Nail Nudie Perfection

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Essie has done it again…The perfect polish for anyone and everyone. This new polish MAMBA is my new go-to polish.

Why I love it…

  • Perfect for work
  • Perfect for going out
  • Classy and sophisticated while still sexy
  • One coat does it for those busy days
  • Will match anything you wear
  • Looks great under a sparkle or glitter polish

Color Description…Neutral, pink undertone

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(This is just one coat and no top layer..So it gets better)

Don’t let the color you see in the bottle fool you, try it on.  I would have never bought or tried this color, but I saw it on someone and had to ask and now I want to share it with you! Stay tuned for my manicure essentials post which will give you a list of some great products that will give you the best at home mani!

xo Rochelle

 

Foodie Pen Pal Reveal Day | March

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FPP MarchToday is Foodie Pen Pal reveal day and I’m so excited to share the goodies I received from Abby of FullTimeWifeLife.blogspot.com. Abby noticed, as she was browsing around Aprons & Stilettos, that I am one busy gal and decided to share with me her favorite “busy day” necessities!

  • Arrowhead Mills Organic Steel Cut Oats: This is one of her family’s favorite breakfast and instead of milk and sugar, they add mashed bananas and peanut butter as a healthy alternative. Abby must me reading my mind because I always have a back up box of steel cut oats at work to help me get through the morning, especially when I get in at 6am. I’ll usually keep a bag of dried cranberries on hand to add little sweetness but I must give Abby’s idea of mashed banana and peanut butter a try!
  • Publix Greenwise Organic Energy Trail Mix: This is the perfect afternoon snack! Jammed packed with delicious raisins, cranberries, toasted soy nuts, apples, almonds, walnuts and sunflower seeds – all organic and great on the go!
  • Grace Aloe Vera Drink:  Aloe vera juice is known to maintain good health, energy and prevent illness. I didn’t know what to expect as I’ve never had this before but it was surprisingly delicious! Slightly sweet with a hint of grape flavor.
  • Briannas Home Style Poppy Seed Dressing: Ahhhhh, I love this brand but have never tried the poppy seed dressing! Brianna’s Home Style Poppy Seed Dressing is made with all natural ingredients, and contains nothing artificial. Rich, creamy and slightly sweet this is the perfect addition to any salad. Oh, and not just on salads… try dipping your apple wedges, melons or even peaches in it, it’s superb!
  • Lipton Pineapple Chamomile Herbal Tea: Most of you know that I LOVE tea (I just went to our local tea store today actually and picked up some new blends!) so I was so happy to receive this from Abby. This tea is refreshing, smooth and slightly sweet. Great in the morning, afternoon or right before bed!

Thank you again Abby for all of the wonderful treats! Not familiar with “Foodie Pen Pals”? Check it out below!

Cheers and happy Monday! ~Crystal @CrysPeterson

The Lean Green Bean

Now for those of you who are new to this and interested in joining, here is what Foodie Penpals is all about:
  • On the 5th of every month, you will receive your penpal pairing via email. It will be your responsibility to contact your penpal and get their mailing address and any other information you might need like allergies or dietary restrictions.
  • You will have until the 15th of the month to put your box of goodies in the mail. On the last day of the month, you will post about the goodies you received from your penpal!
  • The boxes are to be filled with fun foodie things, local food items or even homemade treats! The spending limit is $15. The box must also include something written. This can be anything from a note explaining what’s in the box, to a fun recipe…use your imagination!

Click here to learn more…

Meatless Mondays

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Pearl Couscous

2014, being the year Crystal and I turned 30, made me really want to start taking those small steps to eating healthier.  I’ve never been good at diets or cutting out certain foods for long periods of time but I promised myself that I would try “Meatless Monday” and I’ve actually stuck to it. There are many health & environmental pros to giving up meat for one day (so many benefits that it makes it easy to not give in) and it also made my weekly meal planning a little more fun since I had to start getting more creative. So I thought just in case anyone wanted to join, we would share a meatless meal once or twice a month on Mondays. We also encourage you to share your “Meatless Monday” ideas with us in the comments below or with us on twitter at @ApronsStilettos. So far a lot of Mondays have been filled with salads, beans and other sources of protein and I’m never too hard on myself…if I slip up or have a piece of meat that is too good to pass up, I just go meatless the next day. To get started, check out some of our past “Meatless” recipes below. Then next Monday give it a try and let us know how your “Meatless Monday” went!

 

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Do it for you and try it!

Health Pros:

  • LIMIT CANCER RISK: Hundreds of studies suggest that diets high in fruits and vegetables may reduce cancer risk. Both red and processed meat consumption are associated with colon cancer
  • REDUCE HEART DISEASE: Recent data from a Harvard University study found that replacing saturated fat-rich foods (for example, meat and full fat dairy) with foods that are rich in polyunsaturated fat (for example, vegetable oils, nuts and seeds) reduces the risk of heart disease by 19%
  • FIGHT DIABETES: Research suggests that higher consumption of red and processed meat increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
  • CURB OBESITY: People on low-meat or vegetarian diets have significantly lower body weights and body mass index. A recent study from Imperial College London also found that reducing overall meat consumption can prevent long-term weight gain
  • LIVE LONGER: Red and processed meat consumption is associated with increases in total mortality, cancer mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality
  • IMPROVE YOUR DIET. Consuming beans or peas results in higher intakes of fiber, protein, folate, zinc, iron and magnesium with lower intakes of saturated fat and total fat

Environmental Pros:

  • REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates the meat industry generates nearly one-fifth of the man-made greenhouse gas emissions that are accelerating climate change worldwide . . . far more than transportation. And annual worldwide demand for meat continues to grow. Reining in meat consumption once a week can help slow this trend
  • MINIMIZE WATER USAGE. The water needs of livestock are tremendous, far above those of vegetables or grains. An estimated 1,800 to 2,500 gallons of water go into a single pound of beef. Soy tofu produced in California requires 220 gallons of water per pound
  • HELP REDUCE FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE. On average, about 40 calories of fossil fuel energy go into every calorie of feed lot beef in the U.S. Compare this to the 2.2 calories of fossil fuel energy needed to produce one calorie of plant-based protein. Moderating meat consumption is a great way to cut fossil fuel demand
Resource: http://www.meatlessmonday.com

We would love to hear your favorite “Meatless Mondays” recipes!