I love Kettlebell workouts! You can get a great total body workout in a short amount of time. You will definitely be feeling this one tomorrow! Such a great leg and core workout!
Especially when doing Kettlebell movements remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise! You don’t even have to have an actual kettlebell weight, you can use a dumbbell too if you don’t own a kettlebell.
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15-Minute Kettlebell Cardio Strength | Full Length Total Body Fat Burning Workout
You need this in your life! I am telling you, stop what you are doing and go get this e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette! Ok, maybe that is a little dramatic, but these blushes are really awesome! They give the face such a beautifully pigmented glow! I am so impressed with the quality of these blushes.
They come in two different options: light and dark. I have the light palette, but the dark one is so beautiful, I think eventually I may get that one as well. For only $6 you get 4 beautiful different shades of blush.
Upside…each of the pans can be popped out. So if you want to rearrange or interchange the colors of this palette with one of their other palettes you can. It can also be interchanged with the products from the e.l.f. Total Face Palette as well.
Downside… these shades are only offered together in this palette and not sold individually. While they do not have the exact shades sold separately, they do have some similar shades such as the Studio Pressed Mineral Blush in Jet Setter and Cabo Cabana; or the Studio Blush in Blushing Rose or Berry Merry. Personally, I think the blushes from the palette are much better than the ones that are sold individually, imo.
I am going to be honest with you, the first time I applied this blush I wasn’t expecting it to be quite so pigmented and I may have ended up looking a little bit like a clown! That is ok, I love me some blushed cheeks, haha! Since then, I have found that applying the blush not only with a very light hand but also by applying it with a stippling brush. This gives me a much better, more natural look.
This beautiful blush palette holds 4 gorgeous shades to mix and match throughout the year for a custom blended color. Great for contouring, shading, sculpting, and highlighting, these silky smooth blushes create a beautiful pigmented glow. With a mixture of complimentary matte and shimmer finishes, you can achieve a professional look every time.
how to use
Choose your preferred blush shade and apply to the cheeks or area you wish to contour or highlight and blend in.
What about you? Have you tried any of these e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette? What do you think? I would love to hear your opinion!
PS: My sister is the one who first told me about this e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette (the same sister that told me about the oh sugar lip balms.) I love sharing things I love with people I love?!
1. Just do it!You may not feel like working out, but let me tell you, you will not regret it! You will only regret the times you skipped not the times you did it!
2.Be consistent!The more often you exercise the greater impact it will have on your life. As with many things consistency is what brings results. Long term health is more important than short term results.
3. Have a plan!If you are new to exercising and working out, make sure you have a plan! Have you ever heard the saying “Fail to plan, plan to fail”? It is so true. Having a plan will also help you to not waste your time. If you are going to take the time to work out give it your all! Don’t take the easy way out, do your best. Be completely present in what you are doing. Think about the muscles you are working
4.Keep moving! Even if you feel like you might keel over, keep moving. Even if you have to move super slowly, keep moving. If you are moving then you will keep going, if you stop to take a break, you might be able to convince yourself that you don’t need to continue. Anything worth doing is worth doing right! Make the most out of your time. Putting in an intense workout for 30 minute is worth way more than an hour long session at only a half effort . Keep moving!
5.Don’t give up! Even if you miss a day here or there, or haven’t been consistent at all, that doesn’t mean you have to give up! Just remember, January may be the start of the new year, but you can start a new healthy lifestyle any day you want to! Most people give up on their New Years resolutions by February. You got this, don’t let that be you! Don’t give up!
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped (I don’t like the flavor of thyme, so I skip this ingredient)
3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth or broth of your choice
1 1/2 cups aged cheddar, shredded
1 cup milk (or cream)
1 tablespoon grainy mustard (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Toss the broccoli florets and carrots in the oil along with the salt and pepper, arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the onion and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garlic and thyme and sauté until fragrant, about a minute.
Add the broth and broccoli, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Mix in the milk, cheese and mustard, let the cheese melt and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Puree the soup with a hand blender or in a food processor or blender and enjoy!
Another option: If you like a thicker, creamier but healthier soup use pureed white beans instead of the milk or cream. And still another option: If you don’t care about healthier but like an even tastier soup, start the soup out by cooking 4 strips of bacon,instead of the oil use the grease to cook the vegetables and serve the soup garnished with the crumbled bacon. And yet another option: Add diced ham. (I love to add ham to this soup! Yum!)
You know I love to use my crock pot! Here is an option for the slow cooker…
Slow Cooker: Follow above step 1-3, place everything but the milk and cheese in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-10 hours or on high for 2-4 hours. Then mixing in the milk and cheese, letting the cheese melt and then pureeing the soup.
So delicious! Enjoy!
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Have you ever been watching a Beauty YouTube video and thought to yourself, “Wow, that sounds so great, I NEED to go get that!”? Yup, me too, I definitely have!
Sometimes these YouTube recommended items are “Winners”, and sometimes…”Not So Much”.
Here are a few things that YouTube Made Me Buy…
**Of course, just because some of these products didn’t work out for me doesn’t mean that they aren’t great products. Makeup is such a personal thing, and I still take recommendations from Beauty YouTubers.**
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle
I LOVE this! It really is a 3 minute miracle, it is awesome. I can’t quite place my finger on the scent to describe it, I don’t know, maybe a sweet citrus vanilla/orange creamsicle scent. I don’t know if that really describes it, but I really like it. It leaves my hair feeling super soft and healthy. I have already repurchased this three times since I originally tried this one back in September.
In my opinion, Aussie 3 Minute Miracle gets a rating of Winner!
