Monday August 26, 2012 BLOG HOP!

Monday Beauties Blog Hop August 26, 2012

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UPDATES:

*As you can see I created a new blog hop button, if you have the old one on your blog can you please replace it with the new one above :))

*Beginning next week I would love to start having a weekly co-host. This means you would also have the linky on your blog and will be titled as the co-host of the blog hop. If you're interested or have any questions about it just email me at kelbananas14@yahoo.com :))

Hello Beauty Lovers and Bloggers! :) Welcome back to Monday Beauties blog hop! Where I hope to create a place where bloggers can come together and share their links in a friendly and supportive manner! If you are saying "What the hell is a blog hop?" just click here and it will explain EVERYTHING:)

Now let's get to business: Here are the very simple rules:


1. Subscribe to my blog via GFC and leave a comment below to let me know you are following (with your link) so I can follow back :)
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2. Add your blog URL to the Linky Below! (make sure to include http://www.)


3. Check out as many blogs as you want and if you decide to follow leave a comment letting them know that you have subscribed and found them on Monday Beauties Blog hop! :)


4. Check out the featured blogs! :)

OPTIONAL If you want to be really nice to me! :)



♥ Grab the blog hop button and place it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post. (remember you will need to re-enter your blog every week, so you can make this a weekly post). You can grab the blog button from the sidebar of my blog.


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Please share with your subscribers! If you share on twitter use the hashtag #mondaybeauties so we can retweet :)

**I will choose 2 blogs each week via Random.org(random number generator) and mention them in the next weekly hop as "Featured blogs"


**The blog hop will go up every Sunday around 2:30pm Eastern Time and will come down on Tuesday around 5pm. This way everyone will have time to participate and check out other blogs :)

Thanks so much for participating! :) Lets Begin

Featured Blogs:

Visit Beauty by Miss L!!

Visit Once Upon a Carrier!!

Grab My New Blog Button!!

Hey Beauties!

I finally made a new blog button!!  I'm so indecisive that I made about 10 different buttons, well maybe not 10 but at least 5. I couldn't decide on what I really wanted, just like when I was re-designing my blog. 

Anyway, I decided on this one, I like it and think it goes well with my blog. If you have my button on your blog I would love and appreciate it if you could replace it with my new one!:)

Let me know if you like it or not, I can take constructive criticism, lol :)

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10 Healthy and Yummy Smoothies!

Fitness and eating healthy has become a big part of my life within the last 6 months. One of my favorite healthy snacks or meals are these delicious smoothies you make at home. There not only yummy and healthy, they also aid in weight loss which is a big plus!  These are 10 of my favorite smoothies that I love to mix up!.

1. PEANUT BUTTER & BANANA SMOOTHIE:

This is probably one of my favorites. At first I didn't understand how peanut butter could make a smoothie healthy, however all the protein is what makes it great. I often use this one as meal replacement because it really does fill you up.

Recipe: 

• Half of a banana 
• 1/2 cup of smooth peanut butter or nut butter
• 1/2 cup of non fat yogurt
• 6 ice cubes
• Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth

2. WATERMELON SMOOTHIE:

Watermelon is both low in calories and fat so you cant go wrong!

Recipe:

• 5 cups of seedless watermelon (chopped)
• 1 cups of sherbet (your choice of flavor)
• 1 cup of non fat milk, almond or soy milk
• 10 ice cubes 
• Put half of the watermelon in the blender and blend until smooth, then add the rest of the ingredients and repeat until smooth.

3. STRAWBERRY AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

This one tastes like more of a dessert and is filling so I sometimes have this for breakfast and it keeps me full until lunch. It's okay though because there's so many vitamins and nutrients!

Recipe:

• 1/4 cup of an avocado
• 1 1/2 cup of strawberries
• 1/4 cup of skim milk, almond or soy milk
• 3/4 cup of plain yogurt
• 6 ice cubes
• First blend the milk, yogurt and avocado until smooth. Then add the rest of ingredients and blend until smooth. 

4. STRAWBERRY AND BANANA SMOOTHIE

This is my favorite smoothie out of all of them. It's very easy to make and I love the flavor combo and nutrients it provides

Recipe:

• 1 cup of strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
• 5-6 ice cubes
• Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth

5. CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE

I just recently tried this one and love it! How could you not love Chocolate and Raspberry together!

Recipe:

• 1/2 cup of skim, almond or soy milk
• 6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
• 1/4 cup of chocolate chips
• 1 cup of raspberries
• 1 cup of ice
• Combine everything and blend until smooth. This one is great for a healthy dessert!

6. PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE

Another one that is really easy to make and with only 3 ingredients, plus its super refreshing!

Recipe:

• 1 cup of skim milk, almond or soy milk
• 4 ounces of canned pineapple
• 6 ice cubes
• Combine everything and blend until smooth

7. MIXED FRUIT SMOOTHIE

I came up with this one having no idea if it would taste good, but it does! I have it for breakfast or as an after workout snack.

