Birthday Celebrations in Full Effect!! | PopSugar Turns 5 Years Old!!

Hey love bugs and happy August! As the summer draws to a close I begin to anticipate my upcoming birthday. It's always the perfect ending to the summer and also the beginning of the holiday season as Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas come right around the corner after my special day. 

However, this month is extra special for another reason: POPSUGAR, a brand I believe we all know and love, is celebrating their very own birthday. The brand turns 5 years old this month (congrats to them!) and they have compiled a really special Must Have Box to celebrate. I'm excited to share the contents of the box with you guys because everything is so stinkin' cute and also for the very selfish reason that I can't wait to use some of these goodies on my own birthday!!

To sweeten the deal and make this review even more special, I'm sharing with you a some huge giveaway that PopSugar is hosting in August in celebration of their birthday! The giveaways are open to all current and new subscribers of PopSugar so be sure to subscribe HERE for your chance to win! Also, you can use the coupon code PARTY through August 31st to save $10 off your first Must Have Box! Oh, how I just love sharing giveaway opportunities with you guys!

Okay so here's the good stuff: 

Week #1 Some lucky subscribers will win a gift from Pehr Designs

Week #2 Some lucky subscribers will win a gift from First Aid Beauty

Week #3 Some lucky subscribers will win a gift from Kendra Scott

Week #4 Some lucky subscribers will win a gift from Tarte cosmetics (insert huge smiley face here lol)

Week #5 Some lucky subscribers will win a gift from Cambridge Satchel Co + 1 year of the Must Have Box subscription!!!!!

There are so many awesome prizes and so may chances to win!! I love the weekly breakdown too. It's as if your birthday comes every week for 5 weeks, how great would that actually be! 

I'm excited to also share more details (and pics!) about the August Must Have Box. PopSugar always puts so much dedication and thought into each box that they curate for their subscribers and I've made good use out of so many of the items included in their previous boxes (fun fact: I got my very first PopSugar box when the brand was just under a year old!)

I can't get over the cuteness of everything!!!!!

Let's start off with my absolute favorite items!! I LOVE entertaining and having impromptu and frequent dinner parties and this Pastel Cheers Lacquered tray is the absolute cutest thing, like, ever! It's the perfect size for a sweet treat and you guys know I'm allll about gold touches on anything. I love the saying and the fun polka dots too.

The star of the show, personally, are the candles! These Meri Meri Gold Glitter candles stole the cake for me. Again, gold flecks - LOVE - and the extra long length just makes the occasion feel extra special. I can not wait to use these on my own birthday cake this year!!!

As if that wasn't enough, the box is jam packed with even more goodies, including a beautiful Dogeared Friendship Bracelet and the First Aid Beauty 5 in 1 Bouncy Mask (PS I have an obsession with skincare products - which I mention in basically every YouTube video where skincare is even remotely relevant lol). As a special bone PopSugar included a Shoptiques $25 gift card into the box.

Finally, my heart absolutely skipped a beat with these two awesome treats. The Goodie Girl Chocolate Chunk cookies were a rare and delicious indulgence that I decided to let myself have yesterday - it was so worth it! To make the box absolutely perfect, again in my opinion but hey this is my blog post, PopSugar included a Fringe Studio Journal. This journal was sponsored by Jeep and if you check out www.popsugar.com/breakthedawn you can get details on how to win your own 2017 Compass. Any giveaway that includes a Jeep as the prize is a great opportunity in my book. #breakthedawn #sweepstakes Beyond that, I'm a huge write weather it be journal entries, blog posts, to do lists, or any variation of words on paper (or screen). I believe so strongly in the power of writing and getting thought out of our heads and onto another medium that I was thrilled to see this included. The fact that it's Rose Gold! (yay) and says Free Spirit on the cover was just icing on the cake!

Overall, I'm absolutely ecstatic with the PopSugar August Must Have Box. I feel so blessed to get to work together with such amazing brands that I've gotten to know over the years, like PopSugar. Plus, let's be honest, opening this box felt like I was opening up an early birthday gift of my own.

Extreme Weight Loss in ONLY 8 Hours?! The 8 Hour Diet

Hey Love Bugs!

I'm double posting tonight, but I really wanted to get this out to you asap. A few days ago I posted a video on my YouTube channel reviewing the book, "The 8 Hour Diet" by David Zinczenko and it's gotten a super positive response so far.

