As many of you may know, I make celery juice daily! It is a part of my morning routine and I love how many nutrients I can get from it. So, after getting some farm fresh beets from my friend Mallory, I decided to make beet juice! This is also a way to mix up the vegetables I am eating on a daily basis. So here is my current beet juice recipe:

What you need to make beet juice

  • 2 Full peeled and chopped beets
  • 1 cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 thumb of ginger
  • Juicer
  • Glass jar or cup
  • Glass straws (I just love using these)

The How To’s

This part is pretty easy!

  • First, I peel and chop up my beets into small square pieces. This makes it easier for them to go through the juicer.
  • Then, I peel and chop up my cucumber and lemons (remove the rind).
  • Then, I funnel the beets, cucumbers, lemons, and ginger through my juicer!
  • I pour it into my favorite glass jars, stir, and then enjoy!
Jars | Juicer

LTK Day is a one-day-only sale put on by LIKEtoKNOW.it and you can only shop TODAY. If you aren’t familiar, LTK is an app that you download from the app store, where you can shop all my favorite items in one place! If ever there is something you see on Instagram that I have posted, usually it will be on my LIKEtoKNOW.it page as well. Here is a link to my page! So-LTK Day is a sale that is exclusive to the app. So you have to shop through LTK to get the discounts. How it works is you first follow me on the app, then look for the red LTK day symbols on my posts. When you click on a post, click on an item you want to shop- and you will be given a unique LTK day code and a link to shop the item. It is really easy! So, I decided to highlight a few of my favorite places to shop during this one day only LTK Day Sale.

Outdoor voices

I love the brand Outdoor Voices. I have been wearing and enjoying their activewear for some time now. Their pieces feel amazing and the colors are so pretty too! You definitely don’t want to miss this 20% discount they are sharing through LTK!

The Styled Collection

The styled collection has lots of great jewelry. The gold bangle below is very similar to the one I wear every day! Check these pieces out during the sale for 40% OFF!

Shop them all here!

Sam Edelman

Sam Edelman has some amazing summer shoes on sale for 25% off. There are great heels, cute espadrilles, sandals, and tennis shoes. I love how this brand keeps on trend and high quality but stay within a great price point- and even better today at 25% off!

Shop them all here!

Abercrombie & Fitch

You all know my love for Abercrombie lately! They have such great pieces! They have cute trendy pieces but also so many basics you can wear for a while and in every season. Their jean shorts are some of my favorites that I wear on repeat in the spring and summer! They are offering 30% off for the LTK Day sale.

Shop them all here!

Frontgate

Frontgate has some amazing furniture and decor! This is an amazing sale too with 25% off all items! If you are looking for anything for your living room, dining room, kitchen or backyard, you should definitely check them out. I know a lot of you ask about my new home decor, so I linked a few things that are inspired by our new decor and very similar to what we have! For example, this outdoor set is SO similar to ours and at 25% off.

Shop them all here

Tarte Cosmetics

Tarte is one of my favorite makeup brands. I have used their products for a long time and they are tried and true! The blush linked below is amazing and has so many 5 Star reviews. I also love the shape tape concealer. It really hides everything! Check out their sale and don’t miss stocking up on some of these awesome products!

Shop the sale here

I filmed a YouTube video all about my recent Amazon purchases. These are all items that I use and love lately. This list includes items for health, fashion, lifestyle, home, and more! I love Amazon, and I think you all will love these items too. Check out all my recent Amazon purchases below!

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Miranda Frye is where I get all of my everyday jewelry. This jewelry is amazing quality, and I know they will have the perfect pieces for any outfit. Miranda Frye just launched a new summer collection and it is amazing – I love all the new additions. You can shop them all here on their website and use code ALEX for a discount. You will love these new Miranda Frye Collection pieces.

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I filmed a YouTube video today on my favorite things lately. These are all products that I use and love daily! It includes fashion, beauty, and lifestyle items. I hope you enjoy this and check out these product that I know you will love too!

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1. Nike Crossbody– I have been using this Nike bag for our family walks and running errands. It is the perfect size and I love that it isn’t too bulky.

2. Matcha– This Matcha is ceremonial grade matcha! It is my favorite matcha by far and I use it everyday now. You can check out my post on how I make the matcha latte here!

3. Matcha Whisk– This is a great whisk that I use to make my matcha latte nice and smooth!

4. Chanel sandals– I’m sure you’ve seen me wearing these sandals on Instagram, but they really have been my go-to sandals lately. I feel like I can easily dress them up or down and they instantly make any outfit chic!

