Peanut Butter Monster Smoothie!

Hey Guys! Well, we all know that Spring/Summer is here and you know what that means... It's smoothie time!! Okay, in this blog I'm going to be talking to you guys about how to make Peanut Butter Monster Smoothie! (Just note: I don't measure ingredients, I just eye ball it). This was inspired by my good friend Ty from kissndMAKEUP (Her video will be linked at the end of this blog)!

Ingredients
-1 Banana
-Honey
-Milk
-Vanilla Extract
-Cinnamon
-Flaxseed
-Ice Cubes
-Vitamin E Oil
-Peanut Butter 

Directions
1. Put all ingredients into blender.
2. Blend away and make sure everything is blended.
3. Pour into glass and garnish with a banana.
4. Enjoy!

Bettering Yourself: Peanut Butter Monster?

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Hey Guys! Well, we all know that Spring/Summer is here and you know what that means... It's smoothie time!! Okay, in this blog I'm going to be talking to you guys about how to make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie! (Just note: I don't measure ingredients, I just eye ball it).

Ingredients
-6 Strawberries
-1 Banana
-Honey
-Milk
-Vanilla Extract
-Cinnamon
-Flaxseed
-Ice Cubes
-Vitamin E Oil


Directions
1. Put all ingredients into blender.
2. Blend away and make sure everything is blended.
3. Pour into glass and garnish with a strawberry.
4. Enjoy!

April 2013 Birchbox & Ipsy

Hi Beauties! Well, you guys seemed to really loved the collaboration video and blog I did last month for both Ipsy Glam Bag and Birchbox. Remember, the unboxing video is at the end of this blog.

The theme for Ipsy Glam Bag is "Pretty in Pink". The theme for Birchbox is "Tiny Tweaks Big Results".

(Note: I really wish Ipsy that they would have sent in a card with all the information/pricing on it like Birchbox does). I've been trying out these products that Birchbox have sent me on April 20, 2013 over the past few weeks and here are my thoughts on what I've thought about some of the products that they have sent to me.



Birchbox -- Tiny Tweaks Big Results

Nexxus --Youth Renewal: $20.99
I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. It's not just your skin that needs anti-aging help. This new shine-boosting serum cures dry strands and reduces the odds of age-related breakage.

Skin & CO Roma -- Cleansing Body Gel with Olive & Sicilian Orange Extracts: $17.50
I get this product 4 out of 5 stars. You won't be able to go back to regular soap after trying this freshly scented, antioxidant shower gel from Rome.

StriVectin -- SD Eye Concentrate for : $65.00
I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. A beauty editor favorite, StriVectin's cream uses a patented molecule peptide to diminish fine lines and reverse the look of puffy circles. 

Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics -- Anti-Shine Mattifier: $36.00
I give this product 3 out of 5 stars. Matte is in. Dab this shine-zapping balm onto your T-zone before applying foundation.

Beauty Extra -- Weleda -- Body Lotion: $16.50
I give this product 4 out of 5 stars. A creamy lotion that uses sustainably harvested plant oils and natural hydrators to restore skin's moisture levels.  


Ipsy Glam Bag -- Pretty in Pink

Ipsy Bag
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. Love the bag.

Two Cosmetics Duo Eyeshadow in Heartache: $6.99
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. Love the colors.

Sation Nail Lacquer in Love at First Bite: $5.00
I get this product 3 out of 5 stars. Not to crazy about the color, wish I got the pink one instead of this flesh tone color. I'm thinking about giving this, to one of my subscribers in a giveaway. (Let me know if anybody is interested in receiving this). 

Be a Bombshell Blush in Sweet Cheeks: $16.00
I give this product 5 out of 5 stars. I love this color so much!

Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Argan Oil with Avec from Morocco: Travel Size: $6.00 Full Size: $21.95
I give this product 3 out of 5 stars. Not to crazy about the oil, it leaked all over my Glam Bag.

218- April 2013 Birchbox & Ipsy

Secrets

It's one thing that could mend or break you; keeping a secret from someone, you know that could possibly hurt another person.

So. why keep secrets? Why do something that could possibly hurt that person?

Some of us don't think about our actions, we just do because of the rush of the moment it could be fun but at the same time, we don't think about the other person that's involved, we just think about ourselves.

This reminds me something that someone told me two years ago. Brenda and Sam new each other since 2007 before Sam had the courage and asked out Brenda December of 2011. She thought that things were going right until his ex-girlfriend decided to come back in and ruin things. Its all started when she made it official that the were a couple on Facebook. Gwen (The ex) just caused a lot of problems and Sam broke up with Brenda. He texted her saying that she was insecure.

The problem with keeping a secret is that they're alive. We really think we can do things in secret and one knows about it. When secrets get in the way of love. All secrets lie behind a closed door and sometimes we are good at keeping secrets and some of us aren't. In the end, it could come back and bite us on the ass.

