Healthy Skin Awards

Whole Living magazine just released their 2012 Healthy Skin Awards list, and I thought that this would be something great to share. Some products are your old fashioned drugstore staples; the Cetaphil lotion that mom was always using, or the Witch Hazel toner that never smelled great but we were always told was great for our skin. Others are from the beauty counter; when we started taking our skin care routine more seriously, we bought things like eye cream and argan oil to moisturize and condition.
Take a look - I bet you already have a handful of these products at home!

What I Love About Sunday

...and Monday. Long weekends are always enjoyable, especially when the beach, friends and family are involved. I tried my first lobster Monday; although it was delicious, it was a lot of work. After a weekend at the beach, I am as red as these fellas were. It was tough waking up this morning and getting back into the usual routine. But look at the positives - it's not a full work week! :)

Friday Favorite

Besides the fact that it is Friday and gorgeous outside, it's the beginning of a holiday weekend - which means the office closes at 3pm today, and we have Monday off. I plan on lounging at the beach for the first time this summer (and I'm really more than excited about it).
Here are some other random things I'm happy about today:

chips and guacamole - could live on this snack

new green glass vase - a steal at $7

amazing make-up bag - need to purchase immediately

Be Our Guest

Two weeks ago, I had my friend Nicole contribute to this blog. Since she was such a big hit, she has graciously offered to be a guest blogger again! Here she is:

I know I said that my blog about recycling would be my one and only, but I couldn’t resisted doing another. 

I know many people have their own views on this topic but in my mind you’re crazy not to believe that global warming is not happening; I mean come on I went to the beach in May. As some of us may be enjoying the effects of global warming, we all must remember we share the planet with other wildlife. Climate change is altering key habitat elements that are critical to wildlife’s survival and putting natural resources in jeopardy. We have all seen the cute polar bears barely making it to the next iceberg because the arctic ice is melting. Wildlife depends on the right temperatures, fresh water, food sources and places to raise their young, and global warming is taking these important factors away.  The climate is changing fast and we need to address global warming. Species may not be able to adapt to this rapid climate change and endangering them, which will change the planet as we know it. Polar bears are in serious danger of becoming extinct due to global warming. Significant actions need to be taken NOW.  If you can’t see how making changes will benefit you, think about the polar bears.

What I Love About Sunday

Wow - the weather was gorgeous this weekend. I believe the sunshine really can lighten up any ones mood, and this weekend did just that. I finally had the chance to sit outside and soak up some sun (with a little bit of sunscreen - SPF 8, and yes I realize it should be higher). My skin needed some glow, and now I feel like a new woman. The entire week ahead looks like we'll be in luck with good weather - which makes sitting in an office even more painful.

ryan's niece wearing my sunglasses & her rollers - soaking up the sun 60's style

my boys in the front; brutus moved me to the backseat

oldie but goodie - OPI's tasmanian devil made me do it

Friday Favorite

Yesterday was her birthday, but we're celebrating tonight! My best friend Lauren turned the big 2-4, and there is no other way I'd rather spend my Friday night then having cocktails and dinner with my closest friends to celebrate. I easily consider her the one person who keeps me sane, can cheer me up, let me vent and assure me I'm not crazy, and encourage me (especially when I started this blog). Here's to best friends - I hope you're as lucky as I am to have a sidekick like her :)

Kind of sounded like a toast, didn't it? Maybe I'll use it tonight. just kidding.

Balance

last nights dinner

this mornings breakfast

it's all about balance right? :)


Breakfast Yogurt Smoothie

1 cup fat free, plain yogurt
1 cup frozen blueberries
handful of strawberries, cut in half
a few ice cubes
a splash of water
blend
& enjoy!