tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60278474717815077222024-02-07T04:09:21.635-08:00Random thoughts from a stay at home MomA lifestyle blog with a little bit of everything!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.comBlogger308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027847471781507722.post-72738490201743537952014-06-07T20:41:00.001-07:002014-06-07T20:41:23.036-07:00Onward and upward<div style="text-align: center;">
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While I have enjoyed writing this blog very much I felt like it wasn't quite fitting me the way I wanted it to. I have regrouped, focused a bit more on living well rather than quite so random and I'm pleased to share my new blog <a href="http://thepulseonline.blogspot.ca/">The Pulse</a>. I hope you'll follow me over there to enjoy great business features (with amazing offers for readers), new products, spotlights on foods, books, and other things meant to enrich your day to day life. I'm so excited! :D</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027847471781507722.post-32762456044881091342014-05-12T09:59:00.002-07:002014-05-12T09:59:12.814-07:00Last week's meal plan winners<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
While everything was pretty tasty last week two meals stood out as real winners. The first was this delicious <a href="http://cookieandkate.com/2014/sugar-snap-pea-and-carrot-soba-noodles/">Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Soba Noodles.</a> It was so good. The smokiness of the sesame oil combined with all the fresh veg made it a perfect spring/summer meal, nice and light. It's light in calories too as it's mostly veggies.</div>
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The second meal that was so tasty was this <a href="http://bakingwithblondie.blogspot.ca/2013/01/southwestern-chopped-chicken-salad.html">Southwestern Chopped Chicken Salad.</a> Again, heavy on the veg so it doesn't weigh you down and it's low in calories as you can add as much or as little dressing as you like. Really really tasty. Both of these meals will be going into a regular rotation here.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027847471781507722.post-4537392966469392992014-05-05T09:02:00.001-07:002014-05-05T09:02:53.561-07:00Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://bitebeauty.com/blog/">Bite Beauty</a> is a company out of Toronto that makes natural lip care products, in fact the ingredients are safe enough that you could eat them....but don't do that. I was excited to pick up this <a href="http://www.sephora.com/agave-lip-mask-P384629?skuId=1575042">Agave Lip Mask</a> as I wanted something that was going to really hydrate my lips and the idea of a lip mask rather than your regular balms etc... is an interesting idea, and one I hadn't tried before. </div>
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I love this mask, love it. I put it on before I go to bed at night and when I wake up in the morning I can still feel it on my lips and they are so soft and hydrated. If you have been feeling the effects of a long dry winter or you just want awesomely soft and smoochable lips put this on your list.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027847471781507722.post-73503409505881741952014-04-29T14:19:00.002-07:002014-04-29T14:19:56.350-07:00My dinner menu for the week<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm focusing on being healthy and one way for me to do that is to plan ahead. I don't want to sabotage myself by getting too hungry (or shopping hungry!) and stuffing the first available food into my mouth, I want to have good choices available to me which means planning ahead and stocking my house. That is exactly what I did this week. :)</div>
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I thought I would share my dinner menu with you in case you needed a little inspiration. I know I'm starting on Tuesday and I should have shared this a little earlier in the week but.....better late than never.</div>
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Last night I made a skinny version of chicken fried rice, very tasty and both kids ate it up. If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/mariahdblog">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Random-Thoughts-From-A-Stay-At-Home-Mom-Blog/159150620909680">Facebook</a> (and I hope you do!) you may have already seen this picture.</div>
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Here's a direct link to the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/232146555766298271/" target="_blank">recipe</a> on Pinterest. I made a couple of changes, instead of four egg whites I used three whole eggs and I upped the peas to a full cup rather than a half....otherwise the same!</div>
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Tonight is all about the crock pot which means easy, and this one is easy even for a crock pot recipe! It's just chicken thighs, salsa, a few spices....and it turns into this delicious chicken which you can then put on top of a salad like in this picture where I got the recipe from, or if you have a daughter who loves all things Mexican then you can have it in tacos which is what we'll be doing tonight.</div>
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Here is a link to the recipe on <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/10/embarrassingly-easy-crock-pot-salsa.html">Skinnytaste.</a> I'm looking forward to having the leftovers on top of romaine for my lunch tomorrow.</div>
