3 Ingredient Avocado Breakfast Pudding

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The Amazing Avocado

Factoid for the day: Did you know that Avocado is actually a fruit? It’s considered a single-seeded berry that’s native to Mexico!

Why is the avocado so trendy and popular with the health nuts, hipsters, and foodies of the world? This is why everyone is in love with this magical fruit!

  • Decreases LDL (low density lipoproteins aka. the bad cholesterol). Researchers attribute the results to avocado’s monounsaturated fat content (a type of heart-healthy fat molecule), which may play an important part in lowering elevated cholesterol—a factor in insulin resistance, excess weight, and obesity.
  • Helps to Shrink your Waistline! A diet rich in monounsaturated fat may actually prevent body fat distribution around the belly by down-regulating the expression of certain fat genes.
  • Full of antioxidants to help fight Free Radicals
  • Weight Management: An avocado provides nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients essential for healthy weight management, including 14 grams of satiating fiber and 66 percent (60 micrograms) of your daily need for vitamin K—a nutrient that helps regulate sugar metabolism and insulin sensitivity
  • On top of all of these health benefits, there’s the fact that Avocado tastes amazing!

Here is one of my favorite recipes using Avocado! Yes, it’s the same recipe that Kourtney Kardashian uses 😉 You can use this same recipe and add cocoa powder for a chocolatey dessert.

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium, ripe avocado
  • 2 tsp. Manuka Honey
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

Throw it all in a blender and Enjoy!

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Shake it Off

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Find your Peppermint Bliss this Holiday Season

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Hi beauties!

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  • 1 Sugar Scrub (6 oz)
  • 1 Body Lotion (6 oz)
  • 1 Lip Balm
  • PLUS 1 BONUS Travel Size Body Lotion (2 oz)
  • 1 Gift Box

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Have you tried Skyfit yet?!

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I’m obsessed with my new workout app, Skyfit! If you’re bored with your workouts, you have to give this a try!

What is Skyfit?

Skyfit is an on demand audio workout program that combines the guidance of a trainer with an amazing playlist to keep you motivated! You choose when you workout and how you workout!

Here are all the ways you can break a sweat with Skyfit:

  • Elliptical
  • Treadmill
  • Outdoor Running
  • Indoor Cycling
  • Yoga
  • 5K Training
  • 10k Training

At just $9.99 a month, it’s WAY cheaper than my gym membership and way more fun!

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Glam Bathroom Makeover

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Home Makeovers and DIY projects are my FAVE!!!
Our small bathroom on the main level was soooooo boring and dated and an in desperate need of an upgrade! Prior to the remodel, the walls were cream and the cabinets were oak. The granite was already there and the light fixture was one of those old hollywood looking lights that you can get at Lowe’s for around $15.

To paint the cabinets:

  • Remove the hardware
  • Wipe Clean
  • Sand with 80 Grit Sandpaper
  • Vacuum to remove dust
  • Prime (I used Zinsser Primer)
  • Once primer is dry, Sand with Fine grit sand paper. I used 220
  • Vacuum to remove dust
  • If the woodgrain is still showing through more than you’d like, you can prime again and repeat the sanding with fine grit sand paper
  • Then Paint:) I used a foam roller so that there were no brush marks on the cabinets.

I replaced the hardware with new pulls once the black paint was dry. I found the lion’s head pulls in the clearance bin at our local ACE Hardware! I love a deal!

Then it was time for the walls. I filled in all the nail holes with spackle, let that dry and then sanded it even. I then painted the walls white. That took two coats.
I used a level and painters tape to tape off the stripes. I did 10 inch stripes and highly recommend using Frog Tape. In my experience it is the best, especially when using a dark color for striping. It never bleeds through it.
I painted the wall with the same black paint that I used on the cabinets using that same foam roller.
When the tape was removed…VOILA!!!! Instant glam!

The Tile work was more complicated. We removed the builder’s grade mirror first and removed the light fixture.
We used black subway tiles from Lowe’s. We also purchased a wet tile saw from Lowe’s that was around $89 (worth every penny!!!). Then we went to town tiling behind the sink. Tiling is easy, but getting the cuts straight is so hard for me! After the tile was done, we installed the light fixture..

We are so pleased with the outcome!!!

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My Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette

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This balsamic vinaigrette is a huge hit in our house! We literally do not use anything else! This recipe tastes delicious, is all natural and saves us money at the grocery store. No need to buy expensive salad dressings when you can make something this delicious from ingredients you already have at home. Some of the so-called “natural and healthy” salad dressings (which aren’t so natural or healthy with all the preservatives) can run you $8 a bottle! Crazy, right?!

This recipe is so easy. Just add all the ingredients below into a salad dressing shaker (even a mason jar works) and shake it up! Next step..enjoy!

 

3 Steps in Your Beauty Routine You should be following Daily

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  1. Wear Sunscreen

    Not just when you’re headed to the beach or the lake, but EVERYDAY!! The first thing I do in the morning  is apply sunscreen to my face. No joke! Even before I brush my teeth!!  I don’t care if I’m going to be inside all day or if it’s cloudy, sunscreen is happening!

