delicious concoctions of sweet and rich textures that are so alluring to any palette.
Now I want to introduce you to the lovely ladies behind the bar, Lorin and Alisha, who so effortlessly take orders and start whisking all of these amazing ingredients into the blender. Then they present you with the most colorful, healthy, delicious snacks you can imagine! And always with great big beautiful smiles on their faces!
Check out the detailed menu which lists specific ingredients in each of the offerings at Atman Juice Bar & Cafe.
I ordered The Monkey Bowl and let me tell you this…
“it is quite possibly one of the best things I have ever eaten. It’s like dessert for lunch but super healthy. Creamy and rich, it is a culinary work of art. And it is very filling which has pleasantly surprised me.” (Directly quoted from my own review of Atman Juice Bar & Cafe on Facebook.
You can read more reviews from many other very satisfied customers here.
The Monkey Bowl is a combination of bananas, almond milk, peanut butter, and cacao powder. I opted for oats, protein powder, and chia seeds with bananas, granola, and peanut butter drizzle on top.
My new friend, Tricia, (stay tuned for more about her because she will be featured in an upcoming #SpreadTheKindness post), ordered the Lakshmi “Beets” juice which is a combination of red cabbage, beet root, carrot, cucumber, orange, lime, and ginger. Look how beautiful it is…and the taste was remarkably tangy and sweet with the lingering zest of ginger at the end.
My only complaint is that the chia seeds (or perhaps it was the protein powder) gave me a serious case of the farts! As chia seeds and protein powder will often do. On a positive note, they were the kind of farts that felt ever so good when released! Like good, healthy farts. The kind where you feel the bubbles grow, then you get a quick relief as they ease out quietly from behind. Better out than in, as my grandmother always said. (Just keeping it real, my friends.)
So if you are looking for a healthy, fruity, refeshing, rich, and tasty snack with a possible side of gas, Atman Juice Bar & Cafe is the place to go! And every ounce of deliciousness that passed my lips was worth every unit of wind that passed my derriere!
You can follow Atman Juice Bar & Cafe on Facebook and Instagram.
You can follow Vigilante Yoga online, on Facebook and Instagram.
Outfit Details
Dress: New Chic Bohemian Women Sexy Strap Polka Dot Backless V Neck Beach Dress (Currently on sale for $14.14).
Tee: Women’s Short Sleeve Essential Crew T-Shirt – Mossimo Supply Co.™ from Target (Currently on sale for $5).
Hat: Crocheted Wide Brim Folded Straw Hat – Khaki c/o Rosegal (Currently on sale for $5.99).
Necklace: One Wink Tassel Long Pendant Necklace from DSW (It is listed at $19.95 online, but it was 80% off in my local store).
Shoes: Old (Brand XOXO).
And now if you are hungry and tired of reading my babble, it’s time to link up anyway! Thanks for stopping by and supporting my little kindness mission!
Your favorites from last week:
Sarah of Foxy’s Domestic Side shared a refreshing summer outfit in her post Lemon Shorts and a Basic Tee. I love the bright color combination! And how contagious is her smile?!
Suzanne of Crazy Blonde Life shared the sassiest of polka dot outfits in her post Polka Dots and a Yellow Bag. Not only is her outfit amazing, but the photos are so much fun, too!
I hope you enjoy the link up and discover some wonderful new blogs to follow! Have a fabulous week, my friends!
Keeping it on the edge,
Shelbee
Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.
78 Comments
Kathrine Eldridge
I absolutely love this maxi dress and hat! This juice bar looks like a wonderful place. Wish it was in my neighborhood! Thanks so much for the link up Shelbee.
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Kathrine, thank you so much! Our little town needed a cool healthy food venue like this, for sure! And so many fun choices of yummy snacks!
xoxo
Shelbee
Celia Missios
Love! Love! your polka dot dress .. the straw hat perfect accessory! wow Erica is a BADASS … very inspiring.
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Thanks so much, Celia! Isn’t she amazing? When I was 3 weeks before my due date, I already a 2 week old baby! Ha. But the second time around, all I was doing at that point was crying in my water bottle about how uncomfortable I was! Erica rocks!
xoxo
Shelbee
Suzy
I WISH I lived nearby, Shelbee! This is EXACTLY my kind of place! As a yoga teacher who is married to a complete health freak (!), this is what we need here in the Algarve lol!! Any chance that lovely lady can open one over here?! 😉
And I’m absolutely in LOVE with your polka dot dress – it’s DIVINE!!
