Meals for 1! Created a vegetarian dish in lieu of not having any money for meat! It was pretty tasty.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
Double Chocolate Birthday Cake
This cake was for my brother's girlfriend! I figured since she puts up with him she deserved someting decedent for her birthday.
My signature chocolate cake recipe iced and trimmed in chocolate icing, sprinkled with M&M's and drizzled with melted milk chocolate.
This cake retails for $40
To see more of my work you can go to My Caeks By Nicole Facebook Page!
4 Tiered Calla Lily Wedding Cake
One of my oldest friends gave me the honor of doing her wedding cake for her! This was a test of my skills as it used a lot of techniques that I hadn't really used before!
A 4 tiered square wedding cake. Pound Cake covered in white fondant and wrapped in brown and pink ribbon.
The flower are hand painted and cut to match her wedding flowers.
This Cake retails for $500
To see more of my work go to My Caeks By Nicole Facebook Page
The flower are hand painted and cut to match her wedding flowers.
This Cake retails for $500
To see more of my work go to My Caeks By Nicole Facebook Page
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Nautical 3 tiered Wedding Cake
My cousin recently tied the knot with his long term lady and we couldn't have been happier to welcome her to our silly little family!
I had the honor of making their wedding cake for them as their gift!
The Cake flavor is a marble cake, the 10" round bottom is 1 layer, the 8" round middle is 3 layers and the 6" round cake on the top is 2 layers.
The cake is covered in white fondant and bordered with a glossy blue ribbon. I cut the anchor out of blue colored fondant and piped the draping rope with white icing.
The L and M monogram is to represent my cousin Mark and his beautiful bride Leslie.
To see more of my work you can go to My Caeks By Nicole Facebook Page!
This would normally retail for $250.
I had the honor of making their wedding cake for them as their gift!
The cake is covered in white fondant and bordered with a glossy blue ribbon. I cut the anchor out of blue colored fondant and piped the draping rope with white icing.
The L and M monogram is to represent my cousin Mark and his beautiful bride Leslie.
To see more of my work you can go to My Caeks By Nicole Facebook Page!
This would normally retail for $250.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Braided Challah Bread
Attempting a few videos again!
Here is my recipe for braided challah bread
Start by combining 2 tsp of yeast into 1 cup warm water. Sprinkle a bit of sugar in the water to help the yeast ferment.
In a large bowl mix together 4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp salt, 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1/4 cup oil then the water/ yeast mixture.
Mix into a ball and knead for 3-4 minutes.
Let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
Cut into 4 equal pieces and roll to desired length, allowing the pieces to rest a bit between.
Braid into a loaf.
Cover and let sit in a warm place for 10 minutes.
Brush with egg wash
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy!
Here is my recipe for braided challah bread
Start by combining 2 tsp of yeast into 1 cup warm water. Sprinkle a bit of sugar in the water to help the yeast ferment.
In a large bowl mix together 4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp salt, 2 eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1/4 cup oil then the water/ yeast mixture.
Mix into a ball and knead for 3-4 minutes.
Let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
Cut into 4 equal pieces and roll to desired length, allowing the pieces to rest a bit between.
Braid into a loaf.
Cover and let sit in a warm place for 10 minutes.
Brush with egg wash
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
The 16 Hour Turkey
I decided to take on the challenge of hosting Thanksgiving dinner for my family this year... Apparently I crave kitchen related chaos!
So I slapped on my favorite apron (equipped with it's own pearls) and went to work! I was absolutely obsessed with having the best and moist turkey possible!! So first came scouring the internet to mash up some of the best and brightest ideas from my favorite chefs on the internet. It didn't take long to realize this was going to be a huge project to take on- the bird's gotta sit in a sweet salty brine for a MINIMUM of 8 hours... But hey like I said whats life without whimzy...
The recipe I ended up collaborating together was as followed...
1.5L hot water
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups coarse salt
1.5L cold water
1 container (I think it was like 940ml or somethin...) vegetable broth
Find yourself the biggest container you can find! Some internet peeps were using a giant cooler to be able to soak their turkey properly... Those guys also replaced the 1.5L of cold water with ice to ensure the bird stayed food safe. Mine however was nowhere near that big and I managed to cram it into my fridge for the night
See theeere's the big guy! ... Literally the cheapest turkey money could buy.
So! To make our lovely brine- pour the hot water into your tub and dissolve the sugar and salt into the water. Add cold water (or ice) and chicken broth.
Let the turkey soak for 8-12 hours.
Originally my plan was to wake up at 5am on Thanksgiving to ensure my bird would be ready for oven time at 1pm... But as the day went by that dream slowly became very unattractive and staying up until 1am became muuuuch more realistic. So at 1am with plenty of wine and excitement in my heart I was ready to get 'er done!!
Making the brine takes about 3 minutes... So I started the process at 1am and at 1:05 I proceeded to bed.
~~ The Next Day!~~
Next day is Thanksgiving day! The moment of truth!
At 1pm it was time to make magic happen! First things first- removing the water logged bird from the brine- giving it a really good rinse and patting it nice and dry. Now preheat your oven to 500°F..
Yep you heard right! Make sure there's no ickies at the bottom of your oven! Cus' they will burn up!
Prep your turkey pan with a small 1/2" layer of water then place that bird in the pan.
Take some fresh thyme and sage, 1/2 an onion, 2 celery stalks and 2 carrots all roughly chopped and insert it into the turkey (Make sure not to stuff it! Stuffing it will require more cook time for the bird to be done!)
Next up we are going to lather that turkey up in butter! Literally massage it right on there. Make Colonel Saunders proud!
Once the bird is lathered up it's time to start cooking. Cook your turkey uncovered at 500° for 30 minutes to seal in all that hard work that you just did! Add another 10 minutes if it doesn't look brown enough for you.
Remove the turkey from the oven and reduce the oven's temperature to 350°. Take the piece of foil we measured earlier and grease the bottom with oil/ PAM spray- whatever you have on hand and position over breast meat. This is going to ensure your white meat cooks slower then your dark meat and makes sure it isn't over cooked.
Once the oven is ready- return the bird to the oven and cook for 2-2 1/2 hours. DO NOT open the oven!! The turkey's skin has been prepped to hold in it's moisture so opening the oven to baste will do nothing but let out heat which will increase your cook time.
Your bird is ready when it's internal temperature is 161° - it will continue to cook the remaining 4° after it's been removed from the oven. Cover the turkey with more tinfoil and let it rest for 30 minutes- otherwise the moisture will all flow out and all your efforts will be for nothing.
