tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64823172024-03-05T00:43:29.897-05:00W A N D E R L U S T ♡Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.comBlogger436125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-83429833199000210542018-07-20T08:46:00.002-04:002018-07-20T08:46:19.743-04:00MOVED<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello :)</div>
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I have moved to <a href="http://www.peiji.blog/">www.peiji.blog</a></div>
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I will mostly not move all my blog posts from here to the new blog.</div>
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But I am still deciding if I should completely delete this blog.</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-22520178712325413612017-08-04T15:15:00.003-04:002020-11-19T11:23:53.146-05:00Treating Mosquito Bites<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm not a fan of mosquitos, mostly because I'm their chosen victim...</div>
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100% of the time. Even though, I've had horrible experiences in the past with them,</div>
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I apparently still did not learn my lesson. My worst experience with a mosquito bite</div>
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was when I was in Vietnam, when I was around 12 years old? I don't really remember.</div>
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It was over a decade ago and it swelled up pretty badly... I had a fever and my ankle</div>
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was swollen to the point where it was literally purple. I had to get injections and well...</div>
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it was pretty bad, haha. I've always had very bad swelling with mosquito bites.</div>
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This past weekend (Saturday), I went up to the cottage with my partner and I got bit the</div>
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night we arrived. Yep, the first night, but apparently it was not just one bite. No.</div>
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Apparently I had to get 3 mosquito bites on my left foot. Just my left foot.</div>
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It looked fine the night of, looked kind of weird the second day, but I thought it</div>
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would go away, but then it started to swell up really badly... to the point where it</div>
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was getting difficult for me to walk properly.</div>
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My mom was pretty pissed at me when I got home, for not coming back earlier.</div>
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She put freshly cut aloe vera all over my foot. It was pretty painful.</div>
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The aloe vera definitely helped, but I had to go to the doctor to get it checked.</div>
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Apparently it was infected and I needed antibiotics. I wanted to avoid taking</div>
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antibiotics, but this is what happens when I don't learn.</div>
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So... I am doing a post about treating mosquito bites. For my own sake and yours.</div>
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If you react badly to mosquito bites, like me... you may want to take note(s) :p</div>
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Be sure to use organic, pure ingredients, if you want the best results.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡<b> IMMEDIATELY </b>♡</span></div>
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1. Disinfect the area immediately with rubbing alcohol</div>
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2. Soak the area in epsom salt with water, or baking soda and water</div>
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(for areas like the feet, leg) for 10 minutes</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span><b style="color: magenta;"> TOPICAL OPTIONS </b><span style="color: magenta;">♡</span></div>
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You have to be pretty consistent with these, apply it at least 3x/day<br />
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1. Apply aloe vera generously on the area and let it dry</div>
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2. Apply calendula/marigold tincture or a calendula healing cream</div>
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3. Apply an apis/ledum cream (homeopathic remedy)<br />
ex. Dapis Gel from Boiron</div>
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Cold compresses may also help after doing all the above steps.<br />
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But before even going outside, you should be spraying yourself with something,<br />
to prevent the mosquito bites. I am currently using the Saje b-gone spray.<br />
It works pretty well because I haven't gotten bitten after using it. I was just being<br />
completely stupid for not spraying it before I arrived to the cottage...<br />
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I would recommend any spray containing: witch hazel, lavender, citronella, catnip, eucalyptus<br />
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A <span style="color: magenta;">scientifically proven mosquito/bug repellent spray</span> is Yemaya's Outdoor Spray, which I can't<br />
seem to find online, but you can purchase it at <a href="http://www.peachesandgreen.com/" target="_blank">Peaches & Green</a>, if you're in Toronto.<br />
It was studied at the University of Guelph and has proven to be just as effective as DEET.</div>
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They're also attracted to sweat.<br />
Basically when you're feeling quite hot and emitting some kind of body odour.<br />
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Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-33489199709456307512017-06-27T21:36:00.005-04:002017-07-09T20:22:21.573-04:00My Favourite Restaurants in Toronto ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
In alphabetical order!</div>
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I can't rank them, because they each have their own charm :)<br />
I left a hyperlink to each restaurant, so click away~</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiPrP-Krt_UAhUB0YMKHWgcDc4QFgg2MAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cafebelong.ca%2F&usg=AFQjCNGCsQMUn3miPHJomGuvTL1Gl3stNA" target="_blank">Cafe Belong</a></span> <span style="color: magenta;">♡</span><br />
This cafe/restaurant is located at the beautiful Evergreen Brickworks market/park.<br />
The best time to go is during the weekends in the spring/summer, when they have the<br />
farmer's market. You can also hike up the hills and get a great view of the CN Tower and<br />
the city. Many people walk their dogs in this area. You will also find many families here.<br />
This is also a great place for dates, hanging out with friends, or just having a stroll by yourself.<br />
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$$$ 💐 <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON. M4W 3X8</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://hibiscuscafe.ca/" target="_blank">Hibiscus Cafe</a></span> <span style="color: magenta;">♡</span><br />
This small cafe uses organic ingredients, while using sustainable materials.<br />
Their salad is colourful, flavourful and nutritious! This is also a vegan cafe<br />
and yes, they serve vegan cheese with their crepes :) It's located at the Kensington<br />
Market, so there is a lot to see in the area. There is also an organic grocery store nearby.<br />
There's usually a 15 minute wait time, just because the place is kind of small.<br />
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$$ 🌺 <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">238 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON. M5T 2L7</span><br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjYtuX1rd_UAhUk3IMKHXOyC5gQFggzMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Foneloveveg.tel%2F&usg=AFQjCNETXkHsteQK5BydesG_ExdGe_f1Bw" target="_blank">One Love Vegetarian</a></span> <span style="color: magenta;">♡</span><br />
This small take-out/dine-in restaurant offers delicious vegan/vegetarian, Caribbean<br />
food. They have a fairly small menu, but everything is delicious and very flavourful!<br />
It's a very small place. There is a communal table and a couple of seats on the side.<br />
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$$ 🍌 <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">854 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON. M5R 3G2</span><br />
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This restaurant is known for their sourdough, as well as cooking with local ingredients.<br />
Their menu changes by the season and most importantly, the food is delicious!<br />
It's also more expensive, so it's nice to eat here on special occasions. I also love the<br />
ambience of this place. They have an open kitchen and the lighting is dim, but during<br />
the summer time, the natural light coming in through the large window is beautiful!<br />
You will always find something new on the menu, but once it's gone... it's gone.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> <span style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.bar-ape.com/" target="_blank">Bar Ape</a><span id="goog_1748683871"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1748683872"></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: magenta;">♡</span></div>
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Okay, this is not a restaurant but my favourite vegan-friendly gelato shop!</div>
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They have the best flavours in the city. No doubt. Peach bourbon? calamansi?</div>
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Yes, those are some of their flavours. The best part is... they have a new flavour</div>
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pretty much every week. You can follow them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bar_ape" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to find out more.</div>