Hugs
Suzy
Suzy Turner
Yogadocious
P.S I’m still giggling about the farting!!!!!
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Suzy, maybe this is your next business venture?! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely compliment! And I am so glad my fart story could elicit a few giggles!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
Mmmmm, that sounds and looks delicious! Polka Dots are fantastic!
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Thanks so much, Nancy!
xoxo
Shelbee
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
You can never go wrong with polka dots and I love this dress on you! I have NEVER had a smoothie bowl, can you believe it? I need to find a place that makes them or make one myself sometime.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
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Thank you so much, Carrie! Polka dots are so fun and so easy to style and always happy! So yeah, this little smoothie bowl was so filling that I almost couldn’t finish it! But since it was so delicious, I of course forced myself to finish it!
xoxo
Shelbee
Emma Peach
The monkey bowl looks delicious! I didn’t know chia seeds caused farting…that explains a lot. Then again my husband doesn’t eat them and he’s a champion farter! I’m guessing the red cabbage in the juice blend had a part to play 😉
Emma xxx
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Ha! Emma, thanks for stopping by! I only had a sip of the smoothie so it definitely wasn’t that. I do love chia seeds though…they are good for the digestive tract…so it was probably those! And aren’t all husbands champion farters regardless of what they consume?! Too funny!
xoxo
Shelbee
Theresa Campbell
Shelbee, you look adorable in that outfit. Love polka dots, and the flowy cut of the maxi combined with the hat is so cute and summery. You are so right about Erica, she is truly a badass. I so wish the yoga studio I go to had a place like that next door. And I love the names she’s chosen for her menu. BTW, hope your “eruptions” have subsided 🙂
Theresa
http://www.vintagestylefiles.com
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Thanks so much, Theresa! Isn’t the cutest concept to have the juice and smoothie bar attached to the yoga studio? Erica really rocks! And yes, the gas has passed as it usually does! Hahahaha!
xoxo
Shelbee
jodie filogomo
What a fun place and I love, love, love that you support the small businesses around you, Shelbee!!
As for middle age—I’ve decided there is nothing wrong with it!!! Better than dead, right??
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Thanks so much, Jodie! It is such a cute place! I seriously get the best high when I publish a post like this! And midlife totally rocks. I know I am only on the edge of it, but it just keeps getting better!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lorena
Yay on the polka dot dress. I can also imagine it layered with a jean jacket for when it get cooler.
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Thanks, Lorena! And I love the idea of a denim jacket over this dress. I will keep that in mind!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura
This looks like such a fun event to go to! I love your gorgeous maxi dress too! The flowy style looks super comfortable to wear!
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Laura, thank you so much! It is a super cute place and the grand opening was fabulous!
xoxo
Shelbee
Debbie Stinedurf
Love the dress and the hat is too cute! Isn’t it funny how the healthy stuff can sometimes really bring on the farts? A few weeks back I baked some zucchini wedges…ya, zucchini is not my friend…lol!
Debbie
http://www.fashionfairydust.com
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Thank you, Debbie! Healthy food is definitely a fart-inducer. I love zucchini! I don’t recall it ever making me fart though. Ha! Farts are always funny!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laurie
Well, that’s a perfect cover up dress to wear if you eat those seeds! Sorry Shelbee, I can’t help laughing! xx
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Oh my God, these comments, Laurie! I was trying to find an angle to work the dress in with the fart comment, but I couldn’t quite get there. Thank you for doing it for me! See what a little fart talk does…it gets everyone laughing and jumping right on the fart bandwagon! Thanks for stopping by and giving me a good laugh.
xoxo
Shelbee
Elizabeth Ramsey
Love the polka dots and Watertown looks so cute! Might have to make a road trip one of these days. Thanks to you, I will know all the cool places to check out.
