Check out the recipe (below) that’s Sunday Brunch approved! Why not serve something different from the normal Mimosa or Bellani? Poptail’s are made with Fruttare Frozen Fruit Bars. Each one is:
Made with real fruit
Sourced from sustainably farmed fruit like strawberries, bananas, coconuts and limes
Appealing for all types of fruit lovers with nine refreshing varieties including Mango, Pineapple and Strawberry
Fruttare Frozen Fruit Bars are available at local retailers including Walmart, Ahold-Giant Food, Safeway, Shop Rite and Target. Plus, they’re a tasty treat you can feel good about eating.
Mango Banana Sunshine Poptails
2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
2 Fruttare® Mango Fruit and Juice Bars, chopped
1 1/2 cups ice cubes(about 9 to 11)
1 small banana, broken into chunks
3 Tbsp. orange juice
Process all ingredients in blender until smooth. Pour into 2 cocktail glasses.
Nutritional Information 2 servings :
Calories 120.00 , Calories from Fat 0 , Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Total Carbs 29.00 g, Dietary Fiber 1.0 g, Sugars 19.00 g, Protein 1.00 g, Vitamin A 6.0 %, Vitamin C 40.0 %, Calcium 0 %, Iron 0 %
A new school year can turn even the most organized kitchen into a chaotic mess. Whether you’re off to college, or sending your little one to their first day of school, keeping the kitchen in order can be hectic!
Check out tips from KptnCook App, helping us get our kitchen’s back-to-school ready. Follow these tried and tested back-to-school suggestions for a stress-free start to the semester!
Fresh start
There’s nothing like an untidy pantry to send your cooking motivation into a tailspin. Set some time aside to clear everything out of your cupboards and give the shelves a good wipe down. Throw out anything that is past the use by date, and any products you know won’t be eaten, looking at your pawpaw pretending to be mango. Be unmerciful and make some room!
The essentials
Having all the basics at your fingertips makes meal prep easy as pie – which incidentally, can be a little tricky to make. Ensure you have these essential items in your pantry:
Olive oil
Salt & pepper
Dried herbs and spices including; oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, chili, turmeric and coriander, paprika, allspice, nutmeg, cumin and cinnamon. Don’t forget fresh garlic too
Flour, and sugar
Grains such as; pasta, rice, quinoa and buckwheat
Canned goods including; chickpeas, lentils, white beans, corn, tomatoes, and tuna
Within arm’s reach
Gather all the kitchen utensils and gadgets, and group them into most used and least used. Place your most used items nearest to your cooking area and the least used things further away. This way, for example, your baking tins aren’t getting in the way of the toaster, which you use every morning.
Stock up on kitchen supplies
Make those leftovers more accessible with a selection of different sized clear containers. If you have these at your disposal, you can scoop up any leftovers and have them for lunch the next day. They are also a handy for neatly storing herbs and spices. Bonus tip: if you freeze your leftovers make sure you label what it is and when you put it in the freezer.
Cooking inspiration
Getting dinner cooked and on the table is a key source of stress for Americans, with 33 percent saying that cooking healthy meals is a constant worry*. To reduce stress levels, these blogs are always a good source of inspiration:
The second annual Ubiquitous Hair and Health Trade Show, (UHHTS) Where Relaxed Meets Natural Hair, will take place in Washington, DC on August 22nd (11am-7pm) and August 23 (11am-6pm) at the Washington, DC Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001. The first and only show that speaks directly to the Relaxed and Natural Woman’s wants and needs, the Ubiquitous Woman. The trade show will consist of two days of entertainment, hair, health, beauty and lifestyle brands to inspire African American Women.
The main stage will showcase powerhouse women to inspire and entertain: The talent rooster includes Grammy Nominated R&B Artist, LEDISI, International R&B Singer and Author, Chanté Moore, Celebrity Hair Stylist and Star of WeTv’s LA Hair, Kim Kimble, Co-Pastor Mia Wright, of Fountain of Praise, Houston, TX, Maurette-Brown Clark, Stellar Award Winner & Gospel Recording Artist. The recipient of the 2016 Ubiquitous Woman of the Year Award is given to a woman that has made significant contribution to her community and leaves an imprint everywhere she goes. Come see who she is!
As a hot new addition in 2015, the show introduces the Ubiquitous MAN CAVE, An Experience Lounge, developed “Exclusively for Men.” Hosted by the gorgeous songstress Chanté Moore, Author of “Will I Marry Me? Guests engage in pool, play, and relaxation on their own terms in the Man Cave.
