Food

Eat Colorfully

As of lately I've been completely obsessed with fruit salads not just any fruit salad but this one in particular. One of my friends brought this to my house and I've been addicted. If you make a bunch you can snack all week long. 

So here are the health benefits of this quick easy fruit salad. 

Strawberries help burn stored fat, they are low in calories and high in fiber. 

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Grapes can prevent cancer, high blood pressure, and heart disease.  

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Blueberries are the king of antioxidants! They help prevent aging, and improve brain function.  

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Watermelon boosts cardiovascular and bone health. It's an ant inflammatory and supports your nervous system, and kidney support.

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The real question is why are you not eating this every day?! Enjoy! 

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De "light" ful!

Honestly, I wish I had even more time to cook. I wish that I could spur of the moment find a recipe and make it. Unfortunately, working until 6:00 through the week prevents me from doing that. Needless to say I've got to get my act together on Sunday and make a menu and shopping list for the week. If I don't do that then all week I am trying to play catch up with my meals. 

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By the time that I burst through the door anywhere from 6:15- 6:30 my head is already spinning about what I need to do to start prepping dinner. In a perfect world I could take my time and just hang out in the kitchen leafing through my favorite cookbook looking for a dinner to make. So instead I do this on Sunday's and even though I have a few books, Skinnytaste by Gina Homolka is my favorite. None of the meals are too complicated and they are all on the light side. In fact, every night this week has been a Skinnytaste meal. Here is a little peek into my daily life.

Monday was Buffalo Chicken Melts. Oh my gosh absolutely delicious! It's just as easy as it looks too. 

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Tuesday was Grilled Lamb which is such a nice change to the normal chicken or steak and the sprig of Rosemary is just the perfect touch.

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Find these and so many other great meals in the book or look for Skinnytaste on Pinterest! 

June Favorite's

Is there anything better than being outside in the warmth of the sun, feeling the grass under your feet? I think not. I mean as long as that's close to a patio and all. I am so excited that summer is finally and actually here. June is just wizzing by so I thought it was a great time to share the things that I have just been loving.

Clearly I'm loving pants, haha. If you look at fashion right now nothing is too tight. Looser pants are what is on trend right now and I couldn't be happier about that. Why? Because I think it's a very fresh and exciting change. The blue pair is my favorite workout gear called Fabletics by Kate Hudson. Honestly, as I've said, the quality is amazing. These pants are one of my favorites, they are soft and the color is great. 

Now for the books. I have such a deep passion for being in the kitchen as I am sure you know by now. The cookbook "Skinny Taste" was given to me as a gift at Christmas and I absolutely love it. I can't wait to share my latest recipe from it with you. Next up, DVF's new book. Also a gift and even though I am only at the beginning as of now I am loving it! And her of course. More on that later, stay tuned.

Fast Tip Tuesday will be all about these two of my favorite faux tanning products. Seriously I have used them for years and years...and years. I get so many compliments on my tan daily. "And where did you just get back from?" is a common question. Amazing products and I know I've talked about them before but it's worth another post in my opinion. 

How about that Vino? MK and I are obsessed with Spanish wines and this one is one of my go-to's. Love! It's a dry red and yum! Next time you're in the wine isle and don't know what to get snatch this one up! If you like dry reds you'll like this.

White shoes because summer. 

Also July 1st is the Glossy Box review and man it was a good one! Can't wait to share! 

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This is an obvious favorite not pictured above. My red nails! It's Mani Monday again and since I just had them done I had to share. A lovely girl named Jade did them and I had to ask her the name of the color I chose because as you see, naming nail polish is my ultimate dream job. When sweet Jade said "Was I Going That Fast?" was the name I just cracked up! How perfect is that?!  Pretty perfect for The Fast Fashionista. Anywho I hope your Monday involves nice nails, Starbucks, and a whole lot of happy. 

Have a wonderful week! Xoxo! 

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