What I Eat Each Day + Favorite Foods

Happy Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend.

I shared this cardigan last week - in lilac purple and ivory.  It is under $20 - and a great deal for spring/summer.  Also, today, I thought it would be fun to share what I eat each day - and some of my favorite foods and recipes.

SHOP THE LOOK

Cardigan (Only $18) // Tube Top // Jeans // Combat Boots // Necklace + Charm

MY DAILY FINDS & DEALS

This workout top.

This is the best lotion - no more dry skin - and smells amazing.

My favorite primer and mascara set - for only $13 - and longer, fuller lashes.

This cute spring skirt for 40% off.

This sweatshirt for $15.

WHAT I EAT EACH DAY...

BREAKFAST

I eat oatmeal every day.  I mix these oats with these oats - and top it with fresh blueberries and a little of this cinnamon.  I do not add any sugar - only a little salt to the water. Also, I make it on the cooktop - so much better than the microwave!  While it is cooking I make my salad for lunch.

LUNCH

I pretty much eat a salad every day for lunch.  A few of my favorites...

Salad #1: Mixture of chopped greens (kale, green leaf and Brussels sprouts) topped with my favorite dried cherries and cranberries, fresh blueberries, and almond slices and walnuts with an apple cider vinaigrette dressing.  Some times I mix in bacon and blue cheese.

Salad #2: Mixture of chopped greens (green leaf, romaine, radicchio), chick peas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese with a dijon vinaigrette. You can also add egg, but I don't.

I make all my salad dressings from scratch.  They are pretty simple - 1 part acid (vinegar or lemon juice) to 2 parts olive oil with a little salt and pepper, and either dijon mustard, garlic, shallots, or herbs - depending on the salad.

DINNER

A few of my favorite dinners I make...

This simple and easy 3-ingredient roast chicken.

My favorite meatloaf.

This chicken with red onions and a lot of flavor - and super easy.

Steaks with peppercorns and brandy sauce. 

Chicken served with curry sauce, hummus or mole sauce. 

Stir fry - with chicken or beef - and veggies and rice. 

As much as I love the good food at home - I still enjoy my favorite burger and fries and pizza!

DESSERT

Two of my desserts - this super easy and quick lava chocolate cake.  

And, my favorite ice creams - this flavor and this one.

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My Favorite Power Bowl Salad + Most Popular Items

Floral Ruffle Dress (Only $29) // Tweed Dress (50% off)

Happy Friday!

I wanted to share my favorite "power bowl" salad recipe.  This salad has quickly become my "go to" salad for lunch.  I love it so much - I look forward to lunch!

I am also sharing the most popular items this week, along with a round-up of some great sales.

I also recently shared my favorite hair and beauty products HERE, what I have been buying at Walmart and Amazon HERE, and my Sephora and Ulta shopping list HERE.

FIVE MOST POPULAR ITEMS

One of my favorite shampoos that smells like the beach!

My under eye concealer that works great - and is only $6.

This waffle knit sweater - that is on sale.

My favorite moisturizers that I have used for years.

This skin protectant - that is amazing for chapped lips.

MORE DEALS

MY DAILY FINDS & DEALS
This great staple cardigan that I own in a couple colors is on sale for $20.

This ruffle maxi dress that has been extremely popular is on sale for $29.

This sweater jacket is on sale for only $25 (originally $150).

I can't believe these woven mules are on sale for $37.

This sweater is only $14 - and has been very popular.

This v-neck sweater is on sale for $21 (I love the color options.)

MY FAVORITE POWER BOWL SALAD

• Lettuce: a mix of finely chopped kale, green leaf lettuce, and radicchio 
• Quinoa (I use the tri-color one.)
• Dried cranberries and cherries (I've linked my favorites - by far, the best!)
• Nuts: Sliced almonds and walnuts
• Roasted butternut squash (optional)
• Black beans (optional)

I toss the salad with two dressings - the power dressing and a vinaigrette.  And, sprinkle with a little salt and freshly ground pepper.

Power Dressing: 1/8 cup rice vinegar, 1/8 cup olive oil, 2 carrots, 1/4 inch fresh turmeric, 1/4 inch fresh ginger, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp white sugar (optional).  Mix in a food processor or blender - until finely pureed. I can't wait to use my new mixer that I just got to make the dressing. (If it is too thick - add a little water or additional oil.)

Vinaigrette dressing: 1 part apple cider vinegar to 2 parts olive oil, and salt and pepper

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