Great Find

I am a sucker for bracelets, the colour orange and gold jewelery...put those three things together and 9 times out of 10 I am sold on the item! Last night I did a quick milk run to the nearby grocery store and accidentally stumbled across a really cute set of bracelets, combining all three loves.

The bracelets below came as two sets; the big cuff and a pack of 3 bangles. Each set was only $14 with 50% off so I got all 4 bracelets for $14! Amazing! I am sure to rock these all summer with both dressy and casual outfits. (Both photos are the same set just different angles)

JOE Fresh $14, on sale for $7

JOE Fresh $14, on sale for $7

Arbonne Vitamin/Mineral Powder

I have done it! After years of searching I have found sucsess! No not in ending 3 year old's temper tantrums or how to get free shoes but in my allergy free world the following finding is quite thrilling.

Whey, lactose, dairy free, gluten free protein powder...that doesn't taste like dirt! I have tried countless dairy free protein powders that ended in me being grossed out and unable to finish the shake. Gritty, bitter, bland are just a few of the words that come to mind when describing vegan protein powders. I recently tried both flavours of Arbonne's Vitamin/Mineral Powder, which are chocolate and vanilla. Yum! I didn't need to add all sorts of sweeteners, fruit or juice to mask the flavour! Just water & the powder and I was able to really enjoy the shake. (Imagine it with all the extras!)

Check out the nutritional facts below!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 225 ml, 42 grams - 1 scoop

Amount per Serving

Calories 160

Calories from Fat 31.5

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.5g

5%

Saturated Fat 0g

0%

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 390mg

16%

Total Carbohydrate 13g

4%

Dietary Fiber 1g

4%

Sugars 9g

 

Protein 20g

40%

Est. Percent of Calories from:

Fat

19.3%

Carbs

31.8%

Protein

48.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calories needs.

I Love My. . .

I love my Revitalash eyelash conditioner. As a woman who's only must have make up is mascara, lashes are obviously very important to me. I am always seeking an amazing mascara but in the end I go back to the same few. They deliver as promised every time. This mascara obsession isn't cheap (I'll get to that another time) so I thought I would try the eyelash conditioner in hopes of thicker, more lush lashes that need less mascara.

Revitalash was created by a doctor for his wife after she had chemotherapy. After seeing amazing results they decided to manufacture it for the public. This clear product goes on like a liquid liner along the lash line every night on a cleansed eye area. After 6 weeks (which is your lashes natural cycle) you should see a difference . . . thicker, darker, longer lashes.

I have been using mine now for 2 months now and am amazed by how long my lashes are! I had a section of lashes on my left eye that never grew back after I awoke one morning to find they had mysteriously disappeared. My lashes are way longer and more lush! Since I love the look of tons of lashes I still wouldn't go without mascara. Some people have given up mascara after using the product, but now I need 2 coats of mascara instead of 3 or 4. I have tried a few different serums for lashes and this is the only one that has worked! If you love lashes give it a try! Money well spent!

I Love My . . .

I love my Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel by Dr. Dennis Gross. This is a nightly 2 step program that is super simple yet effective. The 2 step kit comes with pre-moistened towelettes that are supposed to help with skin tone, texture, wrinkles and pore size. I have read multiple articles that Olivia Palermo swears by his products and since she has remarkable skin I thought it would be worth a shot.

The application couldn't be easier. You simply take a towelette from container 1 rub it all over your face then wait for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes you take a towelette from container 2 and rub it everywhere you applied the first one, you leave this on! That's it! Just put on your moisturizer as usual and you are good to go!

I have been using this diligently for about 2 weeks. I don't yet see any difference in my eye area as far as the fine lines are concerned, but it is pretty soon to see results in this area. However my tone and texture has improved and my skin looks and feels very smooth. I haven't worn foundation all week! I purchased mine at Sephora but you can order it directly from Dr. Dennis Gross's website as well.

I Love My . . .

I love my Mario Batali Garlic Slicer! Around here we go through quite a bit of fresh garlic, I would say 2-3 garlic heads a week. I put it in our homemade salad dressing, on broccoli, green beans, pretty much anything to be honest with you. This grater is ideal for anyone who likes fresh garlic, but hates the clean up of a traditional press!

This hand held grater is duel sided. Side one has a fine grate and side two is a slicer. I love using sliced garlic to garnish steamed veggies. The handle is covered in a rubber/silicone like material, as is the end. This non-slip end is ideal for grating over a bowl or on an angle over a dish. According the the Mario Batali website "Slicing garlic instead of pressing allows for the full flavor and essence to come through."

Clean up is a breeze as the grater is comprised of three parts; the metal grater, the 'knob' that pushes the garlic down and the piece that slides along the grater or slicer. They all come apart and the garlic rinses right off. No more having to fish the little garlic pieces out of the mesh garlic press! This is defiantly a staple for anyone who cooks regularly! Check out the delicious green beans and garlic I made this evening here!