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Sometimes, they have vegan soft serve or gelato bars! :p</div>
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Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-37273620393028712042017-06-07T20:34:00.001-04:002017-06-07T20:45:57.240-04:00♡ Recent Vintage Favourites ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
I went to a vintage market last month and found a couple handkerchiefs for only $2 each!</div>
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They're absolutely adorable and is in perfect condition. It doesn't look like it has ever</div>
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been used. I also picked up a couple of sterling silver rings and I'm not sure which time</div>
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period they're from, but they could be from the 30's? If you have an idea, let me know!</div>
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My lovely partner found an old Pippi Longstocking book, that belonged to his</div>
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mom. It's an original 1950's copy! So... he gifted it to me and I'm in love :D</div>
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It seems to be quite fragile at this point, so I have to be very gentle with it.</div>
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Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-71816592576868624082017-06-07T19:38:00.000-04:002017-06-07T19:38:08.703-04:00♡ Zimt Vegan Chocolate ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
I found this vegan chocolate over a few months ago and I love the packaging!</div>
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Not only is it vegan, it's also organic, raw, and ethically sourced!</div>
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Introducing <a href="https://zimtchocolates.com/" target="_blank">Zimt</a>! The founder is from Vancouver, Canada :)</div>
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Her name is Emma Smith. Thank you for producing these amazing treats!</div>
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I will always love my mint chocolate combo, but they also have a maple</div>
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and rosemary combo, which I enjoy. The ingredients list is super simple and</div>
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you can understand every ingredient that you are reading.</div>
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cacao nibs, coconut sugar, cacao butter, peppermint essential oil<br />Yep, that's it.</div>
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<b><span style="color: magenta;">Raw:</span></b> meaning it is not processed with heat. Raw chocolate is Cacao.</div>
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Cocoa is processed cacao with heat.</div>
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Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-28076582838986707382017-04-12T18:38:00.001-04:002017-04-12T18:42:30.960-04:00♡ Current Reads ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
Books. Oh, how I love non-fiction :)</div>
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Here are some of my current reads and I highly recommend them!</div>
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I'll just go in the order that I started reading them.</div>
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<b style="text-align: center;">The End of Food</b><span style="text-align: center;"> | By: Thomas F. Pawlick</span></div>
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There's another book with the same name by Paul Roberts, but that one is more</div>
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American based. This one is more Canadian, which I prefer of course. It's more relatable.</div>
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He talks about the food industry and how the food we eat no longer has the same nutritional</div>
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value as it once did. It's a great read, if you're interested in what you are putting into your body.</div>
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<b>Slow Death by Rubber Duck</b> | By: Rick Smith & Bruce Lourie</div>
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It's amazing to find out how many of the products we use and see daily are actually quite toxic.</div>
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It's important for us, as consumers to have a certain knowledge before making any purchases.</div>
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This book would be great for parents or people who are thinking of having children.<br />
This book is also Canadian based.</div>
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<b>How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt</b> | By: Mick Conefrey</div>
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This is an interesting book! It focuses on female travellers and explorers dating back many</div>
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centuries ago. I find it very fascinating and a shame how little we know about these amazing</div>
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women, dating back to the 19th century. You will also find very random/quirky facts about</div>
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the women and their travels in this book :)</div>
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<b>Stuff Every Gardener Should Know</b> | By: Scott Meyer</div>
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I love this little pocket sized book! I spotted this gem at a local bookstore and had to pick it up!</div>
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I'm slowly attempting at growing my own vegetables, and I'll be working on an organic farm</div>
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later this year. This is definitely helpful for those who are new to gardening.</div>
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Thank you for reading :)</div>
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What have you been reading!?</div>
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Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-7895380359852129712017-02-24T11:12:00.001-05:002017-02-24T11:13:05.909-05:00Surviving Menstrual Cramps ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
I know many of us suffer from these painful cramps :(</div>
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I was one of them, but I have learned how to make them subside quickly.</div>
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I have also learned how to prevent them from happening, as severely as they used to.</div>
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All of this information is based on what I have learned and know from</div>
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studying holistic nutrition. It may not work for everyone, but it could work for you!</div>
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Please do your research and consult a professional for any of my supplement recommendations.</div>
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Eliminating sugar, refined foods, and dairy is important, as these will aggravate</div>
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the symptoms further. It is best to avoid these foods at least 1 week before</div>
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and during your period. But if you can avoid them altogether, forever, then that</div>
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would be even better :D Drink lots of filtered water! It's true that water is good for you.</div>
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If you don't have a very "healthy" diet, meaning an abundance of dark leafy greens,</div>
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whole grains, nuts (good fats), etc., then you may want to consider taking a magnesium</div>
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supplement. Make sure the supplement has some source of natural/organic calcium with it,</div>
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or the magnesium will not be properly utilized in your body = wasting money :)<br />
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I only take the magnesium when I feel cramping or know that I will get cramps.<br />
Only you will know your body, more than anyone else!</div>
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I would recommend <a href="https://megafood.com/store/en/minerals/magnesium/" target="_blank">MegaFood's Magnesium</a>, since they have organic spinach as</div>
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the synergistic source for the magnesium.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">What is magnesium good for?</span></div>
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Well, it's an essential mineral to your body and without it, I'm not quite sure how</div>
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you would really function. It helps to maintain nerve, muscle function, supports the</div>
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immune system, supports heart function, maintain bone density, regulates blood glucose levels,</div>
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and helps the production of energy and protein. Magnesium is also known to be a calming</div>
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mineral, so some people like to take it before bedtime. It helps to relax the muscles.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Foods high in magnesium include:</span></div>
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*To get the full benefits of these foods, eating them organic is preferred*</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> raw spinach or cooked swiss chard</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> squash or pumpkin seeds</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> mackerel</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> soy beans</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>brown rice</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>avocados</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>bananas, figs</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>70%+ dark chocolate<br />
