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52 Thursday’s Spa Night In Review

Michelle Martin — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 13:13:35 +0000

A 52 Thursday’s Spa Night in Review We have been on the hunt for the perfect beauty products, probably since forever. We thought it would be super fun to have a Spa Night In to catch up and also to review some of the latest beauty products out there and tell you about some of our favorites. Obviously this was also a fun excuse to hang out, relax and pamper ourselves and of course wine was involved. If you are looking for ideas to throw an easy girls night in, this is a great idea to get all your friends together for a relaxing night. Everyone brings over their favorite spa inspired product or something you have been wanting to try out such as a face mask, an exfoliator, nail polish, etc. What’s more fun than good company, drinks and discovering new beauty products together!? Here are a few pictures of our fun night in and the beauty products that we are raving about… DIY Mani and Pedis! Fill up your tub or cute little buckets with warm water and bubble bath to soak your tired tootsies before you polish them up. Pick up a couple cute colors at the store (we are […]

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Chicken and Kale for Dinner

Michelle Martin — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:00:32 +0000

After a long day of work the last thing I really want to do is make dinner and coming up with the dish is half the battle. We eat pretty healthy in this household and always try to make everything from scratch so we know what we are putting in to our bodies. The effort can be a little overwhelming and at times a lot of work having to plan and gather all the ingredients. Because of this we are always trying to come up with new easy dishes to make. I think I may have found my favorite effortless entree that I wanted to share! You can add and edit as you please but the two must have ingredients are chicken drumsticks and kale. For this recipe I added sliced carrots and onions but usually combine baby potatoes as well. What makes this plate so delicious is the chicken juice that is soaked up by the carrots, onions and potatoes and then baked creating a very flavorful and mouth watering dish. It’s so easy to whip up and throw in the oven for an hour while you do a quick work out video or enjoy a glass of wine or two. To each their […]

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Bikini Friendly Protein Cookies

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:02:32 +0000

After a little trial and error, I came up with a delicious (and healthy) protein cookie recipe that is totally bikini friendly. With summer just a few weeks away and many beach trips in my near future, I have been experimenting with healthy recipes that will keep me satisfied and kick my sweet tooth cravings to the curb. And with this recipe I think I may have come up with the perfect post workout snack.. What You Will Need: 2 ripe bananas mashed until tender with a fork 2 tablespoons of peanut butter 2 tablespoons or more of your favorite dark chocolate bar (depending how much you love chocolate) 1 scoop of your protein powder or Source Organic Whey (pictured) 1 cup steel cut oats 3 tablespoons of agave nectar (if your protein powder has no flavor) A Little About Source Organic Whey: Where your food comes from is important, and what goes into making the purest whey protein available is just as important as what does not. Source Organic Whey Protein starts with the finest raw ingredients and does as little to them as possible. They start by working with farmers who believe in the welfare and humane […]

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52 Thursday’s 5 Favorite Things

admin — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:17:52 +0000

Michelle and I wanted to introduce you to 5 Things You Need In Your Life Right Now. We promise you will thank us later, especially since we found the secret to never having a hangover again.. 1. Bota Box Cabernet Sauvignon Yes, we love boxed wine. Don’t be shocked or start judging because you will be headed to the store after you finish reading this post to pick one up for yourself. We have been testing this wine for months, just for you, to make sure we were on point with this and we have some exciting news to tell you. This is the only wine that DOES NOT GIVE US A HANGOVER!! Yes you read that correctly. We also love Bota Box because it is an easy drinking wine, total crowd pleaser, has the equivalent of 4 bottles in one box, costs around $20 and its even eco-friendly! Need we say more? Imagine having all your friends over for a nostalgic game of slap the bag and still being able to make it to work the next day.. 2. Trader Joe’s 1000 Day Gouda Cheese This cheese pairs quiet nicely with the Bota Box Cab Sav listed above and […]

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