And there he is! This turkey was an absolute piece of art and tasted absolutely spectacular! It was received by my family very well.
The recipe I ended up collaborating together was as followed...
1.5L hot water
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups coarse salt
1.5L cold water
1 container (I think it was like 940ml or somethin...) vegetable broth
Find yourself the biggest container you can find! Some internet peeps were using a giant cooler to be able to soak their turkey properly... Those guys also replaced the 1.5L of cold water with ice to ensure the bird stayed food safe. Mine however was nowhere near that big and I managed to cram it into my fridge for the night
So! To make our lovely brine- pour the hot water into your tub and dissolve the sugar and salt into the water. Add cold water (or ice) and chicken broth.
Let the turkey soak for 8-12 hours.
Originally my plan was to wake up at 5am on Thanksgiving to ensure my bird would be ready for oven time at 1pm... But as the day went by that dream slowly became very unattractive and staying up until 1am became muuuuch more realistic. So at 1am with plenty of wine and excitement in my heart I was ready to get 'er done!!
Making the brine takes about 3 minutes... So I started the process at 1am and at 1:05 I proceeded to bed.
~~ The Next Day!~~
Next day is Thanksgiving day! The moment of truth!
At 1pm it was time to make magic happen! First things first- removing the water logged bird from the brine- giving it a really good rinse and patting it nice and dry. Now preheat your oven to 500°F..
Yep you heard right! Make sure there's no ickies at the bottom of your oven! Cus' they will burn up!
Prep your turkey pan with a small 1/2" layer of water then place that bird in the pan.
Take some fresh thyme and sage, 1/2 an onion, 2 celery stalks and 2 carrots all roughly chopped and insert it into the turkey (Make sure not to stuff it! Stuffing it will require more cook time for the bird to be done!)
I had some random baby carrots in my freezer that were not in any state to eat... but as a flavor enhancer in my bird they worked perfectly!
Now, take some time to measure how big your turkey's breast are (This was an internet find- not my own doing) You're going to want to have a piece of tinfoil that will fit on top of the breast meat perfectly to ensure it cooks a bit slower then the dark meat. Once you have your piece of tinfoil, set it aside- you're going to need it later. Make sure shiny side is up.Next up we are going to lather that turkey up in butter! Literally massage it right on there. Make Colonel Saunders proud!
Once the bird is lathered up it's time to start cooking. Cook your turkey uncovered at 500° for 30 minutes to seal in all that hard work that you just did! Add another 10 minutes if it doesn't look brown enough for you.
Remove the turkey from the oven and reduce the oven's temperature to 350°. Take the piece of foil we measured earlier and grease the bottom with oil/ PAM spray- whatever you have on hand and position over breast meat. This is going to ensure your white meat cooks slower then your dark meat and makes sure it isn't over cooked.
Once the oven is ready- return the bird to the oven and cook for 2-2 1/2 hours. DO NOT open the oven!! The turkey's skin has been prepped to hold in it's moisture so opening the oven to baste will do nothing but let out heat which will increase your cook time.
Your bird is ready when it's internal temperature is 161° - it will continue to cook the remaining 4° after it's been removed from the oven. Cover the turkey with more tinfoil and let it rest for 30 minutes- otherwise the moisture will all flow out and all your efforts will be for nothing.
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Paying it Forward Campaigne
I'm participating in a "Pay it Forward" initiative: The first five people on my facebook who commented on my status with "I'm in", will receive a surprise from me at some point during 2015 - anything from a book, a ticket, a postcard, etc.
I will give no warning, and it will happen when the mood comes over me and I find something that I believe would suit you and make you happy. These five people must make the same offer on their Facebook statuses. Once my first five have commented with "I'm in," I forwarded this message to them privately, so that they can copy and paste it and put it on your status. (Don't share it.).
Then we can form a connection of kindness. Let's do more nice and loving things in the coming year without any other reason than to make each other smile and show that we think of each other. Here's to a more enjoyable, friendly, and love-filled year!
If you want to start a "pay it forward" initiative here's the status to copy and paste!
"I'm participating in a "Pay it Forward" initiative: The first five people who comment on this status with "I'm in", will receive a surprise from me at some point during 2015 - anything from a book, a ticket, a postcard, etc. I will give no warning, and it will happen when the mood comes over me and I find something that I believe would suit you and make you happy. These five people must make the same offer on their Facebook statuses. Once my first five have commented with "I'm in," I will forward this message to you privately, so that you can copy and paste it and put it on your status. (Don't share it.). Then we can form a connection of kindness. Let's do more nice and loving things in the coming year without any other reason than to make each other smile and show that we think of each other. Here's to a more enjoyable, friendly, and love-filled year! Thank you, and don't forget to leave the "I'm in" comment."
My First Gift
These were the creepiest things when they were completed... But it's the thought that counts right?
My Second Gift
I will give no warning, and it will happen when the mood comes over me and I find something that I believe would suit you and make you happy. These five people must make the same offer on their Facebook statuses. Once my first five have commented with "I'm in," I forwarded this message to them privately, so that they can copy and paste it and put it on your status. (Don't share it.).
Then we can form a connection of kindness. Let's do more nice and loving things in the coming year without any other reason than to make each other smile and show that we think of each other. Here's to a more enjoyable, friendly, and love-filled year!
If you want to start a "pay it forward" initiative here's the status to copy and paste!
"I'm participating in a "Pay it Forward" initiative: The first five people who comment on this status with "I'm in", will receive a surprise from me at some point during 2015 - anything from a book, a ticket, a postcard, etc. I will give no warning, and it will happen when the mood comes over me and I find something that I believe would suit you and make you happy. These five people must make the same offer on their Facebook statuses. Once my first five have commented with "I'm in," I will forward this message to you privately, so that you can copy and paste it and put it on your status. (Don't share it.). Then we can form a connection of kindness. Let's do more nice and loving things in the coming year without any other reason than to make each other smile and show that we think of each other. Here's to a more enjoyable, friendly, and love-filled year! Thank you, and don't forget to leave the "I'm in" comment."
My First Gift
My Second Gift
So I ended up going a little beyond just a postcard for the girls- this was a necklace that I'd worn to a work Christmas party. One of my coworkers absolutely loves elephants so it was only perfect to pass this on to her!
Third and unfortunately final gift
A crystal ornament that I'd gotten from work.