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I honestly don't get cramps anymore and in a way it's amazing, but at the same time,<br />
it's what I depended on for knowing when I'll be getting my period. The first day or two<br />
will always be a little uncomfortable, but at least I don't feel pain anymore.<br />
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About 70% of what I eat is organic, and I make sure there are no refined sugars in my meals.<br />
I have noticed a huge difference, ever since I changed my food choices.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ REAL Essential Oils!! ♡</span><br />
Yes, I find that applying the right essential oils help with my cramps!<br />
They're truly amazing and work in less than a few minutes.<br />
A blend of <span style="color: magenta;">clary sage, peppermint, lavender, rosemary, bergamot, ylang ylang,</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;">patchouli, and cinnamon</span> has helped me personally. Your blend may slightly differ<br />
or even be the same! I personally do not use diluted oils because I know my skin and<br />
body is perfectly fine with the concentration of these oils. Please be careful when applying<br />
the pure form of essential oils to your skin, as some people may be sensitive. Do a small test patch!<br />
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But of course, you know yourself better than me :)<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">How I use them?</span><br />
My essential oil blend is made by a lovely classmate of mine, custom made for me :p<br />
If I feel a little uncomfortable in the abdominal area, I roll on the essential oil blend<br />
directly onto the area between my pelvis and abdomen area. Then I use my hand to rub it in.<br />
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You will definitely feel a cooling sensation and then a warming sensation.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">Acne??</span><br />
For those who get acne before/during your period, I found drinking dandelion tea really<br />
helps with clearing up the skin! I am currently drinking <span style="color: magenta;">Traditional Medicinals Everyday Detox</span><br />
<span style="color: magenta;">in the Dandelion formula</span>, not the Lemon. Make sure you get the Dandelion :) I only drink this<br />
maybe a few times a month? I usually get deep pimples before my period, but now I notice<br />
only small ones, which can easily be healed.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">Why Dandelion??</span><br />
Dandelion is a great herb/flower that is great for detoxing the liver and kidneys.<br />
Your liver helps to eliminate toxins from the body, so you want a healthy liver!<br />
The liver has many functions, not just that. If you want me to write a post regarding<br />
the liver, feel free to let me know :)<br />
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I will make another post regarding how I treat my acne, naturally :p<br />
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Have a lovely weekend! ♡</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-6197472705485446312017-01-30T17:47:00.000-05:002017-01-30T17:50:45.181-05:00Resolutions Ambassador for Well.ca ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
Guess what!?</div>
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I've been selected to be one of the New Year's Challenge participants for Well.ca!</div>
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I received $100 to spend on the website, so here are the items that I picked out!</div>
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Thank you Well.ca! I shop on the website frequently!</div>
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#wellnewyear #wellnesshaul #wellnessdelivered</div>
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♡</div>
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So what were my resolutions for this year?</div>
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I want to support companies who care about the environment, on a social or ecological level.</div>
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To start off, I will always look for organic products, but that's just a starting point.</div>
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There is so much more involved in the products that we buy and how they are made.</div>
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Looking for labels that are also non-GMO is also important to me.</div>
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I like supporting Canadian companies as well. Products being fair trade</div>
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and biodegradable/easily recyclable is also important! Check the number in</div>
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that rotating triangular symbol. It should be a #1 or #2, for it to be easily recyclable.<br />
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I know plastic packaging is an issue and I will work on reducing!<br />
Unfortunately 3 of the items I chose cannot be recycled :(</div>
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I've chosen very practical items! There will be some items that I didn't</div>
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really need, but have been wanting to try out *ahem, skincare*.</div>
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♡ <span style="color: magenta;">Skincare</span> ♡</div>
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1. <a href="https://well.ca/products/andalou-naturals-instant-soothing_116690.html" target="_blank">Andalou Naturals Soothing Face Mask</a><br />
I've been wanting to try something from their '1000 roses' skincare line.<br />
But this will be a gift for someone instead :) I don't like the packaging though.<br />
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2. <a href="https://well.ca/products/divine-essence-organic-sweet-almond_115355.html" target="_blank">Divine Essence Organic Sweet Almond Oil</a> 🍁<br />
I thought this would come in a spray bottle, but it came with a pipette.<br />
I wanted to try using this as a body moisturizer, only on specific areas... specifically my legs.<br />
They have been very dry, due to my lack of moisturizing. It's been so dry that tiny spots<br />
have been cracking and bleeding... :( Nothing major, but you can definitely see it.<br />
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3. <a href="https://well.ca/products/lavigne-organic-skincare-mayan-magic_113863.html" target="_blank">LaVigne Organics Mayan Magic Balm</a> 🍁<br />
Apparently this balm is great for people with eczema, so it must be a fairly<br />
good healing/moisturizing balm. It also has a nice natural scent, even though<br />
they say it's unscented... I mean, any natural product will have a scent :p</div>
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♡ <span style="color: magenta;">Personal Hygiene</span> ♡<br />
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4. <a href="https://well.ca/products/green-beaver-frosty-mint-toothpaste_125471.html" target="_blank">Green Beaver Frosty Mint Toothpaste</a> 🍁<br />
A more affordable natural toothpaste on the market, while also being biodegradable.<br />
It has a light texture, which others may not like, but I'm happy with this toothpaste :)<br />
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5. <a href="https://well.ca/products/dr-brite-whitening-mineral_121741.html" target="_blank">Dr. Brite Whitening Mineral Toothpaste</a><br />
I love this toothpaste! It's expensive, so I normally would not buy this.<br />
It has a mousse-like texture and the flavour reminds me of spearmint gum.<br />
The consistency is not too thin or thick. It feels great in the mouth :p<br />
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6. <a href="https://well.ca/products/organyc-100-organic-cotton-pads_61953.html" target="_blank">Organ(y)c Sanitary Pads</a><br />
This is a brand from Italy! They make biodegradable and organic cotton pads :)<br />
<span style="color: magenta;">Why organic cotton!?</span> We come in contact with cotton everyday and it's one of the<br />
most chemically treated plant in the world. Some of the chemicals are extremely toxic,<br />
therefore not only affecting the water, environment, but also the people who work on a cotton farm.<br />
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7. <a href="https://well.ca/products/organyc-beauty-100-organic-cotton_72921.html" target="_blank">Organ(y)c Organic Cotton Pads</a><br />
For the same reasons above :) and I have a habit of using cotton pads for my face,<br />
when applying facial toner. This is not a necessity.</div>
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♡ <span style="color: magenta;">Food</span> ♡<br />
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8. <a href="https://well.ca/products/bobs-red-mill-organic-quick-cooking_85789.html" target="_blank">Bob's Red Mill Organic Quick Cooking Steel Cut Oats</a><br />
I need to eat too! This will be my breakfast for the next month :p<br />
I like my oatmeal with 1 tbsp of any nut butter, little bit of honey, banana slices<br />
and a dash of cocoa/coconut hemp seeds! yum.<br />
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9. <a href="https://well.ca/products/central-roast-organic-raw-cashews_91617.html" target="_blank">Central Roast Organic Raw Cashews</a> 🍁<br />
I love raw cashews! It's one of my favourite nuts.<br />
I also like almonds and pistachios :)<br />
Unfortunately, I do not like the plastic packaging :(<br />
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10. <a href="https://well.ca/products/yellow-superfood-organic-nutritional_74534.html" target="_blank">Yellow Superfood Organic Nutritional Yeast</a> 🍁<br />
If you've never tried nutritional yeast, then you are missing out!<br />
It honestly reminds me of fish food flakes though.<br />
If you are a vegan, this is a great source of vitamin B12 :)<br />
It has a super mild nutty taste, but becomes creamy and subtly cheesy when cooked.<br />
I love adding this to my pasta and on top of my omelette.<br />
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Thank you for reading! and Thank you <a href="http://well.ca/">Well.ca</a> for choosing me!<br />