I learned the hard way, guys. I am going to be 34 and have been wearing sunscreen consistently for the last 4 years. Before that though, my entire 20’s consisted of wearing spf 4  tanning oil (really, Jackie?!) while laying by the pool in Arizona. I’ve also had my fair share of sunburns (thanks to that spf 4) and I’ve even used tanning beds. Oh how I wish I could erase that from my past! Fast forward from my sun worshipping 20’s to my 30th Birthday.  I swear that exact day was when all of my sun sins flashed before my eyes and I noticed my once youthful face now was covered in Dark spots that made me look much older than my 30 years. That was the day I became very aware of the amazing organ that is our skin and how important it is to keep it protected.  Dark spots, hyperpigmentation and wrinkles are just some of the effects of sun exposure.

Vanity aside,  the #1 reason I choose to wear daily sunscreen is to reduce my risk of developing skin Cancer! Check out these stats, courtesy of  http://www.skincancer.org: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the sun causes 90 percent of all nonmelanoma skin cancers,1 and other research links it to 65 percent of all melanomas.2 Each year, an estimated 3.5 million or more new cases occur in the US of the nonmelanoma skin cancers basal and squamous cell carcinoma (BCC and SCC).3 An estimated 76,250 new cases of invasive melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, will be diagnosed in the US, with nearly 9,180 resulting in death, according to the American Cancer Society.4  Those are some scary stats, my friends!

Ok, so we know sunscreen is important, but which sunscreen should we be wearing?

I’m going to focus on facial sunscreen, since we’re on the topic of beauty routines. My dermatologist at the University of Michigan said that The most important thing to remember when choosing a sunscreen, is to pick one that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. The other consideration is physical vs. chemical. Here is a helpful chart that compares the pros and cons of both, so you can make an educated decision on which is right for you. 

My derm recommended the Anthelios line from La Roche Posay. That line is also recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. It’s great to wear daily, as it’s very light and works perfect under makeup, but still provides superior protection from the harmful rays of the sun.

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2. Use Eye Cream every AM and PM

Eye cream is sometimes thought of as an extra step vs. an essential step when it comes to skin care.  Read this next statement and then tell me what you think, essential vs. extra……“The eyelid is the thinnest skin on the body and since it’s constantly active  (we blink 10,000 times a day), the skin around the eye area is the first to show age,” says dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman. So it stands to reason that they need a little extra TLC.”  I don’t know about you guys, but I’m gonna go with ESSENTIAL!

So..what should you look for when choosing an eye cream?

  • Caffeine: to constrict blood vessels under eyes to reduce puffiness
  • Antioxidants: to prevent free radical damage
  • Peptides: to stimulate collagen production (i.e. retinol)
  • A light cream: Heavy creams can increase fluid retention and exacerbate eye puffiness

My absolute favorite product and one that I use every morning and night religiously, is It Works Lifting Lip and Eye Cream..It’s my secret to looking like I had a full 8 hours of sleep! It’s a cream gel, so it’s super light but still very moisturizing. It satisfies all of the above as far as what to look for in an eye cream and is so affordable at just $29 for a month’s supply (loyal customer pricing)! Can’t beat that! There is no reason you should pay $250 for a quality eye cream.  Added perk: It’s meant to be used around the delicate skin of the lips as well! The skin around the lips is just as fragile as the skin around the eyes and is one of the first places that wrinkles appear. I LOVE a multitasking product!

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3. Take a multivitamin

I could go on and on about the benefits of supplementation, but for this article’s purposes, I’m going to focus on what I like to call “the beauty nutrients.” When choosing a multivitamin, they’re not all created equal. Make sure you look for a whole food based vitamin vs. a synthetic vitamin. Synthetic vitamins don’t come from living food sources, but are made from chemicals that are mass produced.

Check out these amazing beauty nutrients and what they do for your body to keep you looking and feeling your best!

Vitamin C: We all know Vitamin C for it’s immune boosting capabilities, but what most people don’t know, is that Vitamin C is essential to collagen production. Vitamin C also protects skin cells from sun damage.5
Vitamin E: Acts as a cell membrane protectant — it guards what comes in and what goes out of the skin. When combined with Vitamin C, it protects against UV damage. 5
Beta-carotene: Beta-carotene is crucial for skin health. It converts to Vitamin A, which is critically responsible for cell repair and growth. 5
Polyphenols: These exhibit anti-cancer properties and may reduce the risk of sun-related cancers. Found in Green Tea5
B Vitamins:  B should stand for BEAUTY! Check out what these B vitamins do for your hair, skin and nails!

