My daughter was playing dolls in the other room and I overheard heard her say, “I was really anticipating that this shade was going to be great for contouring, but it’s too muddy. I think I’ll try it as a transition shade in my crease.”
I love it! Little eyes and ears are always watching and listening!
My 2016 diet plan… give all my friends cupcakes and sweet treats…the fatter they get the thinner I’ll look 🙂 Happy New Year from Looking Joli Good! May your new year be filled with all kinds of sweet things!
I love scallops! They are one of my favorite dishes to eat. While scallops may seem like they might be hard to make, they are actually one of those dishes that tastes amazing but is quite simple.
Here is a great recipe by Rasa Malaysia. You can check out her other 900+ recipes at rasamalaysia.com
Ingredients:
1 lb jumbo natural scallops
Salt
Ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons white wine or Japanese cooking sake, optional
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt, to taste
1 teaspoon chopped parsley leaves
1 slice lemon wedges, quartered, for garnishing, optional
Directions:
Rinse the scallops, pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
Heat up a skillet with olive oil and butter. Pan-sear the scallops on both sides until nicely browned, but don’t overcook them. Remove and set aside.
On the same skillet, add the garlic and saute. Add a little bit olive oil if you want. Add the cream, water, wine, salt and cayenne pepper. Bring it to a gentle simmer until the sauce thickens a bit. Add the scallops back into the skillet, add the chopped parsley leaves and lemon wedges, turn off heat and serve immediately.
For a lighter version that is just as delicious check out her Garlic scallops recipe by clicking HERE.
Isaiah 9:6
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
I love to give my opinion and I love free stuff. There is actually a place online that both of these things come together…Influenster.com
“Infuenster is a product discovery platform that lets opinionated, social media savvy consumers like you discover and share knowledge on products through sampling, reviews, and more!”
It is easy to get started. You just need to login toInfluenster.com and complete your profile by sharing some general information about yourself so you can get matched with campaigns that you might be interested in.
Now that the Influenster commercial is finished… I was recently selected by Influenster to receive the Spice Vox Box. This box is great! There are so many awesome things inside!
Products Featured:
SoapBox Conditioner
SoapBox Shampoo I have seen this brand at Target, but have never purchased it for myself. I was happy to see that it was included in the spice voxbox. When reading about this brand I realized what an awesome company it is! I’m going to write a full review about it once I have used the product for a few weeks. So far I have only been using these for two days, but I am liking them so far.
Foot Petals “Killer Kushionz” I am not going to lie, I haven’t put these in my shoes yet. I am kinda confused as to what they are and what they actually do?…
Yogi Tea Sweet Tangerine Positive Energy I have a love hate relationship with Yogi teas. This one has a great flavor, but they are presweetened with stevia. I have a major sweet tooth, and something about stevia is just too sweet for me.
Yogi Tea Vanilla Spice Perfect Energy This one had a great flavor as well, and it didn’t seem too overly sweet, maybe because it is a bit spicier or bolder in flavor. I like this one better than the Tangerine one.
Not Your Mother’s Whip it Up Cream Styling Mousse I have already written an entire post dedicated to Not Your Mother’s Whip it up Styling Mousse which you can check out HERE. (spoiler alert: I love it!)
Boots Botanics Hydrating Day Cream I have been loving this cream! It has a nice light feel yet moisturizes at the same time! Since it is extremely lightweight, it makes ideal for wearing under makeup. The scent isn’t my favorite. It think it is described as rosehip. Not a huge fan. I really like the cream despite the scent, and the scent doesn’t really linger too long. This is available at Ulta for about $13.
Good Health Veggie Stix My family loved these! They have a great flavor and are a lot healthier than regular chips. Influenster worked on me because I have already bought a bag for myself from my local grocery store.
SinfulColors SinfulShine 2-Step Manicure If you have been around Looking Joli Good for any amount of time, you know how I feel about nail polish! My daughter was thrilled about it though. It is a bright smurf blue, and as of now, that is her favorite color. She’s had it on her nails for about a week and it is still hanging on. Nail polish doesn’t usually stay well on children’s nails because they have softer more “oily” nail beds.
Foot Petals Give ‘Em the Boot (some received these I got the Killer Kushionz instead)
Have you tried any of these products? Did you get your own voxbox? Are you already a member of Influenster? Let me know in the comment section.
**While I received all of these items for free from Influenster in the Spice Voxbox, as always all these opinions are my own!**
A few weeks back my friends and I celebrated “Friendsgiving” One of my friends made some delicious homemade caramel popcorn. For me it was love at first bite! She gave me the recipe and I have been enjoying homemade caramel ever since! So simple and delicious. While I prefer to eat all of this homemade caramel popcorn myself, this recipe is perfect for giving away as gifts during the holiday season.