I've seen a bunch of questions being posted in my comment section and wanted to follow up with this blog post to share some more information with you guys. In a nut shell the 8 hour diet is quite simply: Eat within 8 hours in any given day. That's absolutely it! The book goes on to claim that you can eat whatever you want, and as much as you want - just keep it in that 8 hour time frame. I go into great detail in the video about the exact science behind this concept and Why It Works! The absolute best part of it is that you don't even have to do it every day - you totally CAN, but as stated in the book - as little as 3 days a week will provide extreme and awesome benefits and results!!

Here are some fast facts that can answer some of your questions:

* You CAN definitely drink water during the intermittent fasting period and its actually encouraged. The book suggest drinking at least 2 tall glasses of water within the first two hours of waking up. This will actually help to further boost your metabolism because it will get to work processing what you're ingesting, meanwhile it's just water. You're hydrating your cells and body but not adding in any calories.

* Being hungry and being thirsty feels the same. Sometimes we're really just thirsty but mistaken it for hunger. When you start to feel that, have some water or a hot drink to curb the hunger pangs for a while longer.

* Hot/Warm drinks can actually help to make you feel fuller for longer. Drinking coffee or tea during the fasting periods is also encouraged. The book even says that it's okay to add some milk or sugar if you must for taste. The amount of you add by putting milk/sugar/etc into your drink is not so much where it will deter your efforts.

One commenter also asked me to share the 7 day sample meal plan to give you an idea of what to eat. However, I want to reiterate that you can literally eat whatever you want. Don't get crazy on me now and go down 3 dozen donuts, a big Mac, and some deep fried oreos, BUT don't feel like you have to greatly change your eating habits or restrict yourself. Remember you get out what you put in, with everything in life.

With that said, I'm going to re-type the exact sample meal plan from the book for those interested. This is directly from chapter 6, page 103 in the book. Many of these meal ideas are included in the recipe chapter in full detail.

Sunday:
Breakfast/Brunch - Huevos Rancheros
Snack #1 - cantaloupe and ham
Lunch - The Ultimate Burger
Snack #2 - oatmeal cookie and a glass of 2% milk
Dinner - Loaded Alfredo with Chicken and Vegetables

Monday:
Breakfast/Brunch - Papaya Berry smoothie
Snack #1 - pear and slices of Brie
Lunch - Chicken Salad Sandwich with Curry and Raisins
Snack #2 - cup of tomato soup
Dinner - Shrimp Scampi

Tuesday:
Breakfast/Brunch - Sunrise Sandwich with Turkey, Cheddar & Guacamole
Snack #1 - sliced tomato with fresh mozarella
Lunch - Spinach and Ham Quiche
Snack #2 - square of dark chocolate
Dinner - Seared Sirloin with Red Wine Mushrooms

Wednesday:
Breakfast/Brunch - The Caffeinated Banana Smoothie
Snack #1 - whole wheat toast with peanut butter
Lunch - Pesto-Tuna Melt
Snack #2 - Triscuits with ham and Swiss
Dinner - Chili-Mango Chicken

Thursday:
Breakfast/Brunch - Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Banana
Snack #1 - Greek yogurt with chopped strawberries
Lunch - Chinese Chicken Salad
Snack #2 - Chips and Salsa
Dinner - Honey-Mustard Salmon with Roasted Asparagus

Friday:
Breakfast/Brunch - Yogurt Parfait
Snack #1 - pita with hummus
Lunch - Turkey, Bacon, Guacamole Sandwich
Snack #2 - almonds and grapes
Dinner - Super Supreme Pizza

Saturday:
Breakfast/Brunch - Blueberry Pancakes
Snack #1 - bowl of Cheerios with sliced banana
Lunch - Chicken White-Bean Chili
Snack #2 - chips and guacamole
Dinner - Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Remember this is just a SAMPLE. This is an easy peasy diet that can work for you and your lifestyle. There are some general guidelines to follow, as I discussed in the video (8 Powerfoods concept) but you can essentially mold this seamlessly into the life you already live. For example, I follow a mostly plant-based diet. I can still implement the 8 hour eating window with my current dietary customs. Start with the 8 hours and then slowly make further, healthier changes. As you see results and progress you gain more motivation and are driven to make more positive changes. Don't stress yourself out thinking you have to have, be and do all at once. It's like a snowball effect, let your momentum grow on it's own and it will be so easy to just flow toward a healthier life!

