I've been eating the most delicious treats this week. Wanna see? Don't worry; I haven't been surviving on frozen yogurt and sparkling water alone. I also had this...
Turby and John
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Posts Tagged ‘beach’
Beach Waves Made Easy
Jul
20th
2011
20th
2011
It's a fact: Everyone's hair looks better when they're at the beach. Those effortless waves are hard to beat. Unfortunately, most of us can only make it to the beach for a week or so out of the year (if we're lucky). The state of our hair should not depend on our proximity to the beach, and with this simple sea salt spray, it doesn't have to! I've been using Danielle's homemade bottle of sea salt spray for the past couple of weeks, and I'm loving the results. My hair...
Beach Tunes
Jul
19th
2011
19th
2011
Here's a little sample of the playlist I'm enjoying this week at the beach. Have a listen! http://grooveshark.com/#/playlist/Beach+Vacation+Playlist+/56690260 What are some of your favorite summer...
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Green Tea SPF 45 Sunblock Review
Jun
15th
2011
15th
2011
Remember last week's sunscreen post? Well, I ended up buying the Loving Naturals Sunscreen mentioned in that post. Unfortunately, and even though I opted for two day shipping with my Amazon Prime account, I didn't receive the sunscreen in time for vacation. Since my first choice was no longer an immediate option and I needed something to prevent sunburn, my mom had a bottle of Alba Botanica Green Tea Sunblock waiting for me when we arrived at the condo Saturday night. She's...
Foody Friday: Vacation Indulgences
Jun
10th
2011
10th
2011
For me, one of the best parts of vacationing is being able to eat delicious food nonstop without feeling the usual amount of guilt. My vacation mode internal dialogue- "Two pieces of pie and a cookie for dessert? Well, I am on vacation. Why not? And maybe I should wash it down with a tub of melted butter... " Below are some of the tastiest dishes and treats I've been allowing myself to enjoy this week.
Oh yeah! Danielle and I did manage to make the Mango Lime Virgin Margaritas I mentioned in yesterday's post. As per...
Safe Sex on the Beach (and Other Mocktails)
Jun
9th
2011
9th
2011
I love a mixed drink as much as the next broad, but the last thing I need when I'm sweating on the beach is a dehydrating alcoholic beverage. My solution? Mocktails! Sure, mocktails might seem childish to some, but they can also be refreshing, tasty, and even healthy (if you play your cards right)! Last year at the beach, Danielle and I made a couple of Safe Sex on the Beaches (initially attracted to the clever name) using this simple recipe. They were mega delicious, and we both felt fancy while drinking them. We liked them...
Five Finds:Beach Vacation Edition
Jun
8th
2011
8th
2011
This Becca bikini in mint is made from soy pulp, a byproduct of tofu production that would otherwise be discarded. These Ocean Minded Sandals are made with recycled materials and water-based adhesives. This handmade notebook from Faye Dodges Zombies is full of unlined pages, perfect for beach doodling! Doodling without a writing instrument is impossible, and this organic, recycled...
Searching for a Safe, Affordable, and Unexpired Sunscreen
Jun
6th
2011
6th
2011
Greetings from the beach, and try not to be jealous of the fact that I'm probably digging my toes into the sand and drinking something icy as you read this. While I'm gone, I've scheduled a beach vacation themed post for each day. Today's post is obviously about sunscreen. Enjoy! After realizing that all three of my bottles of sunscreen were expired, I began looking for a safe and affordable replacement to bring with me to the beach. I researched my past purchases (the first three below) and several other sunscreens I've yet to try. Below are my findings, made (for...
This little piggy went to market.
Jun
2nd
2011
2nd
2011
Have you ever read the ingredients on a bottle of cheap nail polish? If you're lucky enough to have them listed (and are capable of reading the tiniest words you'll probably ever encounter), then you might be shocked by what you see. It wasn't until just before throwing out my old polishes and remover that I forced myself to look at the ingredients. One of the few recognizable ingredients on each bottle was formaldehyde resin. The remover was no better. Think acetone, parabens, and artificial colors that hardly seem necessary in...
Eating meat makes me feel sluggish.
Jul
26th
2010
26th
2010
I just got back from a sufficiently relaxing vacation with Kirby and his family (hence my week-long post hiatus). The week was filled with sunshine, fruity drinks, and insane amounts of food. I enjoyed every second of it, but my body still hates me for all the junk food that I consumed. Potato chips, sausage casserole (Sometimes I'm a bad vegetarian, okay?), and lots of bread and cheese pretty much made up my entire diet for the week. I still feel sluggish, and I'm convinced that the three ulcers in my mouth are somehow connected to the poor food choices...
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