Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Why I Joined Plexus


Why join Plexus? Many folks have come alongside me in my Plexus healthy journey. I have mentioned that previously I got in to help my daughter in her pursuit of the business. So when I looked at the business and the products I wanted to purchased I looked...

Your Prayer Life

OPPOSITION SHOWS UP TO TEST YOUR PRAYER LIFE! Get  a Free Written Prophecy, Get Your Prayer Life in order. "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall  abide under the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1) Is there something...

Classic starters and succulent steaks at the Cattle Baron

There's been a lot of fine dining going on recently. Have you noticed? So today it's time to step away from the gourmet and try out a new addition to the Cattle Baron franchise for some delicious, hearty, simple food. Their motto is "The finest...

Healthy Mexican Breakfast

I think tempeh is kind of unfairly stigmatized. Tofu is mainstream now but its' lumpy, rugged brother, Tempeh, hasn't had his moment yet. I prefer tempeh actually, it's a much more interesting (some would say toothesome) texture and it takes on the flavor...

Cabbage with Dates, Capers and Salami

I got this huge head of cabbage at the farmers market last week because it was $1 (basically free). Cabbage is pretty awesome, especially for college students with sporadic schedules and limited funds because it lasts and it's very cheap. While it's...

Potato Salad w/ Lots of Garlic, Dill and Mustard

I love all kinds of potato salad. This is a vinegar-y, herby one that I let marinate overnight. I was planning on having it as a cold salad but I had some lemon-infused cheese that was calling out to be used and melted cheese makes everything more exciting...

Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

Looking for an easy grilled chicken thighs recipe ?  The idea was to take on a Rachel Ray recipe for grilled chicken thighs. Chicken thighs marinated in olive oil, garlic and rosemary ; drizzled with balsamic vinegar and grilled wrapped in...

Pâté de Campagne Recipe


This is our pâté de campagne recipe ! At your next dinner party, serve country style Pâté De Campagne . You'll really impress your guests. It is often referred to as Pâté Maison for the simple reason that you can vary the recipe in so many ways and make...

Pretty Floral Spring Dresses


Hey Everyone! Spring is in the air! If the pollen floating around wasn't any indication then the temperatures certainly are. I guess you have to take the good with the bad, right? I'm glad that I finally have a chance to break out my pretty floral spring...

Beauty Products GIVEAWAY {CLOSED}

Win these awesome goodies: Lip Tar Matte by OCC Eyeliner by theBalm Smashbox Lip Gloss in Limitless OCC Creme Color Concentrate (Beholder) EOS Lip Balm False Eyelashes by Salon Perfect CROWN Studio GlamShadow Stick (Blue Steel) Bella Pierre Mineral Blush...

Red alert!


The color RED is energizing. It excites our emotions and motivates us to take action. It also signifies leadership qualities, promoting ambition and determination…. The perfect color to wear to a business meeting! This is my version of a "power suit."...

all happening in gtown


Of late, I've been asked a lot about my blog and what makes me different from other blogs. Yes, it started as a fashion blog, but I also want to reflect on the goings on in my often underrated home town of Geelong (also known as Gtown!) I get...

Bring Bright Colors into the Office + J. Jill


*This post highlights ways to bring bright colors into the office and features items that were gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! When you're in the office do you ever notice how everyone dresses the same? The colors people choose to wear...

A Tragedy Too Close.


Two Sundays ago I had to do something that I dread doing all the time. Something I can never get used to doing even though my job often demands it. We were in a planning meeting for an upcoming program in Church and I stepped out with a pastor, we were...

Rust and Gold


Hi loves. How amazing is this rust color? I'm just so in love with it! It's so classy and glamours - I love it! This jumpsuit was such a great find from ASOS, and I'm so happy I bought it. It's the perfect look for an event or a fancy dinner night out....

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Competition: Win a Microplane® Garlic cutter


I do love a kitchen gadget. Anything that makes preparing food and cooking more fuss-free has to be a good thing. Chopping garlic is definitely one of the more time consuming and fussy tasks I have to do in the kitchen. It's something that has to be...

The Best of Milan Fashion Week AW16


The Italian fashion capital put on a spectacular show as designers showed a diverse range of influences for the autumn winter season. Like London, floral embellishments and adornments were evident at many of the fashion houses while the opposites of...

Healthy Banana Ice Cake – Pastel Helado de Plátano Saludable


I have very bad luck when matching my recipes with the weather. A week ago it was extremely hot in Mexico City, so I bought all the ingredients to make this ice cream dessert. And just the day I prepared it, the cold weather started. Tengo muy mala suerte...

Fissler Pressure Cooker Set


Fissler Pressure Cooker This Fissler pressure cooker basically sold itself on versatility alone! Over the years, I've had several different makes and sizes of pressure cookers. I started with a 4 quart avocado colored Presto (that little detail should...