I hope this follow up blog post was helpful to you guys and provided some supplemental information! Don't forget to check out the video for much more. If you are interested in the book here is a link to it on amazing: The 8 Hour Diet book

So much love to all of you and bets of luck on your own fitness journeys!

xoxo,
Rocio Laura


P.S. I talked about the idea of an 8 minute workout in the video as well. I see that so many of you have been interested in a follow up video sharing the 8 minute workout routines so I will be creating that for you guys later this month! xoxo

Who Doesn't Love FREE Stuff?!

Hey My Babiessssss!!!

Happy Monday! Today has been an uber productive day on my end. I've been knocking things off my to-do list left and right. Such! An! Amazing! Feeling!

I definitely wanted to optimize on this natural high and dedicate some time to my blog today. I've been wanting to get this post up for about a week now and share some new goodies with you guys.

I shared a video with you guys some time ago about a company called Pinch Me that offers the opportunity to get a box full of absolutely FREE stuff! Yes, FREE, no strings attached, no hidden anything. I'll leave the video below if you missed it, but essentially you sign up and become a "pincher". From there you can fill out a couple of quizzes to complete your profile and get matched up with free items from a large array of different brands that you already know and love. This is a great opportunity to try out new products from some amazing brands.

I especially like the box because it's not your classic 'beauty box'. As I - slowly - try to move towards a more minimalistic lifestyle I find that I don't necessarily need 57 shades of nude lipstick and such. Pinch Me offers things that fit into whatever lifestyle you live. It matches you with items you will definitely get use out of. Today I want to share some unboxing pics of what was included in the latest "Sample Tuesday" box.

Sign up for your FREE PINCHme sample box here: http://pmgi.go2cloud.org/SHNc

I don't know about you but I always have a first aid kit in my car and one in the house. I found the cutest first aid cases at Target a while back and got like 3 of them. I have them filled with all the essentials for me and my family. My kits definitely include benadryl since I'm super allergic to bug bites and other things that my family tends to need so I keep on hand. I was super excited to see this in the box and immediately added it to my car first aid kit. Having a little one, it's always important to plan ahead. Children can dehydrate quickly, especially when they're sick or have a fever. This is the perfect quick solution until you can get yourself to a store and buy them some pedialyte or such. As an adult, and an avid raver, this is also a great thing to have handy for hot summer days spent dancing under the sun.

Just because I don't necessarily NEED more beauty items, that doesn't mean I don't love them. #girlproblems I like that the beauty items go beyond just makeup to include skin and body care as well. I also love the sample sizes because they are great for travel!

Here's where I got super excited!! Home cleaning items!!! Hoorah!!! Me mom and I were literally fighting over these two goodies when the box first arrived, We've been using the dish cloth everyday and loving how durable it is and how easily it scrapes off any residue. Since we don't own a dishwasher I can especially appreciate items that help make washing dishes easier, without having to pour 80% of my strength into vigorous scrubbing.

See those bumps ... Those bumps are awesome! :)

Here's my previous video in case you guys missed it:

Alright love bugs, I hope you've enjoyed this quick little post. I'm off to keep pouring through my to-do list. On that list for tonight is to map out my future blog post ideas for February, so stay tuned for that!

xoxo,

Rocio Laura

Confetti FULL New Year! | January Sticker Addict Box

Hey Babies!!!

On this snowy NYC Saturday I'm sending all of my warmest thoughts and vibes out to you guys!!

Today I'm sharing the images from my January Sticker Addict and my impression of the stickers that I've used so far. The one thing I MUST say is that all of the designs were SUPERRRR cute!!!!

Also, if you guys would like to see the January Planner Addict Box, I shared it in my recent Target Dollar Spot Haul video. You can watch that Here ->



To check out the Planner or Sticker Addict Boxes for yourself click -> HERE

Okay Babes! On to the stickerssssss...

Santa is definitely ready to party his way through 2017!!!!!

Here is a shot of the packaging, info card and sticker kits that came in this months box.

The first sticker kit I'm sharing is from the shop ANC Stickers. This kit is named Confetti Pop and it's absolutely perfect for the month of January. I've already used it in my weekly spread for the second week of the month. The stickers are a matte finish but super vibrant and colorful. Just looking at the colors makes me smile! I also really liked the deco pieces, especially the wine glasses of course. The fashion doll styled deco and full box stickers are adorbs and there was just the right mix of deco and functional stickers to fill an entire weekly spread.

