Discovering Natural Beauty With Mychelle Skincare Products

I love giving my skin a drink!

I received samples of the above skincare products.

    I love discovering natural beauty products that keep my skin looking nice. My skin is always on the dry side as I live in the desert. The dry heat is cooler but it does a number on my skin. I wake up in the morning so thirsty and that first drink of water not only quenches my body but also does wonders for my skin. To give my dry skin more moisture I decided to try MyChelle's new 

Ultra Hyaluronic System. I already use MyChelle Sun Care products, I love their tinted Sun Shield Liquid. 

Giving my skin a drink with the Ultra Hyaluronic System

  I love that these natural beauty products work together to my skin feel so soft, it was an easy four-step skin care routine that I enjoyed using. I started with the Ultra Hyaluronic Water Mask after I washed my face. This mask was light and made my skin tingle a bit but was refreshing at the same time. This mask had  Hyaluronic Acid, Blue Agave, and Prickly Pear Cactus in it to smooth and condition my dull dehydrated skin. After rinsing the mask off, I applied the Bio-Firm™ Hydrogel Concentrate. This one felt a bit sticky but quickly gave my skin a rosy look. This concentrate also had Hyaluronic Acid (the ingredient that hydrates the skin) and Plant Stem Cells & Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract in it. I just love those natural plant ingredients!

  I then applied the Ultra Hyaluronic Hydrating Cream for even more hydrating Hyaluronic Acid. This nourishing moisturizer had Plant Stem cells, Blue Lotus, Rose Petals, and Freshwater Algae in it! It made my skin feel soft and so healthy. I had to do a double take when I looked in the mirror as I could smile without fine lines showing around my eyes. My new friends are always surprised when I tell them I have a 28-year-old daughter and I am going to be a grandma soon. I see them doing the math in their heads and they find it hard to believe that I am 53!

  The last product was an Ultra Hyaluronic Beauty Mist that I could use to instantly refresh and hydrate my skin in the morning or throughout the day. This mist had Cactus Water, Hyaluronic Acid, Citystem™ Plant Stem cells and Niacinamide in it. It really amazes me that natural ingredients can make my skin look so pretty.

Check it out https://www.mychelle.com/collections/ultra-hyaluronic-system

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Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Protein Bread

A healthy delicious twist on zucchini bread. Bursting with plenty of chocolate flavor and plenty of nutrition. The best way to eat zucchini.

 It seems every year, the neighbor's garden grows too much zucchini and she is begging me to take some. I don't mind one bit and I get excited that I am getting some garden fresh zucchini. My mind starts thinking of all the things that I can make with this green summer squash.    

 My son always wants me to make some homemade zucchini bread. I always say yes to his request and I make several loaves of healthy zucchini bread. When I make my zucchini bread, I use less sugar in the recipe and add protein powder. So my family gets a slice of delicious zucchini bread that is better for them. This zucchini bread is super moist and full of sweet flavor. It is healthy enough to eat for breakfast. 

Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Bread is

+ Delicious

+ Healthy

+ Full of fiber

+ Packed with protein

+ Great for breakfast

+ Moist

+ Has plenty of nutrition

Zucchini bread two recipes

 I was busy making Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread when my son asked me if I could make chocolate zucchini bread. I had plenty of shredded zucchini so I said sure. My son grabbed the chocolate chips from the freezer and started to look for the cocoa powder in the pantry. I told him that I did not think that we had any cocoa powder, as I used it up when I made my gluten-free black bean brownies last week. 

 I suggested to my son that we just use the chocolate chips but he said: "mom, we can use chocolate protein powder." I was not even thinking about making the chocolate zucchini bread a healthier protein bread but since my son suggested the vegan chocolate protein powder, I went for it. As my son was pulling out the protein powder, he then asked if he could make a chocolate peanut butter smoothie. I love that this child is such a healthy eater! 

Check out this recipe for lemon blueberry zucchini bread

Veggies and chocolate are a great combination!

When I make zucchini bread, I like to add extra zucchini as it not only adds extra nutrition to the bread, it also adds some extra moisture. This bread is so moist and loaded with protein. The protein powder that I used has a rich chocolate flavor so it adds lots of chocolate flavor to this healthy bread.  My boys love it when I use this protein powder in peanut butter chocolate pancakes.

Why I love using Nuzest Plant-Based Protein in recipes

  I love using protein powder in healthy recipes. A plant-based protein powder makes a recipe healthier with the addition of protein. My favorite protein powder is Nuzest. This vegan protein powder is allergy-friendly and also gluten-free. One serving of Nuzest contains 20 grams of pure protein. Nuzest mixes easily and completely into many recipes without changing the texture of the recipe. If you follow a vegetarian diet or vegan diet, protein powder is a great way to get your recommended protein.