And that is it I'm afraid! I offered to pay it forward to 5 people but unfortunately only 3 people took on the challenge... But at least I put some thought into what I paid forward to everyone and everything was very well received. I don't know if any of them have paid it forward yet themselves... and we're coming close to the end of the year.. Oh well I did my part and I feel good about it! I think I got quite a few smiles out of the project and that's really what it's all about. It's so easy to get wrapped up in a busy lifestyle that you forget to step back and take it all in. I'm lucky that I'm in a place where I can go that extra mile for people right now and it makes me feel really great!
A part of me is tempted to try again in the new year- I have many new friends that might be willing to give it a try and we can continue the good vibes into 2016!
Saturday, October 17, 2015
Black Chocolate Cupcakes
I decided to take on a last minute project to help a wedding party that was obviously in a bit of a jam. 24 hours before the bride was due down the aisle I was prompted to do 100 cupcakes plus a 6" deco cake for their wedding. At first I was hesitant- afterall holding down a full time job which I was due at both Friday and Saturday meant that to make these bad boys a reality I'd have to sacrifice a lot of sleep! Which anyone who knows me knows that's a bit of a big deal... I love sleep probably to an unhealthy extent... I've been known to comfortably call it a night at 8:30 before.
But what's life without a bit of thrill! Things have been pretty tame the last couple of months so it was time to shake things up!
I was prompted with the job at 9:30pm Thursday night, a pretty straight forward order- 100 chocolate cupcakes with chocolate flavored icing coloured black with gold accents along with a 6" styrofoam cake as decoration for the top.
Things started off a little rocky- Friday was a very long winded day at work; lots getting changed over so I was physically exhausted when quitting time finally rolled around- however I made the best of it! Sat down for about 2 hours after work, took a pain killer for the incredibly annoying headache that decided to sneak in past the guards then got straight to work!
About 50 cupcakes in... I ran out of flour... and eggs.... Like seriously who does that? Me apparently... People always compliment me on the fact that I've kept up my baking and decorating skills even though I'm not industry anymore and I almost always respond "it's like riding a bicycle" apparently keeping decent inventory on basic baking needs however is not.. Like riding a bicycle... Heh...
Anyways after a rush trip to the grocery store (Thank you 24 hour grocery stores) we were back in business!! I think it was 1:30-2am when I put the finishing touches on all the cupcakes and I have to say I was very satisfied with the turnout!!
I've done hundreds of cake orders in my young life however none that were this far down to the wire. I completed the project at 2am Saturday morning and had them delivered by 9am (seriously needed a nap before delivery)
As simple as the design was I really think it's among my best work, there was no disasters, no mistakes and minimal extra expense for this project. I was very very happy.
To see more of my work go to my facebook page! Caeks By Nicole
But what's life without a bit of thrill! Things have been pretty tame the last couple of months so it was time to shake things up!
I was prompted with the job at 9:30pm Thursday night, a pretty straight forward order- 100 chocolate cupcakes with chocolate flavored icing coloured black with gold accents along with a 6" styrofoam cake as decoration for the top.
Things started off a little rocky- Friday was a very long winded day at work; lots getting changed over so I was physically exhausted when quitting time finally rolled around- however I made the best of it! Sat down for about 2 hours after work, took a pain killer for the incredibly annoying headache that decided to sneak in past the guards then got straight to work!
About 50 cupcakes in... I ran out of flour... and eggs.... Like seriously who does that? Me apparently... People always compliment me on the fact that I've kept up my baking and decorating skills even though I'm not industry anymore and I almost always respond "it's like riding a bicycle" apparently keeping decent inventory on basic baking needs however is not.. Like riding a bicycle... Heh...
Anyways after a rush trip to the grocery store (Thank you 24 hour grocery stores) we were back in business!! I think it was 1:30-2am when I put the finishing touches on all the cupcakes and I have to say I was very satisfied with the turnout!!
As simple as the design was I really think it's among my best work, there was no disasters, no mistakes and minimal extra expense for this project. I was very very happy.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Red Valentine Centrepiece
I have another creation on Etsy!
Red Rose Valentine Centrepiece
I upcycled a high heel shoe and painted it red and accented it with silk flowers, both red and white. Asking $15 and it will brighten up any room!
My shop name is MissHubleyCrafts I don't have many listings yet but there are way more to come!!
Red Rose Valentine Centrepiece
I upcycled a high heel shoe and painted it red and accented it with silk flowers, both red and white. Asking $15 and it will brighten up any room!
My shop name is MissHubleyCrafts I don't have many listings yet but there are way more to come!!
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Started an Etsy Shop
so I've started an Etsy shop!!
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MissHubleyCraft
Check me out! There isn't a lot on it yet... Not even sure if I'll be able to sell the things I've made to be honest but it's worth a shot anyway!!
First piece I put on there is a purple silk flower centerpiece
All arranged myself. I upcycled a high heel shoe and painted it a pretty bright purple and accented it with some silk flowers, crystal pieces and coloured feathers! I love it so so much!
Asking $15 for it.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MissHubleyCraft
Check me out! There isn't a lot on it yet... Not even sure if I'll be able to sell the things I've made to be honest but it's worth a shot anyway!!
First piece I put on there is a purple silk flower centerpiece
Asking $15 for it.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
I'm Back Baby!
So my blogging habits have been terrible this summer! The worst part of is just the fact that it hasn't been an eventful summer at all! Nothing to even talk about really! At least nothing positive...
Life is about to get super tight for this chick... At the same time that my car is going to need around $1200 in repairs, a leaky pipe went unnoticed for a couple of weeks creating some EXTENSIVE damage to my floors and walls....... I am now starting to see why single 24 year old girls don't buy houses....
SO I should be blogging a lot more from now on! Mainly because I'm not going to have any money to do anything else! Plus it'll be nice to vent my renovation frustrations out somewhere!
Happy Internetting!
Nicole
Life is about to get super tight for this chick... At the same time that my car is going to need around $1200 in repairs, a leaky pipe went unnoticed for a couple of weeks creating some EXTENSIVE damage to my floors and walls....... I am now starting to see why single 24 year old girls don't buy houses....
SO I should be blogging a lot more from now on! Mainly because I'm not going to have any money to do anything else! Plus it'll be nice to vent my renovation frustrations out somewhere!
Happy Internetting!
Nicole
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Haunted Dollhouse
It's been so long since I've made a post!! It's about time I get back on this band wagon!
