To know me is to know that I am not a cook, but when I do brave the kitchen I just can’t help but jump up and down with joy and then of course share it with you!

So with it being way too hot to cook (yes, one of my many excuses) I was looking for a refreshing treat and that’s when I hopped on the Internet and found this FAB recipe for STRAWBERRY CHICKEN SALAD.

Recipe:

  • Put as much spinach (or use different green leafy lettuce to make it interesting) onto a big plate.
  • Top the lettuce with:
  • 10 strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 4 oz. grilled or baked chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 1 tomato, cut into chunks
  • Toss everything together
  • Throw a handful of feta or Gorgonzola cheese over the top
  • Add your favorite dressing and voila

All are DELICIOUS and both are very low in calories.

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Vanessa Lachey is expecting her first baby this year and she has already mastered the art of looking pulled together. The mom-to-be favors maxi dress, flats and jackets.   Here’s a look at Vanessa’s best maternity looks and get the scoop on how to achieve the same style success with your own growing baby bump.

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Here are a few pieces that every mom-to-be should have in their closet, that will leave them feeling comfy and fashionable:

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As a wedding guest we try our hardest not to upstage the bride, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look chic and trendy while watching the “I dos”.  So this wedding season look my go-to-perfect looks and MUST HAVES accessories this summer:

Daytime Chic:

Beach Wedding:

Black Tie Affair:

  • Dress: Suzannah
  • Shoes: Vince Camuto
  • Bracelet: My Stella & Dot Website, Odessa Cuff ($98)
  • Ring: My Stella & Dot Website, Nouvelle ($49)
  • Earrings: My Stella & Dot Website, Odette Link Earrings ($39)
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This week I received my June Mom VoxBox from Influenster, which contained mystery sample goodies for me to try out and give my opinion on. If you are not familiar with Influenster, it’s a community that offers feedback and product reviews in exchange for samples and special rewards from major brands.  It was so much fun to open the package and see what cool products I was lucky enough to score to test out.

Inside my June Mom VoxBox

Here’s a look inside the box:

To be honest the only item in the box that was a HUGE hit in my household was the Quaker Soft Baked Cookie…as soon I pulled out the package, my son yelled “cookies!”…I think he and I inhaled it in about 2 seconds.  Yum!  The only downfall was that it only had one cookie…seriously???!  How is one suppose to do an accurate review with just one piece of cookie…LOL!
All in all, the Influenster VoxBox experience was just OK.  I am still in the process of testing the rest of the contents so I’ll be sure to update you on my “Lee Press On Nails” experience.
If you’re interested in trying the Influenster program you can sign up at http://www.influenster.com.

Disclosure: I received a Mom Vox Box filled with the above free goodies for reviewing purposes. All my opinions are my own.

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With the warm summer months among us, barbecued sloppy Joes and hearty beach burgers can become regulars on the menu. Lazy summer days make it easy to skimp on the healthy foods and simply say, “I’ll add ‘eating healthy’ to my New Years Resolutions in 6 months.” However, with fresh seasonal foods making a debut this season, summer is the perfect time to eat clean—not only for yourself, but for your children, too! Take a look at the following healthy habits you should develop this summer. Feel free to print it, tape it to the fridge, and live by it!

Healthy Habit #1: Portion control is everything.
Many people lose weight and keep it off with the simple strategy of portion control. Eliminating or even limiting certain foods is hard during the summer time, but it’s even harder on your waistline if you don’t. To combat this dilemma, do the next best thing: eat reasonably small portions, limit the foods you know you should limit (yes, that means skipping out on those greasy burgers), and don’t stuff yourself.

Healthy Habit #2: Set a good example.
If you are bringing a dish to a summer party or barbecue, bring a naturally nutritious dish or make a low-fat version. This way, you’re not only giving yourself a healthy option, but you’re giving partygoers the option to eat healthier. If you have children, do not overeat in front of them. You are their role model and if you eat in moderation, they too will follow that lead. Also, don’t feel obligated to eat anything that you don’t want to. No one is going to get upset if you don’t try their frosted chocolate cupcake if it means helping you meet your lifestyle goals. View Post

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