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Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-87485240855926114022017-01-18T19:26:00.003-05:002017-01-18T19:29:06.135-05:00My Handmade 2017 Agenda from Berlin ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
I am very picky when it comes to buying an agenda for the year.</div>
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I originally wanted to get a Ban.do agenda, but then I wanted something</div>
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unique and different from the majority, so I found this lovely seller on Etsy.</div>
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The shop name is called, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/waitingforadreamer" target="_blank">waitingforadreamer</a> ♡</div>
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The weekly agenda is under a project called, STUDIENMATERIAL.</div>
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I picked the 'Alice & Black Crown design'. It's lovely!</div>
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The agenda is quite small, but it's the perfect size for me.</div>
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The package came in about 3/4 days! It also came with an illustrated postcard.</div>
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Some people had complaints about the type of paper used, but I like it.</div>
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It feels nice and sturdy. It has a smooth texture, which may not work well</div>
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with some pens (they might smudge), but if you have a nice, thin inked pen,</div>
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it should work fine. It actually kind of makes the ink stand out more.</div>
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I have to say that this is not a very practical planner.</div>
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Some of the dates are covered with illustrations, making it impossible</div>
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to actually write on. But it has lovely illustrations and quotes. It's a nice</div>
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agenda for someone who just jots down weekly plans and special dates.</div>
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The illustrations are from different artists. There is a list of them on the back.</div>
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Eduard Belky (Ukrainian), Kaija Burlina (Ukrainian), Alessandro Cemolin (Italian).</div>
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Then the main designers are Anastasia Klerig and Anna Klerig :)</div>
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I love this cute, little agenda. It reminds me of when I used to do editorial design!</div>
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I am definitely inspired to create my own agenda for next year :p</div>
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This is the back cover. Lovely :)</div>
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Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-67130361123570279622017-01-13T12:08:00.002-05:002017-01-13T19:37:54.145-05:00ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioner ♡ Crimson & Clover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have been wanting to try the <a href="https://iliabeauty.com/collections/tinted-lip-conditioners" target="_blank">ILIA tinted lip conditioners</a> for over a year now.</div>
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When Sephora had their annual end of year sale, I knew I had to pick up a couple!</div>
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I couldn't really justify the original retail pricing, because I don't wear lip products</div>
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often, other than lip balm, so this was a great alternative! It's super moisturizing and pigmented!</div>
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I also picked up the colour in Shell Shock, but I'll focus my review on the <a href="https://iliabeauty.com/products/crimson-clover" target="_blank">Crimson & Clover</a>.</div>
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It's my favourite of the two and I'm in love with it!</div>
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The retail price can range from $26-32. I purchased mine on Sephora when they had a $20 off sale.</div>
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I ended up getting the lip conditioners for $21 each. That's a pretty good deal :p</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">What I love:</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> The case is made with recycled aluminum</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> Their products are made with certified organic ingredients<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Beeswax (Cera Alba)*, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax,</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf*,</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Wax, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil*.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">May contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide CI77891, Black Oxide CI77499, Yellow Oxide CI77492, Red Oxide CI77491, Red 7 CI15850, Red 28 CI45410,</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">Yellow 5 CI19140. *Certified Organic Ingredients.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> From Vancouver, BC :) A Canadian product</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> There's jasmine oil in this lip conditioner. I love jasmine!</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>It leaves a lovely stain and doesn't dry out my lips<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>I don't have to reapply. It leaves a stain and gradually<br />
fades into a lovely pink shade on my lips :)<br />
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Here is a swatch of the colour. You can easily build up the colour from something</div>
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more sheer, to bold. I love wearing it both ways. It also leaves a lovely stain and is not</div>
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easily rubbed off when eating. I just had an apple and the colour is pretty much intact.</div>
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My photos don't do it justice! It looks so much better in person on my lips :p</div>
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It's more red in real life and has this bright "<span style="color: red;">punch</span>" to the colour, my camera can't capture.</div>
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The colour of the lipstick on their website is actually quite close.</div>
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Not the swatch, but the photo of the whole lipstick with the colour in the tube :)</div>
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The colour 'Jump' is on my wishlist :p</div>
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Have a great weekend!</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-57180911701069984832016-12-28T19:26:00.000-05:002016-12-28T21:34:32.730-05:00Cosmic Pasta Salad Recipe ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello everyone! This is going to be a super random recipe post,</div>
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but I wanted to share this delicious pasta salad recipe with you all!<br />
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But I am truly sorry if it does not turn out well. I am a very inexperienced cook.<br />
My palate is quite refined and I don't like to season my food too much.<br />
I can taste the sweetness of a raw almond and the spiciness of a piece of celery.<br />
If your tastebuds are like mine, then I hope you'll enjoy this recipe :p</div>
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♡ Please note that the ingredients I use are completely organic and suitable for vegans ♡<br />
This recipe serves only 1 person :p<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> 1 cup cooked brown rice pasta (<a href="http://www.tinkyada.com/" target="_blank">Tinkyada's Brown Rice Spirals</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> 1/3 cup cooked black beans (<a href="http://www.edenfoods.com/store/beans/beans-canned/black-beans-organic-bpa-free-lined-can.html" target="_blank">Eden Foods' Black Beans</a>)<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> 1 avocado with a sprinkle of lemon juice<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> 1/3 cup nutritional yeast<br />
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Mix all the above ingredients, then add the salad on top.<br />
You can also add the avocado in slices, separately with the salad.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> Cosmic salad blend (<a href="http://kindorganics.com/products/salad-blends/cosmic-blend/" target="_blank">Kind Organics Cosmic Blend</a>)<br />
This salad is a blend of lettuces, kale, pea shoots, asian greens, arugula, chard,<br />
beet greens, corn shoots, parsley, dill, fennel, basil, lovage, cosmos, nasturtiums,<br />
marigolds, dahlias, dianthus, carnations, roses<br />
<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> Himalayan sea salt, black pepper & Italian seasoning for taste<br />
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This will also taste great with some vegan herbed feta sprinkled on top!<br />
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Enjoy! :)</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-71725719629409788522016-12-23T11:03:00.003-05:002016-12-23T11:10:42.741-05:00My Favourite Biodegradable Products ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
As you may all know by now, I like to be more eco-friendly and have been</div>
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trying to reduce the amount of waste I produce. I have compiled a list of</div>
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some of my favourite biodegradable products!</div>
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To be even more eco-friendly, I have decided to take the natural fibre clothing challenge!</div>