Just like workout 1, workout 3 is focused on the front of the body. It incorporates some yoga moves as well as strength training. Right away you will notice that the workout is more intense than 1+2, but you will also notice how much stronger you already are.
Where can you expect to be sore the next day?
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I am in desperate need of some new jeans! I had today off of work and decided to go shopping.
If I were the owner of a clothing store, I would make the lighting and mirrors in the dressing rooms as absolutely flattering as possible. Make it so that we look like we are in a real life Instagram filter. Why is it that instead, all the dressing rooms are set up to induce suicide?
No luck today, I still need the jeans! Maybe I will order some online and try them on in my own mirror and lighting!
What will you need? Good supportive athletic shoes, that’s it.
While this phase is meant to be low impact you will still be sore when you first start out.
No warm up for this workout, it starts right up with the circuit. Each of the eight parts is done for one minute and repeated through twice for a total of three times.
Workout:
1. March in place
2. Hot/fast feet
3. Punch it out in a half squat position
4. Jog in place
5. Running Man (I HATE this one)
6. Speed bags (doing this for 1 minute is a lot harder than you might think it would be.)
7. Kick outs with arm circles (Jillian also calls them mummy kicks)
8. Suicides
Repeat twice.
Cool Down/Stretches
I have finished the first two weeks of phase one and now moved on to the second half of phase 1-workouts 3 and 4. I was super sore from the workouts the first two days, but after that not much at all.
Follow along with me as I journey from Flab to FAB!
I hope this was helpful if you are trying to decide if Jillian Michaels Body Revolution is right for you!
Here is one of my very favorite Jillian Micheals quotes:
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Initially, I found Jillian Michaels’ approach to exercise and dieting highly motivational. Her intense workouts and strict dietary guidelines pushed me to achieve remarkable physical results, which fueled my motivation and determination. I embraced her no-nonsense attitude and believed that pushing my body to its limits was the only way to achieve success. However, as time went on, I began to realize that this approach was taking a toll on my mental health. The relentless pursuit of physical perfection and the constant pressure I placed on myself led to feelings of anxiety, guilt, and a distorted body image. It was then that I decided to change my perspective and adopt a more balanced and loving approach to my body. By prioritizing self-compassion, listening to my body’s needs, and embracing acceptance, I discovered a newfound sense of mental well-being. This shift in thinking allowed me to find joy in movement, cultivate a positive relationship with my body, and ultimately, achieve a healthier and more sustainable approach to overall well-being.
I am going to be starting a new series called this or that comparing two similar products.
For my first This or That I am going to compare:
Yes to grapefruit daily facial scrub
and
Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin
I have normal to combination skin. I live in the North East where the weather has gotten colder.
Let’s see what the products claim…
Yes to Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub is a gentle daily exfoliator to help slough away dead skin cells and restore your skin’s natural radiance. It is formulated with Lemon Balm to help calm and repair damaged skin and Grapefruit, which naturally evens skin tone and enhances luminosity, leaving skin soft, smooth, and naturally hydrated.
MAKES SKIN BRIGHTER, CLEARER, AND MORE RADIANT!
Combination skin has specific cleansing needs. To look and feel its best, it needs the right clean and specific care. Go beyond clean…
Customized Cleansing: Daily gel exfoliator targets T-Zone to deeply cleanse away oil and impurities.
Skin Type Specific Care: Formula, infused with antioxidants, Grapefruit and Pomegranate softens dry areas to balance skin.
Results:
In 1 use: Excess oil is removed and skin is smoothed.
After 1 week: Skin’s texture is refined and complexion balanced.”
Yes to Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub
$10 for 4 oz
99% Natural
Great natural real grapefruit scent
Does not lather
After daily use for a month my skin looked more radiant and felt smooth
Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin
$8 for 5oz can often get it on sale and use coupons
Finer grain of exfoliant
Lathers
Pleasant perfume grapefruit scent, not a natural grapefruit scent
After daily use for a month my skin was dryer with less oil
I have used the entire bottle of Yes to grapefruit daily facial scrub. I love the scent of it and the way it makes my skin look and feel. With daily consistent use, I feel like it did make a difference on my skin’s appearance and feel.
I would repurchase the Garnier Clean + Balancing Daily Exfoliator for Combination Skin. I have enjoyed using it these last few weeks. I feel like it is just not the right choice for my skin at this time of year. I will try it again in the summer months and see if my skin reacts to it in a different way.
Let me know what other types of products you would like to see compared.
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