30 Day Squat Challenge

Day 1= success (exceeded the 50 to 70 squats today)

Lazy Sunday

Waking up on an overcast and rainy Sunday is probably one of my favorite feelings. I love being able to have a lazy Sunday and snuggle up and do whatever! Though, I was secretly hoping it was going to be sunny today so I could tan, I am satisfied. I love rainy days because it takes away the guilt of wanting to have a lazy day.

This only seemed appropriate:

Sunday Morning - Maroon 5

Everyone enjoy your day! 

Perfect Summer Fruit Salad

This is the perfect summer salad and it's perfect for any occasion. It's simple and also elegant. It's so easy to put together. All you need is four ingredients!

1. Watermelon
2. Mango
3. Mint
4. Lime 

Yep, that's it! 

Cut up the watermelon into cubes and then cut the mangos into small cubes, too! Then, chiffonade the mint. Then squeeze a lime over the ingredients and voila! You have just made the most delicious and refreshing summer salad! 

The Perfect Trail Mix Recipe

Trail mix is a perfect snack for an afternoon pick-me-up.  It has tremendous health benefits and does wonders for your body (if you're on the path to a healthier lifestyle). Just the other day, I put together what I'd like to call the perfect trail mix. All you need for this amazing trail mix is eight ingredients!

1. Craisins
2. Dried Blueberries
3. Salted or unsalted peanuts
4. Salted or unsalted almonds
5. White chocolate chips
6. Semi-sweet chocolate chips
7. Coconut shavings
8. Cranberry Pecan granola mix (Back to Nature brand) 

Now, when I put it all together, I eye-balled each ingredient. You can put how ever much or little you want into your trail mix.  It tastes delicious and is also good for you. Try it! 

Nutella!!

Nutella, one of the world's most trendy phenomenons. This beautiful combination of chocolate and hazelnut makes for the greatest spread ever created. There are so many things you can do with Nutella. 

• Transform your breakfast by spreading it on toast or waffles or pancakes
• Dip it with apples, bananas, strawberries, raspberries, pineapple 
• Dip it with cookies, pretzels, nuts 
• Make Nutella cookies, brownies, cakes etc.(Check out some different recipes here!)
• Nutella pizza
• Nutella hot chocolate 
• Perfect for mental breakdowns or breakups! 
• Smear it on your body...what 
• Just open up the container and eat it with a spoon

Just use your imagination. Honestly, Nutella can make everything taste better, literally everything. 

If it's not in your house, I suggest you go out and buy it because not only is it enjoyable to eat, the nutrition facts aren't too devastating. 

Mother's Day Dessert (made by mwah)

Because my mom isn't a huge dessert fan, we decided upon a "light" dessert. The outcome: strawberry and whipped cream cake roll. The recipe I used came from a Glamour magazine from 1993. It was an article on a ripped page. Nothing special until it's in your mouth (not for the weak-hearted). 

The recipe (if you look you can see the date in the lower right):

Before the cake was rolled:

After the ends were cut off:

Final:

Piece of the cake: 

Breakfast of Champions

So, this morning me and Cathy, my sis, went to Starbucks to start our day off (this is the third time I've gone this week).  I got a venti caramel iced coffee and Cathy got a white mocha. Upon our return, we made breakfast: bagel with salmon and fixings. 

Ain't it gorgeous?!