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My Current Skincare Routine + Favorite Beauty Products

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At 37 years old, I’ve come to accept that I ain’t no spring chicken, and I’m not getting any younger. If anything, this past summer, I realized it was time to step it up with my skincare routine. Holy sun damage! Related: Have you read this blog post yet? I love trying new beauty products, but I hate wasting my money on ones that don’t work. Before I discovered how many chemical sensitivities I had and found Beautycounter , I would typically buy products at CVS and, usually, whatever was on sale at the time. I didn’t think twice about ingredients or what I was putting on my body. I also just wanted a beauty routine that was simple and no-nonsense. I’m not a fancy product/makeup gal, but I like to look somewhat put together. Since starting with Beautycounter earlier this year, the most common question that I receive is about my daily skin care routine, so I thought it would be a good time to share exactly what I’m using on my skin every morning and night, along with my makeup fav

Bitters: A Primal Primer

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I have a German friend who, after one of her fantastic meals, breaks out her Kräuter and fills aperitif glasses for everyone. To her it’s simply tradition. For the rest of us it’s a pleasant extension of her unmatched hospitality—and a welcome end to a heavy dinner. Digestive bitters have been used for centuries as a highly effective way to boost digestive capacity, and naturally occurring digestive compounds in foods have been an integral part of our ancestral diets since day one. My friend says bitters are the secret to a hearty constitution. Knowing the science—and seeing her example, I’m unlikely to argue there.    And it’s not just about before or after dinner drinks…. In fact, great Kräuter aside, alcohol isn’t the point at all. We possess the ability to distinguish (at least) 5 different flavors from the foods we eat: sweet, sour, salty, umami, and bitter. We tend to gravitate towards sweet or salty flavors, but sour can be tasty. Umami, especially for a Primal type (and Ger

Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Recipe

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Guys, you need to make these cookies, and you need to make them now. They are SO easy, and they’re made with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. They call for protein powder , but almost any kind will work. They’re perfect for when you really want a treat but you also don’t want to wreck your diet with something truly decadent. But they’re still delicious, so you still feel like you’re indulging, despite them having no sugar added and being high in protein. Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies Recipe Makes 6 cookies Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder 1 medium banana, ripe 1/4 cup liquid egg whites 1 tbsp butter, softened 1/2 tsp vanilla extra 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl until fully blended. Evenly portion batter into 6 disks onto a prepare baking sheet or silicon mat. Bake for 10 minutes or until edges and tops are slightly b

Clean Eating French Onion Soup Recipe

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Do you eat clean? Do you miss French Onion Soup? Not me! I eat it whenever I want to, and here’s how you can too with this clean eating french onion soup recipe! My French Onion Soup Story I can… Read more → from The Gracious Pantry http://ift.tt/2zo0AyJ

Things We Take Seriously

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^^Bathtime. Scrub a dub dub. This bubble bath is my absolute fav. Regular dental visits. No cavities for either of us! (Mazen looks like a teenager in that chair.) Wine. These two bottles from Winc are so pretty! (I loved what was inside too!) This one is another favorite from the wine club: Ice cream making. After getting a Cuisinart maker for a wedding gift, we made the pumpkin ginger snap recipe that came in the box – OMG! It was AMAZING that night, but not as good after we froze the leftovers and tried them again. It got all icy! Any recommendations on how to keep it from frosting over? Sports! We took Mazen to a UVA men’s soccer game earlier this season (when they played Davidson!) and he had a blast. I’m doing Fantasy Football again and have been doing well! I had Aaron Rogers on my team, so I was bummed when he got injured. I’ve been disappointed in Julio Jones (my #1 pick who has yet to do anything outstanding!) and pleasantly surprised by the Kansas City

Episode 377 – Dr. Belisa Vranich – Let’s Talk About Breathing