My Favie Sweet Treats: Part One

Here's the thing, I am constantly trying to find ways to tweak my fave desserts and of course create more easy treats to satisfy that sweet tooth of mine

I think the key with anything is moderation

I still eat the sweets I'm not technically supposed to, but just in moderation, not every day

So some of these recipes you have seen before [ I will link to the page ]

Some are just things I've thrown together. This will be a short post but I will continue to make new recipes to post

Mm k?

 

1.  Homemade Hot Choc

You all have seen this one before

Its a super easy way to get a sweet chocolate treat without all the fatty sickieness of pre packaged hot choc ICK!

 

2. Organic Strawbs and Whipped Cream

If you've never made this before............. I'm sorry

Its so damn good!!!

And how simple is it??? Anyone can pull this off

All you need is a clear portion controlled bowl, a handful of chopped strawberries, and some organic whipped cream!

Done, easy peasy

 3. Cacao Balls

These are so good when you need a bit of energy and are wanting something sweet

An amazing pre workout, I use these when I am on the run and don't want to eat out or just need a boost of energy

A bunch of yummy ingreds and completely clean!  

 

4. Chocolate Covered....

How about choc covered anything????

I kid, I kid

But I like to use between 60-75% cacao when I dip, cover and smother with choc :)

This particular pic has fresh strawberries { see the theme? } and nut clusters

I don't always do nut clusters as well but I had extra choc and you never, ever waste chocolate

Hope you enjoyed part one of this delish series 

If you have any ideas shoot them my way

:)

XX
E 

 

Book Review: The Skinny Confidential

FINALLY got my photos to work and upload so now I can be back to reg postings

( you can quit holding your breathe....)

:)

I am here with a lil book review. One of my all time favie blogs The Skinny Confidential

Like, oh em gee she made her blog into a book!!!!

Praise Jesus! This little booky is epic. Think: her blog on steroids

I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and her personality is infectious

Like, who else washes her hair once or twice a week like moi? SHE DOES

 Awesomesauce.

 

I read most of it out on the back porch. Such warm Georgia weather mm..

I loved the recipes and juice recipe ideas since I am always on the hunt for more of those since you all know I f'in love to juice { minus the cleanup }

I'm convinced were pretty much soul sisters....except for the fact she's blonde

BTW she's got a rockin bod too!!!

Boho, sexy, fit, eats clean, amazing sense of humor, FAB hair, perf skin.........need I go on?????

Y'all need to pick up this lil babe ASAP and read cover to cover in .056949302 secs

.....you know I did

OH and did I mention she called me 'cute' on instagram????

I die.......

XX
E

Simple Summer Face

Back today with a fun and simple makeup post

As you know from a previous post, the importance of SPF and protecting your face is paramount

Now, esp in the summer I tend to wear less makeup. My face is tanner [ woop woop ] and overall my skin is clearer

I have a very simple routine that I am going to share only because people tend to ask a lot! And they assume I wear more makeup than I do { since I work in the industry }

But my motto is Less IS more..... In the skincare aspect as well as makeup

makeup is meant to enhance features rather than covering them up or trying to change them. So ladies I challenge you to pick out your best feature and just roll with it

Here's my products I generally use on a day to day basis with some tweaks depending on where I am going...
1. Dior Powder Foundation Brush // what I put my Pur on with. Of course any fluffy brush will work. I also adore this brush line
2. IT Cosmetics Ball brush // for bronzer and blush. I wash it every other day
3. IT Cosmetics lip gloss // the perfect everyday nude color
4. Smith's Rosebud lip balm // for everyday and night
5. Cargo blush // perfect coral with a hint of shimmer THIS is also an ultimate fave
6. Pur Minerals foundation  // Atlanta based mineral makeup & pretty much all the foundation I ever use
7. Too Faced bronzer // smells like chocolate. le duh why else would I use it????? Also love this one
8. RMS Living Luminizer // think--- glowy not shimmery & made from coconut oil YUM

So pretty much, apply my favie sunscreen [ who wants wrinks??? ]

Then apply my Pur, bronzer, blush, luminizer etc.

Super simple but very pretty and it takes 5 mins cause I ain't got time to spend all day doing makeup

I have better things to do....like drink green juice...

^^^^^Dropped my blush that morning......

ugh hate that sh!t

The result is tan and glowy

Always drinking my fave juice

 Wanna see a brow and eye post?????

Hope you enjoyed a peek into my summer face routine

;)

xx

E

NEW Lululemon + Victoria's Secret

I am back with another shopping post, Lululemon, what else??? Do you know whose blog this is??

I have been sick lately [ gallbladder issues YAY ] and needed some retail therapy

Along with a Sprinkles cupcake run....ha

I needed a new pair of crops and previously tried on the Live Natural crops and loved the cotton and the fit. I didn't have a cotton pair and the feel and fit was amazing. So I went in and grabbed those along with the WU cotton roll down crops.

Thinking I wasn't going to like them as much, I tried them on, f'n loved them and decided to purchase.