So mucking with pinterest I found the most adorable DIY! Someone took an old fisher price dollhouse and beefed it up to become an adorable haunted house! After attempting to negotiate with my mother to use my childhood doll house failed I proceeded to hunt one out at Value Village.
It was... Disgusting. It had this lovely layer of dirt all over it. At first I thought a couple of sanitizer wipes would do the trick... Until I discovered some lovely mold in the little mailbox. I then proceeded to soak the whole house in bleach in the tub... That worked well!
I started painting the next day, then to my surprise Nova Scotia decided to welcome summer for a short period! So the project was put on hold for a bit. But to no surprise to me we are now in the beginning of August and summer seems to have bowed out... Woo...
However on the plus side I was able to complete my haunted dollhouse!
I still want to do something on the roof... And would love some figurines standing on the balcony but that'll come with time. My budget consists of.. Spending no money at all lol
So mucking with pinterest I found the most adorable DIY! Someone took an old fisher price dollhouse and beefed it up to become an adorable haunted house! After attempting to negotiate with my mother to use my childhood doll house failed I proceeded to hunt one out at Value Village.
I started painting the next day, then to my surprise Nova Scotia decided to welcome summer for a short period! So the project was put on hold for a bit. But to no surprise to me we are now in the beginning of August and summer seems to have bowed out... Woo...
However on the plus side I was able to complete my haunted dollhouse!
Friday, May 29, 2015
14 Day TeaTox Review
So I've been given the opportunity to do a 14 day weight loss detox with Skinny Tea Tox!
www.skinny-teatox.com
It can be purchased straight on their website here which is kind of a nice change! I find a lot of products I've reviewed have only been available on Amazon, then there's shipping reimbursement and promo codes yadda yadda, much smoother transaction here I must say! Since it was done straight off their website it was so much more personal as well! The confirmation email was very personal and even allowed me to change shipping information if need be even after I'd pressed shipped! (I assume after they ship it y'know... You're done but still! That was a very nice option to have!)
The products were ordered on a Tuesday evening and I got the shipping confirmation on the Friday. Arrival was the next Tuesday. 5 business days for it to arrive- not bad!
Here is everything that came in the package!
The morning tea- loose leaf
A strawberry tea infuser (adorable)
The night tea- tea bags and an instruction pamphlet!
The daytime tea is a combination of lovely healthy herbs to boost your metabolism while the nighttime tea is where the cleansing and detox comes into effect.. Thanks to it being a colon cleanser... When I first read that I was terrified! All I could imagine was waking up in the middle of the night and my insides falling out!
I am happy to report that insides are intact! The nighttime tea has instructions to only drink it every other night as opposed to the daytime tea which is a daily routine for the next 2 weeks. Along with this tea routine it's strongly recommended to keep a healthy diet of lots of fruits and veggies, beans and lentils, good carbs, fish and protein and too avoid bad foods such as fatty meats, cheese and creams, butter, bad carbs and high sugar sodas.
One other warning that this company has put out is your water consumption, and I must say if you ignore every other instruction on this product don't ignore this one!! I am an avid water consumer already and I definitely notice a difference, I felt thirsty all the time on consuming this tea, they recommended coconut water or a sports drink to help your hydration.
So after a full 2 weeks of detox here is my report.....
I can be picky when it comes to tea sometimes. I have many many teas however a lot of them I'm not a big fan of the taste so they sit on the shelf collecting dust until tea loving guests come for a visit. This tea had a nice enjoyable taste, it wasn't too powerful so it was not a hassle to consume everyday.
I am very happy to report that my insides didn't fall out with the consumption of the evening tea however I did notice an increase in pee breaks which I know was the reason I was always so friggin thirsty! This was hard because my job requires me to talk all day and I'm already in a dry environment.
All the instructions encouraged to live a healthy lifestyle and with the energy boost with the daytime tea this was more then easy!! I was very motivated to exercise everyday (I'm hoping I can keep that up) and I kept the healthy foods flowing (I'll admit that there was a few days I wasn't a good girl and may have woofed down a burger HOWEVER I still did pretty good)
All in all I have nothing but positive things to say about Skinny tea tox, I didn't really lose any weight but my stomach is definitely noticeably flatter and I feel overall better.
I HIGHLY recommend if you want your insides to feel a little bit better to go on the 14 teatox, as long as you can dedicate yourself to the routine and schedule you will definitely feel a difference! This is not for the lazy and easily bored individual though! There is a lot of dedication involved with the teatox!
This review is honest and powered by BrandBacker
www.skinny-teatox.com
It can be purchased straight on their website here which is kind of a nice change! I find a lot of products I've reviewed have only been available on Amazon, then there's shipping reimbursement and promo codes yadda yadda, much smoother transaction here I must say! Since it was done straight off their website it was so much more personal as well! The confirmation email was very personal and even allowed me to change shipping information if need be even after I'd pressed shipped! (I assume after they ship it y'know... You're done but still! That was a very nice option to have!)
The products were ordered on a Tuesday evening and I got the shipping confirmation on the Friday. Arrival was the next Tuesday. 5 business days for it to arrive- not bad!
The morning tea- loose leaf
A strawberry tea infuser (adorable)
The night tea- tea bags and an instruction pamphlet!
The daytime tea is a combination of lovely healthy herbs to boost your metabolism while the nighttime tea is where the cleansing and detox comes into effect.. Thanks to it being a colon cleanser... When I first read that I was terrified! All I could imagine was waking up in the middle of the night and my insides falling out!
I am happy to report that insides are intact! The nighttime tea has instructions to only drink it every other night as opposed to the daytime tea which is a daily routine for the next 2 weeks. Along with this tea routine it's strongly recommended to keep a healthy diet of lots of fruits and veggies, beans and lentils, good carbs, fish and protein and too avoid bad foods such as fatty meats, cheese and creams, butter, bad carbs and high sugar sodas.
One other warning that this company has put out is your water consumption, and I must say if you ignore every other instruction on this product don't ignore this one!! I am an avid water consumer already and I definitely notice a difference, I felt thirsty all the time on consuming this tea, they recommended coconut water or a sports drink to help your hydration.
So after a full 2 weeks of detox here is my report.....
I can be picky when it comes to tea sometimes. I have many many teas however a lot of them I'm not a big fan of the taste so they sit on the shelf collecting dust until tea loving guests come for a visit. This tea had a nice enjoyable taste, it wasn't too powerful so it was not a hassle to consume everyday.
