Prime Time!

So I recently got a promotion at my job and am now working 45+ hours a week, which for some of you might not sound like much but to me sounds like a LIFETIME! 

With that being said, I work long days which means that my make up doesn't stay on all day like I wish it would. So, what's a girl to do? 

Are you ready for the best product out there? I mean, seriously, this product not only keeps my make up on all day, but it hides fine lines and my pores! WOOHOO!!!!

Read Reviews Here!

Some people have commented on the price. It is 34.00 plus tax and shipping and handling. BUT...and there is a BUT...it lasts six months. It only takes one pump for your entire face. A little goes a long way. Plus you get what you pay for.  Arbonne is big on being known for natural products (gluten free, vegan, botanically based). Email me at aleciaeastridge@gmail.com for more information (email me your address and I will send you a free sample!) Or click on the picture to get yours! 

You will LOVE it!

XOXO,

Sweetness to My Ears...

It's true...life has been busy....far more than I expected which is why I have been absent from the blogging world these past 2 weeks...but the good part is... I am back. With a great recommendation that I think you will like 

LOVE!

So one day my friend, DeAnne, says to me, "Look up the song 'stereohearts" by Gym Class Heroes. So I look it up and find this cover by a guy named Collin McLoughlin. I seriously cannot get enough of this guy! He has one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard. So of course I had to share!! (You can thank me later!)

(If you are not in mobile view...Look to the right...press the pause button so the music will stop so you can hear his awesome voice!)

 

Well?? What did I tell you? He is nothing short of amazing! Sure wish I could see him live! 

He has a few hits on itunes. His cover for Titanium and Video Games is currently on my ipod! Love Love Love him!

Heard any new artists lately? 

XOXO,

Weight a Minute....

So I struggle with my weight....I always have. I hate it but it is what it is so I get over it and try my hardest to do something about it. There was a point in time where I lost 40lbs and I felt so great. 

 

and then life happened and I let myself get here:

It's embarrassing...but more importantly I just don't feel good anymore. I know that there is a part of everyone that feels this way about something in their life. I know this feeling isn't unique to me but I have to share this if I am ever going to overcome a life long battle of self-consciousness....and low self worth. Some of you may not know that about me...and that's okay...some of you may not even know me...but you have been given a glimpse into a part of me that maybe you can relate to. I do not write this for pity...I simply write this because I need healing and a fresh start to a new life of working on me! Who's with me? 

I started going to the gym in the morning about 4 weeks ago and I feel a lot better than I did...now I just need to get the eating part down! (I have a sweet tooth...and it's the thorn in my flesh.) But that changes today. I am going to start eating for health instead of pleasure/boredom/(insert emotion here)...something that I have done for years. It's going to take time so I will need your prayers and encouragement.  So join me on:

www.myfitnesspal.com

My email address is aleciaeastridge@gmail.com. If you need some support, like I do..this is the best app out there...and if you don't have a smart phone...there's the link above to get started today! It's super simple and it's a great way to give support to each other when you may not feel you get it at home! So ladies...and gents...do it!! Start the rest of your life with me! Let's get healthy, get fit, and more importantly, FEEL fit!

XOXO,

The Run Down...

So, this week has been stressful and full of stomach aches, head aches, and other kinds of aches that I didn't know were possible...but the good news is...

I. AM. BACK! And feeling better than ever! 

I, before anyone, hate not feeling well...it's just an inconvenience really...but what's a girl to do? I cannot force my body into feeling better...so...I make the most of it! Here are some recommendations for the down and out:

1. Watch a good movie! (Breakfast at Tiffany's was a must for me!)

2. Take time to read a book! (Sophie Kinsella and Jennifer Weiner are my favs!) Especially this book:

Read it!

3. Plenty of Fluids! But I also need energy so this is what I have been drinking:

(Click on the picture to order yours!)

My favorite is the pomegranate but the citrus is also nice!

4. A good, warm meal!

(Click on the picture for a coupon!)

Last but certainly not least, gotta help out your immune system!! I love this:

(click on picture to get yours!)

And it tastes great!!

Hope everyone is feeling better than ever...but for those days that you are not...what are your remedies?

XOXO,

Eye LOVE Make Up!!

So I LOVE make up and I will be posting quite a few things on here in the future about my favorite types...but I must start with my eyes!!!

Here is what I'm loving:

Bare Escentuals Big and Bright Eyeliner! It goes on so smoothly and has a variety of colors! Perfect for any occasion!

And what is an eye without the perfect eyeshadow? BORING!

Bare Minerals Eye Club in Date Night! Perfect colors for year round wear! Soft and subtle yet makes your eyes pop, whatever color eyes you have! I am lovin this!!

I complete my eye look with:

Arbonne Triple Action Mascara! It brings volume to these thin, short eyelashes as well as definition and length! This is a must have in my make up bag! 

What are your Eye Favorites?

XOXO,

 

Shake it up!

Ok Girls! I know that it's the time of year when we try our hardest to get back on track...or keep on track if we are just that awesome...(I am not). SO...in my effort to find healthier options for me I found a perfect breakfast/lunch/snack to share with you! I absolutely LOVE it! As you know I am an Arbonne Independent Consultant and I get a great discount on all these great products so I try to find the products that work best for me. Well I found one! Here it is:

Arbonne Protein Shake Mix! It is perfect! You can make your own drinks (drinks also come in ready to drink shakes if you don't care for the powder) or you can make fun protein bars for snacks or breakfast. I absolutely love the protein bars for breakfast! They are super tasty and filling...and most importantly...HEALTHY! 

BUT taste like this:

(picture courtesy of allyou.com) 

Haystacks!

Here is the Recipe:

Ingredients

2 cups creamy peanut butter

1 and 1/4 cup honey

 2 cups protein powder

1 cup of Flax Seed

4 cups instant oatmeal

Directions

Microwave honey and peanut butter for about a minute. Mix oatmeal, flax seed, and protein powder in another bowl. Fold peanut butter mixture into oatmeal mixture until well blended. Pour mixture into a cookie sheet (I lay wax paper down before I pour) pack mix down. Let sit for about an hour (or you could also just put them in the fridge overnight!) and cut into 28 bars. These also freeze very well!

I use the vanilla protein powder but the chocolate is also very delicous! I am telling you ladies...these are the best thing! Only 225 Calories and 12.5 grams of protein in every bar!

If you would like more information, please email me at aleciaeastridge@gmail.com or go to www.arbonne.com or contact your Arbonne Independent Consultant.

XOXO,

Polished Up!

Ok Girls! I love getting my nails done...what girl doesn't? But it's way too expensive to go to a Salon right? Well, I decided that I was going to go on the hunt for some nail polish that I couldn't live without...And I found TWO!!

Number One:

Glam Rock by Ultra Pro

It. Is. Awesome. I love sparkly things so of course I fell in love with it. AND it's a great color year round. Win/Win! So all you glittery gals out there...go get it! (I found mine at Sally's Beauty Supply!)

Number 2:

 Sally Hansen Salon Effects...found nearly anywhere..but I got mine at Walgreens because it was buy one get one 1/2 off! (I am a girl who loves a deal!) You know those strips that you peel off and put on? Yep! That's what this is. It lasts for up to 2 weeks (depending how hard you are on them). This picture was a week into the manicure and I am really rough on my nails! It's SUPER SIMPLE...and there is NO DRY TIME! I am loving this simple process! You peel, press, file, and go!! Girls, I am telling you...go get this stuff!!

Happy Polishing!

XOXO,