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If I could register again...

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:12:59 -0700

I would register for these. A colorful dinner party @stylemepretty #obsessed with gold polka dots...

#inspiring words to live by. How could we not take a picture...

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:22:15 -0700

#inspiring words to live by. How could we not take a picture here? (Taken with Instagram)

I surrender to You my doings this day

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:21:15 -0700

Morning Prayer Dear God, I give this day to You. May my mind stay centered on the things of spirit....

When food is #love

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:53:14 -0700

When food is #love

I’m in love!! I wonder where I can find this… can I...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:35:56 -0700

I’m in love!!

I wonder where I can find this… can I get a lil help please?

…embrace all that is YOU. What do you love to do when you...

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:17:32 -0700

…embrace all that is YOU. What do you love to do when you have free time?

Shake Up Your Cardio Routine

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:13:58 -0700

Shake Up Your Cardio Routine: fitnessrepublic: Do you go to the gym and do the same cardio...

It’s been almost 10 months since we “tied the...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:45:00 -0700

It’s been almost 10 months since we “tied the knot” and I am still loving my ring. The engagement ring was my husbands great grandmothers which makes it mean so much to me knowing that they gifted me (and trusted me) w/ this gorgeous treasure :)

I cant believe we are almost about to hit the 1 year mark!

X’s and O’s

boldlybeautifulwedding:

It’s official! We tied the knot :)…

…. love my rings. What a surprise!

I like this green juice. Has anyone tried it? Look at all of the...

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:13:33 -0700

I like this green juice. Has anyone tried it? Look at all of the #healthy ingredients. I use it as a smoothie base and add some frozen blueberries and strawberries to sweeten it up a bit. Yum!

Epsom Salts and the Power of Magnesium for Health and Healing

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:40:28 -0700

While I was on a walk yesterday with my Health Coach friend, Emily, I discovered that she loves...

Yoga for PMS! Ladies, you know about this....

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 07:45:56 -0700

Yoga for PMS! Ladies, you know about this.... : fitnessrepublic: What is PMS? Premenstrual...

It’s a beautiful day by the bay to go for a walk....

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:46:12 -0700

It’s a beautiful day by the bay to go for a walk. Lottie’s thirsty! #lovesandiego (Taken with Instagram)

Is Wheat Addictive?

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:03:44 -0700

Is Wheat Addictive?

What is your Acne telling you based on its location? Face...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:17:26 -0700

What is your Acne telling you based on its location? Face mapping, this is cool!

I found this on pinterest… and think that it makes so much sense.

Tags

Acne, Beauty, Face, face mapping, pimple, Skin, Skincare, solutions, spots, zits

Try it out: Here is how to decode breakouts in the basic areas.
1 & 2: Digestive System — Eat less processed or junk food, reduce the amount of fat in your diet, step up water intake and opt for cooling things like cucumbers.

3: Liver — Cut out the alcohol, greasy food and dairy. This is the zone where food allergies also show up first, so take a look at your ingredients. Besides all this, do 30 minutes of light exercise every day and get adequate sleep so your liver can rest.

4 & 5: Kidneys — Anything around the eyes (including dark circles) point to dehydration. Drink up!

6: Heart — Check your blood pressure (mine was slightly high) and Vitamin B levels. Decrease the intake of spicy or pungent food, cut down on meat and get more fresh air. Besides this, look into ways to lower cholesterol, like replacing “bad fats” with “good fats” such as Omegas 3 and 6 found in nuts, avocados, fish and flax seed. Also, since this area is chock-full of dilated pores, check that your makeup is not past its expiry date or is skin-clogging.

7 & 8: Kidneys — Again, drink up! And cut down on aerated drinks, coffee and alcohol as these will cause further dehydration.

Zone 9 & 10: Respiratory system — Do you smoke? Have allergies? This is your problem area for both. If neither of these is the issue, don’t let your body overheat, eat more cooling foods, cut down on sugar and get more fresh air. Also keep the body more alkaline by avoiding foods that make the body acidic (meat, dairy, alcohol, caffeine, sugar) and adding more alkalizing foods like green veggies and wheatgrass juice. Another thing that most of forget – dirty cell phones and pillow cases are two of the top acne culprits and this area is what they affect the most!

