Category: Food

@Influenster: #TreatVoxBox Review (#yogiteamom) (#YumVs) (#CozyCapp) (#LoveWeleda) (#MakeItYours)

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So I am FINALLY doing my review of the Treat Vox Box from Influenster. Let’s jump right into it!

My favorite of the teas that I got was the Cinnamon Vanilla Healthy Skin. The taste! Omg!! It tasted sooooo good!! I am a real fan of Yogi teas so of course I was too excited to try more flavors that boast the ability to help solve a beauty problem like flawed skin. Because I only had one packet, I can’t say for sure that this did much for my skin but I am definitely willing to try more an entire pack because I loved the flavor! 

Next, while on the subject of beverages, I’ll let you know about Hills Bros. Cappuccino I received. I loved the cappuccino pods! They were so good and a nice substitute for grabbing a latte or capp out at your local coffee shop! I also received the packets which I didn’t like as much. I shared one of my pods with my hubby (who frequents the coffee shop) and he really liked it! Definitely something I would grab on my future grocery trips. All of the flavors were yummy! 

Next, I got the Weleda products which I liked. I love trying new products. There wasn’t much product to try but I would buy a a larger amount to try again. These products smell amazing! 

On to one of my favorite things in this box: Yum•Vs!! Yum•Vs are so chocolaty and yummy!!! My children (and I) loved them and let me tell you, they did what they were supposed to do. Just the sample made a difference with my tummy! I couldn’t recommend these products more! You guys HAVE to try them! I will be grabbing them for my children, my hubby AND myself. They don’t have a medicine taste. So worth a buy!! 

Lastly, I was able to try Country Crock by way of a coupon sent to me. I must say I was very hesitant to try this product because I am a organic butter consumer. For review, I decided to give it a try. My honest opinion is “eh”. While I admit that the Country Crock product was creamy, I will gladly stick with my love for butter lol. 

Eating for Healthy Skin in Winter Weather

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winter foods

This winter weather can wreak havoc on our skin and hair. So far, in my area temps have reached a low in the negative of fahrenheit. That, I am NOT a fan of. To combat the frigid temps and to make sure that I don’t look sallow once the spring months come around, I try to take care of my skin and hair. I will be doing a hair regiment soon but for now I will focus on what I do for my skin. Firstly, I eat foods that are high in healthy fats such as avocados and salmon. I prefer wild caught salmon so there is not as much fat as farm raised but it is still a great fish to give the body healthy oils. Also, I incorporate coconut oil when I am cooking. If you are not a fan of coconut oil, try sesame oil. My fav is toasted sesame oil. It tastes great in Asian inspired dishes. The next things that I like to eat are a wide variety of legumes and nuts. My favorite are cashews. Be careful that you don’t eat too many as they are high in calories. I also like egg whites and eggs for omelets in the morning. As a treat, I indulge in oysters. If you are a seafood lover like I am, you will get a great helping of selenium which has great antioxidants that fight to protect the skin from harmful rays. FYI: the sun’s rays are stronger in the summer but the snow can reflect up to 90% of the rays. While we may be covered on our bodies, the face can suffer from the UV rays. Lastly, I like vegetable based smoothies and coconut milk (vanilla flavored) and to keep my hydrated of course water. These help provide nutrients to protect us from the harsh winds and cold that winter a bombard us with. Here is a link for more winter helping foods. I will be doing a natural skin care recipe soon. Stay tuned!