I am very happy to report that my insides didn't fall out with the consumption of the evening tea however I did notice an increase in pee breaks which I know was the reason I was always so friggin thirsty! This was hard because my job requires me to talk all day and I'm already in a dry environment.
All the instructions encouraged to live a healthy lifestyle and with the energy boost with the daytime tea this was more then easy!! I was very motivated to exercise everyday (I'm hoping I can keep that up) and I kept the healthy foods flowing (I'll admit that there was a few days I wasn't a good girl and may have woofed down a burger HOWEVER I still did pretty good)
All in all I have nothing but positive things to say about Skinny tea tox, I didn't really lose any weight but my stomach is definitely noticeably flatter and I feel overall better.
I HIGHLY recommend if you want your insides to feel a little bit better to go on the 14 teatox, as long as you can dedicate yourself to the routine and schedule you will definitely feel a difference! This is not for the lazy and easily bored individual though! There is a lot of dedication involved with the teatox!
This review is honest and powered by BrandBacker
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
May Ipsy Bag Review
So this is my last Ipsy bag for at least a little while! With the Canadian dollar so weak it's costing me almost double the price to get these buggers every month, and even though I do enjoy my ipsy bag every month I really can't afford it anymore.
I was ready to cancel a couple of months ago however I couldn't let my Ipsy points go to waste! So I redeemed them for some Velvet Eye Liner by Urban Decay.
The last time I redeemed my Ipsy points I was a bit disappointed with the products I got.. The eye liner and mascara duo was incredibly smudgy and ran all around my eyes so I tredded with caution redeeming for another free eye liner.
Urban Decay's 24/7 Black Velvet Eye pencil is actually nice! I find I have to press down a little hard on my eye to get the shade as dark as I want it however it doesn't smudge and it lasts all day! I really can't ask for much more!
Now for the regular bag....
The bag itself is a fabric bag with "VIP Very important products" stamped on it. It's pretty cute but I don't like the material it's made out of.. It wouldn't be the first bag I go to if I needed an old ipsy bag for something.
My first sample was 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil by Urban Decay
This also came with some small samples of their ultra lip gloss.
The lip pencil is nice, it glides on smooth and helps with keeping my lips moisturized. I was however a little disappointed in the lip gloss samples...
These were it.. Difficult to open, no applicator and definitely 1 time use. It just seemed like such a waste. If you're going to send me this much at least make it so I can utilize it past the first day of delivery! Geesh! This is by far the most disappointing sample I ever received from Ipsy... It was just such a waste.
Second sample was an Eyebrow colour pencil from Chella
It's a mechanical pencil which is always very convenient however the lead part of this pencil so so flippin TINY. It hardly has any strength, I've broken off quite a few chunks out of it while using it plus it takes forever to complete my eyebrows in the morning with it.
Ipsy matched up the shade fairly well though, once it's on it goes on very natural on my brow.
Third Sample was Face Natural SPF 40 by CoTZ
This stuff looks like poop.... Literally it comes out as a thick brown matte cream... It's hard to smear something that looks like poop on your face. I've only worn this once so far. I am looking forward to testing the SPF 40 part of it because the hot afternoons at my boyfriend's soccer field... My cheeks were a little pink after Sunday afternoon....
Forth sample was a tapered blending eye brush by Luxie Beauty
I was ready to cancel a couple of months ago however I couldn't let my Ipsy points go to waste! So I redeemed them for some Velvet Eye Liner by Urban Decay.
Urban Decay's 24/7 Black Velvet Eye pencil is actually nice! I find I have to press down a little hard on my eye to get the shade as dark as I want it however it doesn't smudge and it lasts all day! I really can't ask for much more!
Now for the regular bag....
The bag itself is a fabric bag with "VIP Very important products" stamped on it. It's pretty cute but I don't like the material it's made out of.. It wouldn't be the first bag I go to if I needed an old ipsy bag for something.
My first sample was 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil by Urban Decay
This also came with some small samples of their ultra lip gloss.
Second sample was an Eyebrow colour pencil from Chella
Ipsy matched up the shade fairly well though, once it's on it goes on very natural on my brow.
Third Sample was Face Natural SPF 40 by CoTZ
Forth sample was a tapered blending eye brush by Luxie Beauty
This brush is very long... Both on the handle and the brissles... I tried to use it to blend my eye shadow and it just pushed it around... I ended up looking like a prostitute when it was all said and done... I don't think I will be using this brush often...
And the last sample this month is... Detoxifying Citrus C Facial Cleanser by Peter Lamas
I... LOVE this product! This is the first sample I got this month that I actually really like! The soap works really well and leaves my skin feeling wonderful. This is by far my favorite product in this bag! It has a pretty orange tint to it and smells wonderful. Definitely going to look into getting the full version of this, especially now that different samples won't be coming to my door every month anymore.
This bag made it super easy to take a break from Ipsy for awhile... I have to say except for the face wash I was really disappointed this month. When the time comes that I can get a monthly subscription box again I think I will try another brand just to see how it compares to Ipsy....
Friday, May 15, 2015
Homemade Chicken Strips
So I have a hate on for frozen products... I have to be pretty burnt out (or lazy) to be seen purchasing something from a box. I dare anyone to come over and take a look in my freezer, you won't find a box anywhere!
Here is my recipe for homemade chicken strips. This allows me to quickly pop something into the oven when I get home without being subdued to the preservative filled alternative. All it takes is a bit of organization and planning and you'll never find yourself tempted at the grocery store ever again! (Well... at least not right away anyway! We all slip every once in awhile! Don't be embarrassed!)
For my homemade chicken strips I cut up 2 fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips.
Placing some olive oil into a shallow plate, I lightly coated each strip in oil. Then coated lightly in bread crumbs mixed with Italian seasoning in a second shallow plate.
In a preheated 400 degrees oven I baked these bad boys for 20 minutes or until they were no longer pink in the centre.
I also accented some of the pieces with provolone cheese and parsley for a little bit of extra flavor. Now they are ready to be enjoyed with your favorite dips or ready to be cut up for a delicious Chicken Cesar Salad!
Here is my recipe for homemade chicken strips. This allows me to quickly pop something into the oven when I get home without being subdued to the preservative filled alternative. All it takes is a bit of organization and planning and you'll never find yourself tempted at the grocery store ever again! (Well... at least not right away anyway! We all slip every once in awhile! Don't be embarrassed!)