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Wednesday will be this delicious looking quinoa salad and moose steaks (I'm so lucky to have a father who hunts and shares!).</div>
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It will be a very protein dense meal between the steaks and the quinoa, I have a feeling we will be full. Here is a link to the <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/food/recipes/recipe/11896">recipe.</a></div>
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Thursday will be another one from Skinnytaste, one I've had before and is really tasty. Dirty brown rice with Shrimp....yum!</div>
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And finally Friday will be pan fried pork chops with these delicious grilled zucchinis.</div>
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Some good stuff coming up this week, and I'm already working on next weeks meals too. Pinterest is great for finding some wonderfully inspired cooking, and a good place to find lower calorie meals too if that's what you're looking for. Feel free to follow me by clicking <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/mariahd/">here.</a></div>
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I am always looking for cooking inspiration so if there is a recipe or recipes you've been enjoying then please share in the comments section.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027847471781507722.post-53364165033370916862014-04-28T09:53:00.003-07:002014-04-28T09:53:41.749-07:00Five minute hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Looking for a quick way to tame your unruly locks before heading out the door? Today I'm sharing two quick styles that I've relied on many times. They look polished and pulled together and take hardly any time at all.</div>
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The 'do on the left side is the quickest of the two. All you need is a brush and one hair elastic. Brush through your hair to remove any knots, gather it over to whichever side you want the braid to be on and start a very loose french braid from the back of your head to the side and fasten with the elastic. If the braid is a bit too tight you can always gently pull on it to loosen it. You can leave it as is or loosen a few hairs from the front to soften the look a bit.</div>
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This one looks difficult but is actually very easy, all you need is a brush, one elastic and several bobby pins. Brush through your hair to remove any knots and then bend over at the waist and brush your hair forward. Start french braiding from the back of your head forward and once all the hair is in the braid (don't braid to the very end of the hair, only to the top of your head) secure the hair with the elastic but don't pull all the hair through on the final pull through, bring it about 3/4 of the way so it looks like a big bump. Spread the bump out into a big bun and start pinning it with bobby pins. Once the bun looks how you like give it a light mist of hair spray and you're good to go.</div>
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I know I know....its been a looooong time since I've posted, but a recent haul from Sephora meant that I just had to blog.</div>
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I bought quite a few things but what sparked the trip itself was <a href="http://www.sephora.com/better-than-sex-mascara-P381000?skuId=1533439" target="_blank">Too Faced's Better Than Sex</a> mascara, you know with a name like that I had to try it.</div>
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I love the packaging, the soft rose gold colour is so pretty and thanks to the popularity of things like the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/naked3-P384099?skuId=1573336" target="_blank">Naked 3</a> palette from Urban Decay this colour is everywhere.</div>
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The wand is shaped like an hourglass in homage to the sexy screen sirens of the past, but the middle part doesn't tuck in so far that you can't get the wand to reach your lashes.....a pet peeve of mine.</div>
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I tried it the same night I got it home (excited much?) and was really happy to find that it not only gives you big lashes (and it does) but that it is very buildable, you can do several coats without it clumping up. I have been wearing it every day for the last week now and have found that it does get a little smudgy so I make sure and wear a primer around my eyes which really helps as it keeps the oil in your skin away from the mascara, and I also don't use it on my bottom lashes. I use a <a href="http://www.sephora.com/full-action-extreme-effect-mascara-P278807?skuId=1228048" target="_blank">Sephora brand mascara</a> on my bottom lashes that has some good staying power.</div>
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Overall I really like this mascara and would purchase it again. It doesn't make your lashes feel hard and brittle and it's easy to remove. I had purchased <a href="http://www.sephora.com/they-re-real-mascara-P289307?skuId=1343938" target="_blank">Benefit's They're Real</a> mascara last year and hardly wore it because it was so hard to get off.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027847471781507722.post-67656998253621783502014-02-25T13:04:00.000-08:002014-02-25T13:04:28.095-08:00A few of my favourite things...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My hair was having a hard time this winter..getting dry and frizzy looking and this <a href="http://www.dove.ca/en/Products/Hair/Nourishing-Oil-Care-Shampoo.aspx" target="_blank">Nourishing Oil Care shampoo</a> and <a href="http://www.dove.ca/en/Products/Hair/Nourishing-Oil-Care-Daily-Treatment-Conditioner.aspx" target="_blank">Treatment Conditioner</a> from Dove has made my hair so soft and silky. So if you're looking for a great shampoo/conditioner combo on a budget don't hesitate to get this one. I think it works easily as well as many high end shampoos and conditioners so save your money and go with this one instead. </div>