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I just made it up, but if it's actually a thing, then yay! :p</div>
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Meaning... I will try to buy only clothing made from</div>
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100% Cotton, Linen, Silk, Wool, Cashmere, and Hemp :)<br />
If you know of any other natural fibres, please let me know!</div>
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♡ <a href="https://silverhillsbakery.ca/" target="_blank">Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery Breads/Bags</a></div>
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I love their bread. I have only tried the Ancient Grains Big Red's and The Queen's Khorasan.</div>
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Their plastic bags are also biodegradable. Yay! Their breads are also super nutritious,</div>
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organic and non-GMO.</div>
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♡ <a href="https://pelacase.com/" target="_blank">Pela iPhone Cases</a></div>
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These beautiful iPhone cases are made with flax straw! Unfortunately, they only</div>
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have cases for the iPhone, but I'm hoping they'll expand to other phones as well.<br />
The cases have a smooth texture and the right amount of thickness.<br />
This is also a Canadian company :)<br />
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♡ <a href="http://greenbeaver.com/" target="_blank">The Green Beaver Company Shampoos & Conditioner</a></div>
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I am trying out the whole shampoo line and I'm really enjoying the lavender :)</div>
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Fine Lavender is used in the ingredients list and many of you may not know this, but</div>
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there are many types of lavender! They all have different uses :)</div>
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Fine Lavender (Lavendula Augustifolia) is commonly used in aromatherapy, which helps to</div>
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promote relaxation! It has a complex sweet, refreshing and woody scent cultivated in the</div>
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south of France. I also have Fine Lavender essential oil for my diffuser and I love</div>
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using it in the evenings before going to bed :) Kashmir Lavender is also good for that.</div>
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I also love <a href="https://www.mattercompany.com/product/biodegradable-soap/" target="_blank">Matter Company's Biodegradable Soaps</a>, especially the Rose!</div>
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Happy Holidays! Stay safe and eat healthy! :p</div>
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Don't be tempted to intoxicate yourself with sugar and processed foods :)</div>
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I went to the One of a Kind Show in Toronto recently and picked up a couple</div>
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of new items for my skincare routine! It's pretty cold where I live and it's been</div>
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snowing all week. I was at work yesterday and there was one point where I just</div>
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turned to look out the window, and it was literally all white with some tree branches.</div>
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It was beautiful! :)</div>
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<b>Watershed Naturals | <a href="http://www.watershednaturals.ca/Lavender-Seaweed-Moisture-Masque-60ml_p_100.html" target="_blank">Lavender & Aloe Seaweed Moisture Mask</a></b></div>
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I haven't tried this out yet, but it was very moisturizing on the back of my hand.</div>
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I intend to use this as an intensely hydrating overnight mask. My room gets very</div>
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dry during the winter and this will be very helpful. I'm currently using an oil-based</div>
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serum at night, but even that isn't strong enough :p</div>
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I normally use the Lavender Witch Hazel, but they were sold out in the store and I couldn't</div>
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be bothered to order it online, since I was running very low. I've tried this before and I</div>
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personally prefer the lavender, but I'll give this another chance... and the bottle is adorable.</div>
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<b>Watershed Naturals | <a href="http://www.watershednaturals.ca/Herbal-Facial-Peel--30ml_p_116.html" target="_blank">Herbal Facial Peel</a></b></div>
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This is actually the first time I've seen a liquid peel! It's common to find them in Asian</div>
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beauty products, in the form of a gel. I love the light consistency of this peel! and it</div>
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really works, to get rid of the dead skin off the surface of your face/hands. This one also</div>
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contains much less and natural ingredients, compared to most Asian peeling gels.</div>
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<b>Sukin | Super Greens Nutrient Rich Facial Moisturizer</b></div>
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I love the original Sukin Facial Moisturizer and have been using it for many years.</div>
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They recently came out with a new version, containing spirulina and kale! I was intrigued.</div>
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My friend picked this up for me, as a Christmas/Holiday gift :) Thank you Brenda! :)</div>
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I'll let you guys know if it's just as great or even better than the original! I'm still trying to</div>
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finish up my current daytime moisturizer :)</div>
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Stay warm and I hope to blog more during the holidays!!! ♡</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-19448593847201130002016-11-18T10:20:00.000-05:002016-11-18T10:20:13.367-05:00Fall Outfit with Fashion Mia<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello! Today will be another collaboration blog post with <a href="http://www.fashionmia.com/" target="_blank">Fashion Mia</a>!</div>
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I put together a warm and cosy outfit for fall and I hope you'll love it as much as me :)</div>
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I picked out this cute pink sweater, which is actually quite warm.</div>
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I love the thick cuffs at the end. It's also kind of stretchy, but it's still a knit.</div>
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It fits like a size medium.</div>
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I'm in love with the skirt! It has pockets! I didn't realize it until I tried it on.</div>
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The skirt also has a proper black lining and feels like wool. It has a good weight to it.</div>
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It's super cute and appropriate for any season.</div>
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I don't see any loose threading and both of the items feel very nice.</div>
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The sweater is actually soft and not itchy. I love the fabric!</div>
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Links: <a href="http://www.fashionmia.com/Products/boat-neck-plain-batwing-sleeve-sweater-162297.html" target="_blank">pink sweater</a> (one size), <a href="http://www.fashionmia.com/Products/plaid-printed-a-line-mid-rise-midi-skirt-160051.html" target="_blank">plaid skirt</a> (s)</div>
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Enjoy the weekend! ♡</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-18986657367290779342016-10-28T11:08:00.000-04:002016-10-28T11:08:03.596-04:00A Beautiful Red Dress! ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been looking for a beautiful red dress to wear during the holidays.</div>
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<a href="https://www.stylewe.com/" target="_blank">StyleWe</a> contacted me and and I looked through their website.</div>
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They have a beautiful selection of dresses and I like how their clothing</div>
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is from independent fashion designers/companies in Asia.</div>
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So I found the red dress that caught my eye on their website!<br />
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The fabric is quite thick and feels very durable. It's definitely not flimsy at all.</div>
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The zipper on the side is also very smooth and works well.</div>
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The dress is also lined! Yes, a lining is important to me :p</div>
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The shade of red for this dress is also beautiful! It's not too bright or dark.</div>
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The smallest size is still a little big on me, but I would still wear it.</div>
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I have a 24/25" waist and a 32/33" bust, so the smallest size is definitely 1-2 inches bigger.<br />
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Here is a closer look at the fabric :)<br />
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You can purchase this dress <a href="https://www.stylewe.com/product/simple-sleeveless-plain-paneled-midi-dress-27958.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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The shipping was also surprisingly quick. It came within' 3 days!<br />
