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Apple Cinnamon Metabolism Boosting Water

Want to cut out sugary drinks but can't stand plain water? There are tons of great flavored water recipes out there, this one has been great for me! I love the taste, it boosts metabolism, and gives me a little extra energy! It is so simple to make too!

Apple Cinnamon Water:

• Cut up on whole apple - Place in pitcher 
• Add 1-2 whole cinnamon sticks
• Fill pitcher with water 
• Place pitcher in the fridge for at least two hours and viola, Yummy Apple Cinnamon Water! When the water is getting low simply add more water once or twice before you switch out the apples and cinnamon!

(Recipe originally from LoseWeightByEating.com)

Yummy Healthy Knock off "Chewy Bars"

So I am in love with this granola bar recipe I found (and changed significantly) on another blog! Though I have not quite found an exact mixture that sticks together, for now my Chewy bars are more like Chewy Bites. So here's the basic recipe feel free to add different yummy ingredients to flavor or enhance your bars!!

Chewy Granola "Bars"

• 4.5 cups of Rolled Oats
• 1 cup Flour
• 1 tsp. Vanilla 
• 2/3 cup Melted Butter (can also substitute coconut oil, bars come out crunchier)
• 1/2 cup Honey 
• 1/3 cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 cup Shredded Coconut (I use the sweetened kind, next time I'm going to try the unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup - Cup of mini chocolate chips or other fresh fruit spices etc. (I think I'm going to try apple cinnamon next!)
• I also add a few healthy pinches of ground flaxseed, it's good for you and you can't even tell it's there! 

Bake at 325 degrees for 18-22min. and there you go, cheap and easy granola your family will love! I have to make a batch every few days for two of us! We just love it! It's amazing warm too, would make a great dessert!!

Some Thirty One...

A few of my favorite new Thirty One products this month! I started selling Thirty One a year ago and I absolutely love it! I love the free products and the money I make, though I would make more with minimal effort, I haven't been focusing any energy on it the last new months but lucky for me it seems to sell itself! Another goal - to focus on my business! So that being said here are a few of the new products - Available for sale on line on my website: www.MyThirtyOne.com/Wooster

Fold -n- Go Organizer & Coin Purse Wallet

Keep organized with these great new and redesigned products!

Hostess Exclusive Products

Want to host a party but don't have the time? Host a catalog/online party! I will ship you some catalogs and order forms and set up an online party so your guests can also order online - All orders will be shipped directly to you our your guests!

Zipper Pouch and Organizing Utility Tote

I love zipper pouches, they come in small and large and now in the regular and a thermal option! I keep my purse organized with three zipper pouches, I keep on for my swim suit in the summer, they can be used for EVERYTHING! I also have about 10 Organizing Utility Totes, One for my "brief case" one for my flea market bag, one for under the sink. They make great "survival kits" or rainy day kits for kids! So many uses for such a versatile bag!

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Super Organizing Utility Tote

I love this bag! As if the Organizing Utility Tote wasn't great enough with its seven outside pockets, they have added a zipper! This is a great diaper bag or "catch all" bag when a purse just isn't big enough! I can think of a million uses for this bag! Can you think of any?

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$10 off Coconut Oil!

I was on another blog today, How does She?, and found a $10 Coupon for Coconut Oil! I am so pumped because I spend a good deal on it!!

Read my Coconut Oil posts (and hers) it's an amazing products that will do wonders for your weight, hair, skin, and overall health!

$10 off Coupon - Coconut Oil

 

This is the brand of coconut oil I usually get, but this is about half of what I pay for it at my local natural foods store, after I use my $10 coupon, I'm going to get this deal!

Beauty Bet's Yogurt Hair Mask

 Beauty Bet's Yogurt Hair Mask

1/2 c plain yogurt

1 T freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 egg

So last week I did a spa night and said I would post my reviews of the DIY treatments I did. Needless to say I'm a little behind on my posting. I did try this treatment and I loved it! My hair did feel a little slimy and unpleasant right away after the treatment, after a wash though my hair was so alive and thick! I should have left the yogurt mask in my hair longer I think though, and I need to do it once a week because my hair hasn't felt that healthy in a long time! The protein in the egg and yogurt help mend split ends and keep your hair strong, the lemon juice is cleansing and makes the mask smell a bit better!