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Next is an old product that I somehow didn't know about before but is freaking awesome. I use this after curling my hair….just a little dot, rub my hands together and then run my fingers gently through my hair. It really is a secret weapon…I get beautiful curls/waves with no frizz at all, and it lasts. I will always have this product in my arsenal from now on.</div>
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And when I'm done styling I use this <a href="http://www.garnier.ca/_en/_ca/hairstyle/hs-sleek-shine/sleek-and-shine-hold-and-flex-spray.htm" target="_blank">Garnier Fructis Hold and Flex </a>hairspray. I don't like crunchy hairspray whatsoever so this is perfect for me. It holds the style but doesn't feel like you really have anything in your hair…no crunch, no build up….and it smells GREAT!</div>
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And this might be a little random but I love this new <a href="http://www.dialsoap.com/products/coconut-water-bamboo-leaf-extract-ultra-fresh-hydrating-body-wash" target="_blank">Coconut Water Hydrating Body Wash</a> from Dial. It smells great and doesn't dry my skin out at all, also lathers really well. Big thumbs up!</div>
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The face cream I have been using is very pricy, more than I would normally spend but wow what a difference. As you can see it is a sample size, and if I hadn't had it given to me as a sample I probably would never have tried it but this <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/renergie-lift-multiaction-for-all-skin-types-0001-10062867--24" target="_blank">Renergie Lift Multi Action</a> creme from Lancome makes my skin soft like a babies, I kid you not. Haha…see what I did there? Baby..kid…yeah. It does tighten and tone too and having had a birthday this month I'm all about the tightening, toning, and anti aging.</div>
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While my go to shadow palette will probably always be the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/naked-palette-P267200?skuId=1324532" target="_blank">Naked Palette</a> from Urban Decay I do occasionally (ok, more than occasionally) like to try out some new stuff and I have really been enjoying this <a href="http://www.maybelline.ca/Products/eye-makeup/eye-shadow/expertwear-eye-shadow-quads.aspx?shade=Designer+Chocolates" target="_blank">Designer Chocolates</a> quad from Maybelline. The colours are pretty, as well as complimentary to almost anyone as they are nice set of neutrals.</div>
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I did six days of fasting in total and lost 10.2lbs. I have been eating carefully for the most part since I stopped and haven't gained any weight back….I haven't lost anymore either but I'm ok with that, I was really worried about gaining weight back after fasting.</div>
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1. It provides very fast weight loss which is very motivating and for me is what helped me stick to it. </div>
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2. While hunger is the worst at the beginning and gets easier as the days go by it never went away for me. This could be because I only fasted for six days but I was hungry pretty much the whole time, it just varied in intensity.</div>
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3. I was cold most of the time. This could be because my metabolism was slowing right down and I wasn't burning nearly as many calories but I was in sweatshirts, socks and slippers the whole time. I don't normally care for herbal tea very much but I did drink it because it helped warm me up.</div>
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5. I didn't have a lot of energy and overall felt quite weak.</div>
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6. Lemon and ginger added to most juices are so yummy and refreshing, not to mention good for you so don't hesitate to throw some in the mix.</div>
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7. Although it was difficult I would do it again. I think it's a good way to detox, reboot and kick start weight loss.</div>
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I am continuing to juice for the health benefits but I am also eating healthy as well. I get more veggies into myself this way as there is no way I could eat the amount that I am juicing.</div>
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I watched another documentary on Netflix called Hungry for Change and I highly recommend you check it out too:</div>
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It will motivate you to change up your diet and add juicing in as a way to up your nutritional intake.</div>
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I intend to do another juice fast again in the near future in order to keep my weigh loss going down. How about you? Have you tried juicing? Do you plan to?</div>