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Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-5203894462575354642016-10-18T13:52:00.002-04:002016-10-18T14:02:46.786-04:00Pacifica Solid Perfumes ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've been looking for more natural alternatives to fragrances, so I decided</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">to try out the Pacifica solid perfumes! I love how compact and small it is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They are about $9 each and Whole Foods seem to have them at the best price.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've seen them sold online for about $13.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>They're easy to travel with</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>Inexpensive</span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: inherit;">♡ </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Made with essential oils, instead of </span>artificial<span style="font-family: inherit;"> fragrances</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>They don't last as long compared to the conventional fragrances,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">but that's actually a good thing. You don't want chemicals stuck onto</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">your skin. Fragrances should naturally dissipate through time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.pacificabeauty.com/spanish-amber-solid-perfume" target="_blank">Spanish Amber</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rosy Geranium and woody Sandalwood in the middle and citrusy Bergamot and Elemi on top</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It smells very warm, with a touch of spice. It's definitely a fall scent :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">ORGANIC COCOS NUCIFERA WAX (COCONUT WAX), ORGANIC GLYCINE SOJA WAX (SOY WAX),</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">PARFUM (PACIFICA’S OWN PERFUME BLEND WITH NATURAL AND ESSENTIAL OILS),</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">PRUNUS ARMENIACA WAX (APRICOT WAX), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (COCONUT SOURCE)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.pacificabeauty.com/persian-rose-solid-perfume" target="_blank">Persian Rose</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bulgarian rose, subtle violet, myrrh, oakmoss and cardamom</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">I'm usually not a huge fan of rose scents because the quality and combination</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">really matters. This one smells refreshing and uplifting. It's not your typical</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">compared to the Spanish Amber solid perfume.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">PARFUM (PACIFICA’S OWN PERFUME BLEND WITH NATURAL AND ESSENTIAL OILS),</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">PRUNUS ARMENIACA WAX (APRICOT WAX), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (COCONUT SOURCE)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I also like the <a href="http://www.pacificabeauty.com/hawaiian-ruby-guava-solid-perfume" target="_blank">Hawaiian Ruby Guava</a> scent :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It would be lovely for the spring/summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you have a favourite natural perfume? Let me know! :)</span></div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-19946613684242398212016-09-27T12:12:00.002-04:002016-09-27T12:12:24.104-04:00Green Beaver Boreal Body Lotion ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
I will be reviewing my current body lotion in this post!</div>
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Introducing the Green Beaver Boreal Body Lotion :)</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> Ingredients <span style="color: magenta;">♡</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; text-align: start;">Aqua/Water/Eau, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil*, Glycerin,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; text-align: start;">Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Calendula Officinalis Extract*, Coco-Glucoside, Cetyl Palmitate,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; text-align: start;">Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)*, Glyceryl Caprylate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil*,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; text-align: start;">Ledum Groenlandicum Water*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter*,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; text-align: start;">Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Water*, Comptonia Peregrina Water*, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; text-align: start;">Borago Officinalis Seed Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; text-align: start;">Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Bark Oil*, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; text-align: start;">Tocopheryl Acetate | </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; text-align: start;">* ingredients from Organic Farming</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f;"><span style="background-color: white;">I bought this body lotion to relieve the itchiness on my legs in the evenings, after a hot</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f1f1f;"><span style="background-color: white;">habit just yet. If your skin gets itchy from lack of moisture, you may want to try this!</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta;">What I like about this body lotion:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>It's not sticky and when it's absorbed, it feels nice on the skin</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>It has just the right amount of thickness, and because it is more natural based,</div>
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you need to work it into the skin for a little bit. Check out my circle swatches above!</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>It smells really good! I can definitely smell the cinnamon and I have no idea what</div>
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Labrador Tea is, but this lotion smells warm and cozy :)</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>I can still feel it on my skin the next morning. It makes my legs feel soft and smooth.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>It helps the itching.</div>
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I find myself barely scratching throughout the night when I have this on.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>It's GMO free and made in Canada :)</div>
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It's difficult to find skincare products that are free of genetically modified organisms (GMO).</div>
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It's everywhere, especially in the foods that we eat. I would like to avoid it.</div>
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This body lotion retails for about $15, but you can always find it on sale!</div>
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I purchased mine <a href="https://well.ca/products/green-beaver-boreal-body-lotion_9705.html" target="_blank">here</a> from Well.ca :)</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-44090916001822386692016-09-25T11:49:00.001-04:002016-09-25T11:49:06.886-04:00I Love Lip Balm! ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
Lip Balm is definitely one of my favourite skincare products!</div>
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and I <i>will</i> splurge.</div>
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/lip-conditioner-P6034?keyword=CAUDALIE%20Lip%20Conditioner%20P6034&skuId=241653&country_switch=ca&_requestid=137323" target="_blank">Caudalie Lip Conditioner</a> ~$14</div>
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<a href="http://oliolusso.com/products/lip-balm" target="_blank">Rodin Olio Lusso Lip Balm</a> ~$35</div>
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<a href="http://www.sephora.com/agave-lip-mask-P384629?skuId=1575042&icid2=bite_lp_treatments_carousel:p384629" target="_blank">Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask</a> (Limited Edition Maple Syrup) ~$30</div>
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I use the <span style="color: magenta;">Caudalie Lip Conditioner</span> on a daily basis. I bought a mini set for Christmas</div>
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and the balm came with it, so that's why I am using it :) I do like it though! It feels</div>
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very light on the lips. It's the perfect balm for the spring and summer season.</div>
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When I want something a bit more luxurious and conditioning, I go for my <span style="color: magenta;">Rodin lip</span> <span style="color: magenta;">balm</span>.</div>
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This is one expensive lip balm, but it's my all time favourite. I love the tiny subtle shimmers</div>
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in this! It's beautiful and conditions very well throughout the night. I love using this during the</div>
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fall season, near my birthday :)</div>
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The <span style="color: magenta;">Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask</span> is thick! It's perfect for the winter season, in Canada.</div>
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It really does nourish the lips throughout the night. I think it's the best one I've tried for</div>
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my dry, cracked, peeling lips during the harsh Canadian winters. Really. I would not</div>
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wear this during the day though, because it is quite thick... or you could try to thin it out.</div>
