Healthy eating again!!!! Post pregnancy

So excited to start my clean eating again I didn't eat that bad during pregnancy but it wasn't good ;) this meal is so quick and easy to make I hate calling this a diet it's more a lifestyle change because if your on a diet you'll eventually go off of it at one point 

Simple brakfast 4 egg whites a handful of spinach sauted in a pan and a whole wheat English muffin topped with some chili past

Crane cool must vaporizer ....love

I purchased this cool mist vaporiZer from target for 55$ and I am obsessed with it I put eucalyptus essential oil in it to give my house a Vicks vapor rub smell and it's wonderful my son had croup and this is the only thing that helped his cough and allowed us to get sleep . Love target! If you go on cranes website they have other vaporizers (I love the hello kitty on) and also the pink rain drop one for a girls room they also have solid white ,lime green which would look so nice to add a touch of color to a room. And plenty of others the color I have was all target had in the store....they also have animal ones for kids rooms but I think they are kind of cheesy

Olia hair color ....love it!

So I have heard so many and read so many amazing articles and reviews on the olia hair color and I know I'm a professional hair stylist and shouldn't be promoting "boxed" hair color.....but to be honest some of the boxed colors turn out very nice and are super easy to use....the olia color I tried is a new technology that has hit the market it's oil hair color so it is healthier for the hair and covers greys just as good....it uses a different chemical reaction so there is no ammonia in the color.....but there aren't even too many professional lines offering this new advancedment so I had to try this one and I absolutely love it and recommend it......but not so fast...I do not recommend it to someone going from extremely light to dark because it's better to have someone place it on (a professional) so it's even, I also do not recommend it if you are attempting to maintain highlights you could end up getting tiger strips but if you are only jumping a shade or two or only want to touch up your roots I would deff try this.....it left my hair extremely soft and shiny and it smells great doesn't smell like chemicals just has a perfumy smell....you apply to roots let sit for 20 mins then apply to ends and sits another 10 then rinse....to mix you literally just pour the labeled 1 and 2 into the mixing bowl. It's great and I'll probably continue to use it! 

So blessed

Had such an amazing birthday/anniversary weekend with my family ....love them all ..... Check out this jewelry designer love my new necklace always wanted a name neck lace but now I think I'm a little too old for one so I opted for this awesome necklace from Sydney evens it's shy by Sydney evens and it simply says blessed there is a lot of other options too though.....her love ring is awesome too would be a great options for a wedding band but the prices are a bit steep on those rings ....this necklace I think was around 125 my hubs got it for me !

Say bye bye to shellac

This is a new polish created by cNd  it is a polish that is suppose to replace a shellac at 4 $ per bottle I was definitely willing to try. All you do is paint it on as you would normal polish and use their top coat its suppose to last for 7+ days mine has been on a week and they are lasting longer and looking better than when I have had shellac in the past....best part you don't need a special light so it can be done in the comforts of your own home.....they have a nice selection of colors and have more coming. I got a light pink color and a deep purple (similar to Lincoln park after dark by opi) and of course their top coat. I am really happy with this product. I gave myself a manie and then applied polish . If you want to get your nails done at a salon get a basic manicure and  just bring your own polish that way your basically getting a shellac with out paying the prices.
Don't mind my hangnails and this has been 8 days still no chip or bubbles as I would normally have with shellac or gels in the past.....this also does not damage the nail the way the shellac does.

My.yummy mocktail

Can't drink cause I'm pregnant so I make my.cranberry mock tail
1 lime
Equal parts of cranberry , water and orange juice serve over ice delicious!

So excited to try this product its called birch box.....are you ready for a change in your cosmetic products but dont want to commit to any new products in fear of not liking them? Well birch box is for you @ 10$ a month the company sends out a box with various samples that fit your needs based on the information you give from questions they ask about yourself. Then they send you a box once a month for 10$ or you can do a full year for 110$ this is awesome! Cant wait to try......if you want something a little more expensive that gives you more then youd want to try the new beauty test tube ....new beauty is an awesome magazine that comes out quarterly and highlights new cosmetic product procedures and doctors ....they created the testtube now although it is not customized it had some full size samples of products the magazine thinks we cant live with out there are 6 tubes sent out a year and its 30$ per tube im going to try this as well and i think i personally will like this one better than the birch box but we will see! By the way new beauty is an awesome magazine its my favorite you can buy it at barnes.an noble its around 10$ but its worth every penny for someone who likes to stay updated with whats going to in the cosmetic industry.

Increase lip size naturally !