Recipe: Chunky minestrone soup


It's been way too long since I posted a recipe, something I promise to remedy in the coming months. Starting today with a really simple, healthy one for a substantial soup. Minestrone is an easy way to get a good helping of vegetables into your diet....

Apricot & Nuts Granola Bars – Barras de Granola con Nueces y Chabacanos


On Saturday was my husband's 30 th birthday, so I prepared a Kit Kat cake, one of his favorite chocolates. It was delicious, but I know that it isn't the world's healthiest dessert. So after a weekend of great food, and many desserts, I decided to prepare...

On Tech Leadership

I've written a piece over on NewCo that I wanted to also post it here. See below… If your business focus is in technology or the Internet, as mine has been for nearly three decades, it's quite possible you've never heard of the GLOBE Series , a global...

Metaservices FTW!

Way back when - well, a few years back anyway- I wrote a series of posts around the idea of " metaservices ." As I mused, I engaged in a bit of derision around the current state (at that point) of the mobile ecosystem, calling it " chiclet-ized " - silos...

Off mode

Olá a todos! Como correu o fim-de-semana? Eu descuidei-me e o post vem com um dia de atraso (sorry!) mas ultimamente tenho tido tanto trabalho e vir de todas as direcções que sinto que as vezes nem sei para onde me virar! Assim que tiro os fim-de-semanas...

Inspiring Change Through Fashion + Accept Me


*This post talks about inspiring change through fashion and features an item that was gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! I'm so glad it's Friday! I know I say that every week but it never gets old. I've been blogging for a few years now....

12 Weeks Meal Plan | Week 5


Bell pepper egg-in-a-hole (source) 1 red bell pepper 4-5 large eggs Salt Pepper ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tbsp Olive oil In a large, non-stick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium/high heat. Cut peppers into ½" rings and remove the seeds and...

3 Ways To Confound The Enemy.


I would sure love to have the enemy perpetually confused about me. I would love to for him to be completely unable to understand me, for him be stupefied, and knock him senseless regarding anything that concerns me. You know, the devil is constantly...

International Women's Day


    

My Current Favorite Makeup Products


Hi babes!! So here is a round-up of some of my current favorite makeup products. Some of them are super new on the market, while other ones are just super recent discoveries of mine…even though they have been around for a little while. Hope you love...

Light Spring Sweaters + J. Jill

*This post highlights light spring sweaters and features items that were gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! The weather in Atlanta this weekend was beautiful enough to be envied. The sneak peeks we've been getting into spring are wonderful!...

Reformation's Spring Wedding/Party Collection


I've just recently discovered The Reformation brand.  And their clothes is absolutely adorable. Take a look at their new Spring Wedding Collection for non-basic weddings! I'm loving these bridesmaids dresses, they are created to be worn over...

Valentia Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask | Review


  Last week I talked about the importance of using an eye cream and reviewed a True Glow Eye Cream by Valentia . Today I want to talk about Ultra Plumping Hydration Mask by the same brand - Valentia. Here's what the brand claims: This Vitamin...

Win $15 Paypal Cash


Hello everyone! Welcome to the International $15 Paypal Cash Giveaway. Hosted by MakeUp Fun Even if it's not thousands of dollars, it is always a good treat to have some spare extra money to spend. Don't you agree? This was also possible because of the...

Designer Men's Crochet Collection: The Biron Collection is Happening!


I am developing a collection of designer crochet patterns with a target market of men who enjoy designer style combined with comfort. The name of the collection is The Biron Collection, and the initial release will be of approximately 5 patterns...

Luminess Air Review + Before & After Pics


*This is a sponsored Luminess Air review. The opinions that I've expressed in this post are completely my own based on my use of the product  Hey Everyone! I'm sure you all know by now that I'm not that into makeup. I mean, it's obvious that I wear...

Red Coat and Leopard Heels


Happy Thursday everyone!! Winter is almost over, so why not pull out this fab coat one last time before it sits in my closet for months!  Plus, for $37 this coat is worth every penny. Then obviously I have to add these super fun leopard heels from...

Friday, March 4, 2016

Epic biblical drama ‘Risen’ seeks to answer, ‘Can a Roman soldier prove Resurrection was a hoax?’


By Michael Ireland ASSIST News Service LOS ANGELES - In a fresh take on history's biggest event, seen through the eyes of a high-ranking Roman military officer, RISEN is an imaginative retelling of what happened after Jesus was crucified and resurrected....

Epic biblical drama ‘Risen’ seeks to answer, ‘Can a Roman soldier prove Resurrection was a hoax?’

By Michael Ireland ASSIST News Service LOS ANGELES - In a fresh take on history's biggest event, seen through the eyes of a high-ranking Roman military officer, RISEN is an imaginative retelling of what happened after Jesus was crucified and resurrected....