Tip: If you don't have a washing machine handy right away use paper towels or something disposable on your hair while you are waiting with the hair mask in, the towel does not smell pleasant if it sits even over night, I'm glad I used an old towel because I ended up throwing mine it away!

Picture : Me with the Yogurt mask in my hair and the Lemon & Baking Soda Mask on my face, great (cheap) weekly beauty treat for yourself!

More than just a "Burger"

50/50 Burger - Muddy Waters Cafe - Wooster, Ohio

The world burger doesn't do the 50/50 burger at Muddy Waters Cafe in Downtown Wooster, Ohio justice. This burger is the burger you will crave for years after you've had it that you will compare all other burgers to. This burger is 50% ground beef and 50% bacon. Then they go ahead and add on some more bacon and cheddar cheese! I added guacamole (which was perfectly tangy and delicious) and mushrooms, it was on perfectly grilled brioche that had an almost crunchy grilled inside layer, it was to die for! I am thinking about getting it tomorrow night again for dinner! Plus the burger is only $7.75!

Muddy Waters Cafe - Wooster, Ohio

Tonight I'm making my own Spa Night!

Homemade - All natural (I think) - Spa Night

So first here's what I am going to do: Take a hot shower and wash my hair. It's been a long day and before my "hair mask" I am supposed to wash my hair! So first step, shower.

Next I'm doing...

 Beauty Bet's Yogurt Hair Mask

1/2 c plain yogurt

1 T freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 egg

After the hair mask is in my hair, it's supposed to be slimy and relatively unpleasant, though apparently the lemon juice makes it smell like pie (here's hoping), I'm going to wrap my hair up in a towel and get ready for the rest of my spa treatments!

Next I'm going to put on my Lemon Juice and Baking Soda Mask!

Lemon Juice and Baking Soda Mask

Equal parts Lemon Juice and Baking Soda

Let the mixture sit on your face for 20 minutes. This will itch and burn a bit, when you are finished your face is supposed to be red, it will take off a few layers of dead skin. This mask is supposed to be very good for blackheads! The baking soda exfoliates and the acid in the lemon juice tightens pores while the Vitamin C brightens skin. You can also use Orange juice in place of lemon juice.

Next it's time for a Detox Bath! This is the part I'm most excited/anxious/interested in! Civilizations have been using baths to heal, relax, and to become in touch with their spirituality for hundreds of years, anything that has been trusted for so long interests me. Romans loved their baths, they seemed to have quite a bit figured out, so after doing quite a bit of research on different baths, grocery store allowing, this is the bath I will be soaking in:

My First Detox Bath

2 c. Epsom Salt (Budget allowing this will be 1c. epsom salt and 1 c. natural sea salt)

1-2 c. baking soda (I will probably do 1.5 c.)

2-3 tbs. of natural ground (or fresh) ginger

1-2 c. almond milk

Essential Oils - Hoping they have tea tree, peppermint, or lavender

The epsom salts, sea salt, baking soda, and ginger draw all of the toxins out of your body. Soaking in Epsom Salts replenishes the body's magnesium and can help reduce hypertension The sulfate in the Epsom salts flushes toxins and helps form proteins in your brain tissue and joints (Source). The baking soda has anti-fungal properties (Source) and helps restore pH balanced to skin that is to acidic. The ginger draws out the toxins and heats the body, this may cause you to turn red! This is also why it's really important to start slow with the ginger, you don't want to over heat yourself!! You can tailor the essential oils you use to your own needs and preferences! I am going to add some almond milk because I read that the bath can make your skin very dry (hence the milk) and that almond essential oil can be really good for detoxing and relaxation, hoping the almond milk will be good there as well! 

Make sure if you try this spa night especially the bath, you are drinking plenty of water! The bath WILL dehydrate you! When getting out of the bath the say it is very important to get out slowly and drink your water while you are in the tub, it can cause you to pass out! Please be careful!