The Exhibit Hall and Show Official Partners will boast some of the leading-edge brands in hair, health, beauty and lifestyle industries. Show Official Sponsors include Milani, ORS (formerly Organic Root Stimulator), WeTV, Luster Products, Crème of Nature, Hype Hair and Juicy Magazines, WHUR 96.3 Radio and DC Metro. The UHHTSencourages attendees to Keep DC Clean and take the Metrorail to the show. (Mt. Vernon / 7th Street & DC Convention Center Station)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Ubiquitous Hair & Health Trade Show held on August 22 and August 23, 2015 at the Washington, DC Convention Center. For more information, call 888-519-7711 or visit www.ubiqutousshairandhealthtradeshow.com.Connect and engage with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter /UbiquitousTrade. #UBITRADE2015
ABOUT THE UBIQUITOUS HAIR & HEALTH TRADE SHOW (UHHTS)
Produced by GBL Sales, Inc., a U.S. Marketing & Sales HBA Corporation. UHHTS is the brainchild of Germaine Bold-Leftridge, President & Founder of both properties (GBL Sales, Inc. & UHHTS). Ubiquitous Hair & Health Trade Show, Where Relaxed Meets Natural, is the first and only show that speaks directly to the Relaxed and Natural Woman’s wants and needs, the UbiquitousWoman. The event will consist of two days of entertainment, hair, health, beauty and lifestyle brands to inspire African American Women.
There are many positives to having a gel manicure – It stays for two weeks without chipping and looks shinier than a normal manicure. However, all good things must come to an end and it’s important to learn how to safely and effectively remove a gel manicure at home. You may not have the time or money to get your gel mani removed at a salon and it’s essential to learn because it can be harmful to your nails when removing gel improperly. By peeling off a gel manicure, you are not only removing the gel, but also the top layers of your nails. This can result in white patches and textural irregularities throughout the nails.
Skyy Hadley, owner of As U Wish Nail Spa provides tips and a step-by-step tutorial to safely remove your own gel manicure:
File – Use an emery board to lightly buff each nail to remove the shiny top coat so you’re left with a powdery finish. Be careful not to over buff so you don’t hit your natural nail underneath the gel.
Soak – Next you must soak your nails in 100% acetone polish remover. To do this, take a piece of cotton ball the size of your nail and pour the acetone on it, place it on your nail and cover your nail with a piece of aluminum foil or tape to keep it in place. Do this on every nail and let soak for 15 minutes to relax the gel.
Remove – Remove the cotton pieces from your nails and take a wooden cuticle stick to push the gel polish off your nails. If you have trouble, instead of forcing it, soak your nails with a cotton ball for 5 more minutes and try again.
Moisturize – After the gel has been removed, wash your hands and apply a cuticle oil to the nail and cuticle. This will rehydrate your nails after using acetone on them to keep them strong and healthy between polishes.
Beyonce $36,000 Manicure
It’s important to take your time when removing a gel manicure yourself as it can be a slow process and you want to treat your nails very delicately and carefully to avoid weakening them.
The beautiful, brand new 100% Natural Jojoba and Rosehip Skin Care Oil is fresh out of Australia. What makes this product so unique is that it combines the carrying benefits of 100% Natural Jojoba with Rosehip Oil to deliver nutrients to the deeper layers of skin where Rosehip Oil is unable to go by itself. Essentially, it makes Rosehip Oil work even better! Here’s more information:
Rosehip Oil, like The Jojoba Company’s 100% Natural Australian Jojoba, is commonly used as a natural moisturizer and on skin conditions such as wrinkles and scarring. However, Rosehip Oil is a plant oil, a triglyceride which is only able to penetrate into the upper layers of skin. Therefore, it is not easily absorbed deep into the skin. As a result, this can clog skin pores leading to breakouts and blackheads. On the other hand, Jojoba is the only plant in the world known to produce a liquid wax like that found in healthy, young human skin. Hence, when Jojoba is applied to skin it is instantly recognised as its own. Skin opens its pores and the Jojoba penetrates to the deeper layers of the skin carrying whatever is added to it with it:
Intense hydration
Naturally rich in antioxidants
Naturally rich in vitamins A, D & E
Naturally rich in omega fatty acids 3, 6 & 9
Suitable for all skin types
Ideal for scarring and stretch marks
Longer shelf life than Rosehip Oil
Suitable for all skin types
Product Review:
This amazing product showed up on my front door step in a beautiful lavender bottle. I’m a sucker for details so that alone made me excited to try the product.
