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Monday, October 26, 2015

Meal Prep Monday !!

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So for this weeks meal prep I made a fairly easy meal that does not require a lot of time or ingredients. 
I made grilled chicken with brown rice and a side of veggies. Because I knew I'd have a really busy week I decided to buy 1.5 lbs of organic chicken tenderloins, a bag of frozen veggies instead of "fresh veggies" and I also got Uncle Ben's Wholegrain Ready Rice. I used to always make my own rice but I never made a perfect batch I'd always over cook it or under cook it which led me to just throw it away. I then looked online to see if there was a difference between quick rice vs. homemade rice and this is what I found, "The lab found that there was no appreciable difference in the nutrient profiles of regular versus quick-cooking. Both are considered whole grains, and both are good sources or manganese, magnesium, selenium and fiber." 
I am so happy to have found this because now I can continue to buy the quick rice with out feeling guilty about losing out on nutritional value. 

First I season my chicken with my Mrs. Dash seasoning. I use the garlic herbs one because I really like garlic. Make sure to get both sides evenly. 

Then I lay all the chicken on the pan to cook. While I do this I start either cutting up the veggies or in today's case I just had to open the bag of the stir fry veggie mix and also get that all in a pan. 
The rice only takes one minute and a half to cook so I put that in the microwave.
Once the chicken is nice and brown on both sides and the veggies are done I put it all together in these Glad containers. They are really the best size for meal prepping. They might look small at first but its the perfect portion. They are also extremely affordable which is great.


That is it for my Meal Prep Monday! If you have any meal preps that you do share them with me :) !
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Friday, October 23, 2015

Ipsy vs Birchbox - October 2015 Review

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This month I had really mixed reviews on both of my subscriptions because I either really loved the products or I really disliked them. The reason I continue to receive my subscriptions is because just loving 2 or 3 of the 5 products makes the actual monthly cost really worth it. 

 This was the second Birchbox that I received and I was pretty happy with it because I loved 3 out of the 5 products. I can't wait to start using them!
1. Death Valley Dry Shampoo by R+Co in a really good sized bottle. This is my favorite product for this month because I've really been wanting to try a new dry shampoo and also because it smells so good! It's great for using as a dry shampoo or using it to add volume and texture to your hair.
2. Huge Extreme Lash Mascara by stila is also a sample size mascara in a really cute gold tube. I love the brush and can tell that it makes it look like I have more lashes when I put it on. This was a great product because I know it's something I'd definitely buy at the store.
3. HandDrink Hand Cream by Jane Iredale was the next product and considering it's a hand cream it came in a tiny bottle. It even states on the bottle that it is only for the "evaluation of texture and aesthetic properties only. Amount insufficient to provide stated SPF protection". That just goes to show how tiny it is. This is definitely a miss and not a hit for me. 
4. BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvinator from Varsani Cosmetics is a formula with tiny crystals that help exfoliate the skin. It smells really good and I love using exfoliates so I'll definitely be using this one.
5. Pomegranate Crush Illuminating Sheet Mask by BioRepublic was my last item and it was also a miss just because it's only one mask and although it's nice to try it, you also need to use 2-3 a week to get results. 

This month I was really happy with Ipsy once again. I was extremely excited about 3 out of 5 items. 
1. Meet Matt(e) Highes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick by theBalm is amazing! I love the way that the color looks on me the texture of the liquid lipstick is also really nice and even had a menthol-y or tingly sensation on your lips which I really enjoyed.
2. Hello Lashes by IT Cosmetics was another great product ! I love trying out new mascaras so I will definitely be using this one.
3. Come Clean facial scrub by Hey Honey is a really nice scrub w a good texture for sensitive skin. It smells good and I've had products from this brand before and I really like them. 
4. Mini Browza Super Proof Gel Brow Pencil by Touch in Sol is amazing! I was about to go out and buy the Anastasia of Beverly Hills Brow Wiz pencil but I'm glad this came just in time. It even has the little eyebrow brush on the other end and the color matches my color perfectly! 
5. Exotic &a Spicy Eau de Parfum by Aromachology was not a product I liked at all. It was a cute little perfume tester bottle but it smelled like flowers and I don't like it at all. I don't like perfume testers in general because I'm really picky about what I like. 

Overall, I either really loved the products or I didn't like them at all however, I still recommend this to people who haven't tried these subscriptions out because it's a great way to test out new companies that u might really end up loving. Let me know what you love about your Ipsy or Birchbox subscription!