@ancstickers WEBSITE

Next up is a kit from Hello Simple Paper and called "Party Animal". These are a glossy finish which is a super nice bonus. I don't really get many glossy style stickers so I was really excited to see a kit included in this months box. The animal theme and color scheme is not super New Year-sy but I like the idea of mixing up weekly spreads. However, I'm slightly tempted to actually save this kit to use during the spring time. It's got A BUNCH of deco and full box stickers but not as many functional stickers. I think this will be great for a week that's not so busy so I can make use of the space for more decorative aspects. I haven't used the kit yet but I tested out writing on the edges around the stickers and a regular ball point pen writes fine.

@hellosimplepaper WEBSITE

This next kit is from A Paperella Story and named "Pop Fizz Clink". Unfortunately this kit lacks full boxes but the color combo is just my style. It also went well with another kit in the box (the last one on this blog post) so I was able to mix in some of these stickers with the other kit. I don't think I'll be using this one on it's own for a spread because of the lack of full boxes but I can definitely incorporate more of these stickers into a spread using another kit or stickers from my MAMBI books. The New Years specific ones I'm going to save for my scrapbook. Since this is a color scheme I really enjoy and use frequently, I know I won't have a problem putting this kit to use.

@apaperellastory WEBSITE

The last kit I instantly fell in love with! This one is from Planning In Mint and called "New Years Glam". I loved the color scheme and the deco pieces. I couldn't wait to use it so I planned my first weekly spread of 2017 with this kit. Unfortunately I wasn't thrilled with the result. The colors were a bit lighter than I usually use, but that wasn't the problem. It was nice to switch things up and start the year with a softer more pastel color palette. However, about 5 minutes after I placed my stickers the edges of about 80% of them started to come up. The only ones that didn't pop up along the edges were the full box stickers. All of the other ones (even half boxes!) just weren't very sticky. I found my self continuously pressing down the edges throughout the week for fear of losing stickers. I absolutely loved the way the spread looked but the quality of the stickiness just was not great.

@Planning In Mint WEBSITE

Okay my loves, that's all for today's post. I hope my insight and impressions can help you guys on your sticker shopping. Overall, I think both the planner and sticker addict boxes are a great deal for those of us who love our planners and other crafts. I definitely get my money's worth and good use out of everything - and I know I say this all the time lol but it's so true.

Until Next Time!

xoxo,

Rocio Laura 

ASOS Beauty Calendar + Happy New Year 2017

Happy New Year!!!!!

As you read this post, I hope you are all having an amazing day. I want to wish you all the best of kick offs to 2017 and a year full of love, health, growth and prosperity.

Today I thought it would be fun to share with you guys my ASOS Beauty Calendar from December 2016. 

I was super excited when this wonderfulness arrived in the mail! In the form a 24 day, gift a day, advent calendar, ASOS pulled together some of the top beauty products into one place. Each day you open up a door and find a new goodie inside.

Originally, I mentioned this box of happiness in my lately favorites video, which I'll leave here for you guys to watch. I was planning to create the blog post shortly after Christmas, however, I pushed it back to January 1st, 2017. I thought it would be a great way to kick off 2017. On the surface, you're opening up one beauty item per day, but the deeper meaning resonated with me. There is a new gift in every day, a reason to be excited, something to look forward to. What a powerful message to start the new year with.

Let's jump right into what each day included. I photographed everything from day 1 to day 24 chronologically. If I'm being perfectly honest with you guys I have never really been sure where and advent calendar is supposed to begin.... Do I start at day 24 and count my way down? Or do I start at 1 and work my way up to 24? Either way, here are the beauty items included in the ASOS Holiday Calendar.