Nuzest is 

+ Plant-Based

+ Allergy-Friendly

+ Dairy-Free

+ Soy-Free

+ Gluten-Free

+ Nut-Free

+ Low-Carb

+ Sugar-Free

+ Can replace flour in gluten-free recipes

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You can't even taste the zucchini!

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Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Protein Bread

1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 scoops protein powder, chocolate flavor
1 large egg or egg substitute
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
1/2 cup yogurt
1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini, make sure to pack it into the cup
3/4 cups chocolate chips

Oven 350 F
   Lightly coat a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with oil.

1. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and protein powder, and set aside.
2. Beat the egg, honey, and oil with a whisk or mixer.  Add the yogurt and mix well.
3. Then add the flour mixture and zucchini, combine this by hand.
4. Fold the chocolate chips into the mixture.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool the bread for about 30 minutes. To remove the bread from the pan, take a butter knife around the edge of the bread and then place a plate on top of the bread. Turn the pan over and lightly tap. The bread should come out of the pan.

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Check out this recipe for healthy lemon blueberry zucchini bread

https://www.momknowsbest.net/2018/07/healthy-lemon-zucchini-protein-bread.html

Healthy Lemon Zucchini Protein Bread Made With Blueberries

Looking for healthier zucchini bread? Look no further. This Zucchini bread is so delicious and loaded with plenty of nutrition.

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  Most people tend to believe that zucchini bread is healthy as it has vegetables in it. Well, it does have vegetables in it but it also has a lot of sugar and butter in it and not really that much zucchini in it. Sure it is a delicious way to use up some of that zucchini that your garden is overgrowing. You know you have way too much zucchini when your neighbors don't answer the door when they see you coming. I don't have a green thumb so I love it when my neighbors bring me garden goodies. Can I just make a suggestion? Please pick the zucchini before it gets the size of a small baseball bat. Bigger is not better when it comes to zucchini as the bigger ones tend to be tough. The ones that taste the best are less than a foot, like the ones you can buy at the store.

Check out my Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Protein Bread
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2018/07/healthy-chocolate-zucchini-protein-bread.html

When your kid asks for veggies, it is always a good thing!

 My boys have been asking for zucchini bread and my neighbors have not brought me any. So I bought some zucchini at the store, I love eating Easy Baked Parmesan & Tomato Zucchini Gratin year-round. When I make treats for my boys, I like to make them healthier so I will make them with less sugar and fat. I also add a bit more zucchini or some fruit like blueberries or pineapple. Sometimes I will add oatmeal for added nutrition but for this recipe, I choose not to add the oatmeal as I did not want that texture. The lemon juice brings out the sweet taste of the blueberries.

 Lemon Zucchini Protein Bread Made With Blueberries is

+ Healthy

+ Delicious

+ Loaded with protein

+ Can be made vegan with ingredient swaps

+ Loaded with Fiber

+ Healthy snack

+ Low in sugar

You will love this low-fat & low-sugar protein zucchini bread!

  If I am able to make a recipe with less fat and sugar without compromising on taste I will. The lemon and blueberries add so much flavor to this bread. That way I can indulge in a treat with no guilt. This zucchini bread has veggies and fruit in it so it is a healthy no-guilt treat that I can enjoy with my morning coffee. When I add vegan protein powder to it, then I can enjoy it for breakfast. The protein powder also makes this bread incredibly moist. The best part of this bread is you can't see or taste the zucchini. The blueberries cover up the zucchini but not the added nutrition.

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Healthy Lemon Zucchini Protein Bread Made With Blueberries

1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 scoops vegan protein powder, vanilla flavor
1 large egg or egg substitute
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons coconut or avocado oil
1/2 cup yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup shredded zucchini, make sure to pack it into the cup
1 cup fresh blueberries

Oven 350 F
   Lightly coat a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with oil.
1. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and protein powder, set aside.
2. Beat the egg, honey, and oil with a whisk or mixer.  Add the yogurt and lemon juice and mix well.
3. Then add the flour mixture and zucchini, combine this by hand.
4. Fold the blueberries into the mixture.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40-60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool the bread for about 30 minutes. To remove the bread from the pan, take a butter knife around the edge of the bread and then place a plate on top of the bread. Turn the pan over and lightly tap. The bread should come out of the pan.

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Can A Natural Crystal Stone Keep My Armpits Dry?

  Can a mineral deodorant stone keep me dry for 24 Hours?

I received a sample of a Crystal Mineral Stone.