I will post a post of each step/recipe tomorrow with how I thought it went, and some reactions! Hopefully I will also have some amazing before and after photos to show you as well! 

Wish me luck!

Silky Smooth Legs

So if you have read my blog at all you know I have a love of coconut oil (it's properties, not the taste!) and you know I use it for EVERYTHING! So since I use it topically AND for cooking/shots I don't keep it all in one place. As soon as I get a new coconut oil I fill up a little spray bottle (I use a travel sized one) for my topical coconut oil, and leave the rest in the jar for eating!

So what does this have to do with silky smooth legs? Well, try this:

Before you hop in the shower spray (or rub) some coconut oil on your legs, underarms etc. I will often cover my whole body in coconut oil, this way I get the great soft skin but sometimes if I put my coconut oil on my entire body after the shower, it's a little too oily, this way I get the soft skin without the oil and... The coconut oil is AMAZING for shaving! For years I have used hair conditioner instead of shave cream/gel/lotion, the conditional hydrates your skin and works better than most shaving products I have tried! These two products together leave my legs silky and amazing!

After the shower lightly apply some coconut oil to your legs to get beautiful, shining, smooth legs. Perfect for dancing, beach, and date night!

The great thing about coconut oil is there are so many uses for just one, organic product. Coconut oil is also antimicrobial and an anti-inflammatory, therefore if your legs/body are sore or have any small cuts coconut oil is also healing and helping you while making you beautiful!

*Note: VERY IMPORTANT: For coconut oil with anti-inflammatory properties, and optimal anti-oxidants etc. Buy extra virgin, unrefined coconut oil! Coconut oil that is more processed has lost a great deal of it's healthy properties!!

I hate the taste of Coconut.

I cannot state the taste of fruity coconut. I have tried to mix it in with my smoothies, drinks, tea, food. I just can't do it. Toasted coconut, that's another story, I will destroy a box of Samoas mmm love Girl Scout cookie time (part of my problem!)! That being said I know the amazing benefits coconut oil has for your digestive health, weight loss, skin, bones, hair, etc. and really on your overall health. So here's what I have been doing. I just take a lesson from my freshman in college self, if I don't like the taste just close my eyes and take a shot! Let me tell you that shot of coconut oil is a lot easier to wash down AND it sure helps my tummy (cleans me right out really!) it would be great if you are constipated! If you haven't seen my post on Coconut Oil Check it Out!

So take a lesson from my freshman self, if you can't stand coconut oil (or acai, pom, grapefruit, etc.) just take a shot of it! For your health! 

Couldn't help it...

Shots (LMFAO ft. Lil Jon)

Love my Cups!

So I'm sure you've seen these cups around, these are the under $5.00 version from Wal-Mart. Those of you that are reading this thinking "Wal-Mart is the devil curse you," I know I agree but I live in a small down and I am on a budget! Someday I will be able to buy all American, local, organic products, until them, I will shop where it is cheap! Plus I love my "Cool Gear" Cups! They are the kind that you freeze and they keep your drink cold, which is extra handy! This morning I made extra smoothie (My Green Monster of course) filled one for breakfast, took the straw out of the other put foil under the lid and brought it with me for lunch! These cups are perfect, I will say I make sure to rinse mine right away and try to keep the straw as clean as possible, I would love them more if I had a dishwasher! They also sell extra straws, once yours get dirty (or you lose them!)!

My Daily Smoothie

So I posted my Peanutbutter Banana Green Monster Smoothie the other day, but pretty much every day I've been drinking some modification of a Banana Green Monster Smoothie so here's my basic recipe and a few optional ingredients you can play with, feel free to experiment, and let me know how it goes!

Banana Green Monster Smoothie

•  1 c. Vanilla Non-Fat Yogurt
•  1 c. Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk
•  2 Scoops Vanilla Soy Protein
•  1 Peeled, Cut, Frozen Banana (See Frozen bananas here)
•  Big Pinch of Flaxseed (can't taste it at all)
•  Two small handfuls of Baby Spinach (can't taste it AT ALL!)
•  Benefiber (The no taste kind)
• Cap full of vanilla (tsp.)