Like every woman (beyond a certain age) I was seeking a great multi-tasking skin care oil. Personally, multi-tasking products make my life easier because they serve more than one function. The significance of JoJoba + Rosehip Skin Care Oil is that it penetrates to deeper layers of the skin. That’s a big factor for me because I suffer from dry skin; while most products only hydrate the surface area. It’s also all natural, loaded with tons of healthy vitamins (read above.)
You can apply the JoJoba + Rosehip Skin Care Oil both morning and night. I used the product on my face and around my tummy area (baby stretch marks) and legs. I also applied it during the day when I noticed the appearance of dry spots. This is a scent-less product and there’s no concern for smelling floral (or citrus) during the day.
To purchase you own bottle of JoJoba + Rosehip Skin Care Oil click here: The JoJoba Company
Does your purse hold beauty items for every occasion? Cut down on clutter and never leave home without these five essential items—they’ll keep you looking chic anytime, all the time.
Treat your hands with Molton Brown Pink Pepperpod Replenishing Hand Cream, ($15, moltonbrown.com).This intensive hand cream is an instantly absorbed daily treat for delectably soft and luxuriously moisturized hands with sultry, spicy notes. A luxurious, replenishing hand cream blended with white truffle and spicy pink pepperpods. Who doesn’t love a mini hand cream? It is Perfect to pop in her handbag from morning meetings to evening cocktails!
Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes with White Tea Extract, ($6, burtsbees.com) remove make-up, cleanse and tone in one easy step. Infused with vitamin-rich White Tea, calming Cucumber plus soothing Aloe, pamper yourself with our make-up remover wipes. Thanks to our handy natural facial cleansing towelettes you can give your skin the care it needs no matter where you are…
What’s better than one product that acts in two different ways? Nothing! Josie Maran Argan Infinity Lip and Cheek Creamy Oil, ($18, josiemaran.com) Apply a small amount to the lips or the apples of the cheeks for the perfect pop of hydrating color. The tinted treatment starts as a cream and melts into an oil for sheer, natural-looking, never-greasy color. In addition to 100% pure argan oil, it’s packed with natural oils and butters from sunflowers, tangerines, oranges and more.
For those super-hot days ahead, use Avon’s Big & False Lash Mascara, ($9, avon.com). Sweep on from root to tip to double the volume for more glamourous lashes. The breakthrough formula and exclusively-designed brush deliver real lash volume for fuller lashes that look big and bold but never overdone. With its unique Fiber Blend formula, this mascara gives lashes a major boost. With wear that lasts all day and is sweat and waterproof, why wouldn’t you keep this in your purse?
KMS California HAIR PLAY Makeover Spray, ($19.99, kmscalifornia.com) for when you’re on the go and don’t have time to shower and style your hair. Split-second style refresher, absorbs oil and builds bulk to refresh limp or day-old styles. Great for quick style touch-ups and in-between shampoos and a must have to keep in your bag for whatever your day may bring.
Jumpstart your fall wardrobe with the coming season’s new it-bag: The Saddle Bag
Ann Taylor offers the crossbody saddle bag in shades of sumptuous suede that are versatile for any ensemble. Whether you’re running errands in your favorite pair of skinny jeans or heading to the office in a midi dress, this bag will carry you through the day with confidence, down to the very last detail.
Ann Taylor’s saddle bag is currently available in stores nationwide and online in dark ruby and black for $118.
Sunglasses: Ray-ban| Striped Top: Target | Watch: Michael Kors
On this particular day I didn’t know what to wear; I grabbed my blazer, big earrings, and pumps. I’m not sure if it’s the back – to – school rush or post vacation hustle but I just couldn’t pull it together!
When all else fails (and my brain’s on overload) I lean towards a chic look. You can’t go wrong with a striped knit top, fitted jeans, pumps, and classic watch. Don’t forget to throw on your sunglasses, fluff your hair and hold your head high because confidence is always in style.
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Macys has always been one of my favorite retailers. For me, it’s more than just the mere act of shopping but I lean towards the overall experience. I like the store layout, they carry my favorite brands, and the prices are affordable (and the coupons) are amazing!
One hidden secret that many shoppers may not know is that Macys has an in-store styling consultant. This is a wonderful service at specific stores (nationwide) that can benefit any busy mom, professional, or lady on the go!
