Fruit Salad Smoothie just in time for Summer!

Ingredients:

Fruit Salad Smoothie

• 1 banana
• 10 grapes, seedless
• 1 kiwi, peeled
• 1 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled and seeded
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup frozen or fresh mango
• 3 cups orange juice

You may blend these ingredients in a stand blender or hand held blender.  Both work fine.  Enjoy the mix of wonderful fruit flavours!

Fruit and vegetables are something we can never eat too much of.  Veggie juices and fruit juices really don't hold a candle to the real thing!  We are all getting used to faster, easier, and convenient, but there are certain things we just shouldn't cut corners for.  I believe our health deserves time and effort!  Take care!



bareMinerals Makeup

I really enjoy seeing companies using less harmful things in their products and more useful things!  Most women on the go don't want to have to put on 7 different face products in the morning.  I know for myself, less is definately more!  I have a daughter and am planning to have more children, so time is of the essence!  If you feel the same way, you can take a look at these makeup products that boast purity and a natural look!  Makeup is better when it's not caked on.

Note: Make-up companies use fillers, along with fragrances, and talc in your products. There's a better way, and it starts with mineral based makeup.

What makes bareMinerals so special?

We use only the finest quality ingredients in our products to give you everything you want without anything your skin doesn't need. Our proprietary bareMinerals formula represents the ideal mix of makeup and skincare; problem-solving cosmetics that perfect and pamper the complexion. It's makeup so pure you can sleep in it.

And because that's how we think, you'll never find anything that's not healthy, natural or good for you in our products. What's not in bareMinerals is just as important as what's in them. Less is more.

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Natural Tan without the Sun?

The sun can be damaging if you aren't protected by the proper sun screen lotions.  We do need the vitamin D that the sun provides, so wear the SPF sun screen lotions that are as natural as you can get them.  Protect against UVB/UVA rays. Don't forget to enjoy the peace that the light can bring. 
However, if you want a quick result that is made with organic ingredients without the suns help (sunless tan), then Spray Di Sole offers that. 
Take a look at the site provided: http://www.spraydisole.com/#/sds-home/

I know I will be taking advantage of this product when Winter comes back to Alberta, Canada.  For now, I may just opt for the bronzer they offer.

Tanning beds are never a safe option.  Most of the lotions that people use in the beds aren't SPF or protect against UVB/UVA rays.  Tan enhancers do not protect the skin unless they have those protectants in them.  You are just increasing your chances of skin cancer.  Be cautious when it comes to your skin.  It's the biggest organ you have and it needs to be treated with care!

Welcome!

Beauty=You being You, is a blog that concerns appreciating yourself just the way you are.  It's okay to want to shed a few pounds, wear makeup, eat healthier, etc.  but these aren't things that should define you.  They are either goals you have for yourself, or things that you enjoy doing.  Everything in moderation.  This blog will give you natural beauty tips, products/foods that are healthier choices for you, motivation and inspiration to embrace who you are, and so much more.  Follow this blog and start knowing YOU today!  Be confident and hold your head up high!  You are special.  The world wouldn't be the same without you in it!