http://lifeandbows.com Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:08:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Superfood Trail Mix http://lifeandbows.com/superfood-trail-mix/ http://lifeandbows.com/superfood-trail-mix/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:08:47 +0000 LifeandBows http://lifeandbows.com/?p=2444 This trail mix is so easy to make and it is so good for you. It will keep your energy up because it is filled with well rounded nutrients that are so good for your body.

Ingredients

Dried goji berries-health benefits Dried mulberries- health benefits Raw Pecans- This trail mix is so easy to make and it is so good for you. It will keep your energy up because it is filled with well rounded nutrients that are so good for your body.

Ingredients

Directions

  • Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl and enjoy!

 

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The year of the snake ( potato salad)

Happy New Year

A game of Twister the following day

I would like to thank everyone for reading my blog! You have been my constant source of encouragement and [...]]]>

The year of the snake ( potato salad)

Happy New Year

A game of Twister the following day

I would like to thank everyone for reading my blog! You have been my constant source of encouragement and support. I will always be grateful to you for the kindness you showed me here in 2012. I can’t begin to tell you what a wonderful feeling that is, and I look forward to 2013. Happy New Year!!!

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]]> http://lifeandbows.com/happy-new-years/feed/ 28 New Years Resolutions http://lifeandbows.com/new-years-resolutions/ http://lifeandbows.com/new-years-resolutions/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:00:45 +0000 LifeandBows http://lifeandbows.com/?p=2424 Spend more time with my family. Do more crafts with my daughter. Workout on a regular basis. Make my blog a success. Eat more veggies. Be more patient. Learn to knit because of these cute hats. Make an effort to compliment one person every day. Pick fresh flowers [...]]]>
Spend more time with my family.
Do more crafts with my daughter.
Workout on a regular basis.
Make my blog a success.
Eat more veggies.
Be more patient.
Learn to knit because of these cute hats.
Make an effort to compliment one person every day.
Pick fresh flowers for my home.
Forgive myself and forgive others.
Give people a second chance.
Be the first to say “Hello”.
 Learn to live with less.
Read often. 
Become the kind of person I would like to meet.
Ask for what I want.
Live with a grateful heart.
Take more photos.
Travel and travel!!!

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]]> http://lifeandbows.com/new-years-resolutions/feed/ 74 An Easy and Cheap Way to Clean Your Makeup Brushes http://lifeandbows.com/an-easy-and-cheap-way-to-clean-your-makeup-brushes/ http://lifeandbows.com/an-easy-and-cheap-way-to-clean-your-makeup-brushes/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:00:35 +0000 LifeandBows http://lifeandbows.com/?p=2413

How often do you clean your makeup brushes and when you do what do you clean them with? Here are a few guidelines.

How often:

Foundation Brushes: minimum once a week Brushes used for finishing powders and bronzers: once a week Blush Brushes: once a week Eye shadow Brushes: every 2-3 days Eyeliner Brushes: after every [...]]]>

How often do you clean your makeup brushes and when you do what do you clean them with? Here are a few guidelines.

How often:

  • Foundation Brushes: minimum once a week
  • Brushes used for finishing powders and bronzers: once a week
  • Blush Brushes: once a week
  • Eye shadow Brushes: every 2-3 days
  • Eyeliner Brushes: after every use
How to Clean your Makeup Brushes (disinfect and dissolves grease and makeup)
  • Add a tablespoon of white vinegar and 1 tablspoon of castille soap  in a cup of hot water
  • Let it soak for 20 minutes
  • Rinse the brushes with hot water followed by a cold rinse
  • Pat dry and let it air dry

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]]> http://lifeandbows.com/an-easy-and-cheap-way-to-clean-your-makeup-brushes/feed/ 44 Warm and Cozy http://lifeandbows.com/warm-and-cozy/ http://lifeandbows.com/warm-and-cozy/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:00:31 +0000 LifeandBows http://lifeandbows.com/?p=2386 After being stuck in traffic for three hours on Friday when it usually takes me 20 minutes to get home, I decided I needed a relaxing weekend at home. I spent my two days catching up on a few shows, cleaning and organizing my house, catching up on my blog, and spending time with my hubby and my [...]]]> After being stuck in traffic for three hours on Friday when it usually takes me 20 minutes to get home, I decided I needed a relaxing weekend at home. I spent my two days catching up on a few shows, cleaning and organizing my house, catching up on my blog, and spending time with my hubby and my Emma. I don’t know about you guys but I tend to do several things when I am working on the computer. I tend to have facebook, the blog, pinterest, and a few other sites running all at once. That’s how I found the Velvet Acorn on Etsy. This adorable shop carries the cutest head accessories, which makes me want to learn to knit. I think this will be one of my New Years resolutions!

The Maisie Cloche’  The Vivian Slouchy

The Burton Bear Cowl

 The Woodlynn Wolf Cowl

 

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]]> http://lifeandbows.com/warm-and-cozy/feed/ 47 From Geek To Chic http://lifeandbows.com/from-geek-to-chic/ http://lifeandbows.com/from-geek-to-chic/#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:00:46 +0000 LifeandBows http://lifeandbows.com/?p=2371

Glasses are no longer for prescription wearers. They are becoming a fad for anyone who is obsessed with fashion. So when Firmoo asked me to choose a pair of glasses, I knew I had to try this trend. Once I put them on I realized how well they upgraded my outfit by [...]]]>

Glasses are no longer for prescription wearers. They are becoming a fad for anyone who is obsessed with fashion. So when Firmoo asked me to choose a pair of glasses, I knew I had to try this trend. Once I put them on I realized how well they upgraded my outfit by giving it a modern look!