My on-site store was located in Annapolis, Maryland where Teresa Borradaile assisted me in selecting a few items. The process began with a simple phone call; Teresa asked me a series of questions about my size, personal style, and favorite colors. From there, I arrived at her office where she pulled together several looks and accessories. Some of the brands included Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, INC International Concepts, and Vince Camuto.
I was pleasantly surprised because we only had a 10 minute conversation and Teresa narrowed down my personal style with about ten looks! She also explained the process of scheduling time with her consulting service which is Monday – Friday during the store hours. Clients can enjoy refreshments, try on garments, and purchase items in her office. Another fabulous tip, she also assists with wedding registry from selecting gowns and tuxedos to bridal party gifts.
Overall, this was an amazing experience and I truly encourage everyone to schedule time with a Macys Personal Stylist. Last note, if you’re like me and can’t make a final decision about a product, your personal shopper can hold items and allow you time to make a purchase. Visit www.macys.com and schedule time to enjoy this VIP Service at Macys Westfield Annapolis.
Tune in to watch the first-ever national U.S. broadcast of We Day, featuring First Lady Michelle Obama, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, Jennifer Hudson along with inspiring young Americans celebrating the ‘We’ Movement
We Day airs commercial-free on ABC, Friday, August 21, 2015 at 8pm ET/7pm CT
We Day, in collaboration with ABC, invites families to tune in to the first-ever U.S. national broadcast of We Day, airing commercial-free on August 21, 2015 at 8/7pm CT.
Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson, Common, Tyrese Gibson, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Aniston, The Band Perry, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Rico & Raini Rodriguez, Paul Rudd, Josh Gad, Colbie Caillat, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Macklemore, Lupe Fiasco, Shay Mitchell, Dennis Haysbert and Kid President will come together to encourage young Americans to be engaged, active citizens and make a difference in their local and global communities. The First Lady will also share an inspiring message to young Americans; watch Michelle Obama’s video here.
Michelle Obama
The broadcast, timed just as kids in the U.S. are heading back to school, is meant to bring families across America together for the most important conversations they’ll have all year to explore and discuss social issues faced by today’s youth and how they can take action on the issues they care about. Bullying, struggles with body image, the environment, inner-city violence and literacy are only a handful of the social issues that will be covered in We Day, which features international activists and We Day co-founders, Craig and Marc Kielburger along with iconic celebrities, international activists, and inspiring young Americans that have dealt with these issues first-hand. We Day challenges families to tune in and become a part of the growing movement that is motivating students to take action on issues and create systemic change in communities around the world.
“I am so proud to be part of We Day. Connecting with hundreds of thousands of youth that are determined to make this world a better place is so inspiring,” said Selena Gomez, Host of We Day. “By coming together, young people are empowered to take action on issues they care about and make an impact – We Day is the movement that sparks inspiration and leads to action. I believe that this is the generation that will change the world, and I can’t wait to see what they do next.”
“Today’s generation of young people have the power to create and lead real systematic change,” said We Day co-founder, Craig Kielburger. “From bake sales and coin drives, clothing drives and awareness campaigns, youth across America are taking action on local and global issues they care about, and are being caring global citizens in the process. We’re so excited to lead the conversation on August 21st and help families discuss issues that have an effect on such a large part of our youth population. We are all about encouraging youth to take a stand for their passions, and we hope our message will shine through to the whole family and leave a lasting impression.”
On August 21st at 8/7pm CT tune in to ABC to watch the first-ever U.S. commercial-free, one-hour broadcast of We Day. Celebrating a generation committed to changing their world, We Day features inspiring stories of young Americans. Joined by host Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson, Nick Jonas, Common, Tyrese Gibson, Demi Lovato, The Band Perry and more. We Day is made possible by national title sponsor Allstate, presenting sponsors Unilever and Microsoft YouthSpark, and supported by Walgreens and ABC. Check out we.org for more information. You won’t want to miss it!
About the We Day Movement
We Day is the movement of our time – a movement of young people leading local and global change. We Day celebrates and inspires this generation’s shift from me to we – towards acting with intention, leading with compassion, and a belief in the power of community. We Day is one of the world’s largest registered charities on social media, with more than five million followers. This year alone over 200,000 young people will come together in 15 stadium gatherings across the U.S. Canada and UK to take part in this unprecedented educational initiative.
More than a one-day event, We Day is connected to a year-long free educational program, which provides educational resources and campaigns to help young people turn the day’s inspiration into sustained action. We Day and the year-long educational program are cause inclusive, empowering young people to find their passion and create the change they want to see. Together they are a blueprint for building the next generation of global citizens.
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