Silky Soft Hair Mask

As you all know I've been lightening my hair with honey. It's looking great but now I started craving a keratin treatment. Since keratin is tremendously toxic I wanted to find a natural fix. I basically just googled diy beauty hair treatments and found some amazing, but very out of the ordinary, recipes. What I did was research several on what the results were and what I actually had in my kitchen. I created my own silky soft concoction that has lasted as long as 5 hair washes thus far! It's not just a quick fix either. That is what I love. I plan to continue this treatment every 2-3 weeks. 

Ingredients: 

(Take note I have very long hair)

-2 eggs

-1/2 cup of yogurt 

-1 spoon of tea tree oil 

- 2 spoons of brown sugar 

-1/2 of a grapefruit juice 

- 1 spoon of honey (optional: might lighten hair)

Mix in a bowl and apply to hair from roots to ends in sections 

I left it in for an hour 

Didn't have much time since I'm a stay at home mommy

If I could I would leave it in longer! 

Put a bag on your hair so it doesn't drip everywhere 

To expedite process, blow dry with bag over your hair on medium heat for 10-15 minutes

If you can leave it in for 3 hours

Wash with shampoo two times and minimal conditioner (mostly only on ends)

And vuala!!!! 

If you are going to straighten/blowdry your hair afterwards mix a little brown sugar with water and spray it on your hair to straighten easier. (You may add heat protector)

Beauty Berry Smoothie Recipe

When it comes to smoothie making, you always need to know your goal so you can select the right ingredients. The beauty berry smoothie helps metabolism, nails, skin, hair, and energy. It is a yummy snack or can even be a breakfast replacement. I would recommend having some about an hour before a workout. You will notice the difference!


Ingredients: (2 servings)

2 bananas

1 green apple

1 cup of strawberries

1/2 cup of blackberries

1 cup of Acai Berry Juice

1/2 cup of ice

Blend and Enjoy!

Amazing Secrets to Fuller, Longer, healthy Beautiful Hair!

         

Ever since I was young many people, even strangers, would compliment me on my hair. 

How it was full, shiny, long. I was always taught to take care of yourself and your body. 

In my teens, I would style my hair so tight from headbands eventually my hair started to thin. 

During my pregnancy as well, my hair became dry for a trimester. I even cut off about 5 inches and it grew back so quick it looked like it grew over night, literally. My sister barely had hair as a baby, and with these remedies, she was sprouting hair like a cha chia! hahaha (sorry sis lol) 

So I bet I have you on the edge of your seat dying to hear these secrets. They are simple.

1. coconut oil (actual oil or pills)
2. vitamin E oil 
3. Biotin pills
4. Placenta Treatment 

Not all give the same results. To better pick one that works best for you let me explain how each worked for me. So coconut oil is good for thinning or to obtain fuller hair. You can make your own with this recipe I found online http://theprissylife.blogspot.com/2013/11/tummy-virus-home-remedy-for-babies.html  or buy some. I recommend the oil but pills work great too. Or both, who cares!

Vitamin E oil is good for dryness and to add some shine. You can make your own treatment by mixing it with your conditioner and leaving it in for a few hours. Avoid your roots though so when it washes out it comes out completely. Or you can just add the oil after you style it like a hair shine. You may also consume vitamin e oil pills.

Biotin is great for growing you hair and for shine. You can easily change your diet to more vitamin B filled foods and you will see the change as soon as 1-2 weeks. It is also great for your nails and skin so why not pop a few 5000 mcgs of these.

Placenta Treatment is seriously my secret weapon. Two treatments a month of this baby will get you to that Kardashian shine. Im am so obsessed with this, not only from the results but the price! You can get a pack of like 6 for $5 in Walmart last time I checked. Its a liquid little tube that you put in after washing you hair, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse.

These are all hairs beautifying secrets that are under $5. They work with time and consistency. Not everyone's hair is the same so results vary but they are natural remedies to what you are looking for. 

Remember, a healthy diet can change everything about your body so if your results are not what you expect examine what you are eating and how much water you are drinking.

Tummy Virus Home Remedy for Babies!

WOW! so my 9 month old caught a virus and could not stop vomiting with the runs. Because of her age, doctors can only prescribe fluids and probiotics. I am big on natural remedies, especially when it comes to my baby. As a new mom I really didn't know what to do other than shower her every 20 minutes and force her to drink pedialite. Tip: don't use wipes when baby is with the bubble guts.

With 5 days already being sick, I needed to do something! My mother in law made her plantain soup. She ate it for about 2 feedings and you can already see the improvement. The next day she was completely cured of the runs. If your child has never had plantains or is allergic I definitely do not permit. Here is the quick recipe.

Boil 2 ripe plantains in a 1 1/2 cup of water for about 30 minutes then BLEND!

THATS IT!

this recipe will give you about 4-6 servings depending on how much your baby eats.

Still continue with fluids and always monitor baby's temperature.