Recipe:

• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup of blueberries
• 1 cup of frozen peach slices
• 1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt
• 1 tbsp. of vanilla whey protein
• 6 ice cubes
• Blend the banana and peach slices until smooth, then add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. 

8. CANTALOUPE SMOOTHIE

This one might sound a little odd to you as it did to me at first but I ended up liking it. Plus it gives you a big energy boost! 

Recipe:

• 10 large romaine lettuce leaves
• 2 cups of chopped cantaloupe slices
• 1 cup of strawberries
• 6 ice cubes
• Put everything into a blender and blend until smooth. Oh and you don't even taste the lettuce. 

9. BLACKBERRY AND BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

These 2 berries have tons of antioxidants like Vitamin A & C, plus its low in calories, high in protein, fiber and calcium, and taste delicious!

Recipe:

• 1/4 cup of skim milk, almond or soy milk
• 3/4 cup of plain or vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 a banana
• 3/4 cup of frozen blackberries
• 3/4 cup of frozen blueberries
• 4 ice cubes
• First blend the milk, banana and yogurt until smooth, then add the berries and ice cubes and blend. 

10. APPLE SMOOTHIE

If you love green apples you will love this one. Its another refreshing smoothie that is super healthy for you!

Recipe:

• 1/2 cup of skim milk or almond or soy milk
• 6 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt
• 1 med. sized chopped green apple
• 1 tbsp. of peanut butter or nut butter
• 6 ice cubes
• Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

I would love to know if you try these and how you liked them!!

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Monday August 19, 2012 BLOG HOP!

Monday Beauties Blog Hop August 19, 2012

Hello Beauty Lovers and Bloggers! :) Welcome back to Monday Beauties blog hop! Where I hope to create a place where bloggers can come together and share their links in a friendly and supportive manner! If you are saying "What the hell is a blog hop?" just click here and it will explain EVERYTHING:)



Now let's get to business: Here are the very simple rules:


1. Subscribe to my blog via GFC and leave a comment below to let me know you are following (with your link) so I can follow back :)
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2. Add your blog URL to the Linky Below! (make sure to include http://www.)


3. Check out as many blogs as you want and if you decide to follow leave a comment letting them know that you have subscribed and found them on Monday Beauties Blog hop! :)


4. Check out the featured blogs! :)

OPTIONAL If you want to be really nice to me! :)



♥ Grab the blog hop button and place it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post. (remember you will need to re-enter your blog every week, so you can make this a weekly post). You can grab the blog button from the sidebar of my blog.


♥ Follow me on Twitter and like my Facebook page :)

Please share with your subscribers! If you share on twitter use the hashtag #mondaybeauties so we can retweet :)

**I will choose 2 blogs each week via Random.org(random number generator) and mention them in the next weekly hop as "Featured blogs"

**The blog hop will go up every Sunday around 2:30pm Eastern Time and will come down on Tuesday around 5pm. This way everyone will have time to participate and check out other blogs :)

Thanks so much for participating! :) Lets Begin

Featured Blogs:

Visit Beauty is our Passion!!

Visit Xo,Kym!!

Updated Review & Video: Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs

In the beginning of the summer I picked up a bottle of Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs in Tan glow for the first time. I know this product has been around for a while but I never payed any attention to it. I was always under the impression it was just another self tanner for your legs.

Sally Hansen Salon Airbrush Legs in Tan Glow ($11.99) 

What they claim:

"Imagine pantyhose-free flawless legs. Spray-on leg makeup stays fresh and natural looking all day. This lightweight formula is water and transfer resistant. New Palmaria Extract formula enhances coverage so legs look and feel silky smooth and sexy"

How to use:

Shake well. Spray directly into hand and apply on legs and feet. Blend evenly and completely  Let set for 60 seconds before dressing. 

My Thoughts:
It's not too often when I agree with everything a product claims to do, right? Well I honestly have to say with this one I do. I was pleasantly surprised, like I said I thought it was some kind of self tanner. Then when actually reading the package I  found out its makeup for your legs aka "foundation". I've used this at least 10 times already and love it! I could kick myself in the you know what for not buying this when it first came out.

Pros:

-  Covers up any imperfections on my legs; (ex) razor bumps, sun spots, light freckles.

-  Flawless airbrushed finish with a tint of color that looks completely natural

- Water Resistantt- I've been in the pool and at the beach with this and it doesn't
     budge. It comes off easily with soap and water in the shower.

- Blends easily and quickly, I've never had any streaks or blotches.

- Dries in less than a minute. I can do both of my legs in under 5 minutes including
    drying time.

- Available in 3 different shades; light glow, medium glow and tan glow

- No mess or stained hands.

- Buildable, depending on how much coverage you want, you can apply more than one
    layer and it will slightly enhance the color and coverage.

Cons:
The only con I could find (and its really not a big one) is that it has a little of a cosmetic smell to it but that is because it's a cosmetic product..