Day 1: Amie Deep Pore Exfoliating Polish

Day 2: Batiste Root Boosting Powder

Day 3: Burt's Bees tinted lip balm

Day 4: Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream

Day 5: Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Foaming Wash

Day 6: Nip + Fab Daily Cleansing Pads

Day 7: Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream

Day 8: Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm

Day 9: GlamCandy Moisturizer

Day 10: Jane Iredale Smooth Affair Primer

Day 11: Murine Bright & Moist Eyes

Day 12: The Green Balm Multi Purpose Balm

Day 13: DIY Nails Nailcals

Day 14: Nude by Nature Translucent Finishing Powder

Day 15: Purity Cleanser

Day 16: Matte Me Lip Cream

Day 17: Toni & Guy Texturising Spray

Day 18: Yes To Cucumbers Facial Wipes

Day 19: Cowshed Soothing Hand Cream

Day 20: Nuxe Multi Purpose Dry Oil

Day 21: Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

Day 22: Monu Skin Firming Fiji Facial Oil

Day 23: Model Co Lip Enhancer

Day 24 Lottie London Compact Mirror

All I can say is WOW! There are some amazing items in here that I've loved in the past, some I've heard raved about but never tried myself, and others that are completely new to me! Even some new brands I wasn't familiar with. I would say it's the perfect balance. I'm really excited to include all of the goodies into my makeup and skin care routines. 

Also, I have to note the size of everything is fantastic. They are all deluxe sized samples. More product gives you more uses and more time to form a good personal opinion of the product. It's perfect for those in the market for new products to try out 24 different beauty items!

That's all for today my loves. I wish you, once again, the happiest of years in 2017. Cheers to a new year, new beauty products, and finding beautiful gifts inside each and everyday.

All my love,

Rocio

Be Your Own Business with Andrea

Hey Beauties!

Today I want to share some info about a new company that I recently learned about called Andrea. I found out about them shortly before the holidays and have been doing more and more research since to get you the 411. In a nutshell it's a way that you can start your own business from home by becoming an 'Estrella Andrea' (Andrea Star).

The company is centered around their shoes but also offer other products. The Estrella Andreas receive catalogues of the products and can then sell to their friends, family, co-workers, etc. It's a great way to start up a small business and have a side income and then gradually build yourself up to working from home as your clients grow.

The products, which are already reasonably priced, are offered to you at 30-40% discounts. So, for example if a product is priced at $100 (I'm just selecting a random but easy number to do the math with - lol), the customer would pay the $100 for the product. However the actual price for you is $60 (if the discount is 40%). So you would pay the $60 price and the remainder would be your earnings on that one sale. You can see how this can add up. Their percentages are super competitive. which gives you a good chance at earning money.

They also offer a lot of bonuses and incentives for their Estrellas as well which can help to boost your income month after month. Depending on your performance month to month they give you an added discount from 3% up to 12% added to the original 30-40%, which means a higher earnings for you.

The one thing that really grabbed me about this company is the fact that there are no minimums or maximums. You can earn as much as your little heart desires or, on the other hand, if you have a very slow month or are just super busy with other things and don't even make one sale you will NOT be penalized for it. There are no minimums you have to meet.

When venturing into any business one common fear is 'what if it doesn't work?', 'what if no one is interested?', 'what if no one purchases anything?'. I love the fact that you don't have to worry about that with Andrea. It makes it easy and stress-free to give it a try without losing anything. If you do make a profit that's wonderful. In the end, it's a situation where you can only gain from it.

If you guys follow my YouTube channel or more so my vlog channel, you know I'm a strong believer in promoting things you genuinely love and believe in. I've turned down deals and returned free products to companies that I did not stand behind. With that said, I think that you should always try a product for yourself first. As an Estrella Andrea you get to purchase your own shoes (or apparel) at the discounted price as well to give it a try.

I was actually able to try a pair myself and I have to admit I'm extremely impressed with the quality. The style is gorgeous - but I may be biased because I specifically chose that style - and the fit is very comfortable. One thing I will say straight out is that some of the shoes run a bit tight so order half a size up. the pair I selected were patent leather style and, generally, this tend to run snug with all brands, so just something to keep in mind.

I'm going to be extremely mean today and not show you guys the shoes just yet!! I'm styling the perfect outfit for them and still need to find a few pieces, but I promise I will have a follow up blog post about Andrea and a full OOTD inspired by he shoes. So until then, stay in suspense babes.

I'm leaving you guys with photos of the Estrella Andrea material that every Estrella receives. You get
all of the catalogues to share with your clients as well as lots of materials to help you understand the company and make the most earnings you possibly can.