So I've always wondered what bigger lips would look like on me, but I've never cares enough to try anything invasive. Most lips that are injected have a fake ducky look to me that I would not want or like most women who have this look are actually wanting their lips to look that way ...you can tell your injector to goore natural and subtle but then you'll be wasting the rest of the syringe you spend around 500-600$ for. But I stumbled upon this product and for 45 $ it really works it suctions your lips and makes them pouty and full. This is also great for women who do what to do injections but are afraid this would be a really good start. You can go on the website and they will give you a tutorial of then product there's also before and after pictures....the results aren't permanent but neither are injectable products with this you will last quite a few hours but you could carry out with you and make them full all day , injectable products will last anywhere from 3-6 mths depending on how your body metabolizes the product which is typically hyaluronic acid (which naturally occurs in your body). The website is cynthiarowland.com and the product is luscious lips lip pump. Youll love it!

Absolute best eyelash curler ever

This is the shu uemura eyelash curler it was designed for Asian ethnicities because they have extremely straight eyelashes that tennd to grow downward rather than straight......some days this is all I do with my tinted moisturizer and its enough.....when I want my lashes to look super long I curl each side twice apply mascara let dry and then curl 2 more times each side love this curler....I can't use my latisse now because I'm pregnant so that's why I need this curler.....sephora used to sell this curler and ultra never has you can get it on their website for right around 25$ I believe.....its worth it! Don't buy from amazon you'll never know if your getting the real deal!
Terrible pic but you can see my lashes look so long normally they look short and stubby

Amazing healthy pancakes kids love!

These pancakes are very healthy and my kids can't get enough of them they are delicious......they are made with Greek yogurt so they are packed with protein which most pancakes have close to no nutritional value.....and they are extremely easy to make I've been making a batch and it lasts about five days for the boys I make them every morning.

Mix dry ingredients
1.5 cup flour I like whole wheat but you can use whatever you like
1.5 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1.5 tsp salt
A pinch of cinnamon ( optional)
I also like to add a table spoon of flax meal and sugar but they still are great without the sugar.
Mix wet ingredients in separate bowl
1 egg
3/4 cup milk (you can again use whatever you like soy,almond, or regular milk)
1.5 tsp of vanilla extract
1.5 cups of Greek yogurt (you can use a flavor if you choose but I just like using plain)
Beat all wet ingredients until smooth then add mixture to dry ingredients and stir all together...... make sure pan is hot but when your cooking them you have to be patient the batter is thick so you want to keep your heat low and don't flip until you start seeing bubbles be patient your first couple could burn until you get the hang of it....I also make sure my pan is really greased for a healthy alternative get the new coconut spray oil...... I also added frozen fresh blueberries to my one sons....and the great thing is these are so healthy you could add chocolate chips if your child is tough to please ....for syrup i like to use simply agave nectar(very healthy and kids don't know the difference) or fresh natural maple syrup...hope you enjoy!..

2xu Compression socks!

These socks are amazing......they are always a must have when I work or am going to be on my feet all day they make your legs feel great .....and best of all it will prevent those nasty veins that we get as we age and from being on your feet to often!.....try them you won't regret it ...I got them on amazon.com they are really tight and may take a little to get used to but they are great!

Cant wait to try this new product

These little guys (eyedews) are packed with vitamins and other great ingredients to hydrate and nourish the eye area to give them a rested and moisturized look and feel. Jenny McCarthy is a big advocate of theses too and from the reviews I have read they are amazing.....can't wait to try you just place them your eye area and let them sit for 15-20 mins and the new rejuvenated skin will be ready to reveal.....no sure if these are a gimic or if they will really improve the look of the eye area that's why I am going to try them.....you can also put them in the freezer and then apply them to your eye area for a cooler feeling that would also help any puffiness too!

Camos back and i love it

I absolutely love camp and am so happy camp pants are I right now .....these two pairs are so cute and affordable would look amazing with a nice black top paired with black stilettos or for a more casual look a pair of converse and an over sized white t......so cute

Alternative apparel always has some cute camp stuff too!

Best faux tan in a can / bottle

Sorry ladies ive been sick but heres my product of the day.....So this is my summer secret that keeps me bronzy all summer and even in the winter (I just dont apply as often).....it is bare minerals faux tan....what I love about it????
the smell is so nice it has a cherry almond smell to it rather than that maple syrup smell that stays with you for a week with all others I've tried.....2nd its a gel/lotion and it goes on amazing ....best of all you can see what your putting on it comes out a brownish color so you can see exactly where applying....and its matte its not sparkly which i like I know some of you prefer the shimmer but I'd rather put it on after than in with my self tanner. 3rd it is not orange at all it actually has a greenish tint on top of the brown out of the bottle so when mixed with the natural hues of your skin and does not end up orange at all! .....for around 20$ you can buy it at sephora....they also have one specifically for the face that I use as well!.....go try! And enjoy!.....only negative you have to apply with your hands but it washes off your hands easily.....when applying always exfoliate and moisturize prior.

