Why My Boat Motor is One of My Top Beauty Tools

When you think of beauty tools, I'm sure that your immersion blender probably isn't on the top of your list, but it should be.  This invaluable tool helps me in so many..... wait, What? 

 

But I don't have an immersion blender?  What is an immersion blender?  I thought this was about boat motors?  Well, it is.  And you just have to have one of these!

 

Let's start at the beginning.  "An immersion blender, or stick blender is a kitchen appliance to blend ingredients or purees food in the container in which they are being prepared. They are sometimes called wand blenders, hand blenders, or boat motors"1.   We call ours a boat motor.

 

We use this a lot.  It is perfect for making smoothies, pureeing vegetables, creating the smoothest soups, sneaking veggies into my little ones mac-n-cheese (shhhh), making hummus, and even whipping up a quick egg white facial.

 

I have owned a few different brands, my favorite by far is the KitchenAid 2-Speed.  It came with a great container and lid.  You can remove the shaft (stop it, that's what its called) for easy cleaning.  This thing makes quick work of all my blending and pureeing needs.  It is tough, attractive and just awesome. 

I just finished making my Kale and Pineapple Breakfast Smoothie.  Click on the smoothie name for the recipe.  It is so good.  By using the boat motor, I still keep all of the fiber from the kale, but get it to a nice smooth consistency.  I also ate 10 almonds, to give myself a nicely rounded breakfast.  Fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin c, protein.  Now that is a beautiful thing.

 

You will see me reference the boat motor a lot on this site.  I seriously use it every day.  I highly suggest that you add one of these to your beauty tools.  Coming soon are a lot of recipes for smoothies, soups, and skin care treatments.  You can absolutely make these things with a blender, but I personally feel that you won't get the same smoothness.

 

Another fun thing that I do with the boat motor, chop nuts.  I like to add them to the top of a salad for some texture, and you can throw a bit into a veggie puree too.  Pesto? Quick and easy.  Salsa? In seconds.

 

Want a quick facial to tighten your skin before a big date?  Whip up an egg white until its really foamy, and spread it on your skin.  Now go about your business, picking out that fabulous outfit that you're going to wear.  When the egg is dry, simply rinse with warm water.  The proteins in the egg tighten your skin and give you a youthful glow. 

 

Dry skin?  Do the same as above, but use an egg yolk, a touch of honey and a tablespoon of oatmeal.  Super soft skin, hello there.

 

I really can't live without my boat motor.  I may buy another, just for a back up. 

 

Have a beautiful day!

 

 

 1.  Immersion Blender definition from Wikipedia.

 

 

 

Lets Talk About Breakfast

Lets Talk About Breakfast 

Click the link to find out more about this delicious breakfast.  Looks good, doesn't it?

Top Five Obsessions for the Week of January 25, 2014

 

 

Welcome to the first installment of my weekly obsessions.  I will share with you the things I think are a big deal right now.  Products, styles, health info and more.  As always, I welcome your input on things that you think should be included.  Be sure to email me your thoughts, questions and comments.

1. Maybelline Mega Plush Mascara. 
     I absolutely love this mascara.  It has 40% less wax than other mascaras.  It plumps up your volume, yet leaves your lashes soft and flexible.  The flexibility also means that it doesn't flake.  I love to use this one on brides.  It is my favorite. 


2. Bright Lips.
     Nothing says beautiful like a woman wearing a great lipstick.  Pick a color that speaks to you, maybe even one that you wouldn't usually wear, and smooth it on with confidence.  My trick to making it last is to layer, layer, layer.  First line lips with either a nude liner, or a matching color, to the whole lip.  Then apply lip color to cover.  Use a single ply of two ply bathroom tissue, and place it over your lips.  Blot the top of the tissue with powder.  Remove the tissue and apply lip color again.  The only thing left to do is to wear it with confidence, the ultimate beauty tool. 

3.  Black and White Graphic Prints.
     This year is going to be all about the black and white graphic print.  Graphic prints were all the rage at the Spring/Summer fashion shows.  I personally LOVE the bold, crisp contrast of black and white.  Time for a shopping trip!!

4.  Button Neck Scarves.
     Totally gorgeous (and available in the salon).  These scarves have it all.  Warm, cozy, insanely stylish.  Check out this one from Esty... beautiful.

5.  Mixed Hair Textures
     Sleek your hair back into a sleek ponytail, and crimp the ends.  Wear your bangs straight, and curl the rest.  Put a few crimped pieces in to break up your texture.  Express yourself, and wear it
proudly.

I can see you now, strutting your stuff, walking down the street in your black and white button neck scarf , your gorgeous hair with mixed texture, gorgeous red lips, and super soft and sexy lashes.  You are gorgeous!

First Blog Post!!!!

I'm a little bit excited, in case you hadn't noticed.  I am very passionate about what I do, and am so excited to be able to share that in a new way. 

I really believe that every woman deserves to feel beautiful.  We all have a special something that makes us beautiful, and I want you to not only find that something, but to celebrate it.

We often spend too much time thinking about how other people view us, and not enough on how we view ourselves.  This blog will be about finding those things that make you feel good, that make you feel beautiful.  Once you feel it, other will see it.

Lets talk about all things beauty.  Hair, makeup, clothes, self confidence, nutrition, fitness.  What is the best hair style to enhance your features?  Should you play up your eyes, or your lips...maybe both?  How do you pump up your self confidence?  Can eating better really help your skin and hair?  Fitness isn't about the number on your scale, its about feeling your very best. 

What are your biggest beauty dilemmas?  I want to find ways to help you overcome them.  Have you found a great new way to express your beauty?  I want to help you share that knowledge with others.

Thank you for stopping by, thank you for letting me share my knowledge with you, and thank you for all of things that I will learn from you. 

This is the start of something special!