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I'll start with the best part, down 8.6 lbs in only three days. That's crazy! But very motivating and you need that kind of motivation to get through the first few days. I would definitely recommend mentally preparing yourself before taking on a juice fast because it's not easy. The first day was the hardest for me hunger wise and each day has gotten steadily better. It's the morning of the fourth day right now and I did wake up feeling hungry, my stomach was actually rumbling, but I've had two glasses of juice and I'm now drinking water and I feel pretty good.</div>
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Day 2 and 3 I was freezing cold, just couldn't warm up. I had the fireplace going, sweaters and big booty slippers but still brrrr! I'm not sure why that was….metabolism slowed right down? Not burning nearly so many calories? Today I feel warm, almost too warm.</div>
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Day 1 and 2 I had a steady headache…right on through until I woke up on in the morning on day 3. I took some painkillers as it was making me irritable and that helped. I also upped my juice and water intake which I think was good for the headache as well.</div>
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Day 2 and 3 I felt a bit foggy and today (day 4) I don't feel foggy but my back is killing me, right between my shoulder blades in the middle of my back. I'm clearly going into a healing crisis.</div>
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A friend sent me this interesting link to the <a href="http://www.izocleanse.com/article/different-juice-fasting-stages-detoxification-0" target="_blank">different stages of a juice fast detox</a> and if you are doing this with me, or planning to do a juice fast in the future you should definitely read it.</div>
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So I decided to do it. The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9SGWcZwk7c" target="_blank">documentary</a> really inspired me. I spent a few days enjoying one juice a day for the health benefits, enjoyed a food frenzy of birthday celebration over the weekend and then yesterday started full on juicing.</div>
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They aren't pretty, in fact Ella said it's a good thing they taste good because they look like swamp water, and she's right. They do taste good though, apples, carrots and pineapple are a great way to sweeten things up a bit.</div>
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They can offer fiber, good fats and opportunities for adding more protein into your diet all while tasting deliciously decadent.</span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$11:0" /><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$13:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$14:0">So what’s the difference?</span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$15:0" /><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$17:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$18:0">When people ask me what the difference is I love to use the example using carrots. I can juice 2 pounds of carrots and drink them but there is no way I can blend 2 pounds and drink them.</span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$19:0" /><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$21:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$22:0">JUICING</span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$23:0" /><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$25:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$26:0">When you juice you push clean produce through the chute of a juicer. This process removes the insoluble fiber (but the soluble fiber remains in the juice). Important micro nutrients typically more difficult to absorb become accessible to the human body. These nutrients include digestive enzymes and certain. Also, by creating an all liquid product, the body and consume more of these phytonutrients at once.</span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$27:0" /><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$29:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$30:0">It amazes new Rebooters sometimes how small the juice yield is from vegetables like kale, and makes it clear that it’s a lot easier to drink a head of kale than to eat it! </span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$31:0" /><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$33:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$34:0">BLENDING</span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$35:0" /><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$37:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$38:0">When you make smoothies, you load up a blender with clean, fresh or frozen fruits, and green leafy veggies and liquid like coconut water, juice or almond milk. You can also add ingredients like almonds, hemp or soy milk, cacao nibs or chia seed for fun.</span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$39:0" /><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$41:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$42:0">When you drink smoothies, your body benefits from the phytonutrients found in the skin and flesh of fruits and veggies. You also benefit from the large amounts of fiber found in whole fruits and vegetables. Fiber is important for regulating blood sugar, keeping bowels regular, aiding in hunger control, and it may help prevent certain types of cancers.