Foody Friday: THE Best Hummus

Jan
27th
2012
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  I'm usually inept when it comes to deviating from recipes, but I did exactly that with this greek yogurt and artichoke dip recipe...and what resulted was the creamiest, tastiest hummus I've ever tried. Here's the recipe: 1 can of chickpeas, drained (I know, BPA is bad news. I didn't have the patience to soak them, though, and dealing with me when I'm hungry is also bad news). three heaping tablespoons of greek yogurt (for what it's worth, it was rBGH-free). 3 artichoke hearts (also canned...I'm an awful person). 3 medium...

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Upcoming Reviews: Sophyto’s Daily Skin Rejuvenation Collection

Jan
26th
2012
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  I recently began using Sophyto's Daily Skin Rejuvenation Collection, so I'll be reviewing some or all of the products individually in the future. It's far too soon to give a definitive opinion, but my skin isn't revolting against me yet (which is always a good sign). Be on the lookout for the reviews! And be on the lookout tomorrow specifically for a recipe that will rock your worlds.

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5 Finds for Valentine’s Day

Jan
25th
2012
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Whether or not you approve of/celebrate Valentine's Day, it will be here before we know it. I, for one, am pretty pumped! Here are a few V-day related treasures that have caught my eye lately:

I can't be certain until it's on my finger, but this heart ring might be perfect in every way.

I'm really bad at giving massages (I've been made fun of too many times to count), but...

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Nearly Natural: Cover Girl’s NatureLuxe Collection

Jan
24th
2012
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Cover Girl's NatureLuxe Collection came out last year in the spring, but I only recently became aware of its existence since I tend to avoid this brand like the plague. I happened to see a display on a recent trip to the store with my grandmother, and I immediately made a mental note to do some research. The green packaging (I'm speaking only in reference to the color and not Cover Girl's environmental awareness or impact) was a clever move on their part, since most of us associate green with all things natural....

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I did a bad thing.

Jan
23rd
2012
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  What's a girl to do when she can't justify splurging on henna but her hair is looking especially mousy? Well, this girl buys the cheapest box of ammonia free dye she can find and puts it to good use. I know, I know. The ingredients are pretty gross, and dying at home is risky. I don't plan to make a habit of it, though, and I did manage to skip the included conditioner (which was full of parabens) and follow up with argan oil instead. Also, I'm pretty happy with the...

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Foody Friday: Two Simple Smoothies

Jan
20th
2012
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Since school is back in session, and I'm getting up early on a fairly regular basis (blergh), I've been trying to make a habit of healthy breakfasts. Here are a couple of my creations: To make the tasty berry oatmeal smoothie above, I just combined a cup of oatmeal, a cup of berry blast Naked juice smoothie, and a handful of goji berries. I used two large handfuls of spinach, a medium avocado, and a splash of organic sparkling apple...

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Links and More Links

Jan
19th
2012
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My brain feels tired, and so I'm giving it a little break. Here are some links for you guys to check out while it rests: I'm excited to try this natural hair colour mask to hopefully make mine a little less dull. Need a reminder of which ingredients it's most important to avoid? This article made me realize that I definitely need to update/add to my ingredients to avoid page. This story about fragrance that a reader shared with Alexandra and Siobhan is both scary and inspirational. I need to take a page out of Rachel's...

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A Wednesday for Winning!

Jan
18th
2012
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The winner of the $25 gift certificate to Glass Dharma is...   Congratulations friend! Your email address has been forwarded along to the awesome folks at Glass Dharma. Be on the lookout for your special code! Thanks to everyone for entering and to Glass Dharma for making the giveaway possible. :...

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Heritage Products Rosewater & Glycerin Review

Jan
17th
2012
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T&J

Rating:

8
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Remember my recent post about giving rosewater and glycerin a try? Well, I pretty sure I've been using it long enough to form an opinion...which means it's time for a review! Ingredients (provided on product packaging)- "Vor-Mag Water (water that has been vortexed and magnetized to raise the energy to a higher vibration that we believe to be more beneficial), Natural Vegetable Glycerin and Hydroessential Rose Oil." The preliminary report I created for this product in the Cosmetics Database gives it a hazard score of 0....

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Nature’s Answer PerioBrite Toothpaste Review

Jan
16th
2012
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T&J

Rating:

6
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It looks like I've managed to find another dud in the wide world of natural toothpastes. Is anyone surprised? Ingredients (provided at luckyvitamin.com)- "Phtyoplenolin® (Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract), Bio-Chelated Extracts of: Calendula Flowers, Chamomile Flowers, Echinacea Tops, Gotu Kola Whole Herb, Prickly Ash Bark, Olive Leaf, Grapefruit Seed, Black Walnut Green Hulls and Green Tea Leaf, Essential Oils of: Peppermint, Oregano, Lavender, Clove, Eucalyptus, Thyme and Cinnamon Bark, Bio-Saponins™ [Yucca spp, Quillaia (Quillaia saponaria) Bark, Sarsaparilla Root, Wild Yam Root], Folic Acid, Co-Enzyme Q10, Aloe Vera, Chlorophyll, USP Purified...

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