My Favorite Fall Meal

As the temperature gets cooler there are certain meals that have become a staple in my diet. Even though I live in the Sunshine State (Florida) and our fall temperature may stay around 70 degrees I still have my fall favorites.  One of my favorite meals is Taco Soup!!  Taco soup is one of those meals   I make on Friday to eat over the weekend. This meal is not only delicious , easy to make but also  healthy as well.  You can make this in the crockpot or on the stovetop.

1- 15oz can Chili Beans
1- 15oz can Pinto Beans
1- 15oz can Corn
1- 15oz can Diced Tomatoes
1- 10oz can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
1- 1oz package Taco Seasoning
1- 1oz package Ranch salad dressing Mix
1lb Ground Turkey (or Ground Beef)
1cup of diced Onions, Green and Red Bell peppers

In skillet brown ground turkey(or beef)

Drain fat(if there is any)
Add diced onions & peppers to skillet and taco seasoning
 Empty all canned beans and tomatoes in crockpot
Stir
Then add Ranch salad dressing mix
Add meat mixture
Let simmer!
You are done!!!
It’s just that simply but Absolutely Delicious !!
This can been served alone or you can get creative and serve with Taco Shells with a little shredded cheese!! Yum!!!!
Serves 3-6 people

ground turkey onions peppers with taco seasoning

all beans and tomatoes in crockpot

Cocoa Butter for your hair??!!!!!

I know we all know about cocoa butter for your stretch marks,chapped lips and for aging skin, but have you ever tried cocoa butter for your hair?!!! Well if you haven't then you must try it.
But before you began lets talk about where did cocoa butter come from.  Cocoa butter comes from cocoa beans which  are a native to the parts of South and Central America.  Cocoa beans are a high antioxidant containing a significant amount of polyphenol and flavanoid antioxidants.  Some of the antioxidants remain in the cocoa butter after it has been separated from the beans solid.  Cocoa butter is a healthy fat mostly saturated fat just like its counter partner coconut oil. It is very moisturizing and has been linked to a decrease in dandruff and healthier hair follicles.  Cocoa butter also has been known to prevent the onset of male pattern baldness.

So your still not sure what to do with it??? Well here are several ways to use cocoa butter for your hair; just by melting a little in the microwave and applying it to your hair prior to shampooing for about 20 minutes BAMB!!!! you just got yourself a Pre-Poo!!
Next if you are trying to combat frizz, apply a little to the palms of your hands and smooth onto your hair.  And just like that FRIZZ BE GONE!!!!
Cocoa butter can also be rubbed onto the scalp.  This will make your scalp have a healthy oil production that will leave your hair stronger, beautiful sheen and thicker.  It can also reduce dead and split ends.
But my absolute favorite way to use Cocoa Butter on my hair is as a Leave-In Conditioner. That's right a Leave-In Conditioner.

Here is all you need:
                                       Cocoa Butter Leave-In Conditioner
  **depending on the length of hair you may need to double ingredients, I'm still rocking my TWA **
1/2 cup  of Cocoa Butter
2 tbsp of Coconut Oil
1 1/2 tsp  of Vitamin E Oil
A couple of drops of Vanilla essential oil

• Combine all ingredients except Vanilla essential oil  in a small saucepan
• Melt over low heat stirring constantly
• Once melted remove from heat pour into air tight container
• Add the Vanilla essential oil
• Place in freezer for about 10-15 minutes
• Remove mixture and let soften(mimicking the consistency of butter)
• Apply to clean hair
•  Dry hair as normal

Trying these tips cocoa butter may become a permanent staple in your healthy hair regimen.

Have a blessed day!

DIY Clarifying Shampoo

Homemade Clarifying Shampoo
1 tspn of Baking Soda

 Shampoo

few drops of Tea Tree Oil


The reason this recipe works is because baking soda is alkaline which soften the sebum(oils) allowing the shampoo to cleanse the scalp. The tea tree oil is an antiseptic which kills bacteria and unclogs the hair follicles.

After cleansing your scalp and hair you can follow up with a moisturizing treatment. This will leave your hair soft and manageable!!

Have a blessed day!

Winterize your feet!!

Winter time is here and just because we won't be flopping around in our flip-flops or sashay away in our sandals means we can neglect our feet!
A brown sugar scrub is just what the Dr. ordered. It's simple, all natural, and smells absolutely delicious. Everything you need comes straight from your kitchen.
So let's get started....

All you will need is:

1 cup  Brown Sugar

1/2 cup Coconut Oil

1/2 tspn Vanilla Extract

1 glass jar

Simply mix all the ingredients together in the jar. And just like that you are done!!
That wasn't so bad,right??
You can apply to wet or dry feet. Rub in circular motions paying attention to heels. Rinse with warm water. Pat Dry.
Presto!!!! Not only are your feet soft and moisturized but smells wonderful!
You have just winterize your feet!
Now sit back and RELAX!
Have a blessed day!!!