</span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$43:0" /><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$45:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$46:0">Nutritional Tip</span><br data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$47:0" /><span data-reactid=".h.1:3:1:$comment273578159466925_587138:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.0:3.0.$end:0:$48:0">Remember: some juices and smoothies are meant to serve as full meals, while others are supplements. 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Yesterday was not easy, I was really hungry but it seemed to come in waves. I would feel like I was starving but it only lasted a few minutes and would go away but it happened fairly frequently and by the end of the day I had a mild headache. Making spaghetti dinner for everyone was difficult but I did it. I had a great sleep last night and woke up three pounds lighter this morning. It's only just after 10am here but so far so good today, I don't feel too bad. Talking to others it sounds like the first 3 to 4 days of a juice fast are pretty difficult but after that you feel really good, I can't wait to get there.</div>
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If you are juicing with me I hope things are going well for you (please share in the comments section below!) and if you're not and would like to please follow along with the blog and "like" the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Random-Thoughts-From-A-Stay-At-Home-Mom-Blog/159150620909680" target="_blank">Random Thoughts Facebook page</a> as I will be posting regular updates there.</div>
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It's a documentary made by and starring Joe Cross, an Australian fellow who was overweight, and had an autoimmune skin condition that he was taking multiple medications for in order to try to keep it under control. He wasn't well and decided to make a change. He went on a juice fast for 60 days in order to detox, reboot, lose weight and try to get off the medication he was taking. It worked..amazingly so. His weight loss was astounding, by the end of the 60 days I believe he was at about 80lbs. He continued to eat well once he was done the fast and his total weight loss is about 100lbs. He also got completely off his medications and has had no flair ups. Seriously motivating stuff.</div>
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In my last blog post I mentioned how I was having trouble getting motivated to change up my eating habits and get more exercise, this movie was the push I needed. Right now I'm in the prep stage. I think if I went cold turkey into juicing the detox would be a lot tougher. Right now I'm trying to up my water intake along with adding in more fruits and veggies. One thing I've really noticed when I eat processed foods and too many carbs is that my face gets very red and bumpy, and if I'm really bad than I get those same bumps on my body too. Super attractive… Foundation becomes my best friend, and winter clothes are awesome. </div>
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Other than being nervous about going completely off of eating and only drinking juice my only other real concern is food costs. You need a lot of fruits and veggies and I'm trying to maintain a pretty tight budget here. I have started really looking for more cost effective options and I'm lucky to have a farmers market just down the road. The other big cost of course is the juicer itself. Wal Mart has some good options which I've found in my online searches and I'll be checking them out in store this week.</div>
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This will be a big change and there is no doubt it is going to be difficult but I really feel like 2014 is my year and there is no better time to do it.</div>
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If you're interested in joining me and would like a little more information:</div>
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There are lots of great recipes and diet plans <a href="http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027847471781507722.post-21909770466049489082014-01-18T21:46:00.003-08:002014-01-18T21:46:49.565-08:00Looooong overdue post and some tunes I can't believe my last post was Oct 30th, 2013….that's two and a half months! I just wasn't feeling the blogging motivation through November and then was completely caught up in the holidays in December and January and the last couple of weeks I have been going crazy with lists and getting everything back in order. My house is slowly getting to where I want it to be. I've done the big things like completely going through everything in my walk in closet (that was a huge job), cleaning out my pantry (another big job) and about one million other things. I get a little high every time I cross something off my list…such a first born.<br />
I have two main lists going that don't include things like groceries etc….my monthly list that has things I want to get accomplished in the month of January for example, as well as a regular to do list. The monthly list has big things (steam clean carpets - done!, learn to use Photoshop Elements..etc..) and the regular list is really long and I have been attacking both with great relish. I'm feeling very good and very accomplished these days.<br />