Got spots????

Get Reid of them! Millions of women come see me and my associates everyday tackeling different skin conditions. One of the biggest problem my clients face is hyperpigmentation what is hyperpigmentation?....Hyperpigmentation is an area of the skin that has produced more melanicites than the other areas so it gives an uneveness to the color of the skin leaving "dark spots"...Melanin is what is produced when we are tanning the melinocytes are what gives us our "tan" when we are worshiping the sun which is one of worst things to do when you are already seeing signs of hyperpigmentation. So many women are so uneducated about these skin annoyances, learning about how to treat and prevent them is the best way to handle them. Although there are many conditions linked with hyperpigmentation most of the discoloration can be made to look better if you are taking preventative measure. Most of the women i see are coming in because of free radical damage, years of not taking care of their skin and also post pregnancy melasma. So here are some things to help educate you if you are one of the women suffering from these spots. First and most important no matter what your age is to be applying sunscreen everyday no matter what the month or weather. A huge misconception is that you do not get frequency from the sun if its cold out that is false you are still getting the rays another misconception I hear all my clients say "no im not wearing sunscreen today its so cloudy outside" again false the sun is so powerful although you may not be feeling it those rays can travel through the clouds just like they can travel through your clothing. Make sure you dont forget to apply sunscreen to your declote either ( the neck and chest areas) the worst thing i see is women who have done such a good job at taking care of the skin on the face but then their neck and chest is a spotted , wrinkled mess , dont leave these areas out. Sunscreen is so important I can't stress it enough ( not only to prevent cancers but to keep you looking young as long as possible) to be honest if it didnt prevent aging i probably wouldnt be wearing it because who doesn't love a great tan? ( I know that sounds so vein but its the truth) When i was tanning to get my body tan I always covered my face and also put sunscreen on (i know putting on sunscreen to go in a tanning bed im crazy) I would just apply to my face and neck area ...so if you still insist on going in the tanning bed(although i do not reccommend) PLEASE cover your face (you dont want to look like a louis vuitton when you 30....Okay now that thats settleed on to the next thing....Smoking dont smoke if you do stop you dont realize how much it is destroying your face when my clients come in I can tell whos a smoker without even asking them just by giving them a skin anaylsis....not only will this help the aging process dramaticly, the tar from the cigarettes gets in your pores so then it looks like your pores are filled with black heads and look much larger than they normally would its gross.....WATER WATER WATER water is sooo extremely important drink up its such a great hydrator from within makes your skin look and feel so much better if you dont already drink atleast 8 8oz glasses of water a day try it im telling you your skin will love you for it and youll be able to see a difference. ...Start using a anti aging skincare line if your in your mid 20's its the perfect time to start if your using an acne line they have alot of similar properties that an anti aging like would have so thats fine too if you are getting acne stick with your acne line. One of my favorite lines right now is Hylunia there cleanser and vitamin c serum are 2 of my favorites although the whole line is amazing. The Vitamin C serum is essential and it helps with the spots.

This girl has such a great blog check it out.....its the http://andeelayne.blogspot.com/

Kids love this oatmeal

This oatmeal is soo sweet and good and my kids love it.... here's what you'll need

Quaker oats or any oats o use the quick oats
Water
Banana
golden raisins
Cinnamon
Maple syrup (optional one of my boys likes a drop in his the other doesn't)
Milk a splash (optional)

Its so simple just put quick oats in a bowl with the fruit and cook then add cinnamon and splash of milk and syrup of you want....now usually I also add a serving of ground flax mill and a table spoon of coconut oil and my boys can't even taste it and its extremely healthy for them....me and my boys usually split one bowl it makes so much and is extremely filling..... enjoy :)

Awesome Margarita made with all natural ingredients must try!!!!!

