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Collagen Oat Anytime Bites

January 26, 2022 1 Comment

This page may contain affiliate links, see full disclosure here. So a few months ago, me and my bestie were gabbing over dinner. I love that we can talk about everything from leggings, kids, counseling (pretty sure I need it) and some how ended up discussing intermittent fasting. What is acceptable in terms of not breaking your fast by increasing your insulin release, blah blah blah. And I mentioned something about my collagen peptides and she said she doesn’t add them to her coffee for that reason. What?! We need to fix that! So that’s how I came up with the Collagen Oat Anytime Bites, so that you are still able to enjoy the benefits of intermittent fasting AND get your collagen intake for the day. Cause you can eat them ANYTIME!! I LOVE my Vital Proteins Original Collagen Peptides. Collagen is so important for your skin, hair & nails, joints, etc. The number one cause of wrinkles and fine lines is collagen loss! WHY GOD WHY?! (insert Joey’s crying face) So get it in, when and where ever you can. Besides in my coffee this is my next favorite way… COLLAGEN OAT ANYTIME BITES For this recipe I used […]

Beauty, Health, Tips

Do You Ice Your Face? How Ice Cubes Can Be Your Secret Skincare Weapon.

June 22, 2021 No Comments

Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through these links. Please note that I’ve linked to these products purely because I recommend them and they are from companies I trust. There is no additional cost to you. I love skincare, it’s something I am very passionate about. I joke with my sister that I am chasing the fountain of youth! But seriously there are so many amazing “secret” weapons out there that can help us to stay looking radiant and youthful. My mom taught me early on to take care of my skin. Who else got started with Clean and Clear? So when I hear about anything new or special I am all ears. How something as simple as icing your face could offer me so many benefits. I was immediately intrigued and starting researching and testing. Come to find out there are so many benefits to icing your face! Lucky for you, I have put some of these techniques to the test. THE ICE CUBESimple enough right?! I started each morning with one ice cube. Just rubbed it all over my face – under eyes, cheeks, forehead, around and over my […]

Beauty, Fitness, Health

The Benefits of Collagen: How to easily make it part of your daily routine.

June 8, 2021 No Comments

Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through these links. Please note that I’ve linked to these products purely because I recommend them and they are from companies I trust. There is no additional cost to you. Howdy everyone!! I am SO excited to talk about this post! I love when I find really good products that are tried and true and do exactly what they say they do. Vital Proteins is one of them. There’s a reason why it’s America’s #1 collagen brand. Here you will the benefits of collagen and how to easily make it part of your daily routine. I have tried many other collagen brands and I keep coming back to Vital Proteins. The first thing I noticed was how it made my skin look. Especially on my legs. They have a bit of a glow or shiny appearance. Then my hairline. I grow tiny bangs! My hair girl is always impressed. And the most important thing I have noticed is recovery time. I am no spring chicken anymore so after working out I could stay sore for days. Collagen Peptides has really changed that for me. WELL […]

Beauty, Health

May Must-Haves: From Head to Toe.

May 18, 2021 No Comments

We are on the cusp of summer over here. My kiddos have a few days of school left and then it’s break time baby! Here in North Texas it gets pretty pippin’ hot so all these May Must-Haves are about to come in real handy. COVER THAT HEAD!When I was younger I was a sun worshiper. I loved to lay out and get tan. No sunscreen, no protection at all. Tiny bikini and that’s it! These days it’s more like a moo moo, large hat, sunglasses and sunscreen on reapply every 30 minutes! An easy and very fashionable way to get protection from the sun is by wearing a hat. I wear one every time I am out in the sun for a period time. From walks, gardening and the pool. I recently ordered this sun hat from Amazon. It’s SO cute and provides great coverage. It’s a straw material. Soft, comfortable and breathable to wear. Comes in a large selection of colors. Perfect for the pool or evening out. The quality and color (02-Brown) is lovely. It has an adjustable strap on the inside of the rim, so if you are one with a tiny head you can still […]

Health, Personal Story

My Appendectomy Story

April 13, 2021 No Comments

For most of us 2020 was a real doozy of a year. So many things happened or should I say didn’t happen. For the first time in my life I really struggled with my health. I have always had a bit of a wonky tummy so in the beginning of this journey I didn’t think too much about it. I remember it was the first weekend we had been out of the house since quarantine started in March. It was May and my kiddos last day of school. My amazing Mom had a graduation for them in her backyard. Along with their cousins and “teachers” AKA my sister and me! We got awards, flowers and crowns. All together we did it! Survived the first round of home school. The next day we went out to lunch, first time out and about. It was truly great! I also had my very first hair appointment. Keep in mind I am blonde. NOT the best year to be a blonde! Let’s just say I took the ombré look to a whole new level! My appointment was on that Sunday. I was SOOO excited, literally counting down the seconds. Well I woke that morning […]

Health, Personal Story

How a Five Minute Procedure Changed My Life – My Endometrial Ablation.

March 16, 2021 No Comments

I rarely ever, actually this is my first time to share a personally story. With it being March, which is a very personally month for me. My first child, my son was born. My oldest sister and her beautiful daughter both have birthdays in March and I also met my husband – our St. Patty’s Day romance. Will have to share another time! 😉 So I am taking this moment to share something personal with you and how a five minute procedure changed my life! My endometrial ablation story. I started my period when I was 12 years old. I was in sixth grade and I remember the morning vividly. We were about to leave for school and I yelled out to my Mom “I think I just started my period” and in that moment my life was forever changed. Right from the beginning I suffered every month. To the point it was debilitating some days. Luckily my very gracious Mother understood and would let me skip school if need be. Needless to say it effected my life in every way. Once I got older I did get on the birth control pill. Which did help tremendously. It helped shorten […]