I've been committed to making bread every Monday which is quite a bit of work but is just so much better than buying bread in the store, plus the house smells amazing. I've also been doing lots of other baking for Chris and the kids lunches…muffins, breads, cookies etc.. This is great for the lunches but the major downfall is then I eat it too. Not good for the waistline whatsoever. The holidays were rough, lots of eating and drinking and general merriment to the tune of a nine pound weight gain. Granted, I weighed myself after a big meal and just before bed so it was a "heavy" time and my next weigh in was down three pounds. Still…that's a six pound gain. That's a lot. I just can't seem to get myself on the weight loss train. Everything else I'm 100% motivated on but curbing the eating and serious cardio?? Not so much. I'm hoping it will come...you know…all on it's on…I'll just magically want to eat salad and run 5K every day…. yeah….I'll keep you posted on how that works out…<br />
So that's a little update on how I've been doing and feeling the last little while. I thought I'd share some of my current playlist with you as well, it's always easier to work on crossing those things off the old to do list with some good tunes playing in the background. Here's what I'm loving:<br />
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If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/rtfasahmblog" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Random-Thoughts-From-A-Stay-At-Home-Mom-Blog/159150620909680?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a> than you probably know that I put an order in with <a href="https://www.honest.com/" target="_blank">The Honest Company</a>. </div>
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As you can see in the above photo my first order included quite a variety of products. I really wanted to try a broad spectrum of goods in order to get a real feel for the company overall as well as be able to report to you what I thought based on more than one or two things.<br />
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I opted to do an essentials bundle which saved considerable money. You choose the five items you want for $35.95, you can also add up to three more products for a 25% savings. Shipping is very reasonable at $5.95, but the bad news? They charge an international fee up front which covers taxes, duties etc..of 25%. In my opinion it's still worth it. The products are shipped via Fedex and arrive very quickly right to your front door, and the products themselves are worth the extra cost and hassle.<br />
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Now that I have the nitty gritty details out of the way let's talk about the products. Here is what I ordered and have been using:<br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/cleaning/honest-surface-cleaner" target="_blank">Multi Surface Cleaner</a> - this is my go to cleaner now. It has a nice light grapefruit scent and I use it on countertops, tables, floors etc.<br />
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Those are the three cleaning products I have tried out so far. I have used them all several times so this isn't a one time use review. I wanted to really integrate them into the household routine before passing judgement and reporting to you. Here are a couple of overall thoughts:<br />
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1. The spray bottles are well made and have good sprayers but the only options are off or stream. I like the spray option and so have set the nozzle just a little bit away from off in order to make make a wide spray/mist.<br />
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2. Normally when I clean my bathrooms I have windows open and fans on and my eyes are still irritated and I can really feel it in my lungs. Not so with these products at all. While I still open windows and turn on fans I doubt I even need to as they don't bother me whatsoever.<br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/shampoo-body-wash" target="_blank">Shampoo/Body Wash</a> - this has a nice light scent and foams really well, something I was surprised about as natural shampoos often don't suds at all or very little at least. It cleans hair very well but doesn't feel as slick as regular shampoo and you definitely need to follow with conditioner, which I do anyway. The whole house uses this, even me with my very long hair.<br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/honest-bubble-bath" target="_blank">Bubble Bath</a> - I really love this lightly tangerine scented bubble bath. You get lots of bubbles, easily the same as the Johnson and Johnson brand I was using previously and the kiddies smell fresh and clean, no irritated eyes when they come out either. The scent is not a kids only scent and works great for adults too. At first I didn't like the screw lid, having been used to the lid that pops up and you can then squirt but I actually find I use less product with the screw off lid and so have changed my mind.<br />
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<a href="https://www.honest.com/bath-and-body/body-oil" target="_blank">Body Oil</a> - again, a nice light scent. I like to slather the kiddies when they get out of the bathtub (they love this little routine) and I use it all over myself as well. It's fast absorbing and very moisturizing.<br />
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1. I love that everything is scented with essential oils, and not too much. It keeps everything smelling fresh and light but doesn't irritate my eyes and nose (and lungs!)<br />
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2. Customer service is excellent. They have the option to live chat online while you are putting together your order and I love that. I was able to have my product and shipping questions answered immediately as I went along.<br />
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3. I really love the packaging. It's chic, clean and homey, and looks great on my shelves and in my home.<br />
