They’re sweet, small, and tasty. What could be better than bon bons? I took this chocolatey ice cream treat to a different level by making them out of cake and ganache. Very similar to cake pops, only a little more decadent. High quality chocolate is a must in this recipe, so save the Hershey’s for... Continue reading
I made this baby’s breath headpiece from a youtube video. You can do the same! It was so fun and easy to make. Can you imagine a whimsical outdoor wedding with this in place of a veil?? Add it to my list of reasons to get married again! Video here
These make great little snacks on the go or a great addition to a light dinner. Quinoa is a whole grain and depending on what you put in them can be gluten free and/or vegetarian. Play around with the ingredients! This is what I used. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa 1/2 cup bread crumbs 3... Continue reading
If you love toffee as much as I do, then these sweet bars are for you. Part blondie, part Heath bar, and full of sweet delight. Only takes a few minutes to whip up! Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chocolate... Continue reading
During my Month Of Healthy Skin, I learned so many things about skin heath, products, and general skincare routines that I really feel like I have this new found sense of achievement. When you learn about something to the point of being able to help others, it’s a great feeling. I hope the last month... Continue reading
As my Month Of Healthy Skin segment comes to a close, I wanted to reflect for a moment on all I have learned about the largest organ of the body, our skin. As I think back to the very first week of this journey, I remember all the things I never even thought of doing... Continue reading
BB creams are all the rage in the makeup world right now. When I lived in Japan, I would walk through the mall to all the different cosmetics counters and see these creams and wasn’t quite sure what they were but the models always had beautiful, radiant, glowing skin. If you have combination skin then... Continue reading
Face masks are great for the skin, especially if you have problem areas or concerns. There are some fruits and vegetables that are great for not only our health but the health of our skin. Let’s look at the wonderful benefits of different face masks. Dry Skin- Any face mask you can find with oatmeal... Continue reading
Now that we’ve covered concealer, let’s move onto another one of my favorite makeup products, eye brighteners! There are many ways to get the wide-eyed look and now that we know how to conceal dark circles, illuminating the whole eye area will be a piece of cake. After concealing and putting on all eye makeup,... Continue reading
I found this great little recipe for a DIY body wash from greenlifepages.com I changed a couple things but it turned out to be a great body wash. Since we wash our bodies every day, having a body wash full of natural ingredients will be good if you are having skin issues. I found this... Continue reading