Note: on the second day I mixed the plantain soup with baby pasta.

Try to give the baby soda crackers throughout the day to keep the food down.

Hope this will help all mommys in desperate times 

of sick little ones.

Yummy Skin Glowing Facial

Well summer is over and its time to wash away the sun kissed tans and bronze buns! 

For some reason, we all want to be a little paler in the winter, even in miami. 

I created this DIY easy facial to make skin lighter and give it a natural glow. 

It is also an awesome exfoliant. This facial can lighten sunspots, scars, tans, etc.

 It can be used for your entire body! The results are amazing and if it drips onto your tongue, 

no worries... it's delicious! The ingredients are simple products from you kitchen 

so its SUPER easy to make. 

1/2 cup of Honey

1/2 cup of Yogurt

3 tablespoons of Brown Sugar

1 squeezed Lime  

(don't judge my selfie lol)

I applied the facial for about 20 minutes. I suggests 10-30 minutes is a good amount of time to let it set in. Exfoliate while applying and washing off. After you wash it off, MOISTURIZE! Did you know early wrinkles are brought on quicker to people who don't moisturize enough?! its true! So make sure you got an amazing moisturizer (preferably with SPF) and apply that baby every chance you get! 

TIP: Do not go into the sun with facial or at least 2 hours after. 

Lime has harsh effects on skin in the sunlight. 

I would just avoid the sun for the rest of the day. 

I hope you enjoy this mask as much as I did! 

Lighten Your Hair... NATURALLY!

WOW! So I have been debating on staying brunette or going lighter. Since I already have dark hair I was scared to damage it just to get it lighter so I looked for recipes on how to lighten it naturally.  There are many recipes and methods to lighten naturally, this is the one that worked best for me.

this is how my hair was before I tried lightening (I think I'm so cute with my glass of wine)

INGREDIENTS:

I started with about half a bowl of conditioner. Add honey(a natural lightener) until it's gooey looking. Some people add cinnamon and lemons to expedite process. Just mix. Brush your hair. Separate your hair in sections. Hold with clips. Add conconction per section. THIS IS MESSY so wear an ugly shirt.







You can leave it in as long as you want. Some people leave it over night. I suggest a minimum of 3 hours. I left mine in for 4 hours. Wash it out and you will see results immediately. Your hair will be amazingly soft! It works as a moisturizer more than anything! That is why I love it so much!

this is after I washed it out

If you repeat the process every couple days, you hair will be ALOT lighter before you know it! I have started to do it once a week! My hair went from pitch black to medium brown. It gives it a natural highlight look. When I get to the lightness I want, I will feel safer getting highlights put in. Cherish and nourish your hair FOREVER!

RESULTS AFTER FIRST SESSION:


 

About 3 months of honey hair lightening.. 

Longevity Juice Recipe

10 Carrots: Skin Health, Digestion, Blood Health, Fertility, Inflammation, Water Retention
4 Red Apples: Immune System, Antioxidant
2 Oranges: Inflammation, Blood Health
10 Celery Stalks: Nervous System, Blood Heath, Digestion, Insomnia, Curbs Cravings, Increase sexuality
2 cups of Basil: Treats Damaged Cells, Immune System, Pain Reliever *used to reduce Labor Pains!!!
4 cups of Spinach: Blood Health, Digestion, Vision, Bone Health, Low Calorie


*recipe is a 3 cup portion; perfect for 2 snacks and a lunch


If there were such thing as green orange juice, it would taste like this. DELISH!
I call this juice the Longevity Juice because each ingredient ensures a healthier you!
The juice mostly consists of vitamin A, C, and K.
This Juice is perfect as a snack or lunch. I strongly recommend this recipe to expecting and nursing mothers. It provides many many nutrients vital to the woman and baby.
I only drank half of a cup and already feel my lunch digesting.

Pear Green Apple Salad Recipe

I used a handful of organic spring mix

1/2 a green apple

1/4 of a cup of nuts

1/4 of a cup of pear vinaigrette 

This can be accompanied with lemon chicken.

My Secret Diet Plan: ITS OUT!

Sometimes people need to be disciplined and forced to do something that will help them reach their goal. Here is my diet plan! Before starting you must buy a scale and take a "before"photo. Set a date and goal weight. Keep motivated with my other post "effortless tips for weight loss"



 Breakfast options:

Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. Stevia may be used.

egg whites with mushrooms

juice/smoothie recipe

fruit

Lunch and Dinner options:

100 grams (size of fist) of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish (tilapia), lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. 