 I made the switch to natural deodorant about a year ago and I have tried many types of deodorant products. Some products have performed better than others and some products were a pain to use. I have tried sprays, creams, pastes, and roll-on deodorant. My least favorite was the paste deodorant as I had to stick my finger into a pot of goo and then rub into my armpits. Then I was left with paste on my fingers so I had to wash my hands, way too time-consuming for this busy mom! I finally settled on using a great scented solid natural deodorant that left me secretly smelling my armpits all day. So when a company asked me to try their Crystal Mineral Deodorant Stone,  I was hesitant as my current deodorant was working. I also thought that using a stone would be a pain as you had to have wet armpits. 

Made without Aluminum Chloride/Chlorohydrate/Zirconium, Parabens, and Fragrance

  One of the reasons I switched to natural deodorant was because of chemicals and aluminum. Studies show that aluminum can cause breast cancer and brain diseases and I did not want any of that. Especially after seeing my mother-in-law struggle and die from Alzheimer's. So I decided to try this Crystal stone after I read that one stone could last a whole year. My plan was to use it on the days I took a shower and that was every other day. I know that sounds nasty that I only shower every other day but I have dry skin issues. No, I do not stink and I wash myself at night with a wet washcloth.

 It was so easy to use!

 I take my showers at night time so I admit that I forgot to use the Mineral Stone after my first shower after receiving the product. So that morning when I got dressed for the day, I saw the stone in my shower and remembered that I did not use it. I was already dressed and I did not want to hop back in the shower so I grabbed the Crystal Stone from the dish in my shower. I then wet the Crystal Stone and applied it to my armpits. It went on so easy and only took a few seconds to dry. The only disappointment was it had no scent. So no armpit smelling for me.

I did not stink after the gym!

  I then went out for a run and then to the gym to lift weights. It was a hot humid day and after my workout, I did smell my armpits but I was at home so no one saw me. I was surprised that my armpits did not stink of BO! As I am writing this it is about 12 hours since I applied the Crystal Stone and it has been a hot humid day. I am outside with the boys and trying to smell my armpits without my neighbors thinking I am strange. My armpits still smell clean! So I will be adding this Crystal Mineral Deodorant Stone to my armpits more often but I think I will store it near my sink so I remember to apply it in the morning.

Check it out https://www.thecrystal.com

Would you give this Natural Crystal Mineral Stone a chance?

- Contains one ingredient: Pure Mineral Salt.
- Prevents odor safely for up to 24 hours.
- No residue, no staining, no white marks.
- Made without Aluminum Chloride/Chlorohydrate/Zirconium, Parabens, and Fragrance.
- Dermatologist tested; unscented.
- Vegan and Cruelty-Free.

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Refresh Your Mind With A Delicious CBD-infused Soda

Love that I can enjoy CBD in a refreshing soda.

          I received samples of Sprig to facilitate this post.

   Do you have days that just seem frustrating and nothing seems to go as planned? This was my day. I woke up early to head to the gym, I was amazed that I got out the door by 7 AM. I knew that the day might be busy as I had to make a phone call to straighten out a hotel bill that was supposed to be charged to my husband's work but instead was charged to our credit card. I had been on the phone all day yesterday but this call was to see if my husband's company had been successful. So after an awesome workout, I was ready for the day. To my surprise, my husband's work called me and took care of the bill. So I was glad that was done and I was ready to take care of other planned items for the day. That was until I glanced at the kitchen countertop and saw ants, way too many ants. I started spraying the countertop with my homemade peppermint spray which is basically water and peppermint oil, this helps stop the scent trail. As I was wiping up the ants I opened a cabinet and saw more ants all over my small appliances. My day took a turn for the worse as that meant hours of cleaning everything in that cabinet. After I set everything outside, I then grabbed the Ant Gel that the ants eat and it kills the whole hive. I feed those ants and within minutes tons of ants were eating the powerful gel. I then still had to clean up everything that was outside. After a couple of hours, I finally sat down with my smoothie and read my email. Then the boys got home from helping a neighbor and it was time for summer lunch park. I brought my computer with the intent to get some work done but I instead talked with some friends. I was ok with that because I needed some girl time while the boys played with their friends.


A Delicious CBD-infused Soda is what I needed.