WU Cotton Roll Down Crops

 

Subtle leg logo

I got the dark gray. It was between that or the green which I am sure will be joining this pair shortly...

With the waist folded

I like it better that way vs the high waist. I think the fabric of the crop along with the folding of the waist creates a very flattering look.

I DID back squat in these and they held up alright. Depends on the metcon, have any of you ladies worn the cotton while working out??

I also tried on the Ebb To Street pant and ughhhh horrible fit! Baggy in the crotch and loose around my legs...but they look cute on everyone else!!

 [ love the baggies ]

 

 Live Natural Bra

Died and went to heaven...

I saw this bra online and was like *eh maybe* so I tried on and literally loved it

Like lovey love loved it. NOT for the bustier ladies as it does not have support or removable cups let alone a place to put cups.

Girls with small boobies unite because this.is.everything.

 

Peeking out from my mountain tank, I loved the antidote pop for spring

Also wearing the awesome speed shorts

I wanted another pair of those buuuuuut it seems the 'colorful' ones are made of a stiffer fabric that I don't like. I will forever love my black pair

Had to throw in these cute cheekies from VS

I die for a cheeky bikini 

;)

XX

E

My Top Physical Sunblock Picks

Yup....it's that time of year again

My annual important 'SPF talk'

Unlike myself, I am sure most of you don't wear SPF 50 24/7 365...

Ha think I'm crazy yet??

Trust me you still get sun even when indoors and even when its cloudy out

A lot of my clients tell me they are allergic to sunscreen, which can be true, but I have found they are mostly allergic to the icky chemical based sunscreens that absorb the rays rather than deflecting them. I mean who wants that nasty-ness inside their body???

NOT ME
so I use physical based sunscreens like 'titanium dioxide' and 'aluminum oxide' they deflect those aging sun rays and keep us looking young

Fun Fact: 90% of the aging process is caused by extrinsic factors
 AKA
the sun, pollution, etc.

Can you believe that??? It's the damn truth

So here are my top organic and physical based sunblocks!!! 

1. Coola Mineral Face SPF 30 Matte

An excellent eco brand, I have used Coola products before and la la love them

 

2.  La Roche Posay Tinted Mineral SPF 50

Tinted AND spf 50??? win win!

This is a staple in my summer beauty routine I am using this one currently and with a dusting of Pur minerals powder over it, looks amazing.

 

 3. John Masters Organics Mineral SPF 30

Never heard of this line? Well you need to check it out. I have some of the skin care and pure organic argan oil and I love it. I am curious to try the sunscreen as well!

4. UV Natural Lip SPF 30

Lips need SPF love too!! Do not neglect them! 

Esp at the pool, beach and everywhere in between!

Don't forget to slather on the good stuff this summer

;)

xx

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Cacao Ball Recipe

GUILTY..... I made these on a whim

Totally made up the recipe....do y'all do that??

I am very brave in the kitchen and will constantly throw things together hoping they come out in one piece!!!

Here's a recipe that not only came out pretty well, my picky ass BF loved them.

Deets below, tell me if you make them!!

Don't ^^ those look amazing?!

Recipe:

- 1 cup of organic granola (or oats)

- Roughly half a cup of cashews (or another nut of your choice)

- 2-3 Tbsps of organic cacao powder

- 1 Tbsp of ground chia

- 2-3 Tbsp of homemade or organic peanut butter

-A bowl of unsweetened shredded coconut

- Almond milk to make it a paste consistency

I used my VitaMix to mix all ingredients ( except the coconut ) until the perfect consistency. I added in little by little the almond milk so I don't have an exact measurement there. 

Once blended and still a little chunky I used a small cookie scoop to make even perfect balls, stuck them in the fridge for 10-15m and there ya have it.

A super simple sweet treat that will most definitely satisfy your choc cravings

BTW I like them frozen best ;)

xx

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Sweet Swaps: Hot Chocolate

ummm....if you don't love hot chocolate

This post isn't for you

I LOVE me some warm, steamy hot chocolate but these pre packaged nasty chemical filled ones are not what I am talking about.

If you haven't ever tried making your own I suggest you try this recipe!!!!

The base of the hot chocolate is either the dark chocolate almond milk or you could just use regular. This is the only one I had at the time but if you used reg just add more organic cacao powder

More on cacao in another post. I have quit using cocoa powder all together!

I like my hot choc super duper chocolatey so I add a tablespoon per 12 oz. cup of hot choc

Here it is just stirred so all the cacao is dissolved

The next pictures are optional depending on if you truly want it dairy free or not

I just used some sugar free whipped cream and some 72% dark choc

YUM!

And here is the secret amazing ingredient!!!

A couple drops of dark chocolate stevia

I have never used flavored stevia before and it is actually pretty fantastic. I cannot wait to use it in baking recipes. I can't comment on other flavors since this is my first. Do any of you have any recs?

 

Enjoy your healthier hot choc y'all!!!!

xx

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