5. Birkenstocks– I love these sandals for around the house and athleisure wear. These are great for everyday use!

6. Alo Set– I recently got this set from Alo Yoga. It is so comfortable, and I love the blue color! The leggings are super high waisted and flattering and the cropped sweatshirt is the perfect weight and hits in the right spot. The sports bra is also super flattering and goes great with the set.

7. Alo Snake Set (top and leggings)- I just thought this set was so fun and different. I am wearing a ton of athleisure wear lately, and I love that this print just spices things up a bit!

8. Tula Eye Balm– OK-this eye balm is seriously magical. You can wear it on its own or under makeup. It makes your eyes look brighter and instantly makes them feel more awake! Definitely try out this product.

9. Tan Luxe Drops– These tanning drops are a part of my daily routine. I will put a few drops into my moisturizer at night and wake up with a nice glowing complexion. These drops make it so easy to apply and looks even (which I know can be the scary part of self tanning). You’ll love this product!

10. Amazon Water Glasses– These glasses have been our favorites!

11. Brooklinen Sheets– I have been loving Brooklinen lately! This set of sheets is linen and I absolutely love the look and feel! And it is a great price point for an amazing quality product.

12. Brooklinen Towels– These new towels from Brooklinen are also amazing! They are so soft and a great product.

13. Abercrombie Tanks- I have been living in these tanks lately!! They go with everything and are so flattering. This henley is so cute and love the button detail. This other one is a body suit and so flattering.

I love trying new skincare brands- and Tula is an amazing brand with high quality products. I was able to try out some great products that I have incorporated into my daily skincare routine. Tula is also made using probiotics so it really is great for your skin! They all feel so amazing on my skin and smell really nice. Keep reading below for my favorite Tula products I am loving. You can use my code ALEXGARZA for 15% off!

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The Breakdown on Tula Products

Cult Classic Cleanser– I love this cleanser! It is made with probiotics and superfoods which deeply cleans your skin – flushing out any imperfections. It makes your skin feel really soft and also smells really nice too!

Protect & Glow Daily Sunscreen- This sunscreen is one of my favorite products from Tula. It is infused with pineapple and papaya so it smells amazing, but it also leaves your skin glowing! Not all sunscreens do that. You can also wear it easily under your makeup without it being too heavy or clogging your pores. It is also great for protecting your skin from blue light damage.

Gummy Vitamins- These are daily gummy vitamins that help promote strong hair and nails, and clear skin! They also have probiotics in them too!

Rose Glow and Get It Balm– This balm is for application under your eyes! I apply this in the morning and let me tell you- it really makes my eyes feel more awake and look much brighter! You can wear it on its own or under makeup too! It is made with caffeine, hyaluronic acid, rosewater, and rose hip oil to promote tight, glowing, and energized skin!

Blurring Primer– Okay- this product is so amazing. The primer comes out white but then once you rub it into your face, it blends in matching your skin tone. It evens out the color of your face all while giving you the perfect glow! It is the perfect canvas for makeup, or you can wear it alone too!

Pro-Glycolic Toner- Toning is a super important part of your skincare routine! It helps your products soak in better and this one specifically helps to hydrate and even the skintone.

Overnight Repair Treatment– This cream is super restorative and uses probiotics, AHA’s & Vitamin C to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and keep the skin looking youthful! Apply it at night and let it do the work while you sleep. I really like this one for at night.

Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub– This scrub is for use 2-3 times a week. Using it will help reduce blackheads and exfoliate the skin using natural ingredients like pink salt, volcanic sand & witch hazel. This definitely leaves my skin feeling very smooth!

I created these textured waves over on instagram stories the other day! I got a lot of questions on it so I thought I’d do a full IGTV and blog post about it! I also wanted to share some of the products I used to create this look! As well as a quick step-by-step textured waves hair tutorial! I love this look for a fun beachy style in summer!

