I'm back +apologies!

Happy Monday...

So I know in one of my last YouTube videos I said I would be posting a lot on my blog while I was gone to Brazil but it turns out our wi-fi was not strong enough to publish the posts from my phone. So, I saved all of the drafts and I will be publishing them this week from my regular laptop.

I'm so sorry. I think the high volume of wi-fi users at our hotels and area cafes made it impossible to upload large amounts of data. I was able after 5 attempts to publish a pre-recorded video. It was my Bare Minerals Skincare Review.

You can see it here:

Let me know if you have any comments or questions about this skincare line. My skin is really enjoying it.

I hope you all had a great 2 weeks and I look forward to getting back into the swing of regular video and blog post uploading. 

Have a great week!

Sneaky Travel Tip

While I was packing for my 2 week Brazilian adventure I thought of an interesting way to safeguard my digital camera. 

WARNING: Awkward Topic Alert! 

Let's face it no one likes tampons or the topic of menstruation. The mere sight of feminine products makes some people feel uncomfortable and talk in a hushed voice. *Whispers* "Psst! Do you have...um...a tampon?" 

So I've decided to prey on this awkwardness and conceal my camera in an empty tampon box. My thinking is that a woman won't open the box unless she desperately needs a tampon and a male will most likely leave it be due to the ick-factor previously mentioned. 

 

Let me know in the comments if you've ever used a sneaky trick like this to safeguard your valuables. I would love to know! 

Bom dia! 

Date & Coconut Treats

Aloha!

Today I have a quick treat recipe to share. I was inspired to make these after I saw some delicious looking coconut macaroons in the bakery case of a local coffee shop. These are my version of those macaroons.


What You Need:

• A food chopper or processor
• 3 Dates with the seed removed
• 2 Tbsp of unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 Tsp of sweetened coconut. Alternatively you could add in 1tsp more of unsweetened coconut along with a little sugar or stevia.
• Spoon

Directions:

• Add in ingredients 
• Pulse the food chopper in slow bursts at first to break up the dates and then let it blend until you reach a consistency that looks like this:

•   Then spoon out a little of the mixture and roll it into a ball or form into a cookie shape, depending on what you prefer. 
•  Place the finished treats into cupcake liners and enjoy immediately or place in the fridge to enjoy later. 

Here are what my finished treats look like:

Close up:

These are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without overdoing it. They are vegan, gluten-free, and all natural. You can't get much better than that!


Have a date day...I mean great day! :)

DIY: Make Your Own Vegetable Make-up!

Hola!

A few days ago I posted a video on my YouTube channel demonstrating how I made some all natural, allergen-free veggie make-up. You can check it out HERE or watch below.

If you want to follow along with the video here are ingredients you will need:
~ 1-2 slices of beet
~Food processor or food chopper.** I got my little food chopper at Walmart for about $8.
~2 tbsp of water
~A small mixing bowl and spoon
~1 tsp of coconut oil heated to a liquid
~Small container to store your product
~Freezer

**You could also juice some beet if you prefer.

This product gives your lips a really nice rosy tint similar to the Benefit Bene-tint. I love it! It is also really moisturizing. It works best on your cheeks if you dab it in the area you want and blend QUICKLY. As is the case with most liquid/cream blush products you don't have a lot of time to work. If you get a too much on or the color spreads where you didn't want it, you can always go over that area with your foundation or powder brush.

Ok, and now for the final test....before and after!

Before:

After:

Ta-da!  I hope you enjoyed this post and let me know if you try this yourself.

Have a great weekend!