Honeybee Health: Random Shots

Per your requests from last weeks post I have lots of Honeybee Health posts coming up! Here are some random shots from last week....

My go to waffles from Whole Foods! I love that they are all natural, have fiber and 10grams of protein! Perfect nutrition combo to start your day. I usually top them with a little ground flax and use a couple tbsp of agave on the side.

Last week when we were sick all I craved was an acai bowl! I made one practically every night! This is the granola I use in it (full recipe below)

These packets are perfect for smoothies and what I use in my acai bowls! We purchase them from Costco but I'm pretty sure Whole Foods carry them as well.

Put one acai packet, one cup of frozen strawberries (you can use whatever frozen fruit you have in the freezer) 1/4 cup apple juice and half a banana in your blender. Blend it up, pour it in a bowl, top with the other half of the banana, 1/2 cup of hemp granola and sprinkle with ground flax! SO YUMMY!

This is one of my favorite high fiber cereals from Whole Foods. My brother asked me if I went and collected this from my yard ;) It's no Golden Grahams but I promise its good!

Lastly these organic turkey burgers are always in my cart. I cook them all up at once and have them on hand for post workout meals. 

Summer Sandals

I'm a HUGE fan of Sam Edelman sandals. They are super cute, comfy and not over the top expensive. I practically LIVE in them all Summer long so thought I would share a few of my favorites with you ladies....

Sandals

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I was also doing a little online shopping at Target and came across some great sandals on there as well! The best part is all of these are under $30!!

Sandals
Sandals

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OOTD

Happy Friday ladddies! This week has been brutal in our household as we've ALL come down with a nasty stomach bug! Thankfully we're on the mend now but lets just say cleaning up vomit when you're vomiting is NOT a pretty site! My outfits from this week consist of my pajamas ;) so here are some random shots sitting in my Camera Roll from the last couple weeks....

Veda leather jacket, Michael Stars boyfriend tee and 7 for all Mankind flares

ASOS striped tee, H&M boyfriend jeans, Michael Kors wedges and Jimmy Choo bag

Hudson jeans and printed pussy bow blouse from Zara

Urban Outfitter Blazer, H&M striped tee, Paige denim, Rachel Zoe bag and Pedro Garcia boots

A Big Thank You!!!

I just wanted to take a minute this morning and thank all of you for following my blog! It hit 5 million views recently and I am beyond flattered! Thank you especially to those of you who comment. I know it can be a pain but it's the comments and feed back that make blogging so rewarding and I truly appreciate it. I started The Honeybee a few years ago as a little hobby and never thought it would grow like it has! Blogging is something I truly enjoy and has definitely been an outlet for me. Not only do I feel like I've made some great friends via the blogging world but you ladies have helped me as well! I've learned so much as a new mom from a lot of your advice and am truly thankful for you! I've even had the pleasure of running into some of my local ladies while out and about as well!  Life is a little hectic these days with the little one but I try my best to respond to comments and emails from you guys.  So again a BIG THANK YOU for following my blog and i'd love to know what you ladies would like to see more of on The Honeybee?!

Ulta Beauty Love Your Hair Event

Last week I posted this picture on Instagram of all the amazing hair products I received for ULTA Beauty's Love Your Hair Event. It's a 21-day celebration of hair, happening from May 12th to June 1st at ULTA Beauty. This celebration includes hair events, demos, prizes and daily Beauty Steals™! We all know how much better we feel about ourselves when we have a great hair day. With this event ULTA Beauty wants women to love the hair they have, so they will have better hair days and feel great about themselves! **You can join this movement as well by pledging to love your hair! If you want to be entered for a chance to win free blowouts for the year just tweet your hair pledge and use hashtag #Ultahairpledge and you're entered! 

My #Ultahairpledge is to step out of my comfort zone and try different hair styles! 

Now here are some of the hair products I'm loving from ULTA...

I have been a Big Sexy Hair fan for quite sometime but these two products are definitely at the top of my list! The Spray & Play hairspray holds my hair perfectly! The Root Pump is an absolute must for me as my hair tends to go flat on top. This gives it just enough texture and hold without being too heavy.

I had never tried this abba brand before but was intrigued by the ingredients and had to give them a go! This line is 100% vegan, sulfate-free and free of synthetic color additive!  The moisture shampoo is a ProQuinoa Complex and is made with peppermint and Olive Butter. I loved the peppermint smell (and the hubby did too) and my hair felt clean and moisturized. This conditioner is a thickening conditioner for fine, limp hair and is made with Grapefruit and Lemongrass. Usually after using shampooing and conditioning my hair, I have to put some kind of oil or glossing serum on it after. I honestly didn't have to do that after using these! My hair didn't feel dry at all! I would definitely recommend this line as they are products I would repurchase for sure!

Being a mom who is always on the go, having a dry shampoo is a must! This Dust It Mattifying Powder by Schwarzkopf is  one of my favorites! You just sprinkle some on your roots, fluff it with your finger tips and it instantly adds a little life back into your roots.

You ladies know I'm a huge fan of CONAIR hot rollers. They are a quick and easy way to tame my hair and create some big bouncy curls.  They heat up really quickly, which is perfect if you're in a rush.  I usually end up tossing the metal pins they come with as they tend to leave a crease in your hair and don't hold them in as well. The best part about this set is it also comes with claw-like clips to hold the rollers in place without creasing! If you're in need of a new set of rollers, I definitely recommend these!

 There are still a ton of products in this goodie box I want to try, so I will definitely keep you ladies posted as I come across good ones! 

Have you ladies tried any of these?! What are some of your CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT hair products?! Tell me your answer below for a chance to win a $100 ULTA Beauty gift card.

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