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The Non-Crafty Way to Set Up for the Big Game

January 18, 2016 by Alisha 7 Comments

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There are a lot of things that I think that I’m good at. I think I’m pretty good at making people laugh, fairly decent at nail art and can make one hella spinach and cheese Quiche. Outside of that…I don’t have one crafty bone in my body. And I sure as heck am not the best cook.

Now for someone who loves to entertain and party as much as me, you would think I’d figure out a way to decorate my house like something straight out of pinterest. I mean I have thousands of pins dedicated just to being crafty and what not! But alas I just can’t pull it off. What I can do though is buy some delicious food and a few decorations and make it look like I put W A Y more effort into than I really did!

If you’re like me and you struggle with trying to keep up with the Martha Stewart’s of the world, than you’ve come to the right place! The Big Game is just around the corner and I’ll help you get ready so that all of the football fans (and their fur babies) will feel right at home.

To make the party a success all you need is food and drinks! It’s that simple. I started off by going to my local Sam”s Club to get the food. They have this amazing Pizza Family Combo deal that is only $13.98! It includes a large 16″ pizza (cheese, supreme or 3 meats), cheese sticks, 1/2 dozen of cookies and a 2-liter of Coca-Cola. I wanted to add a little “green” to the party meal so I also picked up one of Sam’s Club’s delicious salads. [Read more…]

5 Things Every Parent Needs in Their Car #Giveaway

January 11, 2016 by Alisha 3 Comments

As a parent there are times that I feel like I need to just pack the entire house up and put it in my car. -_- But that’s not really realistic, so today’s list will have to suffice…LOL! Each year I say I’m going to become more organized and start clearing out clutter in my life. Well each year I fail miserably but the one area that I always seem to keep it together is our car.

I don’t know about you, but there’s something about going from being single with a car to having kids with a car. Gone are the days of no scuff marks on the back of the seats, random gooey sticky things in the floor, hairbows astray and the endless trail of snacks that never seems go away….never! I think I found a cheerio the other day and lawd knows when the last time my youngest daughter had Cheerios in the car!

So today I’d like to share my 5 things every parent (guardian, sitter, nanny, baby daddy, grandparent…you get the picture) needs in their car. Trust me…this list will help save your sanity and keep your car nice and neat. [Read more…]

Motivation Monday | Healthy Deviled Eggs Recipe

January 1, 2016 by Alisha 10 Comments

*Disclaimer: I am not a food blogger so please excuse my pitiful picture!*

Sharing this recipe again since it’s one of our favs and a great way to kick off a healthier you for the New year!

It’s time to get out that grill and start enjoying this warmer weather! Just because you’re eating healthier and working out doesn’t mean you can’t also have treats. I LOVE deviled eggs but the mayo needed for the recipe is full of extra calories and fat. My mom has been substituting yogurt in place of mayonnaise for years and it taste just as good if not better!

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LuxeOrganix Conditioning Shampoo Review & Giveaway

December 18, 2015 by Alisha 4 Comments

One of the first things I discovered when I went natural was just how bad using shampoo was for my coils. It’s not that shampooing your hair is the worst thing but those that contain sulfates are what strip your hair of the oils that it actually needs to help keep it healthy. And if you’re like me with purple hair, then those sulfates will not only strip the oils but also the color! Yea…ask me how I know! -_- lol

I recently had a chance to try out LuxeOrganix Cleansing Conditioner Cowash and I LOVED it. Refresh your hair and liberate it from the daily grind of everyday shampooing, while igniting your senses with this gentle, luxurious Refreshing Mint #CoWash Cleansing Conditioner. Enhanced with natural essential oils and botanicals that won’t strip your hair, color or scalp. Designed to protect and preserve your hair’s natural oils, while still gently cleansing and providing your hair with enhanced moisture. Hair styling becomes easier with this premium cowashing treatment. Woman Owned Company, Made in the USA with the highest quality ingredients.

I usually just cowash my hair with regular conditioner so I was pretty excited to try out this conditioner. I recently got a sew-in and it was suggested by my friend Maria to just use conditioner to cleanse the hair. Here’s how I was looking before: [Read more…]