Although I cannot drink currently (because I am pregnant) I have been making these margaritas every weekend for the family. Tonight I made one for the hubs and decided to post. What you'll need: 1 orange 1 Lemon 1 Lime Tequilla (normally I drink patron but theres no need to use it in frozen drinks) Orange liquor ( triple sec or cointreu) Frozen Strawberries (optional) if you don't use it will just be a regular margarita but I would recommend 2 whole oranges if you choose not to use strawberries. Agave Nectar Ice Cubes Sugar I am a bit of a blender snob I really think that makes all the difference (i use a vitamix) you can get them cheaper at Costco than other stores they are really great machines ( I make soup, ice cream, shakes , peanut butter) you can make just about anything in them.....anyway youll obviously need a blender I put 4 oz of tequilla in and 2 oz of triple sec ( ratio is 2:1 if your making a bigger size) 1 whole orange peeled Juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime a Table spoon of Agave Nectar 2 cups of Fresh frozen strawberries (or any frozen fruit) Don't get the ones that have added sugar theres no need for the extra calories and fill the rest of the blender with ice Blend on low level for about 30 seconds then high for another 30 seconds now your margarita is done Then rim your glass put a little agave nectar on one plate and sugar on another dip glass in agave nectare then right in the sugar (or salt make sure you get margarita salt if you choose salt) I do not like salt neither do any of my family members so we use just regular granulated sugar......These are sooo good I can't wait to have one in 4 months once this baby is here!!!!! Enjoy!!!! One more thing........If you prefer a margarita on the rocks use same recipie its great but you cannot use the frozen strawberries ( i would just buy a fruit puree and add an oz) Just follow same recipie but instead of using a whole orange just use the juice and the most important part is shaking the ingriedents atleast for 30 seconds to make it nice and frothy.

To lazy to apply makeup ....try this

I love these two face products and when I'm in a rush or to lazy to put makeup on which happens more often now that I'm pregnant again....these are life savers and I love them ....first I cleanse my fave also with a Hylunia face product these products are amazing all natural preservative and paraben free (your face doesn't need any of that stuff its not good even though skin care lines may claim something different) use products that are more natural. Hylunia is such a great line I recommend it to alot of my clients. (I'll talk more about hylunia in another post) anyways......I wash my face if your oily you can take a cotton ball and prep your face with just plain rubbing alcohol ....then I apply a good moisturizer always making sure there is SPF in it the moisturizer allows my Bb cream to lay more nicely on my face ....if your oily this may make your skin feel to oily for you so you can use a lotion specifically for oily skin...**keep in mind oily people should still be using a moisturizer just a lighter one made for oily skin.....if your sebaceous glands get to dry (from not using lotion) they will go into over productive mode and you will end up with break outs.**...... then I apply the bb cream pictured although its just garner its been my favorite it goes on light but still gives amazing coverage and makes my skin look flawless it also has an SPF of 15 and gives my skin a nice glow I never leave the house without applying!.....make sure you let your moisturizer completely dry before applying Bb cream then apply bb cream and you only need a little.....most important is to get the right color for you......I've tried many other brands and haven't liked them as much as this one.

Must always have

Love love this lip balm you can get it at sephora I love the minted rose it leaves your lips shiny it isn't honey based so it is not sticky ......love it

A quick mani

So no need to spend 20$ for something you can do at home...Pictured is what you will need to do an at home mani , I dont recommend going to a nail place unless its something you cannot do at home....If you are bad at painting nails start with a dark color they show less mistakes also once completely dry you can dip a q-tip in acetone and clean edges the acetone will take it right off. Heres what youll need and how to use doing a mani ... 100% pure acetone and cotton ball ( dont use non acetone it wont do as good of a job especially with clean up) Step 1: Clean nails( even if no nail polish with a cotton ball soaked in acetone. ****If you have time soak nails for atleast 5 minutes in warm soapy water (this will loosen cuticles and make it alot easier) or do steps 2-7 right after a warm shower or after bathing your children like I did today . I did not have time to soak today which is why I dont have this step pictured**** Step 2: Apply cuticle remover let sit 5 mins (pink squeeze bottle pictured) Step 3: Push cuticles ( get a metal cuticle pusher *like the one pictured* the wood ones wont work it will be a waste of time and money)Start at nail right above cuticle apply decent pressure and push down. Step 4: Cut Cuticles (Don't get cuticle scissors get cuticle clippers like the ones pictured)Invest in a decent pair so that they dont dull out easy. Don't cut and rip the cuticle , if you bleed your cutting two deep or you did not push them enough simply nip and cut all along the bottom curve of nail. Step 5: Cut nails with nail clippers (I love mine short so I always do this step I think short nails are classy and professional... some of you will probably skip this step if so make sure you file to make them all even and the same shape) Step 6: File nails-Black file pictured ( I dont have enough nail to shape them so I simply just file out the rough edges) But if my nails were longer I would choose to go with a square shape Step 7: Buff nails -White one pictured take nail buffer and do 10 passes fastly back and forth on nail it should leave a white powder on nail Step 8: Apply cuticle oil (you can use olive or coconut oil at home if you have) Leave sit until your ready to paint nails Step 9: Time to polish .....( I dont use a base coat because I feel as though it makes the nails chip alot faster) You have to balance the pH of your nail in order to have the nail polish apply properly so how do we do this???? simply re-clean nail with a cotton ball and acetone ********Time to polish******** I love the Seche Vite dry fast top coat (pictured) it is my absolute favorite I dont use anyting else and I always use a fast dry why wait if you dont have to? For my color of choice I choose Adel by Zoya , Zoya is my new favorite polish line. To make them dry even faster put them in the freezer for a couple of mins. If you have kids give them a file and ask them if they can do their nails with you it will keep them busy ....also give them a washable marker and tell them to "paint" their nails. Dont ever waste another dime getting your nails done do all this it shouldnt take more than 15 minutes ....it takes me about 5 because ive been doing it forever and have it down pat and these products can be found all at Sallys Beauty Supply or Walmart (dont know about the polish though) Please try this a couple times youll get the hang of it and wonder why you ever paid for a mani....use same steps to do a pedi :)