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But it does leave a cast-like feeling on the lips, because it is quite nourishing. It's a mask after all.</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">Warning:</span> My lip mask kind of hardened/froze during the winter, making it difficult to</div>
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squeeze out of the tube. The top of the tube actually split open, haha. So try to store this</div>
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at room temperature and not in my freezing cold bedroom.</div>
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I'm always looking out for a new lip balm to try.</div>
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Check out <a href="http://www.reviews.com/lip-balm/" target="_blank">this article</a> from <span style="color: magenta;">Reviews.com</span>. They did a test and came up with the</div>
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Top 3 Lip Balms! I am definitely going to try the best overall lip balm.</div>
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♡</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-71038731103341516072016-09-21T19:33:00.001-04:002016-09-21T19:34:12.911-04:00routine. Deodorant♡<div style="text-align: center;">
I think I have a new favourite natural deodorant :)</div>
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Introducing <a href="http://www.routinecream.com/" target="_blank">routine. deodorant</a> cream!</div>
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Honestly, I bought this because of the name :p</div>
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The unscented version (which I prefer), is called "bonnie n' clyde"♡</div>
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How cute is that!? If you haven't seen the movie from the 60's, I recommend it!</div>
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♡Ingredients♡</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), zea mays (corn, non-gmo) starch,</span></span><br />
<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">cera alba (canadian ethical beeswax), </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, butyrospermum (shea) butter,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">tocopherol (vitamin e), calendula officinalis (marigold) infused olea europaea (olive) oil</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This retails for about $28-30 (eek)</span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But do not freak just yet, because I found this on sale for $25 at <a href="http://well.ca/">Well.ca</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Okay, not a huge price difference but I still love this deodorant.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">This tub will last me all year, really.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><b>Why I love it.</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> It's an actual cream formula!</div>
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Most natural deodorants you find are more solid, meaning it would only</div>
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melt in contact with your skin. But this deodorant is emollient at first touch!</div>
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It's a true cream formula, which I love (a mini swatch above, in the circle)</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> It's made in beautiful Calgary, Alberta! (in Canada)</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> The girls behind this brand named, <a href="http://www.routinecream.com/about" target="_blank">Neige and Pippa</a> (what freaking awesome names!?)</div>
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡ </span>It works for me and I tend to sweat quite a bit in the summer = some odour.</div>
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I mean, I don't have bad odour... but you know, this keeps everything from going crazy under there.</div>
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It lasts a good 6-8 hours for me :) which is beyond what I expected.</div>
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I'm on a roll with blogging! There will be another post coming up next week.</div>
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But, no promises, because we all know that I'm a liar when it comes to blogging on time :(</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-91558517861828922342016-09-21T16:06:00.003-04:002016-09-21T17:19:46.077-04:00My Eyebrow Routine♡<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>My Eyebrow Routine!</b></div>
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In collaboration with <i><a href="https://intothegloss.com/" target="_blank">Into The Gloss</a></i>♡,</div>
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I wanted to share my own take on brow trends with people across the globe!</div>
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<b>How To Maintain The Shape</b></div>
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I personally like thick, bold brows, straight but slightly arched.</div>
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Examples include brows like Audrey Hepburn or Lily Collins :)</div>
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Many South Korean celebrities also have the shape of brows I prefer on myself.</div>
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♡ Firstly, if I notice my brow hairs getting too long, I will use a spoolie to brush</div>
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them up. Then I will trim off the extra parts peeking out of my brow shape.</div>
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I would tweeze out any excess hair in the surrounding area of my brow shape.</div>
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♡ Second. I like to fill in my brows by basically shading/drawing them in.</div>
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I find this very therapeutic, like drawing :)</div>
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♡ Finally. I will brush it out slightly with a spoolie to even out the colour.</div>
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<b>What I Use</b></div>
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I like using pencils or tinted markers. I have yet to try pomades (really would like to try).</div>
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I usually pick up items that seem convenient and easy to use. I like to be the one to control</div>
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the shape of my brows, but the product should make it easy to do so.</div>
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(products in photo below are in order)</div>
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<b>☆ Etude House Drawing Eyebrow Pencil</b> (dark brown/black brown)</div>
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<b>☆ Sante Brow Pencil</b> (No.2 Brown)</div>
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<b>☆ Innisfree Tinted Dual Brow Marker</b> (Espresso Brown)</div>
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☆ spoolie, brow scissors, tweezers (for those extra hairs)</div>
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I'm looking for better organic alternatives, but these are the ones I have been using.</div>
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<b>Purpose</b></div>
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I do my brows to look more polished. There are days where I will be very light handed,</div>
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while other days, I would make a statement with my brows. It depends on the occasion</div>
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and most importantly, my mood :) I used the Etude House pencil in the photo below.</div>
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I used to have very thick, bushy eyebrows, which I didn't like at all.</div>
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I like how my natural brows are now, even without makeup.</div>
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It's natural looking, but definitely not over-tweezed.<br />
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<b>Tips</b><br />
For beginners, I would recommend a pencil or even a powder.<br />
It will be easier to control and fix mistakes.<br />
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Tinted markers are still quite new to a lot of people and it requires<br />
patience and perfection! It's hard to fix mistakes, because it adheres<br />
quite quickly/dries quickly.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;">♡</span> Check out my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peachystar/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to see more of my brows! haha :) <span style="color: magenta;">♡</span></div>
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Check out <a href="https://intothegloss.com/2016/06/how-to-fill-in-eyebrows-anna-speckhart/" target="_blank">this article</a> from <i>Into The Gloss</i>♡</div>
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on how to fill in eyebrows, if you're interested!</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-76733136420808697822016-08-24T13:40:00.001-04:002016-08-24T13:40:30.251-04:00I'll be blogging again!<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm back guys!</div>
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I have been neglecting this blog once again, but I do plan to continue blogging.</div>
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I'm currently back in Canada and the weather is pretty nice right now.</div>
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I decided to try vlogging, even when I'm back home.</div>
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I enjoy doing it, just not when there are many people around :)</div>
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I decided to go back to school! It's scary, but kind of exciting.</div>
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I'll be studying Holistic Nutrition, starting September. It's a 1 year program, so it will</div>
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be pretty intense! I have been interested in nutrition for a couple years now.</div>
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I think this will be very important in my life. I'm looking forward to educating myself.</div>