One or two types of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage, zucchini, mushroom, carrots. NO BREAD.seasoning: Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic. no oil, butter or dressing; only PAM

Snacks:

apple

orange

strawberries

grapefruit

saltless almonds

Juice

Smoothie

Tea

Coffee

*drink a lot of water. 2 cups when you wake up and before bed and 1 cup before every meal

*take a multivitamin 

*no alcohol

*limit dairy: no milk only fat free, only egg whites, no yogurt, no cheese

*all proteins are not processed

*no processed foods, only fresh vegetables and fruits

*cardio 1 hour a day, you can do light weight lifting for 30 minutes after cardio

*do not eat the same thing for lunch and dinner

*make 2 portions so you can eat the same thing the next day

TIME SCHEDULE:

9am 

wake up

weigh in

drink 2 cups of water

930am

breakfast

vitamin

11am

water

snack

1pm

water

lunch

3pm

water

snack

5pm

water

dinner

730pm

water

snack

Throughout the day you should do cardio for one hour and light weightlifting for at least 30 minutes.

If you get hungry after 730pm have green tea with lemon and honey; if you are starving eat strawberries.

Effortless Tips for Weight Loss

Losing weight is not only a physical challenge, but a mental and emotional one as well. Follow these small tips to ensure you are motivated and successful at losing those LBS.

1. Use a photo of a past self or of someone you are reaching to look like, set is as a screensaver or wallpaper

2. copy down motivational quotes or your own thoughts on post-its and apply them to your long mirror

3. Write down your goals.... Example: be 130 lbs by June 10

4. Make WRITTEN a schedule. I've heard when you write down your schedule and goals, you are more likely to attain them. My schedule includes my workout days and times and focus. Example: Mondays, 6am gym Cardio Arms Abs, 12pm Walk for 2 miles.... Tuesday, 12pm Walk for 2 miles, 8pm gym Cardio Legs Abs.

5. Do not go shopping. By clothes in your bigger size will only keep you comfortable at that weight but knowing you are close to fitting into your old clothes is a better motivation.

6. walk to the store, not drive.


I update this post frequently..... STAY TUNED FOR MORE TIPS

Sugar Wax Me Baby!!!

Ladies!!! Get beach body ready without spending a buck by making your very own sugar wax.

So, one day I was bored on youtube and decided to search about waxing from home. Having a baby is a mission to go out and get waxed, or do anything you used to at all.

The Recipe

2 cups white or brown sugar (i like brown)
3/4 cup water
2 tsp lemon juice

I mixed everything together on high heat and let it boiled while I mixed with a chopstick. 
After about 15-20 minutes you will see wax start becoming more consistent.
While it starts to look like honey, consistency wise, then pour into a glass cup or container.

You now apply the wax in the opposite direction as the hair growth. BECAREFUL! I burned myself 3 times because I thought it was ready. Remember the skin on our hands are thicker than anywhere else so it doesn't seem as hot as it really is. Test the wax on your arm for temperature. If you can handle it there, you are fine.

After applying the wax, I used one of my baby girl's burp cloths as a strip and applied it to the waxed section. Anything cotton will work, like an old t-shirt. I did about 3 tiny sections before actually removing any strips. When you pull the strip, pull in the same direction as you applied the wax.

For some reason I thought waxing myself would hurt more than getting it done by someone else but it didn't at all. I guess since you are in control you are mentally prepared for what is about to happen, and also the wax is smoother. After waxing, my skin was soft and sweet. I did not have any residue whatsoever, like when I leave the wax place. No need for baby powder either. 

Please comment on your experience. I would love to hear how the sugar wax was for you.

The Sweet Green Juice

No everyone likes the same flavors. I like the taste of greens but with a hint of sour and sweet. This is the epitome of that.

The Sweet Green Juice

2 lemons

1 green apple 

1 cup of pineapple 

2 cups of parsley 

It's simple and keeps you full. This will be my lunch today. Including lemons in every recipe assures an instant detox for your body. Get rid of those toxins naturally. After my juice I will walk about 2 miles. It is a great energy booster. You can always blend with ice and dilute with water to make a smoothie. If you ever wish for the juice to be more sweet I suggest organic honey. Honey has many benefits. After all, it is the only thing that is made naturally around the world and never goes bad. 

Learn About Honey's Benefits

The Skinny Green Monster Juice

I call this juice the Skinny Green Monster. It is great for breakfast, leaves you full and when taken on an empty stomach the nutrients are better absorbed in your body. After drinking this juice for two days in a row for one meal, I noticed a profound increase in energy throughout my day. A long lasting natural energy, not a high and crash energy. It was amazing. I also noticed the skin on my face to be more vibrant and clean.

1/2 a cup of Carrots: Healthy Carb, Appetite Suppressor, Low Fat, Great For Skin
1 Green Apple: Protein, adds Sweetness
1 cup of Spinach: Protein, Powerful Antioxidant
1/2 a cup of Basil: Keeps Immune System Strong
1/2 a cup of Parsley: Low Calorie, High Vitamin A C K
3 Slices of Pineapple: Regulates Metabolism, No Fats or Cholesterol
5 Stalks of Celery: Hydrating, Energy, Aids Bowel Movements, Curbs Cravings
--IF YOU WANT TO ADD MORE FLAVOR, USE ORGANIC HONEY OR FRESH LEMON

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