You will be amazed by Firmoo’s affordable prices, fashionable designs, and fast delivery. Another great news I would like to share with you is that Firmoo is now giving out a pair of FREE glasses/sunglasses of your choice to all of their first time buyers! If you want a free pair of glasses, check them out here! All you have to pay for is the shipping fee.

The winner of the Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway is Britton S. Boyles-Jenkins!! Congrats!

Have a great weekend everyone and thank you for reading! XO!

Sweater: Target

Scarf: H&M

Jeans: Joe’s

Shoes: Talbots

Glasses: C/O Firmoo

Bracelets: T+J Designs

Watch: Michelle

Ring: David Yurman

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]]> http://lifeandbows.com/from-geek-to-chic/feed/ 52 Black Bean Salsa http://lifeandbows.com/black-bean-salsa/ http://lifeandbows.com/black-bean-salsa/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:00:58 +0000 LifeandBows http://lifeandbows.com/?p=2360  

With all the holidays approaching I am on a hunt for yummy and healthy dishes. When my friend and I made this recipe we ate the whole bowl, and not because we were hungry, which we were, but because it was delicious!! What are your favorite party dishes?

Ingredients

1 can of black [...]]]>  

With all the holidays approaching I am on a hunt for yummy and healthy dishes. When my friend and I made this recipe we ate the whole bowl, and not because we were hungry, which we were, but because it was delicious!! What are your favorite party dishes?

Ingredients

  • 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can of corn drained and rinsed
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1 bunch of finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 an onion chopped
  • 1 pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1/2 of lemon squeezed

Directions

  • Stir all the ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix in the avocado and drizzle with olive oil to serve.

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]]> http://lifeandbows.com/black-bean-salsa/feed/ 35 Code Red http://lifeandbows.com/code-red/ http://lifeandbows.com/code-red/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:06:56 +0000 LifeandBows http://lifeandbows.com/?p=2349 Have you ever walked by a store display window or browsed on online site and just wanted to get everything? That’s exactly how I felt when I discovered Matches Fashion! Their website contains the most up to date fashion pieces and the hottest designers! This past months the color red has [...]]]> Have you ever walked by a store display window or browsed on online site and just wanted to get everything? That’s exactly how I felt when I discovered Matches Fashion! Their website contains the most up to date fashion pieces and the hottest designers! This past months the color red has been on my mind and I wanted to show you three looks and how to add a touch of red to your holiday wardrobe!

 

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 1/2/3/4

1/2/3/4

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]]> http://lifeandbows.com/code-red/feed/ 68 PJ Party http://lifeandbows.com/a-pj-party/ http://lifeandbows.com/a-pj-party/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:00:53 +0000 LifeandBows http://lifeandbows.com/?p=2323 I celebrated my birthday this year with a pajama party. The night was filled with amazing friends, yummy food, a few silly games, and a rap song that made the night very memorable. Thank you to everyone who came out and made my birthday a night to remember!!!

I celebrated my birthday this year with a pajama party. The night was filled with amazing friends, yummy food, a few silly games, and a rap song that made the night very memorable. Thank you to everyone who came out and made my birthday a night to remember!!!

The potato bar was a success!

My yummy desert table!!

The most amazing cupcakes by Sugar Plum Cake Company

Don’t forget to enter the Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway !!

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]]> http://lifeandbows.com/a-pj-party/feed/ 41 Get Ready To Party http://lifeandbows.com/get-read-to-party/ http://lifeandbows.com/get-read-to-party/#comments Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:00:05 +0000 LifeandBows http://lifeandbows.com/?p=2292 It’s my Birthday today and I have to be truly honest, up until two years ago I dreaded the day. I guess the idea of turning a year older kind of saddened me. Life changes, and the perception on things change as well. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I stopped looking at birthdays as me getting older, I [...]]]> It’s my Birthday today and I have to be truly honest, up until two years ago I dreaded the day. I guess the idea of turning a year older kind of saddened me. Life changes, and the perception on things change as well. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I stopped looking at birthdays as me getting older, I started to look at them as a celebration of another year here with my beautiful daughter, my wonderful husband, and all the people in my life that made that year so very special.

“Life should not only be lived, it should be celebrated”

-Osho

Last year when I decided to throw a roaring 20′s party with a murder mystery twist as a way to say goodbye to my 20′s and celebrate my 30th birthday. It was a memorable event for me and I wanted to share maybe a few too many pictures!

My little Flapper

It turned out that my hubby was the killer!

For those who are wondering the cigarettes are not real :-)

Pictures taken by Marina’s Studio

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!! I am celebrating my birthday by going to see my daughters first dance recital. I am so excited to see my Emma dance. Followed by a pajama party with a few close friends on Saturday!! XO!

Don’t forget to enter the Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway !!

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