Best pregnancy bra.....maybe.

Genie bra

Okay so obviously not the sexiest bra, but every time I see these I want to order one and I think I'm finally going to....being pregnant I get a lot of pain in my rib area so I can't wait to unstrap my bra at the end of the day. This bra is supposedly very comfortable fits like a sports bra but gives you the lift padding and support of a regular bra. I think I'm finally going to order one or go get one I know I have seen them at Walmart cause I've always wanted to try one and you can order them on amazon (3 for around 20$) or geniebra.com. But you'll spend a little more money. I think these would be perfect during pregnancy because your size is constantly changing and your always uncomfortable. I'll put a review up once I get one.

Shaggy carpet steal!

I have been searching for a modern sheaf carpet that's fluffy and full after literally a year of searing I finally found my perfect carpet where did I find this gem?.....Costco and it was only 249$ its a 7.5 x10 but they also have a 5x7 size for 123$ they have them in charcoal, dark brown and ivory(winter white).... it is amazing I've been searching and haven't been able to find anything this size for less than 800 this is an absolute steal! The picture doesn't do it justice I also purchased a small charcoal one I will post a pic of that once I deside what room I want it in.

Desert

Found these at the store and they are so good and so easy to make at home to.... I love how they are frozen ....and bite size my kids love them and they are eating fruit..literally a slice of banana dipped in dark chocolate (my fav) and frozen

A quicky....yet still healthy!

For din we had a grilled chix salad it can be so quick and so easy and best of all you can use all the veggies in your fridge that may end up going to waste I used
Raw mushrooms
Boston lettuce
Red onion
Tomato
Sunflower seeds
Peppers
Marinade the chicken (I used lemon, honey mustard, olive oil salt and pepper)
the longer it sits the better
once you get all those washed cut and cleaned dinner is pretty Much made.  I love doing this on days I work because sometimes I don't get home until 8pm so I don't have time to put something healthy together and its all there for me I just add dressing and toss.....of course you could also grill chicken and have that prepared too. For dressing
red wine vinegar
olive oil
Chives chopped
Onion minced
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder or fresh . Fresh is always better though
A spoon full of Dijon mustard
Finally I used some left over bread so it wouldn't go to waste and made some homemade croutons just chop and add olive oil and garlic to a pan and pan fry....I usually do these in the oven for a healthier alternative but was to lazy tonight!
Enjoy

Great hydrator

This stuff is amazing I use it for all my dry spots and its so healing and moisturizing .....to use on my face I mix just a dab in with my regular lotion keeping it away from the eye area..once a day usually before bed because it will leave skin a little greasy....do not use on face if you have oily skin....if you use to thick of a moisturizer in the eye area it can cause you to get little white heads that are very hard to get Reid of called milia so keep away from eyes but over the rest of the face is great! I use it every night on my lips as well ....its also gentle enough I mix a little in with regular baby lotion and put it on my boys when they are dry. I always have a tube of this on me ....they also sell  one specific for children too!
Zit tip....if you pick a zit and notice a hyper pigmented spot (dark spot) apply something like this to keep skin hydrated and speed up cell turnover! I usually use neosporine though! Will post more about that later!

Afternoon smack

5 strawberries diced
A cup of plain 2% Greek yogurt
Half of the juice of 1 lemon
Sprinkled with granola
Taste so yummy but is so good for you and very well balanced