A few months ago (I think starting in April) I made a decision to start to make a conscious effort into realizing the types of food I was putting inside of my body. I completely cut all morning coffee from my life (and coffee in general). Shortly realizing that I NEEDED coffee in my life, and realizing just HOW much sugar was in a Dunkin Donuts iced mocha; I decided that I would make healthier choices. These days, I pass Dunkin (this was my weakness) and Starbucks on my morning route no matter what. However, I've given myself the exception to the rule;
Unless I have a gift card, I will not get coffee from either place. This usually means come December and January, I've got gift cards like crazy and I should probably figure out how to make healthier choices with those AND attach a few guidelines for what I order. BUT, I'm just happy with where I am now.
Anyway, I recently just finished up a gift card that I received as a late birthday present from a friend. I even noted on Instagam (@mrsoregan & @savvyserenityyoga).
These days I find myself ALWAYS reaching for this brand of natural and healthy almond milk iced brews. (XX Espresso flavor is a serious staple for me!)
Some days though, I actually muster up the energy to make my own home cold brew by following this recipe with my Ikea coffee press. I just add my own almond milk to it. *For a sweet treat, try Silk Nuchello
You'll usually see me drinking it from this!
I've also been loving this recipe as well for a great almond iced brew.
CLEARLY, I'm on a coffee kick! lol
In other news;
This Milani Blush in Romantic Rose (also a dupe for Tarte's Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed) is FABULOUS and is very much so a dupe! I first fell in love with the shade at the drugstore and then found that it was on my list of dupes I wanted to try! It's the perfect natural color blush that's super subtle!
SalonCentric recently stopped carrying Kenra (SUPER UPSET ABOUT THIS!). So, I tried this hairspray and I absolutely LOVE it - especially for Summer! it's so lightweight and actually allows my hair to MOVE while also keeping it in place. It's hard to explain; but my hair doesn't feel like it's been sprayed. I like that.
I have always gotten cold sores/fever blisters. Eating/drinking anything with Mango and stress has become the biggest factor in getting them. I've not had anything Mango in over 2 years (unless it's been by accident) because as soon as I eat it, I will break out with them all over my lips. Lately, I have been extra stressed and that brought the latest one on. I skipped the Abreva this time and stuck with a L-Lysine supplement and Tee Tree Oil. It was gone and healed within a week. (Literally, in 7 days, I got one, had a huge blister, it popped, it healed and it's gone). I owe it all to this. I upped the dosage while I had the outbreak and now just include it in my daily vitamin collection.
I bought this aloe vera oil a while back and it has helped the bumps and redness in my skin tremendously. I just apply it prior to my moisturizer after washing my face.
I had Kohl's Cash to spend and picked this lippy up in Pink Taupe. 90s lips are back in full force, and this is the perfect color to jump on that trend with. I love it! The formula is great and I'm actually planning on scooping up a few more colors.
Hope you're all having an amazing week!!
-M