Remember when summer seemed to stretch on forever? Sleeping in, spending afternoons by the pool, and hitting up the local mall for an Orange Julius - a creamsicle flavored mix of corn syrup solids and artificial flavors - were a few of my favorite activities. It's time to bring the magic back, y'all. Like my cherry limeade recipe and [...] Continue Reading
Archives for July 2017
Tinted Lip Balm Recipe
Which makeup personality are you? A) I've perfected the "no makeup" makeup look. My face looks so fresh and dewy people think I roll out of bed singing as birds and random squirrels make my bed. B) Well, in the past few years makeup hasn't really been a priority. One time I may have even gotten distracted in the middle of getting ready and [...] Continue Reading
Natural Blush Recipe
These days, when beauty companies promise us glowing skin, we don't have to worry that it's because they've put radioactive material in our face cream and powder. Unfortunately, there's still a lot we need to be informed about, like parabens (hormone disruptors) and other problematic ingredients that are listed on labels, plus sneaky [...] Continue Reading
What Causes Morning Sickness?
Ahhh, morning sickness. The quintessential pregnancy experience in which a woman heaves a whole plate of eggs into her own hair - ask me how I know. No other mammals seem to vomit during pregnancy, so what makes us so . . . uh . . . special? (source) While there's no perfect answer to this question, today we're going to dive in to the top theories [...] Continue Reading
Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Recipe With Basil, Sundried Tomatoes & Parmesan
So, it turns out you can't turn a zucchini into a battery or elect it as Mayor. This time of year, as zucchini starts taking over gardens and farmer's markets, there's only one thing to do . . . eat it fifty delectable ways. Oh yes, it's possible! Forget mushy steamed zucchini, we're talking zucchini pizza crust, zucchini noodle recipes [...] Continue Reading
Resistant Starch Bacon And Ranch Potato Salad
This potato salad isn't going to win any beauty contests, but it absolutely makes up in flavor what it lacks in photogenic qualities. We're talking ranch-style sour cream, bacon, cheddar and crisp green onions all folded into the satisfying goodness of one of the ultimate comfort foods. Oh, and it's also rich in gut-nourishing resistant [...] Continue Reading