Secrets is what keeps us close, kinda like the saying, "Keep your friends close but your enemies closer." Same principle applies here. We tell secrets to keep us from getting hurt but when they are exposed, we are the ones that get hurt and the other person moves on and forgets about you in the long run and wants nothing to do with you at all anymore.

To some people secrets is kinda like a game of hide and seek. Lets see who will find out about the secret and how long it will take for that person to tell another person or if they will tell at all. Everybody has a secret and that's what keep's us alive. Sometimes its for our own good if we don't tell no one because of the reaction they will give us.

There are so many secrets, so many lies and so much love for my pretty little liars. You never want to trust a pretty girl with an ugly secret! 

March Favorites 2013

Hi Beauties! So, I'm actually on time for a favorites blog. Thought I would never be on time for once lol. Its been like forever since I did my favorites blog lol. Well, here's what I've been loving in the month of March!











Beauty Favorites
-Foundation
    *Maybelline BB Cream in Light Sheer Tint
-Powder
     *CoverGirl Clean Sensitive Pressed Powder in Ivory #205
-Concealer
      *Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment in Fair
-Blush
     *Wet n' Wild Coloricon Blush in Heather Silk 
-Bronzer
     *Wet n' Wild Coloricon in Reserve Your Cabana
-Eyes
     1. Cream Eye Shadows
         * L'Oreal Paris Infallible Eyeshadow in #892 Amber Rush 
     2. Shadows
         *Lorac Pro Palette
     3. Liners
         *NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Strawberry Milk and Sparkle Nude
     4. Mascara
         *Benefit Bad Gal Lash
-Lips
     1. Lip Balms
         *Lip Smackers in Sprite
         *Nivea Lip Butter in Raspberry Rose Kiss
     2. Liners
         *None
     3. Lipsticks
        *L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Balm in #518 Tender Mauve
     4. Lipgloss
        *NYX in Beige

Skincare Favorites

Morning:

-Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser
-Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser
-St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub
-Clean & Clear Morning Burst
-Simple Soothing Facial Toner
-Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer
-Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll-On
-Simple Hydration Light Moisturizer 
Night:
-Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
-Proactiv Purifying Cleanser  
-Proactiv Cleansing Mask
-Apricot Scrub
-Proactive Rejuvenating Toner
-Proactiv Repairing Lotion
-Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Moisturizer
-Simple Soothing Eye Balm 

Hair Favorites

-Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Clean & Fresh 2in1 

-Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Intensely Smooth Leave-In Conditioning Cream

-Hair Detangler

-Suave Professionals Heat Protection
-Deva Curl B'Leave-In
-Macadamia Natural Oil Reviving Curl Cream
-Not Your Mother's Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream
-Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Shampoo
-Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Shampoo
-Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Conditioner 

Nail Favorites
-China Glaze Nail Polish in Entourage

Fashion Favorites
-Leggins
-Peacoat Jacket
-Boots

TV Show Favorites

-The Morning After

-Malibu Country

-Go On

-The New Normal
-Once Upon A Time 
-Pretty Little Liars
-Modern Family
-Whitney
-Suburgatory
-Bones
-The Lying Game
-The Carrie Diaries
-Bunheads
-Switched at Birth
-Castle
-Revenge
-New Girl
-Last Man Standing
-Suits
-White Collar

Music Favorites
-Savage Garden on Pandora Radio
-Black Veil Brides on Pandora Radio
-Good Charlotte on iHeart Radio

Social Media Favorites
-Pinterest
-Instagram
-Tumblr
-Twitter
-Blogspot
-Facebook
-YouTube

Randomness Favorites
     1. Snacks
         *None
     2. Drinks
         *Water
         *Starbucks
     3. Books
         *Initiation (Bonfire Chronicles Prequel One) By: Imogen Rose
         * The Magician (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel) By: Michael Scott (Book 2)
     4. Lotions
         *Simple Basic in Melon Delight
         *Bath & Body Works Rio Rumberry
     5. Perfume & Body Sprays
         *Mariah Carey in Lollypop Bling Ribbon
         *Bath & Body Works Rio Rumberry 
         *Bath & Body Works in Paris Amour
         *Bath & Body Works in Beautiful Day
     6. Candles
         *Bath and Body Works in Caribbean Escape
         *Bath & Body Works in Marshmallow Fireside

Humans!
     1. YouTube
         *ciaoobelllaxo
         * FactOfTheDay
         *grav3yardgirl
         *xxmakeupiscoolxx
         *eleventhgorgeous
         *Macbarbie07
         *leighannsays
         *missglamorazzi
         *emilynoel83
         *kissndMAKEUP
         *JuicyStar07 
    2. Celebrities
         *Annasophia Robb