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
Beauty YouTubers rave about this mascara! I am a big fan of Maybelline mascaras so I thought that with all the hype surrounding this one I was bound to love it. NOPE! I don’t like this mascara at all, not even one little bit. I hate the brush, I hate the formula and I hate that it smudged all over my upper lids. The few times that I wore it I looked like a hot mess!
For me, this mascara gets a rating of “Not so much”
Yup, it smells like your grandmother, but it’s been around since 1935 for a reason!
Coty Airspun powder
If you can get over the overly excessive perfume scent of this powder then you are in for a great product! I love the way this powder applies and how it lasts. I am very sensitive to the way things smell, and despite the scent, I love it. Now that I have been using it for a while, I don’t even notice the way that it smells.
Rating of Winner!
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
This is going way way back in my YouTube watching. The first beauty YouTuber that I ever consistently watched was Huda Katan of Huda Beauty. (I wrote a whole post about her, she’s awesome!) She has beautiful skin and she highly recommended this CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. I purchased it on her recommendation and have been a believer ever since!
Rating of Winner!
Wet n Wild Silk Finish Lipstick, Will You Be With Me? 503C
Look at that color! It is beautiful! I think that this shade will work beautifully on so many different skin tones and shades. So many Beauty YouTubers have talked about this shade of WnW lipstick, and for only $0.99 USD it is a real steal. On the down side this lipstick does tend to dry out the lips, but nothing a bit of balm can’t cure.
Rating of Winner!
Lorac Pro Palette
I could go on and on and on about this palette. I actually don’t think that YouTubers give enough love to the LORAC brand. Everything from Lorac that I have ever tried has been amazing. I LOVE my Lorac Pro Palette! If you are planning on splurging on something special I highly recommend this absolutely wonderfully beautiful palette. Read more about what I love about this palette by clicking HERE.
Rating of Double Extra Winner!
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
NOPE! I have given this concealer so many chances! I don’t know if I just got a bad one, but it has never worked for me! It is thin and watery yet it creases and just makes my under eye area look crepey. I definitely don’t want to bring more attention to the wrinkles under my eyes! I have heard so many YouTubers talk about how awesome this concealer is, so I am sad that it didn’t work out for me.
Rating of Not So Much.
On the other hand, that brings me to the next item that YouTube made me buy…
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer + Treatment in brightener-
I may not like the Fit Me concealer, but this Age Rewind concealer has never let me down! I love the smooth consistency and the easy application. I really love the way it just melts into my skin making my under eye area look smooth and fresh. I wrote a whole post about it that you can read by clicking HERE.
Rating of Winner!
Loreal Voluminous Volume Building Mascara Blackest Black
I hate this mascara! Possibly due to the fact that I got it in waterproof, I’m not sure. I don’t know if the regular formula is better, but considering how highly recommended this mascara is, I am guessing that must be the case. The waterproof one is terrible! It is clumpy and thick, it made my eyelashes look terrible!
Rating of Not So Much
eos Lip Balm in Vanilla Mint
I REALLY wanted to like this lip balm! The packaging is so cute and I love the idea of it. But it is just not good. Instead of moisturizing, it actually makes my lips feel dryer and also gives my daughter a rash around her mouth. I didn’t even finish this one, it was that bad.
Definitely a rating of Not So Much
What about you? Have you purchased things solely based on recommendations from YouTubers? I’d love to hear what you have bought and whether or not it worked out for you!
*I bought all of these with my own money. As always, all the opinions are all my own.
This week I am going to be talking about…Multi Masking!
I don’t know about you, but all the parts of my face are not created equally! It is kind of annoying! While my forehead and cheeks are very normal my nose is dry and my chin always seems to be the place to break out.
This is where multi masking comes into play! Using a few different types of face masks as the same time you can get what each area of your face needs. By applying a clarifying mask to my chin and a moisturizing mask to my nose and a soothing mud mask to my cheeks and forehead area, I am giving each each part of my face what it needs all at the same time.
There are so many great masks available! I really like the Formula 10.0.6 mud masks. I’ve seen them at both Ulta and at Walgreens.com. They’re great and only around $6-7. Added bonus they smell great and the packaging is super cute too! I also recommend the Queen Helene line of masks two of my favorites are the Grape Seed Extract Peel Off Masque and especially the Mint Julep mask. These are both less than $4.
Hope you enjoy this weeks tip!
*This post is not sponcored. Although I wish it were ;-).
I love to workout with weights! I have added this routine to my workouts for a few weeks now, and I think it is great! I use 8lb weights, but you can use 3,5 or even 10 lbs if you want to. These five basic exercises target all the areas of your arms. It is a great way to have toned strong arms!
Remember to keep good proper form and warm up and stretch before and after your workout!
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There is no one who is happier to see me or makes me feel as unconditionally loved as this precious little dog! She is such a source of joy and happiness in my life! I cannot even believe that she has been around for 10 years. I hope, wish, and pray for 10 more years with her!
Ok, I have been trying really hard not to make any unnecessary beauty purchases. So far, so good. I have walked down the beauty rows several times and I have successfully left without buying anything!
So, as part of my strict no buy, I had decided to use samples that I have already received but have been neglecting. I have so many samples that I don’t even remember where I got all of them from originally. I know some are from ipsy bags, or Target boxes and others from Walmart beauty boxes. Here is the first group of what I have decided to try out…
I will let you know in a few weeks what I think of each thing and if I would purchase these items based on my thoughts from these samples.
And yes, that is a nail product in the picture, I know, I know, I completely complained about it when I got it in my ipsy bag. I am going to give it a try based on the high recommendations of Amy from The Makeup Case and Lizzie from lizzielovesbeauty.
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They come in two different options: light and dark. I have the light palette, but the dark one is so beautiful, I think eventually I may get that one as well. For only $6 you get 4 beautiful different shades of blush.
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