For my homemade chicken strips I cut up 2 fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts into strips.
Placing some olive oil into a shallow plate, I lightly coated each strip in oil. Then coated lightly in bread crumbs mixed with Italian seasoning in a second shallow plate.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Extraordinary Cheese Dip!!!
Sometimes you just don't feel like cooking a real meal... Sometimes sitting down with a hot dip for supper is just what the doctor ordered!!
Epicure's extraordinary cheese dip is definitely the staple in the epicure community. It consists of 3 of their staple dip mixes. Lemon Dilly, Cheese Chive and Bacon, and the 3 Onion Dip Mix.
Anyone who has ever been to an epicure party should have tried this delectable delight and it's one of the big reasons I started selling Epicure! (Second only to the healthy benefits of Epicure itself)
Their latest catalogue can be found Here on Facebook or Here. If there's anything you'd like to order, or if you are in the Halifax area and want to host a party with me, OR want to know more about being a consultant yourself, please don't hesitate to to message me or comment below!
Anyways! Without further ado. Here is the recipe for Epicure's Extraordinary Cheese Dip!!
1 (8oz, 250g) package of Spreadable Cream Cheese
1 cup grated mixed cheese (I like using marble cheese or an old cheddar)
1 cup Light Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Cheese Chive and Bacon Dip Mix
1 tbsp Lemon Dilly Dip mix
1 tbsp 3 Onion Dip Mix
(You can alter the quantity of spice to cater to your tastes)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. F
Combine all the ingredients until well blended (save a bit of cheese to sprinkle on top). Spoon mixture into Epicure Baker.
Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Let stand for 1 minute before serving.. Then enjoy!!
Anyone who has ever been to an epicure party should have tried this delectable delight and it's one of the big reasons I started selling Epicure! (Second only to the healthy benefits of Epicure itself)
Their latest catalogue can be found Here on Facebook or Here. If there's anything you'd like to order, or if you are in the Halifax area and want to host a party with me, OR want to know more about being a consultant yourself, please don't hesitate to to message me or comment below!
Anyways! Without further ado. Here is the recipe for Epicure's Extraordinary Cheese Dip!!
1 (8oz, 250g) package of Spreadable Cream Cheese
1 cup grated mixed cheese (I like using marble cheese or an old cheddar)
1 cup Light Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Cheese Chive and Bacon Dip Mix
1 tbsp Lemon Dilly Dip mix
1 tbsp 3 Onion Dip Mix
(You can alter the quantity of spice to cater to your tastes)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. F
Combine all the ingredients until well blended (save a bit of cheese to sprinkle on top). Spoon mixture into Epicure Baker.
Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Let stand for 1 minute before serving.. Then enjoy!!
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Egg Salad Sandwiches Using a Food Processor
I don't know how I lived before my food processor!! It just makes my life so much easier!
This recipe makes me 3 sandwiches.
4 eggs
1/4 mayonnaise
1 stock green onion
1 2" slice of green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Bring a pot of cold water and a little bit of salt with eggs inside to a boil. Immediately move from heat, cover and let stand for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from hot water, cool by immersing eggs in cold water for a minute. Let eggs fully cool.
Peel eggs and put in food chopper along with the green onion and green pepper. Pulse 2-3 times until desired texture is obtained.
Transfer mixture to a new bowl and stir in mayonnaise and salt and pepper.
Spread onto your favorite bread or crackers. Enjoy!
My coworker told me that I would love my food processor! She said I may not use it everyday but when I do I am going to love it! Well... I could easily use this thing everyday! It's just wonderful!
This recipe makes me 3 sandwiches.
4 eggs
1/4 mayonnaise
1 stock green onion
1 2" slice of green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Bring a pot of cold water and a little bit of salt with eggs inside to a boil. Immediately move from heat, cover and let stand for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from hot water, cool by immersing eggs in cold water for a minute. Let eggs fully cool.
Peel eggs and put in food chopper along with the green onion and green pepper. Pulse 2-3 times until desired texture is obtained.
Transfer mixture to a new bowl and stir in mayonnaise and salt and pepper.
Spread onto your favorite bread or crackers. Enjoy!
My coworker told me that I would love my food processor! She said I may not use it everyday but when I do I am going to love it! Well... I could easily use this thing everyday! It's just wonderful!
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Chicken Rockefeller
So I'm pretty excited! I finally bought a food processor! I can't believe how many recipes I've stumbled onto that needed one, and trust me... You can't use a blender in it's place... It's just a disaster.
I bought a beautiful yellow KitchenAid food chopper/ processor on sale during Bay days at The Bay! $30 off that just makes me happy. Normally KitchenAid products are way out of my price point (and frankly Cuisinart has not made me happy in the past) so I was super excited to get this bad boy on sale!!
So naturally in my excitement and bliss of my new appliance I made another lovely purchase from TheShoppingChannel.com....
This book has got to be one of the biggest recipe books I own now... It's huuuuuuge. There is everything you could ever imagine in here ! All categorized into different categories depending on what you might be craving that day. I intend to do as many of these recipes as humanly possible! The only thing I don't like about this book is each section's table of contents is just before the section begins, instead of at the front of the book all together so it's a bit of a search to find the section you want at first but when you do find what you're looking for you're set!
Tonight I was craving something with chicken... I decided on the Chicken Rockefeller!
2 Skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil and coat in bread crumbs. Place in a prepared baking dish and set aside. Discard any excess bread crumbs and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
1 handful of fresh Spinach, trimmed
1/2 an onion, quartered
1 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp anise extract
In your food processor equipped with a metal blade, pulse the spinach and onion until finely chopped (approx. 20 pulses) Transfer to another bowl and add butter and anise extract.
2 slices of provolone cheese
fresh parsley for garnish
The recipe calls to spread 1/4 of this mixture over the chicken and to add the rest after it's baked... I completely forgot to do this and wasted a bit of my mixture :( next time I intend to put all of the mixture on before baking to ensure no waste
Spoon 1/4 of the mixture over each chicken breast. Top with cheese and parsley.
Bake in preheated oven until chicken is fully cooked (about 20 minutes). Transfer chicken onto serving plate and spread the rest of the mixture on top.
Enjoy!
This combination of flavors was something I had never tried before and I must say I really enjoyed this one. Gives me even more excitement to try more things in this book!
I bought a beautiful yellow KitchenAid food chopper/ processor on sale during Bay days at The Bay! $30 off that just makes me happy. Normally KitchenAid products are way out of my price point (and frankly Cuisinart has not made me happy in the past) so I was super excited to get this bad boy on sale!!
