IDEAS, PRODUCTS, RECIPES & MORE: This is an interactive way for sharing our favorite things with one another. Sometimes I’ve searched long and hard to find that perfect product that suits me just fine and makes me happy. When that happens, I love to pass on the information on my finds to my friends. So I will start my list here – please add to it below. By the way, I have absolutely no affiliation with, nor am I receiving any compensation from, any of the manufacturers or distributors of these products.
pay it forward: This is a perfect opportunity to be kind to a stranger and to give yourself the pleasure of going through the day feeling really good about yourself. You may have already heard of this fun, kind surprise to bestow on the person in line behind you at the drive-thru window. Unless you have a big budget, this works best at a Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts and is probably most appreciated in the early morning hours by someone who is waiting for that first cup of coffee on the way to work. When you’re paying for your order, tell the cashier that you want to pay for the order in the car behind you. Imagine the surprise and delight when the cashier tells the customer that their order has been paid for by the kind person in the car that just drove away. I also like to give the cashier 2 ‘only kindness matters’ decals, one for themselves, and one to give to the customer. Thanks for spreading the word!
favorite hand cream: Super Dew Luscious hydrating massage creme with anti-aging sepilift complex by Pinnacle. It’s the best ever! My favorite scent is ‘peachy vanilla.’ Pinnacle also has a Dew Luscious body lotion that is excellent. I first bought this at a hair/nail salon in AZ but now I get it online at www.extremenails.com.
favorite lip balm: California Mango – 100% natural with sun screen. I’ve tried many, many, many and I find this to be the very best by far – been using it for over a year. It can also be found at www.extremenails.com
favorite cuticle conditioner: I have very good, strong nails but my cuticles have always been a problem – until a month ago when I found Mango Mend body treatment balm – skin, cuticle and nail (for excessively dry skin). It smells good too. There is no website named on the container. Although it was sold alongside of the California Mango lip balm in the store, it does not appear to come from that manufacturer. I bought both of these products at the Leaping Lotus in Solano Beach, CA. Their website is www.leapinglotus.com. And if you ever find yourself in the San Diego area, a visit to the Leaping Lotus is a must.
favorite guilt-free decadent treat: Weight Watchers dark chocolate raspberry ice cream bars. Need I say more? These are divine at only 80 calories per bar – that’s 2 points in Weight Watchers jargon!
favorite healthy delicious creamy carrot soup: This is a quick and tasty soup that contains only veggies and spices – a great way to get those daily required vegetable servings in. Carrot soup with no cream may not sound particularly exciting but you will be amazed at how good it is. To try it is to LOVE it!!! And, to make it a decadent meal, just add some crusty bread.
3 T olive oil – 1 small onion, chopped – 1-1/2 pounds carrots, chopped – 1 large russet potato or 1 large sweet potato, peeled & chopped – salt & freshly ground pepper – 6 cups vegetable stock – *1/4 tsp. curry powder or ground cumin (optional).
Put oil in large stock pot over medium heat. When oil is hot, add vegetables. Sprinkle with salt & pepper & stir occasionally for 15 minutes, until carrots soften. Add stock & cook until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Cool mixture slightly & puree in blender until smooth.
* If you like spices, stir them in just before adding the stock. If using curry, I would suggest omitting the salt.
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