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If you want to sign up for The Honest Company yourself you can use this link <a href="http://honest.com/accept_invitation/398000" target="_blank">here.</a> Full disclosure, it does earn me some credit off of my next order, but I would never falsely report on a product(s) to earn that credit. Whether anyone signs up with the link or not I will still be continuing to order, I really love the product.<br />
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So there you have it, my thoughts on The Honest Company. I know a few of you have been waiting for this review so I hope I answered any questions you might have had, if not just pop them in the comments section and I will answer them there.<br />
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This is part two of an ongoing series of blog posts about natural and clean beauty products and my efforts to switch out my regular and more toxic products for these ones. You can read the first post <a href="http://www.randomthoughtsfromastayathomemom.blogspot.ca/2013/10/making-switch.html" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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The next thing I have been using is this <a href="http://www.greenbeaver.com/facials-and-lips/facials/eye-make-up-remover-for-sensitive-and-acne-prone-skin.html" target="_blank">Eye Make Up Remover</a> from Canadian company The Green Beaver. I really like it. There is no scent, it's not oily at all, removes the make up easily and most importantly it doesn't irritate my eyes at all. I don't wear waterproof mascara so I can't testify to how well it works for removal on a product like that but it does say in the write up that it removes it with ease. Price point is a bit high at $16.99, but I know that Thrifty Foods carries it in their health food section and it was about two dollars cheaper. I completely lucked out on my purchase and found it at Winners for $7.99 so shop around, you may get lucky too. </div>
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Yesterday my sister Amanda and I ran the Miracle Beach 5K in Black Creek BC. The race is almost totally flat (only one small hill on our course) so it's a great starter race for beginners or a great speed race for those who are more advanced. I am the former having only ever run one other race, another 5K approx 6 and a half years ago. I have run on my own off and on but this is the first time I have run with a goal in mind, and this race was perfect for that. There is also a 10k, a kids fun run and walkers are more than welcome, they start a half hour before the runners.</div>
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She was a champ, coming in third in a big field of kids. Well done little girl!<br />
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We stuck around for awhile afterwards and I won a pie as a door prize which I then took to lunch at Amanda's. I had a gloriously hot shower as soon as I got to her house....it was cold at the race and standing around as long as we did afterwards gave me quite a chill.<br />
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We finished the day by heading to <a href="http://www.coastalblack.ca/" target="_blank">Coastal Black Winery</a> for their awesome Pumpkin Fest. It's new this year and there is still one weekend left to join in if you haven't been by yet. Check out the video on the home page of the Coastal Black link to see what it's all about.<br />
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I would definitely recommend the Miracle Beach race as one for you to put on your list, the members are helpful and friendly and although I didn't have any of the food because I was heading to my sisters it smelled fantastic....it also happened to be served by Fusilli Grill which is one of my favourite Campbell River restaurants. Speaking of the Grill, they are joining in again next year for the Race's 25th year and will be offering 25% off to out of towner race runners at their restaurant. </div>
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<a href="http://songza.com/" target="_blank">Songza</a> is on in the background pretty much all the time here these days and one of the playlists we've been enjoying has been Timeless Pop Rock Hits. When this Ray Charles song came on yesterday Chris and I stopped cooking and had a dance break in the kitchen...love it, just feels so happy. :)</div>
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Slowly but surely I am changing out many of my beauty products for more eco friendly and non toxic options. I have used many different brands and types of make up over the years and have often had reactions to the products I have used. Usually mild to moderate and thankfully I have never had a severe reaction to anything, but honestly who wants to be irritated by the make up or beauty product they are using? </div>
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The biggest one for me is usually mascara. I can't tell you how many mascaras I have gone through that have made my eyes water, sting, itch and just generally feel irritated. I have been using <a href="http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-lights-camera-lashes-mascara" target="_blank">Tarte's Lights Camera Action</a> mascara for a couple of months now and I really really like it. It doesn't clump, even with multiple coats, doesn't flake, builds big beautiful lashes and most importantly it doesn't irritate my eyes. This one is a definite winner for me. I purchased mine from Sephora, the link is <a href="http://www.sephora.com/lights-camera-lashes-P111902?skuId=862417" target="_blank">here.</a> The price point is high but I haven't been able to find anything comparable for a lower price. If you have I would love to hear about it so please share in the comments section.</div>