  Once the boys and I got home, I tried to get some writing done but my mind was still not able to think. So I decided to take some CBD to relax and refresh my jumbled mind. Usually, I take CBD for pain but I decided to try it for my mind. I remembered that I had refreshing CBD-infused Sodas in a box in my office that a company had sent me to try. So I choose a sparkling Citrus CBD-infused zero sugar soda. I was glad there was still some ice in the freezer and poured my soda into a glass. I took a sip and it had a refreshing citrus taste. I then went outside to relax in my outdoor space to get away from the noise of boys. Soon my mind felt refreshed and clear. I then felt like writing. Soon the boys found me outside and wanted a sip of my CBD soda. I let them try some as CBD is safe for kids. My 11-year-old had some CBD capsules the other day when his back hurt from falling at the trampoline park. The boys liked the taste of my soda and wanted their own glass but I said no because I wanted it all to myself. I explained to my boys that while CBD is safe, I like for them to only use it for pain. I myself will use it for pain and on nights that I have trouble sleeping. Here is a post that I wrote last year when I discovered CBD for pain. It explains CBD better. Check it out:
https://www.momknowsbest.net/2017/10/cbd-is-feel-good-product-for-runners.html


The new Sprig CBD beverages are crafted with high quality, all-natural CBD, derived from agricultural hemp. Each can features 20mg of CBD and is naturally flavored and sweetened.

Sprig is a California-based beverage manufacturer specializing in sparkling CBD and THC-infused drinks. CBD is the non-psychoactive component in cannabis and is known for its health and wellness benefits, ranging from acting as an anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, antiemetic, anxiolytic and antipsychotic agent.

  This CBD-infused soda is my new refreshing treat that I will enjoy on those days that mind needs to calm down from a stressful day. If I wanted to enjoy this soda anytime, I could because CBD is a non-psychoactive compound, unlike THC which is not present in this soda. I just choose to use CBD on occasion. This delicious drink comes in four flavors, three that are zero sugar. I am glad that this delicious CBD-infused soda helped me get through a stressful day. Tomorrow will be a better day.

Check out Sprig CBD-infused Soda here https://drinksprig.com/

How was your day?

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Positive Thinking For A Healthier New You Plus a Delicious Tropical Coconut Mango Smoothie

Think of what you can instead of what you can't.

  The other day when I was out walking with my kids, I did some about how I can influence my friends who are trying to lose weight or eat healthier. My husband has recently wanted to change and has had a desire to go to the gym more often and eat better. This change came about after a good friend around his age had a heart attack. This friend was of normal weight so that was the wake-up call that my husband needed. My husband realized that his high blood pressure and high cholesterol could lead him to also having a heart attack. My husband is not overweight but he realizes that he needs to exercise and eat healthy so he can lower his blood pressure and cholesterol. I am glad that my husbands only issues are these and not something like having to stop smoking. 

   It was on this walk, that I realized exercising eating healthy is a struggle for my husband. I have been eating healthy and exercising for a long time so it is no longer a struggle for me. So I have been changing my workout schedule to go to the gym with him. I began to think about how I can help my husband enjoy working out and enjoy healthier food. I realized that helping my husband needs to be more positive. I need to stop nagging him and be a positive encourager for him. I think me encouraging him with his food choices and having healthy food in the house is what my husband needs right now. 

 My husband does have a bit of a sweet tooth. I have heard that sugar addictions can be compared to someone needing to light up a cigarette. I have heard some say that sugar withdrawals are almost as bad as someone who is trying to stop smoking. Someone should make a tablet for sugar addictions like Champix. 

Diets always fail

   Most people associate diets with negative as most diets are all about taking away favorite foods. I think a better way is to not take away favorite foods but rather discovering new healthy food. So one needs to add new healthy foods to their meals instead. Look at the healthy food as an opportunity to try new foods. Treat yourself to new food every week when you go to the store. So have your usual meal but start adding a fruit or vegetable or a whole grain. These healthy foods will help fill you up so you will eat less of the unhealthy food. You might just discover that you like the new food. Need some ideas? Check out these 

10 Healthy Foods that are great for Fat Burning

Make exercise fun

 My husband hates working out but does it because he knows it is good for him. He will only go to the gym if I do, so I meet him at the gym after work three days a week. He enjoys our time together so that motivates him to go to the gym. At the gym, my husband puts on fast motivating music to make his workout more enjoyable. I think him watching other people exercise helps pass the time for my husband. My husband tells me that he enjoys watching me workout. I think the key to making exercise fun is to do different activities and on days that you just don't want to workout, just go for a walk. I have days that I don't feel like exercising and I always enjoy my walk after I force myself out the door. Fast walking is always a great exercise. They say you should workout three days a week for 30 minutes each time for health and 5 days a week if you want to lose weight. 

I make exercise fun for my younger boys by having them ride their bikes to a place that has cool rocks that they can climb on. I also take my boys swimming and to the park. The trampoline park is their favorite place to exercise.

