Cake Pillow Slumber
You can haz your cake and sleep on it, too. Whoever told you different is dead ass wrong.
Cake Pillow offers the sweetest sleep you’ll ever have. It’s really soft and cushy, too. You can pick up Cake Pillow for less than the cost of a Starbucks Lotta Latte Mucho Grande thingy.
And the morning after? The Cake Pillow residues double as emollient facial cream, which helps to melt away nuisance woman-whiskers of the chin. That’s one helluva pillow, ya’ll.
Wait. How the hell did I get so old? Oh, that’s right. It’s year 2043. You’re still reading this blog? Shouldn’t you be flossing your dentures and eating jello through a straw?
…rewinds back to 2012…
So now that the Aging Booth has used their crackhead crystal ball to forecast what I’m supposed to look like in 31 years, how can I prove these bastards wrong? I’m 39 years old now, and something’s been going on with my face for, hmmm, a little over a year now.
In addition to the spontaneous woman-whiskers that show up on my chin (I keep emergency tweezers in my pocket for that), I’ve also been noticing fine lines around my eyes, random dark spots (age spots?), a bit of darkness and dryness under my eyeballs, and other imperfections that I terribly disapprove of.
I chatted with a fancy makeup specialist in an effort to purchase expensive magical makeup to cause my face to appear anti-mature. What she explained to me during my consultation was a serious wake up call:
“Those spots on your face are sun damage,” she says.
“Wait. Black people can get sun damage?” I said.
“Yeah bitch, so stop being a dumbass and protect your face from the freaking sun,” she says to me.
…at least that’s how I heard it.
Turns out I’m supposed to be using an SPF product on my face. And I do. I have! But not faithfully. And now my sporadic face care has finally caught up to me. I freaked out real good that day and bought an SPF 50, and a bunch of make up that’s still sitting in the closet. Was that overkill?
Since then I’ve been through a lot of face care products that suck, either because I didn’t like them on my face and/or they were too dang expensive. So I’m shopping at Target one day when this Boots rep starts talking to me about my face. Now allow me to keep this docu-drama short (I know, I know, you want the longest version available), and I’ll just tell you that I finally found my anti-aging face care match.
It’s gentle, effective, therapeutic, invigorating, makin’ my face clear & bright, affordable… AND! I feel so pampered. That’s what Boots does for me.
Boots No7 Lifting & Firming Eye Cream
Ahhh. This eye cream is luscious and emollient and feels so good around my eyes. It’s smooth and hydrating, not oily. I was never sold on the idea of anti-aging creams in the past, but I’ve seriously noticed that the area around my eyes is much brighter with a rejuvenated, perky appearance. SCORE!
Boots No7 Total Renewal Micro-dermabrasion Exfoliator
After reading an awesome micro-dermabrasion overview, I knew this treat could be really good for me. And it has been! Prior to micro-dermabrasion my face looked tired and splotchy. I also had old scarring from zits that I picked at a long time ago. But after only a few treatments with micro-dermabrasion, I can see the evenness returning to my skin and much brighter appearance. That matted, gray-ish, tired look in my face is outta here, baby! ** follow micro-derm instructions very carefully.
Now I know what you’re thinking. I don’t need this stuff. I don’t look my age. There’s no doubt that a clean diet, lots of water, not wearing 35 layers of makeup everyday and NOT smoking has helped my face stay fresh. But the older I get, I cannot deny the aging I see creeping up. That’s where my Boots stash does me good.
The lesson here? If you’re in your 20's, use a good SPF daily. If you’re in your 30's and beyond, care for your face well with the right products so it can love you back. If you can’t find Boots products at Target, or you’re just too lazy to go there, then follow this link to shop Boots anti-aging while sitting on your ass.
Or so I used to say until my husband set me straight.
Today is a post sponsored by Attune Foods.
I am an Attune Foods brand ambassador.
I adore their products (Ive been a fan since the 90's) yet almost more than that I adore the opportunity to chat over there about topics I dont address here.
Gluten-free living.
Weight-loss.
Healthy eating.
Mindful snacking.
And, today, the fact I used to say weight-loss was simple.
It is—just not in the fashion people assumed I meant.
Join me over there to chat?
Tags: Attune Foods, weight-loss is simple
My apologies to Claudia Roscoe. She made a TASTY smoothie that looked not so tasty. Click on title to see cooking segmet and recipe.
It Tastes Like a Cookie Protein Shake (Click link for more great ideas from Claudia)
Protein shakes are easy to make. Once you get going, it’s fun to explore new recipes and ideas.In a blender:
1 scoop Lifetime Vanilla plant protein
2 TBLS. Thai Coconut milk
2 teas. Barlean’s Pina Colada Fish oil
8 oz. Purified waterAny protein powder can be used, just visit your local health food store to get a quality one. Lifetime plant protein is delicious, has a creamy texture and is soy, dairy, egg and gluten free, for those of you that may be sensitive to those foods. It is vegan as well.
Other milk alternatives you might try are almond milk or hemp milk. Add in some fresh or frozen berries (organic of course!) and you can even put a little almond butter, walnut butter or sunflower butter for added creaminess and good taste! Remember your good oils; there are many to choose from…hemp, flax, coconut, safflower, and sesame are just a few to mention. Just make sure they are nature-made and not man-made. Have a little flax, chia or hemp as well? Throw it in there for some wonderful food fiber
Ahh another post from Chris that makes me feel OLD!
This month in the gym, radio hits ruled. Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Madonna all released singles destined for workout playlist glory. But, it’s not just pop divas who prevailed. Carrie Underwood’s latest retains a few country touches. Skrillex and Sirah cranked out a boisterous dubstep anthem. And, although most hip-hop is too slow to make the cut, J. Cole’s aptly-titled “Work Out” proved to be an exception.
Here’s the full list, according to votes placed at
Run Hundred–the web’s most popular workout music site.
To find more workout songs–and hear next month’s contenders—folks can check out the free database at RunHundred.com. Visitors can browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era—to find the music that best fits with their particular workout routine.
What’s on your iPod this month?
You know how it is. You overslept. Or the kids are sick and clingy. Or you have to work late. Or a deadline to meet. Are you feeling unmotivated and sluggish? I hate when this stuff happens.
But alas! I command you to no longer suffer from non-workout symptoms due to chronic interference as mentioned above. Unless it’s a rest day or some major emergency, please flush that ‘I can’t workout today’ reasoning down the toilet.
Fit In These 5 Quick Exercises Throughout Your Day
1) 25 squats after you claw the morning crust out your eyes.
2) 30 second plank (2 rounds) before you get in the shower.
3) 30 alternating front kicks (keep those abs tight!) while your dinner is cooking.
4) 25 crunches + 25 reverse crunches after you put on your couch-assing clothes for the evening.
5) 10 push-ups (2 rounds) before bed.
Now there’s a full body workout, baby! Tell me you can’t fit this in throughout your day.
Get creative. Find a way. Make a way. And get it done.
BOOM!
Pose idea all hers.
Pose forced upon me.Yes there’s a story.
There’s always a story…
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