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My current cleanser is this one from Josie Maran, it's her <a href="http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com/shop/skin/argan-cleansing-oil" target="_blank">Argan Cleansing Oil</a> and I really like how it works. At first it feels odd to cleanse your face with an oil but once you add water it begins to emulsify and you'll be quite surprised I think with the results. Your skin will feel cleansed, smooth and hydrated. My only complaint with this cleanser is that it does not remove make up (even though it says it does). I much prefer to just wash my face in the shower before I go to bed rather than having to remove my make up prior. It's just an extra step and by the time I'm heading to bed I just want to go to bed. Other than that I love this product.</div>
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This is a good quote to keep in mind and I will admit that in the past held true for me in regards to running. In my vision of my dream self I always saw myself as a runner...you know the kind.. tall lean athletes effortlessly eating up the miles...but when I would get out there I looked nothing like an athlete and more like a sweating puffing wheezing lump slowly going down the road in spurts. I would just say to myself that some people are built to run and some aren't and I was the latter. I'm here to tell you now that is not true. Becoming a runner is hard, no doubt about it and it's even harder to become a runner when you're overweight but anyone can run and the more you do the easier it becomes. When I hit a straight run through of 5K with no walking I cried a little. I pushed myself very hard to do that and it was worth every heavy legged ragged breathed step. It was both a mental and physical block for me and I got beyond it. It felt sooooo good.</div>
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The mental battle is getting easier. You know the one where your brain is telling you to stop, that you've had enough, or to walk because you can't breathe or your legs are on fire or any number of excuses that sound good at the time. That is the hardest part of running for me and I have to stop myself from thinking about how much farther I have to go. Instead I try to let my mind wander to other things going on in my life, or think about the plans for my future. This can be as simple as what I'm going to make for dinner that night or as complex as what do I want to be when I grow up. Anything to take my mind off of the effort...it's just me and music and thoughts.</div>
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And before I go, if you're looking for a skinny version of a hearty fall soup than check out this <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/02/baked-potato-soup.html" target="_blank">Baked Potato Soup</a> recipe from Skinnytaste. It turned out so delicious (both kids gobbled it up), was very easy to make and took hardly any ingredients...a winner in my book.</div>
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I've been hitting it pretty hard this week, running 5k every day but Saturday. It's working too as it's brought my weight loss to 7lbs. That hasn't all been from running of course, it's being very careful with diet as well. The diet is much harder than the running but it's a must. </div>
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The beginning of getting the diet under control is always hard because you're hungry darn it! You're used to eating more and your stomach's wondering what's up. Once you've have three or four days under your belt (haha) it starts to get easier...you're stomach expects less and it's demands quiet down. The cravings never go away though and allowing yourself to get too hungry is dangerous.....that's when the gorging happens. I find if I keep myself not quite full all the time, that seems to work best. I'm always just a little bit hungry but not ravenous. If you can keep your diet within those perimeters and throw some hard sweating exercise on top of that you're golden.</div>
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Music is key for me to keep running when I want to quit. This Avicii song called Wake Me Up really keeps me going strong.</div>
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Fall fashion is my favourite. Big chunky sweaters, boots, scarves and endless combinations of layering. If you follow me on Pinterest you may have seen some of these already but here's what I've been loving lately.</div>
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I cannot believe it's Monday already. I haven't exercised in four days because I've had a nasty head cold and barking cough. When you can't breathe out your nose and everything makes you cough it's kind of tough to run. :S</div>
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I'm home with sick kids today. They aren't throwing up thank goodness but lots of coughing and runny noses and while they probably could have gone to school I think a rest day is in order. A rest day requires big pots of soul healing chicken soup like this one <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.ca/2013/03/the-best-chicken-soup-youll-ever-have.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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