**Instead of taking before and after photos I thought a short demonstration video would be better. Let me know what you think!! :)

Have any of you tried this product before and if so how do you feel about it?? I would love to know!!:)

Based on application, price, results and packaging I give Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs a 5 out of 5!

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Monday August 12, 2012 BLOG HOP!

Monday Beauties Blog Hop August 12, 2012

Hello Beauty Lovers and Bloggers! :) Welcome back to Monday Beauties blog hop! Where I hope to create a place where bloggers can come together and share their links in a friendly and supportive manner! If you are saying "What the hell is a blog hop?" just click here and it will explain EVERYTHING:)



Now let's get to business: Here are the very simple rules:


1. Subscribe to my blog via GFC and leave a comment below to let me know you are following (with your link) so I can follow back :)
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2. Add your blog URL to the Linky Below! (make sure to include http://www.)


3. Check out as many blogs as you want and if you decide to follow leave a comment letting them know that you have subscribed and found them on Monday Beauties Blog hop! :)


4. Check out the featured blogs! :)

OPTIONAL If you want to be really nice to me! :)



♥ Grab the blog hop button and place it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post. (remember you will need to re-enter your blog every week, so you can make this a weekly post). You can grab the blog button from the sidebar of my blog.


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Please share with your subscribers! If you share on twitter use the hashtag #mondaybeauties so we can retweet :)

**I will choose 2 blogs each week via Random.org(random number generator) and mention them in the next weekly hop as "Featured blogs"

**The blog hop will go up every Sunday around 2:30pm Eastern Time and will come down on Tuesday around 5pm. This way everyone will have time to participate and check out other blogs :)

Thanks so much for participating! :) Lets Begin

Featured Blogs:

Visit Brittany's Secret!!

Visit Penelope's Beauty Obsession!!

Question Wednesday---All About Blogging!

This post is in response to Aly from Wonderland Beauty. She does this feature every Wednesday and this week is All About Blogging!!! Make sure to check out her blog so you can join in on the fun!!

1.  How long have you been blogging?

This past May was my one year blog anniversary. I cant believe I've been blogging for more than a year! 

2. Why did you start blogging?

I've always loved reading about beauty and sharing my thoughts on different beauty forums  Then I started watching YouTube beauty videos and reading beauty blogs. I always thought I would love to have my own YouTube channel or blog one day because I knew I would have lots to post about. It took me a few months to finally get the courage to publish my blog but I'm so glad I did.

3. What is the best thing about blogging?

There's a lot of things but I think one of the best things is connecting with your readers and getting to talk to them. When I first started blogging I had no idea I would meet and become friends with so many great people. 

4. If you didn't have a beauty blog, what type of blog would you have?

I would definitely have a fitness/health blog. Just in the past 6 months I've started to exercise regularly and I love it! I also have learned what it really means to eat healthy. I would love to start doing posts about fitness on my blog. 

5. Lastly, whats the toughest thing about blogging?

I would have to say not always having enough time to post as much as I want. I used to post almost everyday but lately I haven't had the time and I hate it. But I know I will have more time soon so I'm looking forward to catching up. 

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Monday August 5, 2012 BLOG HOP!

Monday Beauties Blog Hop August 6, 2012

Hello Beauty Lovers and Bloggers! :) Welcome back to Monday Beauties blog hop! Where I hope to create a place where bloggers can come together and share their links in a friendly and supportive manner! If you are saying "What the hell is a blog hop?" just click here and it will explain EVERYTHING:)



Now let's get to business: Here are the very simple rules:


1. Subscribe to my blog via GFC and leave a comment below to let me know you are following (with your link) so I can follow back :)
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2. Add your blog URL to the Linky Below! (make sure to include http://www.)


3. Check out as many blogs as you want and if you decide to follow leave a comment letting them know that you have subscribed and found them on Monday Beauties Blog hop! :)


4. Check out the featured blogs! :)

OPTIONAL If you want to be really nice to me! :)



♥ Grab the blog hop button and place it somewhere on your blog or in a blog post. (remember you will need to re-enter your blog every week, so you can make this a weekly post). You can grab the blog button from the sidebar of my blog.


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Please share with your subscribers! If you share on twitter use the hashtag #mondaybeauties so we can retweet :)

Feel free to write a blog post about this blog hop! But PLEASE DO NOT copy and paste the entire thing into a post!

If you would like you can leave the link to your MOST RECENT blog post in the comments section of the blog hop from now on. (include the title) This is completely OPTIONAL of course! :)

**I will choose 2 blogs each week via Random.org(random number generator) and mention them in the next weekly hop as "Featured blogs"

**The blog hop will go up every Sunday around 2:30pm Eastern Time and will come down on Tuesday around 5pm. This way everyone will have time to participate and check out other blogs :)

Thanks so much for participating! :) Lets Begin

Featured Blogs:

Visit Two Fashion Geeks!!

Visit Book Review Diva!!