I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. I received a stipend to facilitate my purchase for my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.
When it comes to blueberries there are just so many awesome things I love about them. Not only are they delicious, but they are beautiful, healthy, simple, and versatile! Basically they are little blue dynamos that bring back the pleasure and ease of eating well. The best part is, if you don't feel like cooking a recipe that requires them, you can just snack on them freely.
I think blueberries have an amazing taste and they even come off the branch that way. You can enjoy their sweet taste by the handful. Since I enjoy them so much, it's easy to incorporate them in my healthy eating New Year's resolutions. It's a pretty small and simple goal that is easy to achieve. I mean I am already working on staying more hydrated and watching portion control but another big thing I needed to work on was healthier snacking. Instead of reaching for cookies or sweets when I have a craving, I am learning to reach for a handful of Blueberries! And even when it's not summertime for them to be in season, we can get them from our friends in South America! See how easy it is to use blueberries towards your New Year's healthy eating resolutions!?
I always said I avoided fresh stuff because it's so hard for me to consume everything in an ample amount of time so I love the fact that I can get frozen and freeze-dried blueberries! Plus, they are great for my diet because a one cup serving of blueberries has just 80 calories in it and also has 3.6 grams of fiber which is uber important! Plus, blueberries contribute vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, K, and Manganese so there is a lot of nutritional benefits from consuming them.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry council website has lots of tips on how to make eating blueberries a part of your everyday life as well as some recipes in which you can incorporate them. I am totally going to win at my New Year's resolutions this year!
Actually, speaking of winning things, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is hosting a sweepstakes through which you can enter to win a trip for 2 to LA for the Little Changes Kitchen Challenge alongside Alison Sweeney! She's one of my favorite actresses/TV hosts! And if you aren't the grand prize winner that's okay, because runners up may win one of four $500 Whole Foods or Lululemon gift cards for a refreshed pantry or a workout wardrobe. What great ways to get fit and healthy this year! The sweepstakes opened on January 1, 2015 and closes February 16, 2015 so hurry up and enter here. It's super simple!
Oh and be sure to check out the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Just think, you could not only live it up out in LA but you can still enter to win some ways to help make your resolutions happen this year!
Blueberries are just so easy to get and to eat. I typically eat them as a quick snack to hold me over in between meals. I like to eat them while I am working too because it's so easy to keep a little container of them in my fridge at work. Then, when my afternoon sweet tooth craving hits, I just reach for the blueberries!
I also LOVE simple pairings of blueberries with other foods that I enjoy like yogurt, pancakes, or cereal. If you are a fan of smoothies, I'm sure you would love to try a blueberry smoothie.
I love my evening snack of yogurt and blueberries. It's delicious and satisfying.
So tell me, how would you incorporate blueberries into your everyday life?
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Today I have 3 outfit ideas to show you for at your first day of work. Keep in mind, some employers are more business casual and some are super formal. These are for a more business casual environment.
1// Prints + Cardigan + Colorful Slacks
A great way to get a fun outfit is to wear patterns and prints like a leopard print cardigan with some patterned flats. Colorful slacks are a great way to get out of the ordinary from plain old black work pants.
2// Skirt + Patterned Top + Statement Bag
For more lenient offices, especially in places where the whether is very warm, wearing a skirt, a polka dot or otherwise patterned top, and a cute statement bag will help you feel polished and confident.
3// Blouse + Vest + Colorful Slacks
And of course, a button up blouse, topped with a vest, and a pair of colored slacks helps give you a very professionally polished look.
Which look is your favorite?
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When it comes to maintaining, enhancing, and rebuilding my health, I'm very picky with what I do and what products I use. I prefer things that are natural and "green", that way I'm not putting dangerous chemicals and substances into my body or on my skin. That's also why I like the products I've been using from Dr. Mercola.
Dr. Mercola Organic Greens are a great "green food solution" that help me increase my daily nutrient intake and that's great because I know that I don't get all of the veggies and leafy greens that are recommended. These are quick and easy to use and can be easily mixed into shakes, smoothies, and protein powder drinks. It tastes great and has organic stevia extract in it. And no don't worry, it doesn't have that "green" taste despite containing superfoods, an organic mushroom blend for immune system support, and an assortment of organic veggies and grasses from North America. I like making smoothies with Organic Greens inside. It's so easy to consume.
Royal Matcha Green Tea is made fro the finest, youngest leaves of the first harvesting days in Japan. It even has a special place in the sacred Japanese Tea Ceremony! It contains powerful antioxidants that can support the immune system, help fight signs of aging, support healthy digestion and brain and liver function. It tastes delicious!! And it's simple, just stir it into hot water like you normally would with a tea.
Spiru-Blue is a supplement I take 4 times a day. It can help provide brain health support, stress support, eye health support, cardiovascular support, immune system support, and much much more!
And to help you guys take after me...
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I love December and January because it gives me a reason to try to create looks with holiday colors. Here's a cranberry sweater dress I wore to a Christmas party last month.
A sweater dress, leggings, and boots and I'm set for the night!
So What I Wore:
Boots - Guilty Soles; Leggings - Target; Sweater Dress- New York & Company at Rockvale Outlets Lancaster.
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I recently sampled some new skincare and haircare items from DermOrganic. DermOrganic products are formulated around naturally-derived ingredients and they replicate the elements that our hair and skin use inside to replenish, refresh, and maintain youthful glowing skin and hair on the outside. Their whole thing is that less is more, so only finest most essential ingredients are necessary to give you better results. I especially love the travel size samplers I got because they are perfect for travel!
The skincare sampler contained Soapless Facial Cleanser, Facial Moisturizer, and Hand & Body Moisture Lotion. The Hand & Body Moisture Lotion went on really smooth and absorbed right away. It left my hands and body so soft and smooth. It didn't feel heavy like it was blocking my pores or anything and it's oil and fragrance free! The Facial Cleanser was free of soap and wasn't abrasive. Instead it was gentle and smooth but still strong enough that it could remove my makeup. My skin felt so clean afterwards without feeling super tight and dehydrated. And the Facial Moisturizer gave me soft, smooth skin that has minimal fine lines. I love that it's oil and fragrance free. It didn't cause any break outs!
The Hair Care Try-Me Sampler was awesome! I loved that Leave-In Treatment, it worked great! The Masque Hair Repair was so cool! It was rice in rice amino acids that replace the keratin structure of your hair. So it seals the cuticle, and restores resilience. It left my hair so silky smooth and helped get rid of product build up. It also came with a Daily Conditioning Shampoo which was full of Amino Acids and Essential Fatty Lipids which helps strengthen hair and rebuild it. It is also safe for color-treated hair like mine. No wonder I love these products!
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