As many of you may know, I make this celery juice recipe every morning. It is my favorite way to start off the morning. Celery juice also has so many health benefits too. It helps promote your digestion, boosts your immune system, promotes weight loss, and maintains good sugar and cholesterol levels. I read the book Celery Juice by Medical Medium and use this for a guide.
Here is how I make my morning celery juice recipe
First, I cut the top and bottom off of a full “bunch” of celery. That way the hard ends are not in the juice. Then I will put the entire bunch of celery in the juicer. I love this juicer from Williams Sonoma, but another great one is from Amazon. I will then juice it until it is smooth. The last step would be to sift out the imperfections. This strainer is really great and perfect for smoothing out the juice! This will make about 16oz. of juice. If I make it ahead of time for the week, I put them in these cute glass containers. They are perfect for storing them in the refrigerator. I also use these glass straws all the time.
I will drink the whole glass first thing in the morning, and then wait 15 minutes before drinking or eating anything else. Check out our TikTok of how we make it below!
There are so many great at home workout essentials from Amazon that I love to use daily. Being able to do a workout at home has really been a lifesaver not only during our quarantine period but also balancing working and having a two-year-old. It allows me to do a full workout at my house at whatever time works for me and my schedule. I rounded up some of my favorite at home workout equipment as well as some great workout gear from Amazon.
There are so many great at home workout essentials from Amazon that I love to use daily. Being able to do a workout at home has really been a lifesaver not only during our quarantine period but also balancing working and having a two-year-old. It allows me to do a full workout at my house at whatever time works for me and my schedule. I rounded up some of my favorite at home workout equipment as well as some great workout gear from Amazon.
Check out My Faves
Hand Weights – These three to eight pound weights from Amazon are perfect for a lot of online at home workouts – like Pilates and Barre that use a lot of small weight movements in high repetition. You really see results quickly when you use this method and also makes it so you don’t have to buy a huge heavyweight set for your house.
Ab roller- Ab rollers are a great tool to have on hand at home. Some online workouts will include an ab roller as part of the workout routine, but you can also find workouts that are strictly for when using an ab roller. These are so effective in building muscle and are still small and compact. Try this one from Amazon, it is really one of my favorite at home workout essentials.
Yoga Ball- If you have a decent amount of space, a yoga ball can be very useful. Not only can many ab, leg, and glute exercises be done with this ball, but it is also essential for stretching during yoga or just after a workout. Try this workout ball!
Ankle Weights- Ankle weights are great for adding resistance to any workout. You can literally put them on during any workout you are trying, and it will help give you that additional burn! These are some great weights from amazon and are only $9!
Resistance bands – Just like ankle weights, resistance bands can add a lot of extra work to your normal exercises. Also, a lot of on-line workouts will include workouts with resistance bands. This set from Amazon is super nice and comes with several bands in a pack.
At Home Workout Essentials: The Gear
Leggings- These leggings are very similar to the Lululemon align pants. But, you will love the price tag on this pair!
Biker Shorts- These shorts are super comfortable and very on trend right now
Tie Tank- I love this tank for wearing with high waisted leggings or shorts!
Cropped Tank- This tank is so cute! I love the cut of it, and again it would look great with high waisted leggings! It comes in so many cute colors too!
My Go-to Lunch: Healthy Summer Salad
This healthy summer salad recipe is one of my go-to recipes for lunches. It is so healthy and you can really add whatever you want to make it your own. Additionally, there are so many great ingredients you could try in this salad. It allows you to get in a lot of your daily requirements for proteins, greens and nutrients. I think it is so important to have quick and easy recipes that you can make for lunch. Lunch is usually the busiest time of the day for me so it really helps to have these types of ingredients in your refrigerator that you can grab quick and taste good all together.
So, when I go grocery shopping, I try to keep in mind healthy easy recipes for lunch. Also, as a mom and business owner, my days are extremely busy and having things for meals planned out really helps previous save a lot of time. This healthy summer salad recipe will be a staple for you- I promise!
Here is What I Put in My Summer Salad
Mixed greens i.e. arugula, kale, and romaine
Sauteed veggies like onions, broccoli and brussels sprouts
Diced carrots
Cucumbers
Radishes
Hummus
Harissa
Chopped cherry tomatoes
Kalamata Olives
Topped with Primal Kitchen Greek dressing
Add anything else you like!
I typically will mix all the ingredients together and enjoy!