Smoking, Supplements, Pain & More


Let me share a few things I learned this week. Smoking -I was a smoker when I was younger. I quit when my doctor jacked me up about smoking and how it was affecting my daughter. Have you tried to quit smoking but nothing ever worked?! And, if it did...

Encourage Someone Today


I think one of the greatest things to help me on my "healthier living" changes was the voice of encouragement from friends and family. The cheerleaders to the goal. My family is excited for my weight loss , my better living, the loss of pain and they...

COGIC Charities gives water, baby formula to Flint residents


By Grelan Muse Sr. Inside The Pew In wake of the ongoing Flint water crisis, the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) Charities recently announced it is sending water and ready-made baby formula to Flint residents. According to a press release, several COGIC...

Are the burgers fine?


At the weekend while strolling through St Pancras Station I came across a "hole in the wall" burger joint called Fine Burger Co. It being lunchtime and feeling a bit peckish I decided to take a closer look. Various signs on the walls promised all burgers...

Restaurant Jardine in stunning Stellenbosch


Today we're heading to the bustling university town of Stellenbosch. I love the Cape Winelands and try to dine out in one of the many amazing eateries there as often as I can. That usually involves heading for a wine farm set deep in the countryside....

Yorkshire local produce rocks!

Yorkshire is famous for saying what it likes and liking what it says, there is a sense of pride up there which is enviable as I found out on a recent trip to York. It's not just the Yorkshire tea, Yorkshire Blue cheese (delicious but never seen it in...

Fellow Foodie Magazine

As my banner says, I live to eat and am hungry to blog. In fact I am hungry to share about food with you so you can be inspired to let your inner chef or cook out and get passionate about cooking, flavour and taste. Good cooking is easy and something...

Dining in Daintree

A year has passed since my last trip to Australia. It was my third time there and as this time I was taking my girlfriend for her birthday, I wanted to visit a part of Australia that I hadn't been to before, but which would be stunningly beautiful enough...

Easy Eggplant Moussaka Recipe

For Sunday dinner at Mom's, I created an easy   Eggplant moussaka recipe.    Of course, we could be like Miss Clairee and call it an aubergine moussaka recipe! Call it eggplant, grape or aubergine, not only is it a time consuming...

Farro with Goat Cheese, Arugula and Blistered Tomatoes


I love farro. My mom is pretty on top of food trends and caught on to this one early on..Not that I'd say it's become a "craze" per se, but it's definitely more common and popular since it first appeared on our dinner table. It's nutty and chewy and...

Samsung Side by Side Refrigerator

Samsung RS25H5111SR Energy Star 24.5 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator/Freezer with External Water/Ice Dispenser and In-Door Ice Maker, Stainless Steel My new basement "ice box" is a Samsung side by side refridgerator. Out of necessity, most of this...

Studio Gear Eye shadow Palette Review, Swatches and Photos


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The Walk In The Garden.


Hearing about a walk in the garden quickly brings to mind the thoughts of a romantic hand in hand stroll, smelling roses, listening to the chirping of birds, enjoying nature while basking in the love you see when you take a look into your spouse's eyes....

Shop Nice Dresses with Simple-Dress

Hello, Today I'm introducing you to an online shop named Simple-Dress , where you can find cheap but quality dresses. They have thousands of products, from nice everyday women dresses and accessories to more elegant special occasion dresses and wedding...

How To Style Colored Lens For Indian Skin Tones

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Monday Vlog | SohnBeardenTV


Hi, guys! I'm still catching up on editing my vlogs  And I'm planning on posting our family vlogs every Monday! So stay tuned if you're interested and definitely subscribe to our YouTube Family Channel ! xo JANE xo Instagram  -  Twitter...

Black and gold in the Sunshine City

A quick trip to Florida's gulf coast specifcally  "The Sunshine City" is the inspiration for today's outfit on this glorious day. Let's start with the ensemble's centerpiece…a pleated metallic cream and gold maxi skirt that catches the light at...

Blue Trench and Denim


Good Morning loves and happy March! I literally can't believe we are in March already, its insane how quickly time goes by these days and it just makes it more and more obvious to me how precious each little moment we have with one another is. Everyday...

Valentia Eye Cream | Review


I feel like right now I'm at the age when I really need to start taking care of my skin to prevent wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles (well, that I already have thanks to sleep deprivation). And I'm 28, in case you're curious A couple of years ago I...

the traveling bag

Have you ever seen the movie "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"? Well that is how this post all started! Instead of pants, this Sash and Belle bag traveled from Queensland, to New South Wales then to Victoria getting styled by three different ladies,...

Get Ready to Transition into Spring + Closet Barcode

*This post talks about how to get ready to transition into spring and features items that were gifted to me for a product review Hey Everyone! The warm weather we've been having is no coincidence. It's March now so that means it's time to get ready to...

Summer 2016


Summer 2016 is coming and we have a brand new range of bikinis coming in soon   Check out our new range of swimwear soon   www.allaboutthebeach.com

Dark Florals