Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Cindy De Mayo Guacamole

This is the famous receipt that my mother created while we were growing up. My Mom, Cindy, was Born on May 5th, Cinco De Mayo...but it has grown to be called Cindy De Mayo in our town in memory of her. 

Being from an area where 9 out of 10 restaurants are Mexican, you learn to love spicy food. My Mother cooked dinner every night growing up, and at every holiday we had guacamole and chips as an appetizer. We took this to every potluck, school party and  sleepover that we had. We all obsess over this guacamole and still make it whenever we get the chance. My hubby and I actually crave it sometimes and will eat it for dinner (healthy, right?!?) each of me and my sisters make it a little different and will give you some suggestions.

Ingredients:
Avocados
Chinese chilie
Garlic powder
onion powder
onion flakes
mayo (optional)
Salsa or green chilie (optional)

How to make:
1. pit the avocados, smash in bowl 
( we used 3 medium ones)
2. combine garlic powder, flakes, onion powder
3. mix in mayo, chilie and salsa
4. enjoy with chips, on flajitas or a turkey burger



We intended to eat this as an appitizer since we skipped lunch while working on the house... but we ate it so fast we skipped dinner too. 

Suggestions:
1. My husband likes his with some citrius, so he adds some lemon juice to his, as well as salt
2. my sister eats very healthy, so she skips the mayo and it tastes almost the same. We mostly use mayo as a filler to make it go further, same with the salsa
3. i have a friend who likes it chuncky so she adds some tomatos and green chilie chuckys.

Love and Hope,
Morgen


Monday, June 24, 2013

June Birchbox



















Color Club® Wanderlust Collection

I received the Green color in my box. The color is very "mint" would it have been my first choice? No, But it was a color i didn't have in my collection and quickly painted my nails with it. It turned out to be a great color and actually lasted a decent amount of time. 

29 Skincare Sampler

This sample came in a a dollop size sample. There was definitely not enough for me to really get a feel for the product. It was OK, the 1 time i got to try it, but it was not enough for me to EVER buy it.
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Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk

I LOVED this sample! It smells great and worked really well! Usually white powder stands out in my hair, but this brushed in really well and left my hair ungreasy!

Youngblood Hi-Definition Hydrating Mineral Perfecting Powder

I also really liked this sample. The package was really tiny, but you don't use much each application. It left my face a lot less oily (which is something i have had issues with in pregnancy) and it was silky soft! I don't wear much makeup to start with, so i don't get to wear this often, but i now have made it a staple when i do wear makeup




Twistband Birchbox Nautical Hair Tie Collection


how can you not love a free hair tie? i got the orange one with sailboats and have worn it already. I have really like this bands when i wear my hair in a bun, because it doesn't pull like normal bands do.

If you are interested in tying Birchbox, please use this http://birch.ly/16YbQRv so that i will get a credit for referring a friend!!

Love and Hope,

Morgen

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Motion City Soundtrack interview from 2006

one of my really good friends from college, Candice, got married this weekend in El Paso, Tx. The hubs and i were lucky enough to go and see her marry her wonderful husband brain. She and I spent a good chuck of our college days driving around in her mini van, going to shows and just being ridiculous!! We won a contest to meet the guys of Motion City Sound track and were lucky enough to meet and interview them. Below is that hilarious video of us! Also below are the pictures we took at the concert that we were front row for, and with them. We still talk about this day every time we see each other and laugh and how silly we were back then!


Sunday, June 2, 2013

May BirchBox



I just started subscribing to BirchBox. so far, i love it!!
Below is what my May box looked like when it came in the mail.

What did i receive?
Ziba / Lime Green
Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner

I recieved this eyeliner in black. I wore it to a friends wedding last night, it lasted all night. This was one of my favorite samples that i received!



Beauty Protector Protect & Detangle

I LOVE this sample! I used it as a leave in conditioner and it worked amazing! my hair was smooth, soft and shiny! This was my favorite sample and i have really considered purchasing it!

Folle de Joie eau de parfum

This perfum smells really amazing, but is extremely strong! I struggled with the intensity of the smell and was forced to wash it off. But, I did sprayed it on Stephanie and it lasted hours into her day!



COOLA Classic SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face

I am not a huge fan of moisturizer since i have never struggled with dry skin, so i had a hard time with convincing myself to try this product. If it didn't have sunscreen in it, i probably would not have tried it and given it to someone else to try. It did feel soothing, and i loved that it had sunscreen, but i would rather have a 70+ then a 30+.

If you are interested in tying Birchbox, please use this http://birch.ly/16YbQRv so that i will get a credit for referring a friend!!
Love and Hope,

Morgen

26 weeks

2 weeks ago i was 26 weeks, below is the progress. I thought that i published this then, but when reviewing my blog, i guess i forgot to hit publish



Love and Hope,
Morgen

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

22 & 24 weeks

a little late but below is baby bump week 22 and 24

22 weeks

24 weeks

Love and Hope,
Morgen