For more information you can check out their website: http://us.andrea.com/home.aspx
and to begin your own business with Andrea you can sign up here: http://us.andrea.com/inicianegocio.aspx

I hope you guys enjoyed this post and the awesome business idea. Let me know if you try it out. I'll see you in the next post. xoxo

This is compensated collaboration between ANDREA and Latina Bloggers Connect. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

Secretarial: 50 Shades of Grey Inspired OOTD #5

 Hey Babies!!!

Today I'm finally sharing the final look from my 50 shades of grey video. This entire outfit head to toe is from H&M and I love the all black sleek look. I'm a huge fan of the peplum trend because it totally flatters all body types. It's the perfect way to an instant hour glass shape, weather you really have one or not. I've also been hooked on midi length pencil skirts. I feel that they are much sexier than a mini skirt because the length actually shows off your curves more. The mini skirt focuses more and showing lots of leg, whereas the midi covers the leg but hugs your body all the way down and makes your curves pop. This was my favorite look from the entire video and I hope you guys enjoy it too. <3

How To Get a Flat Belly in 4 Days: Lose up to 5 inches and 7 lbs

Hey Babies!!

If you follow my daily vlogs on my second channel (YouTube: MissBarbieBabyTV), you may know that I recently tried out a new, 4-day flat belly diet. This diet targets weight loss in the stomach area and it's amazing for de-bloating!!! You can lose 1 to 5 inches off your waist area and up to 7 lbs. I did this diet along with one of my best friends for moral support. We were able to film a video about the diet together which I will post here:

Below I will include the full shopping list and meal plan for the 4 days. There's much more info int he video so make sure to check that out. Also be sure to subscribe to my channel if you haven't already and also check out Wing's channel and subscribe to her. <3

Wing's Video:

Shopping List:

Produce

2 pints grape tomatoes

1 pink fresh or frozen green beans

2 large red potatoes

10 oz bag baby carrots

half pint cremini mushrooms

1 large yellow squash

4 medium cucumbers

4 medium lemons

Dairy

1/2 gallon lactose-free skim milk

1 package low-fat string cheese

Frozen Foods

10 oz bag frozen unsweetened blueberries

10 oz bag frozen unsweetened peaches

10 oz bag frozen unsweetened strawberries

Dry Goods

12 oz box unsweetened corn flakes

12 oz box Rice Krispies

12 oz box instant cream of wheat

14 oz box instant brown rice

24 oz jar unsweetened applesauce

8 oz can pineapple tidbits canned in pineapple juice

11 cup bulk (or 1 small package) roasted or raw unsalted sunflower seeds

8 oz bottle cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil

8 oz bottle olive oil

15 oz package raisins

7 oz container dried plums

Spices

1-2 knuckles fresh ginger root

2 bunches fresh mint

Meat/Seafood

2 packages organic deli turkey

1/4 pound tilapia

1/3 pound boneless skinless chicken breast

1/4 pound turkey breast cutlet

3 oz can chunk light tuna in water

Any of These Approved Salt-Free Seasonings

Original and Italian medley Mrs Dash salt-free seasoning blends

Fresh or dried: basil, bay leaf, cinnamon, curry powder, dill, ginger, lemon or lime juice, marjoram, mint, oregano, paprika, pepper, rosemary, sage, tarragon, or thyme

Aged balsamic vinegar

4 Day Meal Plan:

Day 1

Breakfast

1 cup unsweetened cornflakes

1 cup skim milk

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup roasted or raw unsalted sunflower seeds

glass of sassy water

Lunch

4 oz organic deli turkey, rolled up

1 low-fat string cheese

1 pink fresh grape tomatoes

glass of sassy water

Snack

blueberry smoothie: blend 1 cup skim milk and 1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries in blender for 1 minute. Transfer to glass and stir in 1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil, OR serve with 1 Tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Dinner

1 cup cooked green beans

4 oz frilled tilapia

1/2 cup roasted red potatoes drizzled with 1 tsp olive oil

glass of sassy water

Day 2

Breakfast

1 cup Rice Krispies
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup roasted or raw unsalted sunflower seeds
4 oz pineapple tidbits canned in juice
glass of sassy water

Lunch

3 oz chunk light tuna in water
1 cup steamed baby carrots
1 low-fat string cheese
glass of sassy water

Snack

pineapple smoothie: blend 1 cup skim milk and 4 oz canned pineapple tidbits in juice and a handful of ice in blender for 1 minute. Transfer to glass and stir in 1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil, OR serve with 1 Tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Dinner