Elizabeth | NattyGal.com
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Thanks so much, Elizabeth! And if you make a road trip to this little tiny town, a blogger meet up is definitely in order! There are many bloggers within a few hour drive from here!
xoxo
Shelbee
Gigi Kiersten
I love the dress is so cute and polka dots have been one of my favourite trends so far this season. That maxi dress is just my style. As for the juice bar, it really seems like an awesome place to hangout in. Thanks for sharing!
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Gigi, thanks so much for your kind words! I do love polka dots, too!
xoxo
Shelbee
Gail
Some serious goodness on the menu! Looks and sounds delicious. Feeling guilty now about my unhealthy lunch.
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Don’t feel guilty, Gail, I am having hot dogs and cake for lunch today at a kids’ birthday party! But definitely try a smoothie bowl when you get the chance! Thanks so much for stopping by!
xoxo
Shelbee
Laura @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels
I am SERIOUSLY dying laughing over the chia seeds…and this is why I love you! Haha! That monkey bowl does look pretty amazing though!
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Laura, you are cracking me up, too, as many of the comments to this post are! Proving my point…Farts. Are. Always. Funny. Delicious food, a great business review, a cute outfit, throw in a side of fart talk and a popular post has been created! Ha. Thanks so much for stopping by and I’m glad I could some laughter your way.
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Looks like Watertown has met with Marin County. LOL. Healthy food always brings on gas and sometimes a sulfuric haze behind me.
Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week.
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Patrick, I totally just laughed out loud at your sulfuric haze! So funny! Thanks for the good big belly laugh, I needed it!
xoxo
Shelbee
(P.S. I’m still laughing!)
Cheryl Tuckerr
Another great look and another fun post! Thanks so much for always being a breath of fresh air! Peace!
Cheryl
http://www.northwestmountainliving.com
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Thanks so much, Cheryl! I do always have to inject a bit of off-color humor…every where I go!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nikki
I keep reading about these smoothie bowls and have yet to try one. I really feel like I’m missing out at this point… I really need to get on that!
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Nikki, you definitely do need to try one! I am not one who eats super healthy food regularly, preferring junk more often than not, but it was so delicious! Thanks so much for stopping by.
xoxo
Shelbee
jess jannenga
MMM this looks delicious. I love a great tasting smoothie. Love the polka dots on you too, pretty dress.
Have a great week!
jess xx
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Thanks so much, Jess! It was so delicious!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rena
Fine, whatever indeed!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 I too appreciate the relief that can come from active digestion and a good fart. This yoga/cafe joint looks like a gem and I could only wish for an establishment like this near me. BTW, you look great. The dress is fabulous and I adore how you’ve styled it. Thanks for spreading happiness.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
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Ha! Rena, I thought you would appreciate my reference! And I couldn’t use the phrase “Fine. Whatever.” without giving credit…in fact, I can’t say “Fine. Whatever.” without thinking of you! Good farts are too often so under appreciated, in my opinion. And I like that you have the same appreciation as I! Thanks so much for stopping by and for the lovely comment!
xoxo
Shelbee
Edwige
Oh looks like so much fun! I love your pretty dress! Fabulous!
Edwige | http://www.hypnozglam.com
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Thanks so much, Edwige!
xoxo
Shelbee
Mary Colleen
I think it’s a set thing that at one point during your posts I am going to laugh. You are so frank about some things that just gives me the chuckles. Love that you have a place like this near you. I have all sorts of dietary restrictions so having a place like that is the best. (I have made my own dishes similar to the monkey bowl, so I can imagine just a fraction of the creamy goodness you experienced.) And I love that dress. You really cannot have too many comfy maxis for summer.
Mary
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Mary, thank you so much! I love that you approach my blog looking for a laugh! Laughter is so healthy and I make it a point to have at least 10 big belly laughs a day…no matter how miserable I may be! And farts are always funny, so if I fart at least once a day, that’s one big laugh checked off my list! Hahahaha. I cannot imagine living with strict dietary restrictions as I like all kinds of foods way too much. It sounds like you have found the dishes that work best for you though. Thank you for always leaving such thoughtful comments.
xoxo
Shelbee
Cathe
First, I was laughing with your description of the maxi. Mine is slightly different. Maxis for me are “I was too lazy to shave my legs and could possibly be too lazy to step into panties and pull them up.”