      Optional Ingredients:

•  Pinch of cinnamon - Inspired by a Mexican Agua Fresca (delicious drink) all you need is a pinch and it gives your shake a yummy surprising twist!
•  Chocolate Powder, Syrup, or Chips
•  Peanutbutter
•  Chocolate & Peanutbutter (The Monkey Business Green Monster)
•  Coconut Oil - So good for you!
•  Other fruits
•  Other herbs

Take advantage of sales!

Freeze Sale Bananas!

 

Take advantage of sales at your grocery store! Tonight when I went to the store they had bunches of bananas that were pretty ripe on sales I bought two huge bunches of bananas, one for 57 cents and one for 87 cents! I cut up all the bananas and froze them for my smoothies! Perfect and cheap!

Frozen bananas are perfect for my yummy Peanut Butter Banana Green Monster Smoothie! 
The best part of freezing "older" sale bananas for your smoothies is they are sweeter and creamier when blended into your smoothie than newer more green bananas!

Love Rubbermaid Products!

I love my Rubbermaid containers. Rubbermaid USED TO be made in my hometown, until they got sold a few years back, long story, however, we still have a warehouse store I love getting these on their sale floor! This is an AMAZING price for a 50 pc. set though!

Peanut Butter Banana Green Monster Smoothie

So I just couldn't wait to post! I wrote last night about the Smoothie I was going to make today well, I just made it, and am currently drinking it. It is AMAZING! So here's what I made. It is amazing you can't even taste the spinach! Feel free to adapt and add whatever you think may be yummy!

My Yummy Peanut Butter Banana Green Monster Smoothie

Important to note: I don't measure when I make my smoothies just guess!

• 1 1/2 c. vanilla yogurt
• 1 c. vanilla almond milk (add more if the mixture is too thick for your blender)
• 2 scoops vanilla soy protein
• 1 frozen banana (Peel and cut them before freezing!)
• 2 cups (or more) spinach
• 1 tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed

Lemon Juice & Baking Soda

How is your skin? Mine lately is terrible, the humidity and 90+ days aren't good for my skin. So I saw this face mask on Pintrest that is simply Lemon Juice and Baking soda. It works. Here's what I did...

1. Put some baking soda in a dish (1/8 cupish)
2. Then slowly added lemon juice until it was a consistency I could spread on my face. *Heads up you're in for a little fun, there is a little reaction, don't worry nothing explodes!
3. Then I let it sit, it burned a bit after a little while so I rinsed it off, my face was smooth and with daily (or every other day) use is clearer!

Oddly enough, I'm thinking about trying the same mixture to clean my favorite crocks (they are adorable, they look like black ballet flats but are soooo comfy!) I think the lemon juice or the baking soda alone would be helpful but I think if I pour  the baking soda in and then the lemon juice in, the reaction may be a great Croc Cleaner! I'll let you know how it goes...

Coconut Oil.

So, I'm not going to write a long drawn out post about all the uses of coconut oil instead I'm going to refer you to a post by the ever-hilarious Jenna Marbles -> THIS changed my life, or at least my skin forever! I am in love. I haven't ventured too far from the hair and skin uses of coconut oil, but I want to try cooking with! I don't love the taste of coconut  so I need to find coconut oil that the taste has been taken out of (yay technology!) before I will use it to good.

Here's what I use coconut oil for:

• My new tattoo, I used bactrim zinc ointment for the first week then coconut oil after that!
• My legs before I shave (silky smooth!)
• My legs after I shave (again smoooooth!)
• My legs before I go out (shiny and defined!)
  Instead of lotion (VERY lightly or you get oily!)
• Deep hair conditioner (let it sit 5-10 min before the shower then shower as usual)
• Reduce stretch marks
• Lip balm
• Before bed on my elbows and hands to make them soft
• When I'm going out in the sun for a little protection and to help me tan!
• After I'm done tanning to soothe my sunburn!

Check out Jenna Marble's awesome article on coconut oil, she will inspire you!