Apr
2017

Meet Up Monday Link Party #83

categories: link party

 

1-meet-up-mondayHappy  Monday!  Hope you all had a great week!  It has been a bit of a rainy week here in NY, and that’s left me plenty of time indoors to work on concocting a slew of new DIY homemade bodycare/ skincare products for spring! (I have to get this skin in shape for showing- when wearing shorts, t-shirts, or skirts..)  Starting from the top down, I created this DIY Carrot and Cinnamon Exfoliating Sugar Scrub to help bring out the healthy layer skin on my face still in hibernation from the winter!  The special combination of Carrot Seed Oil and other yummy ingredients is helping me to my best face forward! 🙂 I’d love for you to try it! You will LOVE it!

What have you been up to? I can’t wait to read all about it! Link up your recipes, ideas, and projects so we can all check them out!  Join in with me and share and comment on the posts so share the love and to keep this party growing!  As always, 3 AMAZING posts will be featured this week- as well as the post that was most clicked!  I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to! Be sure to check out and follow the new and improved Meet Up Monday Pinterest Board .   SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!  The more partiers, the merrier!

This link up closes Thursday night, so be sure to link up now!  (more…)

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Apr
2017

DIY Carrot and Cinnamon Exfoliating Facial Scrub

categories: DIY Projects, Wellness

This DIY Carrot and Cinnamon Exfoliating Facial Scrub is the perfect way to make your skin glow. Without the use of synthetic-chemicals, you can soften and soothe skin, all the while helping to reduce the signs of fine lines and wrinkles. Many times throughout the year,  I find myself with dry and dull looking skin on my face.  Exfoliating your skin is one of the best ways to keep it looking bright and healthy. This DIY Carrot and Cinnamon Exfoliating Facial Scrub is the perfect way to make your skin glow.  Without the use of synthetic-chemicals, you can soften and soothe skin, all the while helping to reduce the signs of fine lines and wrinkles.  Who doesn’t need that???? Within minutes, you can be on your way to a beautiful face!  (more…)


Apr
2017

DIY Natural Shoe Deodorizers

categories: DIY Projects

shoe deodorizers

P-U!!!!……As many of you know, my husband Mike is a trail ultramarathoner.  After a hike or a run of his, Mike’s car can smell pretty darn rank- not to mention my house too when his shoes come inside.  He is ALWAYS running or hiking some mountain.   That means A LOT of miles run through mud, water, brush, and dirt. To combat this rather pungent problem, I made these simple DIY Shoe Deodorizers.  It took about 10 minutes to make 4 of these babies, and I am glad I did!  I used Blue Spruce and Purification Young Living Essential Oils for a scent to make the stink go away!  Thanks to these deodorizers, I can breathe in clean air in my home! Ahhhhhh….. (more…)

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Apr
2017

Meet Up Monday Link Up Party #82

categories: Uncategorized

 

1-meet-up-mondayHey all! Hope you had a good week! Hopefully you enjoyed some kind of break.  We had our spring recess and let me tell you… the time off was AWESOME!  Our break was shortened due to the overuse of snow days this year, so I couldn’t really travel anywhere. So really-  I enjoyed a staycation!   Sort of…   We did something fun each day, but also got a million house projects done.  The weather here in NY was beautiful so I spiffied up the outside and now I don’t have to do it later.  Woot Woot!  Now to party…

Link up your recipes, ideas, and projects so we can all check them out!    Join in with me and share and comment on the posts so share the love and to keep this party growing!  I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this week!  As always, 3 AMAZING posts will be featured this week- as well as the post that was most clicked!  I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to! Be sure to check out and follow the new and improved Meet Up Monday Pinterest Board .   SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!  The more partiers, the merrier!

This link up closes Thursday night, so be sure to link up now!  (more…)


Apr
2017

Quinoa Chia Power Breakfast Bowl

categories: Recipes

This Quinoa Chia Power Breakfast Bowl is the perfect way to start the day. It will power your day. It is simple to make and is delicious!There many different kinds of breakfast people in this world!  Some eat it, some don’t. Some are breakfast “pickers”, some are “sit down” breakfast people. Some people eat big breakfasts, and some like it light.

Hands-down, I’m a breakfast, non-picker, eater. I like a filling, warm, and substantial breakfast.  Normally each morning, I find myself enjoying a breakfast burrito consisting of egg, avocado, a small amount of cheddar cheese- wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. This is my go-to, mostly healthy, breakfast that I can grab and take on the go. This breakfast burrito keeps me full until lunch time. I like it. However….

