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How to Do Fancy Dinners on Whole30

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Whole30 is a fantastic program. Until there is something to celebrate.

Holidays. Birthdays. Weddings. Babies. Good days.

In my world, celebrating anything is about the food. What are we going to eat?

September had three things we had to combat: Labor Day and Brad’s mom’s birthday and our anniversary.

Since Ladonna’s birthday fell during the middle of the week, I promised her a big fancy family dinner.

So I spent the week preparing the menu and getting everything together so I could make her a birthday celebration.

What was on the menu?

Herb Roasted Chicken from the Farm at Barefoot Bend

Balsamic Dijon Roasted Root Vegetables

Sautéed Zephyr Squash

Paleo Apple Crumble

It was a dinner of firsts.

First time to roast a whole chicken. First time to make a Paleo dessert that was Whole30 approved. First time to make homemade chicken stock.

But the best part was we are well. We celebrated a special lady’s birthday. We were 100 percent Whole30 compliant, even if some of the items were considered a Paleo treat (or as the Whole30 creator calls it sex with your pants on foods).

We ranted and raved about how good a truly free range farm chicken tastes. It was a delightful experience I was happy to create and center around good food.

What are your favorite ways to celebrate something when you are trying to maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle?

A Taste of Fall

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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I love coffee. Lattes, especially.

They are so creamy and warm. And just….perfect.

When I shared my post about Whole30 Lattes, I was just messing around trying to make creamy, delicious coffee.

But as I got to searching on the Internet and Pinterest, I ran across Against All Grain’s Pumpkin Spiced Latte.

And I can honestly say it is a dream come true.

Warm and frothy with a light pumpkin flavor. It is heaven in a coffee mug.

I added a little MCT oil to my mixture and left out the maple syrup for now because of Whole30.

But it is a decadent treat. And I will be keeping a the pumpkin base mixture in the fridge and add it to my coffee to welcome the cooler fall weather.

What are your favorite ways to enjoy pumpkin?

The Beauty of Safer Skin Care

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During my teens years, you couldn’t have told me I would care about what would go into my skin care products. And I would have laughed at the idea of joining a network marketing company centered around safer beauty products.

Fast-forward 15 years and it couldn’t be more opposite.

Once I found Beautycounter, thanks to my friend Heather, and tried a couple of products, I realized the company’s natural, safer products were perfect for my skin.

I could see real results in less than a month. My skin was glowing and healthy. Free of all the unwanted junk of my old products, my skin became clear, and my oiliness was considerably managed.

I found myself wanting to know more about the products, more about the company. I started asking questions and doing research. And I quickly found out that Beautycounter is the most transparent company in the beauty industry. It’s what the whole organization is based on. Safer beauty and personal care products for all.

And I realized quickly that I needed to be a part of this movement to better beauty. I loved the products. They worked for me. The makeup was an added bonus.

And even though I was scared to join a network marketing company in a saturated market, I knew it was a good opportunity for me. I knew it was something big. Bigger than me. Bigger than makeup. But a movement to more transparency in an unregulated industry.

Every night when I wash my face, I’m proud of the company I chose.

If you are interested in learning more about Beautycounter products, check out my website.

If you are interested in the business opportunity, email me via my contact me page.

Friday Favorites

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It’s Friday.

The first day of the weekend. Or what I like to call Freedom Day. So thankful we get one each week.

I thought I’d take some time to share a few of my favorite things.

Check them out.

Happy Friday.

Holiday Hosts with the Most

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Beautycounter is going to launch the holiday gift sets in October, and I’m so excited. There are so many gorgeous beauty and personal care products wrapped up in pretty paper perfect for giving (or keeping for yourself) this holiday season.

Why is this important?

I’ve been a consultant long enough to know these gorgeous gift sets won’t last long. I’ve seen specialty palettes sell out in a couple of days. And I think all of these gift sets will go fast.

And I want you to be in on this goodness.

What can you do?

I’m looking for three people to host socials through October and November.

Socials can be online or in person. And they are the perfect way to try out products and see what works for you. Plus as a host, you have the opportunity to get free and/or discounted products for just showing up and inviting your friends.

I love being able to spend time with you one-on-one to make sure you get all the Beautycounter products that fit your needs.

All of the products are high performing and safe. It’s time to treat yourself to better beauty and personal care products. And shop all the gorgeous holiday specials, too.

If you are interested in hosting a social, message me on the Contact Me page.

Let’s get you something extra special.