I love to cook, it is one of my favorite things to do and was actually the how I started blogging; I was in cooking school and began sharing my favorite recipes online. One of the biggest things I took away from cooking school, was how unhealthy many of the recipes were. I knew there had to be a healthier way to cook great tasting food. Finding recipes that taste great and are also better for our bodies, is something…
“No sugar and no carbs, for three weeks.” When my trainer said this is how we were starting our program I thought, “No big deal, three weeks isn’t so hard.” I definitely underestimated how hard this would be for me. It has been way more of a struggle than I had originally thought, especially since I have had family visiting and baby showers to attend! Every time I hit a wall during my diet I start to do research, to…
I did it, I fell prey to the Costco disease. I mean how can you not? So many great deals! The only problem with this is that I currently do not have a Costco-size household. For example, while we were shopping my friend warned me that I didn’t need the bag of 15 plums, I didn’t listen…but she was correct. So many plums, too little time! I ate about 5 plums before the rest started to get overripe. I felt…
With science advancing so rapidly it’s inevitable that big advances in skincare are on the way. I am always on the lookout for the latest in skincare technology, to find better ways to treat different skin concerns. Since I don’t have sensitive skin, I’m able to try many of these new products. Few have impressed me as much as Lifeline skincare. The scientists behind this brand were originally not set out to create revolutionary skincare. Their research began in searching…
If you’re following along with me for No Makeup March, you should know that this week is all about the building blocks of a great skincare routine. Before you can find a skincare routine that works for you, it is important to know your skin type. Without knowing this it is very difficult to find effective products for your skin. Your skin type is also not set in stone, it will change with diet, hormones, and age. If the skincare…