Tonight I was craving something with chicken... I decided on the Chicken Rockefeller!
2 Skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Coat both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil and coat in bread crumbs. Place in a prepared baking dish and set aside. Discard any excess bread crumbs and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
1 handful of fresh Spinach, trimmed
1/2 an onion, quartered
1 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp anise extract
In your food processor equipped with a metal blade, pulse the spinach and onion until finely chopped (approx. 20 pulses) Transfer to another bowl and add butter and anise extract.
2 slices of provolone cheese
fresh parsley for garnish
The recipe calls to spread 1/4 of this mixture over the chicken and to add the rest after it's baked... I completely forgot to do this and wasted a bit of my mixture :( next time I intend to put all of the mixture on before baking to ensure no waste
Spoon 1/4 of the mixture over each chicken breast. Top with cheese and parsley.
Bake in preheated oven until chicken is fully cooked (about 20 minutes). Transfer chicken onto serving plate and spread the rest of the mixture on top.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C Professional Moisturizing Serum Review
So OZ Naturals has nice again given me the opportunity to test one of their products!! This time it was a Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C Serum which is supposed to professionally moisturize skin.
It has the same applicator as the last bottle of OZ Naturals I got! Tiny turkey basters for everyone!! Ahem.. Anyway bad jokes aside it does allow even distribution of the serum. The serum itself is very very thick this time with the intention of only gently rubbing into skin.
The directions go...
"Apply a thin layer of serum over desired area. Allow the serum to dry and apply your favorite moisturizer."
It's intention is to drive your moisturizer deeper into the skin. I will be blatantly honest I had high expectations since I just absolutely loved the first OZ Naturals product I tried. But I didn't really find this solution to live up to it's cousin.. There wasn't as much of a noticeable difference in my face, in fact things started to deteriorate back to where they were before I used anything on my face.
After looking more into this product and what exactly hyaluronic acid is I dicsovered something rather interesting... Hyaluronic Acid is something we produce naturally, especially in our joints and our eyes. It's use has been approved as medication for joint disorders and in use after certain eye surgeries. It is predominantly ingested or injected into the patient so I'm curious if it is even able to be absorbed through my skin... There are myths that it is this magical serum that will prevent aging... However there is no scientific proof at this time and I am less then convinced.
OZ Naturals has impressed me in the past and I still trust them as a consumer, however this product really wasn't for me (Maybe my skin is just too thick- who knows!) I plan to continue to use the serum until it's gone just in case it takes a few weeks to really notice skin improvement!
If anyone else gets the chance to try this product I really want to know how it works for them!! It can be bought here on Amazon!!
This review is powered by BrandBacker
The directions go...
"Apply a thin layer of serum over desired area. Allow the serum to dry and apply your favorite moisturizer."
It's intention is to drive your moisturizer deeper into the skin. I will be blatantly honest I had high expectations since I just absolutely loved the first OZ Naturals product I tried. But I didn't really find this solution to live up to it's cousin.. There wasn't as much of a noticeable difference in my face, in fact things started to deteriorate back to where they were before I used anything on my face.
OZ Naturals has impressed me in the past and I still trust them as a consumer, however this product really wasn't for me (Maybe my skin is just too thick- who knows!) I plan to continue to use the serum until it's gone just in case it takes a few weeks to really notice skin improvement!
If anyone else gets the chance to try this product I really want to know how it works for them!! It can be bought here on Amazon!!
This review is powered by BrandBacker
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
"Into the Woods" Review
So my most recent Disney Movie Club purchase was "Into the Woods"
It was a combination of 4 classic fairy tales including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding Hood. Then there was a bit of an original plot including a baker and his wife to mold all these classic stories together.
This movie was a complete musical (something I neglected to tell my boyfriend before it began... Hehe) and I have to say it really takes still and keen directing to have almost 2 hours of pure singing! However sometimes it did feel like it was a bit forced, I mean c'mon you don't have to sing eeeverryything.
The story begins with the anticipation of the Prince's grand ball which is a 3 night event in which everyone in the village dreams of attending. Here us where the beloved Prince Charming will be looking for his bride (In true Cinderella form of course). The first night we get acquainted with a local baker and his wife (they don't have names... I even researched it after to see if I missed their names but even on IMDb the cast list just says "Baker" and "Baker's Wife"
The first night of celebration we find out that the baker and his wife are baron due to a family curse... Thanks to an evil witch that lives next door. The witch pays them a visit this night to inform them of all this and what they have to do to undo the curse so they can finally start their family.
The ingredients to reverse the curse are...
1) A cow as white as milk
2) A cape as red as blood
3) A lock of hair that is yellow as corn
4) A shoe like gold
This is how every story can connect to each other without too much force in the movie so you see all of our characters head into the woods on their separate adventures and to eventually cross paths in some way. There are a lot of twists in this movie, and even when you think things are winding down something terrible and twisted happens!
Here's a bit of a spoiler for the story...
I am personally a big fan of "feel good" movies. I like it when everyone lives happily every after (sorry just a bit of a sap!) and this movie didn't exactly do that for me... I found it very morbid at twisted at times in ways I'm not used to Disney movies being... I guess this is what happens when Brothers Grimm and Disney collides...
Little red riding hood was the story line that definitely kept closest to it's original tale. Little girl skips into the woods with a basket of goodies for Grandma... Meets a devilish wolf along the way (Johnny Depp) who manages to veer little red off her path and gobbles up both grandma and red. Thankfully they are rescued by... The baker which is a nice change of pace I guess.
Rapunzel's tale I found short and sweet- they really didn't take too much time on this one. Girl is locked in tower by evil witch (same one that lives next to the baker and his wife) - prince rescues her- witch tried to stop them but love prevails in the end and they live happily ever after! <3 (My kind of ending)
Jack and his magic beans really brought the suspense to the story. Just when you thought you'd seen the worse, another giant would show up! The classic tale of a boy selling his cow for magic beans that sprout to the heavens. He manages to steal money, a golden egg and the infamous self playing harp in which a giant dies trying to get it back. The giant's wife ends up coming after them shortly after for revenge... Nasty nasty results from this let me tell you...
