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Beautiful Smoothie Bowls

June 19, 2017 by Alisha 1 Comment

Back in December, before I started the vegan challenge, I did a 21-day smoothie bowl challenge. It was the BEST way for me to transition into a vegan lifestyle. Not only are smoothie bowls delicious, but they can literally provide all of the nutrients you need in a day!

Smoothie bowls are literally what they sound like but even better. You combine your favorite fruits and veggies, whip them up and serve them in a bowl. Smoothie bowl are HUGE on Instagram and I love checking out how creative people are when they make them. My smoothie bowls typically look like something a 3-year-old would make, but still taste amazing!

Last month I had the chance to review the book Beautiful Smoothie Bowls by Carissa Bonham. She is the writer behind the popular blog, Creative Green Living, pulls together eighty delectable recipes for smoothies so good that your kids, friends, and veggie-hating spouse will be begging for more. There are also vegan, dairy-free, paleo and gluten-free recipes in the book as well. [Read more…]

Fresh-Faced Father’s Day – FREE Konjac Sponge with $25+ Orders

June 15, 2017 by Alisha Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but my husband is FOREVER stealing my beauty products. I bought some facial moisturizer the other day and he’s been raving about it like I got it for him. My husband is not the typical suit and tie kind of guy so that’s never been an issue as far as what to get him for Father’s Day.

Secretly the father in you life would love to pampered just as much as you! Give Dad a fresh-faced gift this Father’s Day. Orders of $25 or more at Julep also get your choice of a Konjac sponge, FREE!

Konjac Sponge GWP on orders of $25 or more

This Father’s Day, give the handsome dads in your life something they really want: softer, more youthful skin. Shop our faves for guys and get a FREE Konjac sponge with your $25 purchase.

Free Konjac Sponge with any $25+ order at Julep with code MANSCAPE

Offer expires 6/18/2017 at 11:59 PM PT, or while supplies last. Promotional code MANSCAPE must be entered at checkout, and is valid for 1 free gift per order. To receive free gift, add any face Konjac Sponge to shopping bag, in addition to $25+ of other julep.com products. Promotion excludes the Julep Box, Savvy Deals, Julep add-ons, Sweet Steals and Secret Store catalogs. Not valid for purchase of julep.com gift cards, gift boxes, Gift of Maven, or Mystery Boxes. Orders placed for the Monthly Maven Reveal (e.g. monthly Maven Boxes, Upgrade Boxes, and add-ons) are not eligible. No exchanges or returns on free gift. No adjustments on previous purchases. Taxes vary by location.

5 Tips to Getting Back on Track After a Fitness Break

June 7, 2017 by Alisha 7 Comments

I’ve totally been slacking these past 2 months. Between life and….well LIFE, I’ve just really felt unmotivated to do much of anything lately. I’ve neglected going to the YMCA, I haven’t been showing Sybil a lot of respect and even my poor nails have been showing signs of neglect. #soulcry

Well enough with the pity party it’s time to get my life right. It’s almost officially summer and I want to look good. We all know that eating right and exercising are what you are supposed to do, but sometimes you just get in a rut and then it’s “Oh I’ll get back on track tomorrow” or “I won’t eat that again”. Well the time has come and it means no more excuses. So if you’re like me, meaning human, then you can still get back on track!

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Zoom Zoom in the 2017 Mazda CX-9!

May 26, 2017 by Alisha Leave a Comment

Last month during I had the pleasure of reviewing the 2017 Mazda CX-9 thanks to Drive Shop! I’ve had so many amazing opportunities to test different vehicles thanks to them and this was one of my favorites!

I tested a very well-equipped Signature AWD model. It had Nappa leather upholstery, navigation, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, Bose audio, power front seats, power tailgate, Bluetooth audio and phone compatibility, blind-spot alert, backup camera and much more.

When I first got the car I assumed the 3rd row would be just enough room for infants. You guys know what I mean! Most SUVs with a 3rd row have just enough leg room so that if you’re over the age of 1 you’ll be sitting with your knees in your chest. The leg room in the 3rd row was awesome and still provided enough trunk space for all the goodies we got while shopping.

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