In hopes to cut down on some carbs and to add a little variation into my mornings, I was inspired to make this Quinoa Chia Power Breakfast Bowl. At first I was skeptical of having quinoa in my morning meal as I use it mostly in many dinner recipes. Let me tell you though, quinoa has made its way to my breakfast menu and it is here to stay!  This Quinoa Chia Power Breakfast Bowl meets all of my breakfast criteria. It is warm, filling, and teeming to the brim with protein and goodness.  The flavor is full and creamy, yet light and vegan. The sweetness of the cranberries balances with the nuttiness of the pecans. The coconut flakes on top add the perfect flavor to seal the deal. This recipe is a must try… (more…)

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Apr
2017

Meet Up Monday Link Up Party #81

categories: Uncategorized

 

1-meet-up-mondayHappy Monday all!   Hope your week went well!  Many of you are on spring break/recess now.  Where are you? Anyone traveling?  We are staying local this week, but we just booked a trip Iceland over the summer and I can hardly wait!  Has anyone ever been?  What things should not be missed?  Be ready for some serious amounts of picture and story sharing this summer !!!!!!

Well, back down to Earth now, Tara! 🙂   Lets get this party started.  Link up your recipes, ideas, and projects so we can all check them out!    Join in with me and share and comment on the posts so share the love and to keep this party growing!  I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this week!

As always, 3 AMAZING posts will be featured this week- as well as the post that was most clicked!  I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to! Be sure to check out and follow the new and improved Meet Up Monday Pinterest Board .   SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!  The more partiers, the merrier!

This link up closes Thursday night, so be sure to link up now!  (more…)

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Apr
2017

DIY Summer Leg Makeover- 3 Natural Ways to get BEAUTIFUL legs

categories: DIY Projects

 

Follow these 3 easy steps for a DIY Summer Leg Makeover. The best part is that you make your own products in minutes and get seriously amazing looking legs!

Let’s face it ladies. The struggle is real. Getting those legs back in shape to show in the summer. Living in the northeast like I do,  my legs haven’t seen the outdoors since last October!  It’s been a long winter. Before I can even think about leg exposure, I need to give them a little bit A LOT of love. Follow these three easy steps for a DIY Summer Leg Makeover.  The best part about this makeover is that you can make your own natural products in minutes and get some seriously amazing looking legs! (more…)

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Apr
2017

Meet Up Monday Link Party #80

categories: link party

 

1-meet-up-mondayHey everyone!  This week has gone by SO quickly! I celebrated my birthday midweek and had a wonderful day full of surprises!  My coworkers decorated my classroom door and surprised me with some delicious cakes, my students made me all kinds of projects and messages, and my husband did an amazing job of surprising me with dinner at a REALLY fun restaurant in the evening!  Woot Woot! Now I need a bit of time to recover from all this excitement and check out your wonderful posts!

Link up your recipes, ideas, and projects so we can all check them out!    Join in with me and share and comment on the posts so share the love and to keep this party growing!  I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this week!

As always, 3 AMAZING posts will be featured this week- as well as the post that was most clicked!  I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to! Be sure to check out and follow the new and improved Meet Up Monday Pinterest Board .   SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!  The more partiers, the merrier!

This link up closes Thursday night, so be sure to link up now!  (more…)


Apr
2017

Banana Chia Protein Smoothie

categories: Recipes

Need body fuel? This Banana Chia Protein Smoothie is packed with protein and flavor.  It keeps you feeling full for hours. Perfect for a grab-and-go snack!

What is your “go to” fix to keep your body fueled when having a busy day?  Mine are smoothies!  I make myself one just about every day.  They are the perfect healthy, quick and easy thing to make- either for a snack or sometimes as a meal itself!   I am on a mission lately to make my diet as simple and healthy as possible.  One of my recent favorites is this Banana Chia Protein Smoothie which happens to be packed with a huge protein punch.  It keeps me feeling full for hours and is chock- full of energy making ingredients.   (more…)

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Mar
2017

Meet Up Monday Link Party #79

categories: link party

 

1-meet-up-mondayHello!  HAPPY SPRING everyone!  I thought it would never come this year!  We are still dealing with getting the last of our 20″ of snow that fell last week.  I want to welcome in the warmer weather.  Each year, I look forward to the arrival of spring as it usually brings with it a sense of motivation for fresh new ideas! Woot Woot!  I need a bit of that after this long, cold winter!

Link up your recipes, ideas, and projects so we can all check them out!    Join in with me and share and comment on the posts so share the love and to keep this party growing!  I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us this week!

As always, 3 AMAZING posts will be featured this week- as well as the post that was most clicked!  I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to! Be sure to check out and follow the new and improved Meet Up Monday Pinterest Board .   SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!  The more partiers, the merrier!

This link up closes Thursday night, so be sure to link up now!  (more…)

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