Products for Textured Waves

  1. The shampoo and conditioner I have been loving lately are Kerastase!
  2. Hair mask– I have been using this hair mask lately and really like it!
  3. Leave-in treatment– This leave-in conditioner from Aveda is really nice and makes my hair feel great!
  4. Waver– I got this hair waver on Amazon and spoiler alert- it is under $25! I love this tool for creating volume and a tousled look!
  5. Curling Iron– It is no secret I love t3 products! I use their 1.25 inch curling iron all the time to create the perfect curl, whether it is loose or a more polished look. For this look I used this iron– my favorite.
  6. I really like this hairspray! It is so light but has amazing hold. It works great for a look like this.
  7. Hair paste also really helps to create that tousled look! Here is a nice one from Redken.
  8. Hair Oil- Love this one from Ouai

How to Create Textured Waves

  1. I started off my shampooing and conditioning my hair and doing a leave-in conditioner mask.
  2. Spray with a little hair oil to add shine and reduce frizz and add a little Aveda conditioning treatment which I will apply to my hands and run through my ends.
  3. Next, I will brush those products through my hair.
  4. Then, I blow dry my hair with my T3 blowdryer. Blow drying your hair gives it a lot of volume to begin with so that is definitely a great place to start!
  5. Next, I split my hair off into sections: top and bottom. You can clip your hair up with these clips– they don’t dent your hair which is so nice while styling.
  6. Then, I will go through my bottom layer of hair with the waver, clamping every other piece. Try and make it a little sporadic which will help with texture and volume.
  7. Then, I will go in with the curling iron, and curl the remaining pieces on the bottom layer. This way, by mixing in the curling iron and the waver, it looks super beachy and not too uniform.
  8. Repeat for the top layer. The less uniform-the better!
  9. Spray with hairspray and then use a hair pomade on the ends to give it the textured look.
  10. Run fingers through your hair and shake from the root to create volume and spray again to hold everything in place!

I hope you enjoyed this quick textured waves hair tutorial!

H&M is one of my favorite clothing stores for trendy pieces, all at a great price point. They have some amazing dresses, tops, and such cute swimsuits. Check out my H&M clothing haul on my Instagram and shop all my favorites below!

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I love this recipe for healthy Reeses bites! I got this recipe from my friend Sam! This recipe does not require too many ingredients and is dairy free! This would be a perfect treat to bring with you to someone’s house for July 4th or a summer party. If you want to check out my YouTube channel, I am doing a whole series on summer entertaining there are so many appetizer, drink, and dessert recipes!

Here is What you Need for the Healthy Reese Bites

Dairy free chocolate chips – 2 bags

2 teaspoons Coconut oil

Peanut butter

Vanilla extract

Sea salt flakes

Mini muffin tin (this is the one I use from Williams Sonoma)

The How To’s

  1. Pour into a sauce pan half the bag of the chocolate chips, coconut oil (1-2 teaspoons), and a few drops of vanilla extract.
  2. Next, melt down the mixture and stir it until fully melted on low heat
  3. Pour thin layer or dollop into the bottom of your muffin tin (in each spot)
  4. Freeze this layer for 10-15 minutes
  5. Take it out of the freezer
  6. Now, you take your peanut butter and coconut oil and a little vanilla and melt that down on the stove as well
  7. Then, pour a thin layer of the peanut butter on top of the chocolate layer
  8. Freeze again for 10-15 min
  9. Repeat the chocolate layer once more and add flakey sea salt on top
  10. Freeze for the last time for 10-15 min

And that is it! So easy and so good! I hope you enjoy this recipe!

I think everyone agrees, making s’mores is one of the best and most nostalgic summer activities! It is so fun and so many memories are made around the fire. The classic s’more is SO GOOD but there are so many fun different s’mores you can try too. The combinations are endless. Here are a few fun summer s’mores we tried-perfect for the Fourth of July! Bring these to a campfire and your friends will love it! If you don’t have s’more sticks try these! I also used this cutting board and layered tray to display all the ingredients! You can check out my other summer entertaining videos here!

Reeses Peanut Butter Cup

For this s’more you will need:

  • Graham Cracker
  • Marshmallow
  • One large Reeses Cup

This one is so easy! Just replace your classic piece of chocolate for a Reeses Cup and you will love it! Can’t really go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate!

Chocolate Strawberry

For this s’more you will need

  • Strawberries thinly sliced
  • Graham Crackers
  • Marshmallow
  • Hershey’s Chocolate square

This s’more adds in a slice or two of strawberry! These are so good and the little bit of fruit is such a tasty touch!

Brownie Brittle & Chocolate Chip Cookie

This s’more basically replaces the graham cracker with two pieces of brownie brittle or two chocolate chip cookies!

  • Brownie brittle or two chocolate chip cookies
  • Marshmallow
  • Additional chocolate if you want

Enjoy all these different s’mores over the summer! I promise you will love them and it will be so fun to come up with different combinations!