Monday, February 27, 2012

February Obsessions

So quite often in my life I definitely have my fill of obsessions.  Keeping with all things beauty I decided to share what my monthly obsessions included for the month of February. 

1. Tone Daily Detox bodywash - I have to say I'm not very faithful to any certain kind of body washes.  I hate washes that are over powering that I can smell over my perfume.  I want to be clean by a body wash not heavily perfumed!  After I used it I was hooked.  It has an amazing smell and It's extremely moisturizing.  It also has vitamin E in it which is also really good in improving the tone of your skin, big plus for me!

2.  La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo - as soon as winter arrived I started having a lot more unwelcome friends appear on my face.  I feel like I have a love hate relationship with my skin...it's either really really good or really really bad.  I have used every spot treatment on the market and have never been impressed.  I heard about the La Roche-Posay brand through many positive reviews on the web.  NO, this doesn't get rid of anything over night but after a few weeks of using it I notice a HUGE difference in the severity of breakouts.  Definitely happy about this purchase.

3.  OPI - Ski Teal We Drop - I wore this on my nails almost everyday of February, I love it!

4.  Burberry Brit Perfume - I bought this back in January and really didn't get around to using it until Feb. It's definitely not an everyday scent for me but the smell is so amazing.  When I'm choosing a perfume I look for something not too floral and something that can almost be worn by a guy as well and this was right up my alley.

4. CHANEL Vitalumiere Aqua Foundation - I think as a women your allowed to be a "princess" about a few things in your life.  Makeup is hands down my reigning princess item.  I've discovered over the years that the reason why some makeup is so expensive is because it truly is above and beyond quality and this foundation does not disappoint.  I'm a fan of most of the foundations CHANEL offers (I'm eventually going to do a post  on these) but I used the Vitalumiere Aqua the most this month.  If you want perfect looking skin without looking like you have a pound of makeup on your face then buckle down and save your pennies for this!

5.  Microdermabrasion Cleansing Tool - I had no clue that cleansing with a little brush head attached to a rotating handle would do some much for your skin!  I've used this everyday for a few months now and my skin feels so smooth and soft afterwards, it's all I can take to not constantly rub my face.  I just bought a drugstore brand of this and it has been working out great for me.

6.  TRESemme Dry Shampoo - Little known secret to healthy and shiny hair....DO NOT wash it everyday!  Sounds gross but makes a huge difference.  On the in between days dry shampoo never lets me down.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

An unlikely pair

Hi Everyone!  So I thought it was time to post one of my favorite recipes.  It's a tuna quesadilla and it's a staple in our house.  I know not everyone is a fan tuna and I know your probably thinking...tuna?  quesadilla? definitely do not go together but it really surprised me the first time I had it.  I can't take the credit for finding this recipe because my husband actually found it on the back of a tuna packet.  It's easy to make and  it will fill you up!


2 packets of Hickory Smoked tuna (Starkist sells these)
4 green onion (chopped)
2 oz. cream cheese (room temperature, I use 1/3 less fat to keep it a little healthier)
1/2 roasted red pepper (chopped)
1/2 cup shredded cheese (your choose, we use colby-monterey jack)
Dash of salt and pepper
4 tortilla shells

Preheat your oven broiler.  Mix the first 6 ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.  Lay out 2 of your tortilla shells on a baking sheet and make a few holes with a fork in them.  Take your tuna mixture and spread it evenly onto shells.  Place 2 remaining tortilla shells on top of your mixture and also make holes in these with a fork.  Place baking sheet under broiler for about 2 minutes or until slightly browned then flip them over.  At this point you can choose whether or not you want to top them with cheese or not.  Cook for an additional 2 minutes and they are ready to eat.