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Of course, I'll be sharing some important information with you guys as well!</div>
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I thought about moving everything to <a href="http://www.365tulips.com/">www.365tulips.com</a>, but I think I'll just</div>
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continue blogging here, because I've had this blog for so long and all of my posts</div>
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are quite memorable to me.</div>
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Have a great day! :)</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-80074331886951240012016-06-14T05:59:00.000-04:002016-06-14T06:01:09.619-04:00All the makeup I brought with me to the Netherlands<div style="text-align: center;">
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I decided to do YouTube videos! It's actually very fun and I hope to see some of you on there!<br />
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In this video, I show all the makeup products I brought with me.<br />
I couldn't bring everything, so these are all my essentials!</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-7954934945022632072016-05-03T08:52:00.001-04:002016-05-06T02:50:00.863-04:00Review ~ Smile Brilliant ♡<div style="text-align: center;">
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I was contacted by <a href="http://www.smilebrilliant.com/" target="_blank">Smile Brilliant</a> to try out this fairly new teeth whitening system!</div>
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I was always self conscious with the yellow spots on my teeth, so I searched</div>
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them up a bit in Google and decided to try it out!</div>
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I don't do collaborations if I don't find it useful, so please be sure</div>
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that my reviews are honest and of my own opinions :)</div>
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I was sent a boxed set of the teeth whitening materials needed.</div>
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It retails for $180, but they are currently selling it for $120.</div>
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They are also doing a GIVEAWAY! Please check the end of this post! :)</div>
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It comes with two types of moulding paste, for you to create your teeth mould.</div>
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I like how it's customized to your own teeth!</div>
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It comes with an instruction guide and everything is quite straight forward.</div>
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First you mix the white and blue paste, fairly quickly, because you don't want it to harden.</div>
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Then you press it into the blue container and make an impression of your teeth!</div>
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It comes with two trays, one for the bottom row and one for the top :)</div>
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Sorry, if you find this photo disturbing :p haha I find it quite fascinating!</div>
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So this is my BEFORE photo... as you can see, I have yellow spots :(</div>
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After making your teeth impressions, you mail it back to them.</div>
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Then they will make an actual mould for you and mail it back to you!</div>
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this process takes about 1-2 weeks, but well worth the wait!</div>
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So you need to do the actual whitening process twice.</div>
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First, there is the actual whitening gel, then you need to put in a desensitizing gel,</div>
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which helps to retain the nutrients in your teeth and resolve any sensitivity you may have.</div>
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I have pretty sensitive teeth and gums, so I don't leave the whitening gel in my teeth</div>
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for too long, usually 15-30 minutes maximum, because I know my teeth will not like it :)</div>
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The syringes look kind of scary at first, but it's super easy to use!</div>
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Just add a thin strip of the gel in the middle to the mould, so that when you press it</div>
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The whole whitening process takes about 1 hour to 1.5 hours for me. It depends on how</div>
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long you want the gel to absorb. You can do longer sessions, if you are not as sensitive.</div>
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This is my AFTER photo, after going through 4-5 sessions.</div>
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The yellowness has significantly reduced. I can't wait until my teeth are completely white!</div>
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I can definitely see a difference and the syringes last A LONG time for me.</div>
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I have a small mouth, so I guess that helps :p I can use 1 syringe for 3-4 sessions.</div>
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Teeth whitening or any kind of dental procedure is expensive :(<br />
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You can also check out this great YouTube video by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOBB-n6HLAs&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Dani Mansutti</a> :)</div>
Peijihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08637235962032343807noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6482317.post-41681985286046272212015-09-20T20:16:00.000-04:002015-09-20T23:03:16.113-04:00Chosungah Brow Maker ~ Black Brown<div style="text-align: center;">
I have been looking for something new, for my brows :)</div>
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The <a href="http://www.sephora.com/dong-gong-minn-brow-maker-P395676?country_switch=ca" target="_blank">Chosungah Brow Maker</a> had some good reviews on the Sephora</div>
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website, so I decided to try it out for myself. I do like Korean beauty</div>
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products, especially for the eyes. I find that their colours/shades work</div>
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well with my skin tone. I picked the Black Brown shade.</div>
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<b>I love this stuff</b>. This is not a natural/organic beauty product, but the</div>
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packaging and the design of the product has won me over!</div>
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First of all, it's a 4-in-1 product. I can comb, set, colour, and fill in my brows!</div>
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This product doesn't work the best if you have very sparse brows though.</div>
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My brows are naturally pretty thick, so this just makes them more polished.</div>
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I thought there would be too much product coming off of the brush when</div>
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I first pulled it out of the tube, but it gave me the perfect amount.</div>
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I did have to get rid of the excess product from the wedge tip.</div>
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It doesn't soak too much of the product, making it very easy to apply.<br />
It is also waterproof. I went into the shower and it didn't smudge or come off<br />
until I cleansed my face. It was very easy to remove!</div>
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2 posts in 1 day! Sorry for abandoning the blog for a short while :p</div>
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I do my nails with gel polish every 2 weeks or so and I usually remove them</div>
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by soaking my nails with cotton, wrapped in aluminum foil. I saw these</div>
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soak-off clips for removing gel polish and it looked like a great idea... maybe</div>
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I could be eco-friendly and buy something reusable... but nope.</div>
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I do not recommend these clips.</div>
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WHY?</div>
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Because they are not suited for everyone.</div>
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If you have slim fingers and smaller nails, like me, then these will</div>
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definitely not work for you. The clip wasn't able to close all the way</div>
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on some of my nails because my nail/finger was too small.</div>
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I also feel that the clip isn't completely enclosed onto the finger tip,</div>
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so it is exposed to oxygen, making it less effective to soak off the gel.</div>
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I bought these clips <a href="http://cosmetic-love.com/collections/nail-tools/products/the-saem-eco-soul-nail-collection-soak-off-clip" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I love Cosmetic Love though. They have great prices and some of the</div>
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latest Korean beauty products/tools. They also offer free shipping, which</div>
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is great :) definitely check out the other products from their website!</div>
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