      • Niacin, vitamin B3: used to improve the appearance or severity of some skin conditions, important to keep the hair follicle healthy6

      • Pantothenic acid, vitamin B5: Promotes faster healing of skin wounds and is most effective when combined with Vitamin C6

      • Biotin, vitamin B7: essential for maintaining the texture, tone and strength of your locks, and a deficiency in B7 can lead to hair loss6

      • Folic acid, vitamin B9: Is Important to to keep the hair follicle healthy. A deficiency can slow down cell division within the hair follicles, which also slows down hair growth. Also important to health and growth of nails. Improves the ability of the epidermis, the upper-most layer of the skin, to retain moisture – leading to softer, smoother skin with less dryness and flakiness, and a reduction of fine lines6

      • Cobalamin, vitamin B12: regulates your skin’s pigment production and location, preventing hyperpigmentation, which is the darkening of skin on certain parts of your body. Also, B12 helps the body to absorb the essential mineral iron, which is necessary for healthy and strong nails6

My daily multivitamin is the It’s Vital Core Nutrition. This plant-based,whole-food multivitamin gives me the essential antioxidants, phytonutrients, and vitamins I need throughout the day with controlled-release technology. It’s gluten free and easy to swallow. On top of the beauty nutrients, it also contains metabolic support to help my body burn more calories. #Winning

IMG_7269I hope these 3 steps will be a welcome addition to your beauty routine! Have a great day, beauties!

-Love,

Jackie

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My Super Easy 2 Day Cleanse+Detox

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Finally….A cleanse that doesn’t consist of keeping me in a state of Hangry for its entirety! It Works Global…my husband thanks you 😉  He has been around for many a juice cleanses and let’s just say, I’m not the nicest gal without food and I’m not even tolerable to be around without carbs.

So, what is a juice cleanse?  A juice Cleanse is where you drink nothing but cold pressed, vegetable and fruit juice for a few days in an attempt to undo/compensate for all the times you said ‘F’ it  and ordered an entire Domino’s pizza just for yourself…with a side of parmesan bites, if we’re being honest! I’ve done the Blue Print Cleanse, Suja Juice Cleanse and all sorts of others and I can tell you right now…THEY WERE MISERABLE! Don’t get me wrong, The juices were delicious, but the whole not eating for 3 days thing is killer!

A step up in dedication from the Juice Cleanse is the Master Cleanse. The Master Cleanse is a modified juice fast that permits no food, substituting tea and lemonade made of maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Sounds delicious, right?!  I personally haven’t tried this one, but my bestie did and on day 2 ended up pulling a dangerous U-turn in the middle of the road and proceeded to dominate a buffet of Chinese Food. True Story! I learned from her and I can say with certainty that I’ll never be giving this one a try. #IloveCarbs

Regardless of how bad I hated cleansing, I found myself signing up over and over for these expensive juice cleanses. Why?!  Because I loved how I felt in the end. My bloating subsided, my skin glowed, my energy levels were off the charts and overall, I felt AMAZING!  It’s a great reset for the body.  However, I remember wishing after each miserable juice cleanse that I could just find a product or program that was easier and more affordable that would give me a similar outcome. Fast forward to February 2016!! The It Works Cleanse is released! I haven’t done a juice cleanse since :).

All I felt on the It Works Cleanse was happy and energized! Crabby, hangry Jackie did not rear it’s ugly head, thankfully for Tim. Let me tell you a bit about this Cleanse.

The It Works Cleanse is gentle, effective and most importantly, can be done while eating a clean, healthy diet! It Works believes in cleansing without depriving the body of food. Yay for that! As you cleanse, 2 different proprietary blends are working to remove toxins while delivering essential nutrients and vitamins back to the body.

  • It Works! Proprietary Herbal Cleanse Blend™: Blue Agave Extract and Aloe Vera Leaf Gel work synergistically to help nourish microflora in your colon while promoting the cellular health of your colon’s cell walls.† Blue Agave Extract with a slow-fermenting, soluble fiber reaches deep into the colon, working as a prebiotic to feed good bacteria and rebalance microflora while slowly cleansing out toxins for a more comfortable cleanse.†
  • It Works! Proprietary Nutritional Cleanse Blend™: Contains an array of 25 foods, botanical extracts, and concentrates that help to support the liver’s detoxification function, while providing a supplemental source of the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fiber, and phytonutrients your body needs.

On top of being gentle (this Cleanse is white pants approved ), it is SOOOOOO Easy! Just 4 bottles and 2 days! I drank one 4 oz bottle in the AM before eating and 1 more 4 oz bottle at night before bed for 2 days. That’s it! Plus, it tastes fruity and delicious!

Check out my results from just 1 round of this Cleanse! I lost over 5 pounds in 48 hours! On top of that though, my bloating and stomach issues are gone, my skin is glowing and my energy levels are off the charts! I give this cleanse 5 stars!IMG_6698

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Avocado Pudding

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Avocado Pudding

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Ingredients:

-1 ripe Avocado
-8-10 oz. of milk (I used unsweetened Coconut milk, but Almond or regular milk would be fine too)
-2 tsp. Sugar ****DON’T USE SPLENDA, NUTRASWEET OR ANY OTHER ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS! USE REAL SUGAR!****

–Blend and Enjoy!
You can enjoy this pudding warm or cold.

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