1 cup fresh cremini mushrooms sautéed with 1 tsp olive oil
3 oz grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
glass of sassy water

Day 3

Breakfast

1 cup unsweetened cornflakes
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup roasted or raw unsalted sunflower seeds
2 tbsp raisins
glass of sassy water

Lunch

4 oz organic deli turkey, rolled up
1 low-fat string cheese
1 pink fresh grape tomatoes
glass of sassy water

Snack

peach smoothie: blend 1 cup skim milk and 1 cup frozen unsweetened peaches in blender for 1 minute. Transfer to glass and stir in 1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil, OR serve with 1 Tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Dinner

1 cup cooked green beans
3 oz grilled or baked turkey breast cutlet
1/2 cup roasted red potatoes drizzled with 1 tsp olive oil
glass of sassy water

Day4

Breakfast

1 packet instant Cream of Wheat
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup roasted or raw unsalted sunflower seeds
2 dried plums
glass of sassy water

Lunch

4 oz organic deli turkey, rolled up
1 cup steamed baby carrots
1 low-fat string cheese
glass of sassy water

Snack

Strawberry Smoothie: blend 1 cup skim milk and 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries in blender for 1 minute. Transfer to glass and stir in 1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil, OR serve with 1 Tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Dinner

1 cup yellow squash sautéed with 1 tsp olive oil
3 oz grilled chicken breast
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
glass of sassy water

Gearing Up For Spring With Erin Condren

Hey Beauties!

I must admit ... I am THOROUGHLY OVER this cold weather!! I have dreams of spring and summer every night. The temperature is making a strong hold to the below freezing numbers in NYC but everything else around me is starting to show signs of spring. I woke up this morning to hear the birds chirping outside my window. Although it's still cold their instincts tell them spring is around the corner and it's time to start building their nests. March is soon approaching and with it comes daylight savings and the first day of spring. Also, stored are beginning to switch over their inventory to spring items. 

Today I'm sharing with you the new summer tank top and flip flop bundle from Erin Condren. If you follow my videos on YouTube, you guys know I adore my Erin Condren Life Planner. It literally gets me through the day and keeps me focused and productive. (I'll add in some videos of how I decorate it and how I use it at the end of this post).

However, Erin Condren also has a bunch of other items besides their famous planners, and everything is customizable! I love this new bundle they came out with, especially because it makes me feel like warmer days are on their way. Everything even comes packaged adorably! The bundle includes their new summer tank top and a pair of flip flops. There are a few different flip flop designs to choose from and you can customize them!! Some of the designs allow space for up to 3 letters (I chose to put my initials on mine), while the other designs have a bit more space where you can include your actual first name. All of the patterns and designs are super cute, as is standard for Erin Condren, and some can even be customized to whichever color you prefer! My fhosen flip flop design already had multi-colored polka dots (which I think are super cute) so it was not one of the color customizable options, but some of the other designs allow for your color preference.

The package also came with an adorable and sturdy beach tote. I'm drooling over the set and can't wait to hit the sand with my new goodies. If I was craving a vacation before, I desperately need one now, if for no other reason than to show off my personalized flip flops! Complete side note: I actually really like that the flip flops are a bit on the thicker side. I've purchased thinner flip flops before because they were cheap and found that before the summer was over my foot print was so deeply indented into the shoe that it was almost breaking through to the floor. This are a thick sturdy material and won't give you that problem. The tank top is also a very soft light material, perfect for hot days. So basically - not only cute but actually very functional.

The bundle retails for $39 and you get the tote bag for free, but I also have a coupon code for $10 off your first order if you click here: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/rociomarcaida0914-3612

I hope you guys liked this post, and let me know what you're most excited about for the spring?!?! I for one, Can Not Wait!!!

Love you!

Disclosure: erincondren.com gave me this product to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own <3

Here are my previous videos of my Erin Condren Life Planner:

Timeless Classic: 50 Shades of Grey Inspired OOTD #4

Hey Babies!!

We are almost in the home stretch of my 50 shades of grey outfit posts! This may very well be my favorite look from the video. I adore the clean, stream-lined look of this outfit. The fact that I paired it with a denim shirt makes it seem almost casual but it can still be a very classy work look. It also has a timeless vibe with the denim and slack combo. The clothes are from H&M and the shoes are JustFab. One more look to go so check back on Tuesday for that! 

Love you babes!