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Crackle Nail Polish

You may or may not have noticed “crackle” nail polish in your local beauty or drug store. If you’ve wondered how it works, here you go! First you paint on a base coat, let it dry completely, and then paint on your “crackle” overcoat. As you watch, it will start to separate and create itsContinue reading “Crackle Nail Polish”

Are you at risk for a DVT? (…I was and didn’t know it!)

Everything that exists exists in a constant state of balance. Sometimes that balance gets knocked out of whack. Please note: I am not a doctor BUT because of recent events, this is what I’ve learned (and what I wish someone had explained to me 6 months ago). What is a DVT? A DVT, or “deepContinue reading “Are you at risk for a DVT? (…I was and didn’t know it!)”

The Dirty Dozen

Buying organic produce is, admit it, expensive. If you have ever wondered which foods are more important to find organic than others, you may find your answer here. The “Dirty Dozen” refers to a list of 12 foods that, when purchased and tested in “conventional” form, show the highest residues of pesticides. These would beContinue reading “The Dirty Dozen”

Homemade Veggie Burgers

Tonight we tried making our very own Homemade Veggie Burgers. These *can* be organic but tonight we mainly went for cheap, opting for conventional cans of black beans and corn (though we did still splurge on organic tomatoes)… You will need: 1 (2-ounce) hamburger bun, torn into pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 1 (15.25-ounce)Continue reading “Homemade Veggie Burgers”

Homemade Vegetable Hash

Homemade Vegetable Hash Never feel bad about adding fat to your veggies – good fat that is – as fat helps deliver the vitamins from your vegetables to the cells of your body that need them. This vegetable hash was made from a combination of chopped: Potatoes Onions Tomatoes Broccoli Zucchini Squash (amount of vegetablesContinue reading “Homemade Vegetable Hash”

Erika’s Contortion Demo

Erika was a competitive gymnast for 6 years; when she retired, she traded gym practices for theater rehearsals and was often cast in roles that required her to perform acrobatic skills on stage. She’s always possessed a flexible back and maintained the ability to hold a steady handstand, even with many years away from theContinue reading “Erika’s Contortion Demo”

Erika’s Hula Hoops Demo

Erika performs a hula hoop act where she manipulates hula hoops one, two, three and twenty at a time; first, she maneuvers an undulating hoop from her hand, to her foot, above her head and, of course, around her waist. She typically performs this act in tandem with contortion.

Erika’s Aerial Demo

Homemade Greek Gyros

So I would like to state for the record that, while I respect vegetarians and consider myself “mostly” vegetarian, I’m not a vegetarian. I have found that, with my active dance & circus lifestyle, I need meat; otherwise, I see my energy levels suffer, my hair and nail health suffer and I start to loseContinue reading “Homemade Greek Gyros”

Holographic Nail Polish

So I have found a renewed sense of playing with fashion and since the last time I wore (or tried to create the effect of) holographic nail polish, I have discovered that beauty products have long since EVOLVED. Waaaaaaaaay back when, 12 years ago, when I first went through a fascination with holographic glitz andContinue reading “Holographic Nail Polish”

Homemade Chicken Enchiladas

Eating healthy in this day and age is getting increasingly difficult; with artificial colors, flavors, texturizers, preservatives, modified oils, modified sugars, and who knows what other pesticides and poisons floating around in our false food, it’s getting harder to be a foodie with a conscience. I read something recently that when it comes to food,Continue reading “Homemade Chicken Enchiladas”

Rashida Turquoise Sandals

Have you heard about Just Fab? I bought this pair of summer sandals as part of their BOGO sale. From their website: “We stay on top of the trends, so we know what’s in and what’s out. Our styles are designer-inspired, which means they’re worthy of any runway, whether it’s New York’s 5th Avenue orContinue reading “Rashida Turquoise Sandals”

Iron Fist Jacked Up Pumps

Have you heard about Just Fab? In honor of the Summer Olympics in London, I found these cute pumps from Iron Fist. From their website: “We stay on top of the trends, so we know what’s in and what’s out. Our styles are designer-inspired, which means they’re worthy of any runway, whether it’s New York’sContinue reading “Iron Fist Jacked Up Pumps”

Key West, FL

If you make your way down to South Florida, you should check out Key West. A unique getaway, the aptly named “Conch Republic” is always an enjoyable time; bars, shopping, tours of local attractions… There’s always something new to discover! Go check out: The Hemingway House – Ernest Hemingway’s tropical hideaway. Tour his house, hearContinue reading “Key West, FL”

Pink Keisha Wedge Sandals

Have you heard about Just Fab? This was my first purchase with them – a pair of wedge sandals for $20. From their website: “We stay on top of the trends, so we know what’s in and what’s out. Our styles are designer-inspired, which means they’re worthy of any runway, whether it’s New York’s 5thContinue reading “Pink Keisha Wedge Sandals”