Thursday, February 13, 2014

Snow-Cream

As many if you know, or are experiencing, the East Coast is currently covered in snow. While it's hard to find positives to having a lot of snow, here's definitely one: Snow-Cream!

Snow-Cream is essentially ice cream, but healthier! And it's super easy to make!

Snow-Cream:
4 cups of untouched snow
1 cup of milk or cream
1/4 cup of sugar
1 tablespoon of vanilla
Extras: chocolate syrup, whipped cream, cherries, or whatever else you would typically enjoy with your ice cream! 

Enjoy!

Pictured: Snow-Cream mixed with chocolate syrup. Yum!


Wednesday, February 5, 2014

The Miraculous Benefits of Vitamin E Update

A few weeks ago, I wrote about a new beauty treatment I was using: replacing my facial moisturizer with vitamin E oil (click here to view the original blog post). Now that I have been using this treatment for a little over a month, I am even more amazed by the results that I am seeing!

After using vitamin E oil daily for about 40 days, my skin is soft, smooth, and glowing. I have had a major reduction in break-outs, and any that do occur clear up within a day or so after applying extra oil. My prior acne scars have completely disappeared.
And most importantly, my skin just looks and feels healthy. I cannot believe the difference I see in the overall health and appearance in my skin from simply replacing my facial moisturizer with vitamin E oil.

Vitamin E oil can easily be obtained at a local store in the vitamins section. It is very inexpensive, about the same price as a regular facial moisturizer. After approximately 40 days of use, I have only used about 1/4th of a tiny 2 fluid ounce bottle.

This oil can also be worn under regular facial make-up without any issues, although be careful around your eye area because it can cause eyeliner to smudge. I apply a light layer of oil in the morning, and a heavier layer at night. And because your skin is being replenished with the healthy oil it needs, it doesn't produce an excess of oil to overcompensate. While I would often have a shiny t-zone by around 3 o'clock, my face now remains oil free all day.

I would recommend the use of vitamin E oil to anyone, whether you have young skin or old. Vitamin E is an essential vitamin for skin health, so doesn't it just make sense to apply it directly to your skin?

Feel free to comment below with any further questions about using vitamin E oil, or feel free to share your personal experiences!

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Chili Mac

Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite comfort foods. What can I say, I love pasta and cheese! But sometimes it's nice to take an old recipe up a notch and try something new.. which is exactly what I did with this absolutely delicious new recipe. Even better: this recipe is so simple, it only requires one pan! What more could you ask for?

Ingredients:
1 pound of ground beef
1 medium onion, sliced
2.5 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni
2.5 cups water
1 can diced tomatoes (approximately 14-15 oz.)
2 tablespoons chili powder
Cheddar cheese to top

Brown the ground beef and the onion in a skillet. Drain. Add the macaroni, water, diced tomatoes and chili powder. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the macaroni is cooked. Add more water if necessary to prevent sticking. Top with as much cheese as you desire and enjoy!