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Saturday, October 10, 2015

4 Reasons Why You Should Go Greek!

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Thinking about joining a Sorority or Fraternity but aren't sure if it is right for you? I had the same question myself when I was a freshman in college. Going into college I knew nothing! I didn't know anyone that went to a university or that was in Greek organizations so I had to go searching for these things on my own. I remember going to the organization fair and seeing all the different Greek orgs that they had. At the time I was so confused and did not know anything about them so I decided to go to their informationals.
I went to a couple of sorority informationals with my friend and thought it was the weirdest thing ever. I thought that the concept of having a pledge parent or "big" sounded kind of lame. At the time, my perception of sororities and fraternities were all that I had seen on movies and TV. It looked like they got way too wild and that they only hazed. I also thought that being surrounded by a bunch of girls all the time just wasn't my thing. That is when I decided that no matter how fun Greek life looked, it just wasn't for me. So I stopped pursuing it.

 That was until one year later when I went to a state university who was having a party for a co-ed Fraternity on their campus. I went with a bunch of my friends from school and headed over there. Once we were there I noticed that it was way different than any of the orgs we had on our campus. I just found it so much more friendly and it had a family aspect that I really enjoyed. That night my friends and I knew that was the fraternity that we'd want to pledge for.

 It took a lot of hard work because we had to start that fraternity up at our school however, it was well worth it! Once you join a Greek organization, it is like joining another world of all these things you never knew before. You learn the greek alphabet and the terms that only greeks know. The best thing is that you meet so many people from other chapters/schools and those are the ones that become your life long friends. The crazy thing about that is you would have never met if it wasn't for being in that organization. I can truthfully say that I have met some of my great friends through this organization.

 If you are wondering why I haven't named my organization yet, it is because I am not writing this post to promote my particular organization but instead to hopefully convince those who are thinking about joining one to just go for it! If you are paying 40K a year for your education you might as well get some fun out of it.

 These are the 4 main reasons you should join a Greek organization this year ...

 1. Lifelong friendships
You will meet so many people that have the same interests as you. You will be surprised to see that there are many people out there that can relate to you.

 2. Unforgettable moments
You will be able to visit other chapters/schools so you will feel like you get to experience the school with out actually going there. You'll go to many parties and school events at your school as well as other schools. I went to a small university so being able to go to events at state universities gave me that "big school" experience. Even if you don't like to party a lot you will still meet people like you that will enjoy just hanging out just as much as you do. Keep in mind there are business and education greek organizations out there as well :)

 3.Networking. 
I got my current job through a member of my fraternity. Not only that but I worked with 3 other people that were in it so I didn't go through the awkward phase of not knowing anyone at work. I know many other people that have connections and it is all through this organization. There are also many different emails that you sign up to once you join that are specifically for job postings.

 4. Make your college experience worth it!
I am not saying that the only way for you to experience college is to join a fraternity or sorority but it definitely makes it very fun. You will always have something to do on the weekdays and weekends.
Are you in a fraternity or sorority ? If you have any advice or experiences with fraternities or sororities please share them !
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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Best Makeup Bargain Brands!

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Shopping is one of my favorite things to do however, I do try to save money where I can. I figure that if I save money then I'd be able to use that money towards something else. One of the things that I try saving money on is on beauty products. I won't go out and buy expensive makeup products that I have no idea about. For example, before I started wearing foundation I bought a less expensive one so that I could get the feel of that liquid texture on my face before buying another one. Same with primers and lipsticks. I will buy shades I don't own just to try them on. Once I know a certain shade or color looks good on me I'll buy a higher end lipstick in that color that will most likely look better and have a better formula.

If you are starting out using makeup and are still practicing your skills then Elf is a perfect brand to start using. I have been using Elf for years now and even though I have moved on to higher end brands I still like to try out less expensive products to see if I like a certain product or not. I tried their foundation first because I didn’t know how to even apply it so I was able to learn how to do it. I also absolutely love their blush and contour compact and I have not used other blushes. I especially love their brushes because they are very good quality and since they are so inexpensive you can have several of the same kind. Recently, I bought the 4 blush palette and the high definition powder with a brush to go with it. I have only tried it once but it made my face stay matte throughout the day and night. Elf also has zit zapper pen that you can spot on your face whenever you see a zit coming and the next day it will no longer be there. The crazy thing is that it actually works and it's only one dollar! 

NYC is also a great brand with really affordable make up products. My favorite product that they have is their Liquid eyeliner. I actually bought this at a dollar store for one dollar years and years ago but they must've gotten very popular because now they are like $3 dollars at Walmart which is still an awesome price. I see different makeup artists using them on Youtube all the time so I know its not just me who thinks they are the best liquid eyeliners of all time. 

Finally, if you do your nails on your own regularly then Sinful Colors nail polish is the way to go. They are only $2 at Walgreens and their colors are pretty nice. I buy them so often because they have new colors come out every season. These are the best polishes to buy if you want to try new colors. I also just use the Seche Vite top coat from Sallie's because it makes them look really shiny almost like they are gel nails. 

I really recommend buying less expensive products before trying more expensive brands just because you never know if you'll even need that certain product or if you'll really like it. If you're new to using makeup you can expand your collection with less expensive staples that you'll probably end up wearing often. What are lower end or drug store brands you like to wear? 
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