Zone 11 & 12: Hormones — This is the signature zone for stress and hormonal changes. And while both are sometimes unavoidable, you can decrease their effect by getting adequate sleep, drinking enough water, eating leafy veggies and keeping skin scrupulously clean. Another interesting point: breakouts in this area indicate when you are ovulating (and on which side).

Zone 13: Stomach — Step up the fibre intake, reduce the toxin overload and drink herbal teas to help with digestion.

14: Illness — Zits here can be a sign that your body is fighting bacteria to avoid illness. Give it a break, take a yoga class, take a nap, take time to breathe deeply, drink plenty of water and know that everything always works out!

So the next time you break out or notice dark under-eye circles, look to your face map: your skin is probably trying to communicate on behalf of the internal organs. However, do remember that, as with all medical issues, it is always best to see your doctor or dermotologist for a proper prognosis. This is just a general guide to head you off in the right investigative direction – just becuase you break out between the brows doesn’t always mean you have a bad liver!

From :: http://thebeautygypsy.com/what-is-your-acne-telling-you/

Xo!

Ciara

Surprise! Sunday Funday Pancakes : #happyhusband! Mix...

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:14:03 -0700

Surprise! Sunday Funday Pancakes : #happyhusband!

Mix whole wheat pancake batter

Add ground flaxseed meal

Add toppings to batter like dark chocolate chips or m&m’s

Swirl natural Peanut Butter on top and add Agave syrup too!

Such a great treat before a busy work week!

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcake Recipe - too good to be...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:56:52 -0700

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcake Recipe - too good to be true? Nope!

Oh my gosh, this blog cracks me up!

A 19 year old girl named Yammie cooks for her family of seven! In her About Me section she shares that “all I want in life is to make people smile, whether it’s by making them laugh or by feeding them good food.” I think we can relate to each other there.

She made up this “healthy peanut butter chocolate cupcake recipe” and after reviewing the ingredients…. I say, if you’re gonna eat a cupcake have one like this.

Here’s what Yammie says about having chocolate for breakfast and why she added protein to this recipe to keep herself from binging on pencils. <—- Yes she said it, not me.

The only bad part about having chocolate for breakfast, is that 20 minutes later your head starts buzzing. Your stomach starts churning. Your eyes start bulging. And then the hunger strikes. You still have hours till it’s time for your lunch break. You get frantic and start eating pencils. This is not good.

So, I made a new invention. Cupcakes with protein. And fruit. And vegetables. And whole wheat. And no butter or oil. Yes. You heard me right.

But don’t tell anyone. The healthiness is completely undetectable, I promise.

Recipe straight from her blog <—- CLICK HERE

Xo!

Ciara

Make cooking more fun with fashion-forward and functional...

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:22:05 -0700

Make cooking more fun with fashion-forward and functional kitchen accessories. TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas shows off fun and funky items that will add some style to cooking and hosting.

I loved this segment on Today! I think I want all of these things. Good for fun and creative bridal shower and wedding gifts. <3 this pineapple slicer and measurement apron - love, love, love!

Firework Cake Pops and Chocolate PB Strawberries, two 10-minute...

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:34:59 -0700

Firework Cake Pops and Chocolate PB Strawberries, two 10-minute recipes made with 4-ingredients that you may already have on hand :: chocolate chips, marshmallows, peanut butter, strawberries (oh, and sprinkles too)! They even passed the “Hubby Taste Test” (scroll to 6:30…)

Firework Marshmallow Cake Pops : Two 10-minute dessert...

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:31:02 -0700

Firework Marshmallow Cake Pops : Two 10-minute dessert recipes for the 4th of July made w/ 3-ingredients :: marshmallows, chocolate chips, strawberries (oh, and sprinkles)!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVG4_KpmGmQ

Firework peanut butter strawberries : salty and sweet, rich...

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:58:00 -0700

Firework peanut butter strawberries : salty and sweet, rich and delicious! (Taken with Instagram)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVG4_KpmGmQ