And although I love the idea of a smoothie bowl, you had me laughing so hard over the fart comments that I farted!!! XOXOXOXO
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OMG, Cathe! I made you laugh until you farted! That is awesome! Now I am cracking up in my coffee. And you are such a riot, too. “Too lazy to step into panties”…this has to be one of the funniest reasons I have heard for wearing a maxi dress! You are hilarious. Thanks so much for stopping by and keeping it real!
xoxo
Shelbee
Chrissy Rowden
Cute dress Shelbee and The Atman juice bar is right of my “granola” alley! As for the farts, I’m going to guess the protein powder. lol. Anyway, You have the neatest restaurants and shops around your town. I love seeing the posts.
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Chrissy, thanks so much! I had a feeling you were going to like this particular post! My little town is starting to come around with lots of new trendy places opening up. So I am taking part in this “downtown revival” buy spreading the word about all the fabulous places!
xoxo
Shelbee
Brooke
I need one of those in my area! We don’t have anywhere that makes yummy smoothie bowls. I like your hippie vibe, I would wear that hat every day too.
Brooke
Pumps and Push-Ups
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We definitely needed a place like this, too! Thanks so much for stopping, Brooke, and for your lovely and kind comment!
xoxo
Shelbee
Trina Morgan
Pretty dress my friend! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Trina!
xoxo
Shelbee
Liz
Polka dots are one of my favorite prints! You look so cute in this!
Liz
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
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Mine, too, Liz! Thanks so much for stopping by!
xoxo
Shelbee
Claire
Love your dress Shelbee, polka dots are my favourites. That smoothie bowl looks so good! Thanks for sharing at The Wednesday Blog Hop.
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Thanks so much, Claire! You always do look great when you are wearing polka dots!
xoxo
Shelbee
Karli Ellis
I love your polka dot outfit! I’m all about polka dots! Thanks for the link up! xoxo
Karli
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Thanks so much, Karli! Polka dots are one of my fave prints ever, that’s for sure!
xoxo
Shelbee
Rania
I have things that I wear over and over on weekends because their comfy and allow to move freely when I have to take the kids to multiple places. Would love to connect at http://the-wardrobe-stylist.com/2017/08/01/exercise-routine-saves-life-threatening-problems/
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Rania, thanks so much for stopping by! I definitely need ease in my clothing for running kids all around, too!
xoxo
Shelbee
jacqui
Cute dress, love a spotty pattern. Thanks for the link up. Jacqui
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Thanks so much, Jacqui! I am a big fan of polka dots, for sure!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jill
That juice bar looks so cute and sounds amazing! Love your polka dots! You look fabulous!
Jill
Doused in Pink
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Thank you so very much, Jill!
xoxo
Shelbee
Tamar
Mm those juices sound awesome!
Love the dress!
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Yes, indeed! Thanks so much, Tamar!
xoxo
Shelbee
Elise
Love this look, effortlessly cool. This juice bar looks amazing and that monkey bowl? YUM!!
xx, Elise
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Thanks so much, Elise! And YUM sums it all up quite perfectly!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lisa Richardson
Well that polka dot dress is just so cute! So this is just totally weird…I was reading another blog this week that talked about the EXACT SAME cafe/juice bar. (http://www.lovinglifemoore.com/2017/08/the-weekend-that-wasnt-and-more.html#comment-form) The owner needs to reward y’all with some free food. Check out this sweet girls blog, y’all obviously live close to each other.❤️
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Holy moly, Lisa! Thanks so much for sharing this with me. I have been searching for bloggers near me for the past few years and have never found any! I live in a military community so the turnover rate is high. But I just reached out to Melissa of Loving Life Moore and hope to connect with her! Thank you so much. This is so amazing!
xoxo
Shelbee
nicole
Thanks for joining the Top of the World Style linkup party with your awesome outfit. I love this look! You look stunning!
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Nicole, thank you very much! It was a fun dress to wear!
xoxo
Shelbee
Jo-Lynne Shane
That looks like such a fun cafe!
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It is super cute and the smoothie bowls are so delicious! Thanks for stopping by, Jo-Lynne!
xoxo
Shelbee
Lisa/Syncopated Mama
Your polka dots just make me smile! Thanks for joining us at #FridayFrivolity this week!
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Thanks so much, Lisa! Polka dots have that effect!
xoxo
Shelbee