Don't think about weight loss

 Think about making your body healthy. Don't focus on trying to lose weight instead make exercise and healthy eating a lifestyle. Most people take better care of their cars than their body. Think about how you want this body to be able to function properly instead. Taking care of your body means it will last longer just like taking care of your car. There is no need to weigh yourself either as that scale will only frustrate you. Losing weight takes time and when you focus on that number on the scale, it will only depress you. I stopped weighing myself over five years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. I do healthy as I want to feel good and be strong.

Love yourself and your body 

 We all come in different sizes and the focus should be on health, not a body size. I know many skinny people who are out of shape and unhealthy. I know many big people who are healthy. Love your body now. Love yourself to want to feel better. A healthy body does not get out of breath walking upstairs. A healthy body has fewer aches and pains. A healthy body gets sick less. A healthy body means less chance of heart problems or diabetes. A healthy body means having fun with my kids. It is about health, not about having that perfect body to wear a swimsuit. I just love seeing ladies who love their bodies after having kids and proudly take a photo of themselves in a swimsuit. I love ladies who have fun at the park and play with their kids!

Start your day with a positive attitude

  Start your day with loving yourself. Put on clothes that make you smile. Look in the mirror and say "I am beautiful." Have one healthy food for breakfast. It is amazing how doing one healthy thing for you can help you make other positive things. I always start my day with a smoothie that has fruits, greens, and protein powder in it. I like to think of my smoothies as a powerful glass of nutrition. Here is my favorite smoothie.

Tropical Coconut Mango Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup frozen mango chunks

1 scoop Vegan vanilla protein powder

1 cup coconut or almond milk

2 tablespoons dried coconut flakes

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 cup ice

2 tablespoons chia seeds

Directions

Place all ingredients except chia seeds in a blender. Blend until smooth. Stir in the chia seeds and pour into a glass. This makes one generous serving.

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How To Get Most Stains Out Of Clothes

Disclaimer: This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Biz Stain Fighter. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you look forward to laundry day?

   I do not like laundry day. To me, laundry is one of those things that you just have to do. I avoid doing laundry all week and only take care of it once a week. I would rather wash several loads all day then do one load a day. I have quickly learned how to delegate some of the laundry chores to my boys. My teen was the person who always started the washing machine but now that he is at the Merchant Marine Academy, I am stuck with the dreadful chore of starting the wash. I would love to hand over that job to the younger boys, as they already fold the clothes, but they would make a mess pouring the detergent into the machine. The boys would also not pretreat the stains on the clothes.  

I think pretreating stains on clothes is the worst part of the laundry. In a perfect world, I would examine every article of clothing and spray them with stain remover but I don't have any desire or time for that. I have better things to do with my time. My family knows the rules 

"if you stain it-you take care of it!" Taking care of it means pretreating the stain or telling mom about the stain.

Check out these Five Laundry Tips For Busy Moms With Biz

Timing is everything

    The best way to get a stain out of clothes is to take care of the stain as soon as possible. So my boys know if they have a bloody nose or get spaghetti sauce on their clothes, they hand me the clothes right away so I can take care of the stain. Take care of stains as soon as possible. Fresh stains are much easier to remove than those over 24 hours old.

Cold water is best

When tackling a stain, always start with cold water especially on stains of unknown origin. Hot water can set protein stains like milk, egg or blood, cooking the protein into the fibers. Hot water works best on oily stains like mayonnaise or butter. 

Skip the soap

   Soap may cause some stains to set into the fabric. Reach for a powerful stain remover that is good on almost any stain. Different stains require different ingredients to eliminate them. Science shows that there is no one single ingredient that cleans everything well. I reach for Biz Stain Remover for all the stains on my boy's clothes. I love that I can pretreat all laundry stains with one product. Biz is my go-to laundry product. It is also great to add to the whole wash and helps get out those stains that my boys forgot to tell me about- like underwear stains. Again, I have no time or desire to check for stains on clothes

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Soak away those stains

 My washing machine has a soak setting and I will use it on almost every load. I just add Biz liquid to my usual detergent and let the clothes soak for a least an hour. That way any stains that my boys forgot to tell me about will come out. When I know that the clothes might have extra stains on them or set in stains, I will add Biz Powder to the wash and let it soak for 2-3 hours. This powerful powder did wonders on my daughters old baby clothes and made them like new for my future granddaughter.

    I have been using Biz Stain Removing products for about six months and I like the way they get the stains out of my boy's clothes. I like having one product that removes most stains from their clothes as that saves me time on laundry day. I can't wait until the boys are a bit older and then they can take over doing all the laundry.

What stains are you fighting?

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