guava mango popsicles. you're welcome.

if you follow me on instagram, you might have seen this little teaser which now looking at it, it's not so much of a teaser as you can totally tell they're popsicles.

moving on.

the weather here finally graced us with sunshine over the past week and we spent every possible minute soaking some vitamin d. that is until yesterday when we got a cold front and were slapped with gray skies, some winds and 54 degrees.

now i know some of you got snow, so i don't expect any pity from you as the weather i just described is what you call a normal day. but i'm from texas, and here in the lonestar state we have double digits nearing the hundreds by now. so, yeah.

so for those that don't really care what temperature it is outside to enjoy a nice healthier version of pops, here you go.

5-6 guavas

1 medium mango

2 cups greek plain yogurt

1/2 cup of organic brown sugar

peel mango and pure with yogurt. pour into a bowl. wash and cut off ends of guavas. blend on their own. strain out the seeds. they have a lot of seeds!

pour guava paste into bowl with mango and yogurt and pour in sugar. mix thoroughly or throw into blender again until it is all mixed in well.

pour mixture into popsicle molds. if you don't have one dixie cups are okay to use.

insert popsicle stick in the middle. greek yogurt is thicker so it should hold up well. freeze for a few hours, and enjoy immediately!!

do you guys have any plans this weekend? enjoy it and don't forget to smile!

Resolutions in Motion

You know how January 1st is usually the busiest days for gyms, right?
Doesn't fail. All these people that are trying to get started on the right foot by trying to accomplish their resolutions. Yeah, it lasts for two months tops. I know, because I'm the first one to bail. So, this time I got smart and signed up with little fun project called Resolutions in Motion.

You get started on your resolution before the year ends, that way when January 1st hits, you'll be ahead of the game!! These ladies had their thinking hat on all the way. And I am so ecstatic to be a part of it. Also, there are prizes involved, so that was a no brainer. 

So, what's my resolution?

I am making a resolution to live healthier. 

I know it's almost expected, but it's something that I've always struggled with. like really struggled with. I've been trying to get back in shape and healthier since the birth of my first child....TEN years ago.

At this point it's not so much a diet or trying to lose weight, it's just to try and adapt a healthier lifestyle. If I lose weight in the process, then double yay. As I get older I know that I am more at risk for many illnesses and nutrition plays such an important role in being healthy and preventing lots of said illnesses. 

It would devastate me to get diagnosed for anything major and if being healthier by exercising regularly and eating better, can keep me further from the doctor's office, I need to start doing it and committing to it for myself and my family.

So starting this week, I am actually penciling my workouts in my schedule. I will commit to working out at least three times a week. On the nutrition side of things, I am going to be cutting out as many processed and fried foods as I can. I can't say I'm going to go cold turkey, because I've tried before and failed miserably. i will be posting healthy recipes on here to keep me on my A game. so wish me luck, yes? i really need to accomplish this resolution this time.

I'm pretty excited about this and I'm sure it will be tons of fun. You want to join in the challenge with your resolution? Go ahead and sign up (click on the button above). i can't wait to read about your resolutions!

Healthier me, here I come!! 

DIY: Grapeseed Oil & Oatmeal Scrub

I got a confession.

My skin has been horrible as of late. I blame on the weather, don't we all?

Even after lathering on lotion, it still is pretty dry and not pretty. *sad face*

I had seen a lot of pins on Pinterest of diy scrubs, so I thought I'd give it a try.

Cucumber Peach Salad

I won't be the first to say that I am genius in the kitchen, because I'm really not and my husband would probably agree. *ahem*

When the creativity bug hits though, it's usually a good thing.

This salad came to me after eating so badly for a few days. Think queso, pizza, tortas. I could go on, but I rather not make you gain five pounds just from reading.

I needed something light, yummy, and that wouldn't have my arteries dialing 911.

I realize that this may fit more as a summer salad, and kind of sticks out as a sore thumb among all the fall recipes, but go out on a limb for me.

enter fresh, light and yummy.

So simple but such an explosion of flavor in your mouth.

Ingredients:

2 medium peaches

2 cucumbers

1 avocado

1 lemon

red pepper flakes

Begin by peeling your cucumbers and with a peeler, slice them into ribbons.

Cut your peaches into medium to thin wedges. Cut your avocado into small cubes.

Toss all cut ingredients in a salad bowl. Squeeze lemon over salad and sprinkle red pepper flakes to your liking.

Super duper easy. No fuss and your arteries will be way happy. Hope you enjoy friends!! 

Until next time,