And last but not least Cinderella... This story very much changed from the original one we know and love, a little brunette Cinderella gets the chance to go to the ball to meet the prince only to get nasty social anxiety and run off! (all.. 3.. nights) her outfit is laced in gold and she's very stunning but very very different from the classic. The prince searching for his bride was a very morbid part of the movie as characters were cutting pieces of their feet off ... To try to fit in the golden shoe... Gaaah I still get shivers thinking about it!!!
All in all this story was very well done, it all blended together quite well- nothing was overly forced or randomly placed so I will give credit where credit is due.. However I did not enjoy this movie.. To much sorrow for me.. Too much Grimm... Too much adultery at one point geesh...
This movie was a complete musical (something I neglected to tell my boyfriend before it began... Hehe) and I have to say it really takes still and keen directing to have almost 2 hours of pure singing! However sometimes it did feel like it was a bit forced, I mean c'mon you don't have to sing eeeverryything.
The story begins with the anticipation of the Prince's grand ball which is a 3 night event in which everyone in the village dreams of attending. Here us where the beloved Prince Charming will be looking for his bride (In true Cinderella form of course). The first night we get acquainted with a local baker and his wife (they don't have names... I even researched it after to see if I missed their names but even on IMDb the cast list just says "Baker" and "Baker's Wife"
The first night of celebration we find out that the baker and his wife are baron due to a family curse... Thanks to an evil witch that lives next door. The witch pays them a visit this night to inform them of all this and what they have to do to undo the curse so they can finally start their family.
The ingredients to reverse the curse are...
1) A cow as white as milk
2) A cape as red as blood
3) A lock of hair that is yellow as corn
4) A shoe like gold
This is how every story can connect to each other without too much force in the movie so you see all of our characters head into the woods on their separate adventures and to eventually cross paths in some way. There are a lot of twists in this movie, and even when you think things are winding down something terrible and twisted happens!
Here's a bit of a spoiler for the story...
I am personally a big fan of "feel good" movies. I like it when everyone lives happily every after (sorry just a bit of a sap!) and this movie didn't exactly do that for me... I found it very morbid at twisted at times in ways I'm not used to Disney movies being... I guess this is what happens when Brothers Grimm and Disney collides...
Little red riding hood was the story line that definitely kept closest to it's original tale. Little girl skips into the woods with a basket of goodies for Grandma... Meets a devilish wolf along the way (Johnny Depp) who manages to veer little red off her path and gobbles up both grandma and red. Thankfully they are rescued by... The baker which is a nice change of pace I guess.
Rapunzel's tale I found short and sweet- they really didn't take too much time on this one. Girl is locked in tower by evil witch (same one that lives next to the baker and his wife) - prince rescues her- witch tried to stop them but love prevails in the end and they live happily ever after! <3 (My kind of ending)
Jack and his magic beans really brought the suspense to the story. Just when you thought you'd seen the worse, another giant would show up! The classic tale of a boy selling his cow for magic beans that sprout to the heavens. He manages to steal money, a golden egg and the infamous self playing harp in which a giant dies trying to get it back. The giant's wife ends up coming after them shortly after for revenge... Nasty nasty results from this let me tell you...
And last but not least Cinderella... This story very much changed from the original one we know and love, a little brunette Cinderella gets the chance to go to the ball to meet the prince only to get nasty social anxiety and run off! (all.. 3.. nights) her outfit is laced in gold and she's very stunning but very very different from the classic. The prince searching for his bride was a very morbid part of the movie as characters were cutting pieces of their feet off ... To try to fit in the golden shoe... Gaaah I still get shivers thinking about it!!!
All in all this story was very well done, it all blended together quite well- nothing was overly forced or randomly placed so I will give credit where credit is due.. However I did not enjoy this movie.. To much sorrow for me.. Too much Grimm... Too much adultery at one point geesh...
Monday, April 27, 2015
April Ipsy Glam Bag Review
So this is my review of my April Ipsy Bag! ... So I've been giving it some thought and I think after next month (had to redeem my points) I am going to cancel my ipsy bag subscription... I am finding I have an excessive amount of lip glosses, odd coloured eyeliners I don't use and many blush samples... I'm looking forward to having the extra $20 a month (currency exchange was kicking my butt...)
Anyway! For now I still have my April bag! The bag itself was super cute (as usual) it had this wicker feel to it.
My first sample was Good Morning- Honey Silk Facial Serum by Hey Honey
So this serum looks like thick pee when it comes out... It's this odd murky yellow in colour however I used it for about a week and really noticed a difference under my eyes.
"This light and luxurious serum replenishes and protects your skin so you are ready to take on the day! Rich moisturizers and nutrients smooth and improve tone for bright, radiant skin. Excellent under makeup, or as a day/night cream. Silky finish and smoothing properties makes Good Morning an awesome makeup primer"
Second up is a new blush by Hikari Cosmetics
I don't wear blush... My cheeks are rosy enough as it is that I generally don't like using blush. I just end up looking like a barbie. The shade is Tango so it has a bit more of a orange tinge to it instead of a pink thank goodness!
.jpg)
"This blush is designed to highlight your complexion, it is weightless and can be used lightly for a fresh look or layered for a dramatic look. Guaranteed to last all day."
Next up is NUDE Dude Eye Shadow by theBalm Cosmetics
First of all the packaging is adorable! Certainly even if I hadn't researched it before and saw this in a store... I'd probably buy it! Aha
I received the "Flirty" shade (shimmery golden violet I guess)
The shadow itself goes on very faint I find, I like my eye shadow to stand out personally but y'know... People who like subtle shadow will like it.
It apparently can also be used as an eye liner if you add a bit of water- I haven't tried this myself but it does intrigue me...I received the "Flirty" shade (shimmery golden violet I guess)
The shadow itself goes on very faint I find, I like my eye shadow to stand out personally but y'know... People who like subtle shadow will like it.
.jpg)
After that we have Satin Finish Lip Gloss by Starlooks.
This product to me personally wasn't that great. I am not a huge fan of lip glosses at all... I like lots of colour and prefer not having to reapply 16 times a day.. However it wasn't at all sticky when applying and it had a sweet flavor to it.
.jpg)
"Starlooks Satin Finish Lip Gloss has a trule moisturizing, non-sticky formula available in 47 different shades."
And last but not least we have a Mini Lip and Cheek Tint by Mullein and Sparrow
.jpg)
There we have it! My Ipsy bag for April and possibly one of the last bags I will be receiving. My favorite product was definitely the morning cream (pee colour aside). I really saw a difference in my complexion when I wore it and I appreciate products that have noticeable results!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)