Whipped coffee is such a fun treat for the morning and a great way to mix up your coffee routine! You can watch our entire vlog making the fun whipped coffee recipe here! We tried it a few different ways in the video while with my parents. This was a really tasty recipe and pretty easy to do. It seems to work best when you do it one serving at a time. We tried it hand whisking the mixture and with a frother. But there are so many ways you could do it, so have fun with it and make it your own. A tip: the more you stir and whisk, the more thick it will get! It reminds us of coffee flavored ice cream- I know-YUM!
Bracelets are Van Cleef and Cartier-I linked similar options here and here
To start, take the hot water, instant coffee, and sugar and combine them into a bowl.
Now, you’ll use a mixer to combine all the ingredients. You can use either an electric whisker, hand whisker, or even an electric mixer. You will want to continue this for around 5 minutes or until the mixture becomes fluffy and lighter.
Lastly, fill up your coffee cup with your milk of choice and ice, and then scoop out a spoonful or two onto the top of the milk and ice!
We found it tastes best when you mix it up! But definitely take your insta pics before!
Enjoy this sweet treat! We hope you enjoyed this fun whipped coffee recipe!
My Favorite Routines and Products for Self Care
With everyone spending more time at home lately, I wanted to share some of my favorite products for DIY self care routines . From makeup to nails there are so many alternatives to going to a salon. Self care is so important not only to your physical, but mental health. These things will hopefully make you feel better inside and out. I have a whole youtube video highlighting these routines too, so you can check that out here or below!
Nail Products for at Home Self Care
I think it is always a good idea to have a nail routine! It’s a treat to get your nails done but it definitely saves time and money to do them at home sometimes too! I love the NailsInc. Nail Kale as a base coat. It really helps strengthen your natural nails. Then I use the Deborah Lippmann top coatwhich helps your manicure last a lot longer and gives it shine! Some of my favorite nail colors are Hue is the Artist by OPI and Cajun Shrimp by OPI.
Skincare Routine for at Home Self Care
I think we can all agree it is so important to maintain a good skincare routine. Keeping up with it every day not only helps your skin but also just makes you feel good and fresh. It is a great way to start and end every day. One of the things you can do that is SO easy to maintain your skin (especially in-between salon appointments) is face shaving. I use tinkle razors (straight blade razors) to help remove the peach fuzz and dead skin on the surface layer of my skin. This not only helps makeup set better on your skin, but it helps all your skincare serums and oils soak in as well! Also, I have never had an issue with hair growing back darker-which is an added bonus!
I like to do a weekly facial as a treat to myself and for some me-time! I love the Dr. Jart sheet masksfrom Sephora, they are so nice and have a lot of different options for brightening, tightening, aging and hydrating, so I try and use those once a week. Try using a jade roller on top of the mask while it sits! I also love doing a combination of the Sunday Riley sulfur mask (in the t-zone) and the Tatcha Radiant C mask (everywhere else) it will make your skin so soft and clear! Lastly, I use the Alpha Beta Peelwipes 2-3 times a week. These are amazing and really help with evening out your face tones and texture. Lastly, I love using some gel eye patches first thing in the morning to reduce puffiness around my eyes- and they wake you up (try keeping them in the refrigerator).
Simple Daily Makeup Routine to Feel Good
I haven’t been wearing a ton of makeup lately, but I have a few favorite products for a light makeup look that make me feel a little more put together. I love a nice tinted moisturizer that really helps even out my skin tone without looking too heavy. Also brows are a great way to look more put together easily! My favorite go-to product is the Gimme Brow by Benefit– it is perfect for giving your brows a light and fluffy look. Lastly, I top off my look with a tinted lip balm like this one from YSL Beauty!
Body Care Routine
One of the things I have always done in my self care routine is body exfoliation. This is an important step of beauty routines that can sometimes get left out! I use myEco Tools exfoliating brushand massage my arms and legs with it before shaving. This also acts as a massage and helps with lymphatic drainage (which is SO GOOD for you). I use the Gillette disposable razors for daily use – make sure it is fresh! Another added step to my body care routine is this Necessaire body exfoliatorfor in the shower. I use it 1-2 times a week. It is perfect for keeping your skin even and bump free and smells amazing!
Self Tanning Routine that is Easy to Maintain
My absolute favorite self tanner is the Tan Luxe Gradualfor my body. I have been using this for years and it is so easy to apply. Unlike other self tanners, you do not need to use a mitt or applicator and it doesn’t stain either! After a couple uses you will see a very nice natural tan. For my face, I use theTan Luxe Face Drops. I add a few of these to my moisturizer at night and wake up to a gorgeous glow in the morning!
BONUS TIP: If your roots are starting to show and you can’t get to a salon- L’Oreal makes a great root spray that is waterproof and works so well. You can also use it on your hairline to even it out where there may be gaps!
