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Summer Cocktail Recipe: Pineapple Rum Punch
Looking for a quick, refreshing summer drink recipe? Here’s one of my favorite this summer: Pineapple Rum Punch! This drink is perfect for a large party or for hanging out by the pool all summer long. The inspiration behind this drink developed during my spring break trip to the Dominican Republic. I had a similar cocktail all week around and I found this delicious recipe on Pinterest. I liked this version better! Be sure to try it out and let me know what you think.
Recipe: - 3 cups Ginger Ale
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup Malibu rum
- Fresh pineapple chunks
Recipe credits: http://www.yummly.com/recipes/pineapple-punch
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Going to Seoul: Dragon Hill Spa
If you follow me on Snapchat or IG, you would know that I was in Seoul for the entire month of June!
One of the weekends, I checked out traditional Korean bathhouse/spa Dragon Hill Spa. This Jijimbang is really easy to get to by subway and HUGE.
Since it was my birthday treat, I went all in and did the Diamond package.
- The Pools/Bath Area: Very warm and multiple warm pools around 30-40*C and various sizes. There was also a cooler one around 20* and then some individual stone ‘lounge’ chair’ type tubs. A huge shower area and also a kid’s pool/tub.
- The Body Scrub: Totally worth it and you will feel like a fish being scaled by a monger. You are totally naked and they rub all the dead skin out of you, from between your fingers to every inch of your skin. Pretty fun ($32 a la carte)
- Hip Bath: Weird. You sit on a little square coffee table with a hole in the middle. Under the hole is a pot of Chinese herbal medicine on a little hot plate. The steam is suppose to help with your PMS cramps and overall ‘womanly’ health. You wear a huge plastic cape and naked underneath. You straddle over the hole with steam for about 30 mins.
- Facial: This part was so relaxing that I fell asleep
- Massage: Maybe the worst part for me, this Thai style sports massage nearly killed me!
- Nails: Regular manicure
Overall, it was quite fun for $200 and there were snacks and plenty to do. The snack: Traditional Korean sweet rice drink ($1 USD) and 3 tea eggs ($2 USD).
I spent 5 hours there on a Saturday and you might have fun too next time you are in Seoul!
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Beauty Essentials with Instant Results
Summer days call for more time spent outdoors, but being in the sun for too long can leave your skin and hair in need of some TLC. Reverse damage from sun, sand and sweat thanks to these beauty necessities that change your look in an instant!Instantly lift dirt and oil from your pores thanks to Bioré Deep Cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips! With next generation proprietary c-bond technology and potent charcoal, the strips remove clogs and weeks’ worth of buildup so you’ll see 3x less oil. Containing witch hazel and teatree oil, the formula refines pores to diminish their appearance over time. ($7.99; Drugstores and Mass Retailers) 
Calm skin that’s irritated by the sun with instant moisture thanks to Curél Itch Defense Instant Soothing Moisturizing Spray. Uniquely soothing, this formula delivers a mix of light yet potent hydrators — including a proprietary ceramide complex, allantoin and panthenol — to ease parched, itchy skin right where you need it. The Proprietary Cooling Complex feels soothing like a cold compress, lending you instant relief. ($8.99; Drug and mass merchants)
After a long day and night out, diminish the look of dark circles with Masque Bar Hydro Gel Eye Dark Spot Eye Patch! This is an eye zone treatment that is enriched with Gold, Adenosine and Snail Extract helps improve elasticity and brightness, and diminish the signs of aging. It is also effective to helpreduce the appearance of eye puffiness and dark circles. ($29.99; Select Ricky’s NYC locations and www.rickysnyc.com)
Give your strands a break and skip the heating tools thanks to Hairdo! Instantly transform your hair with the Simply Straight 18” Pony Extension – apolished pony that will leave you looking chic, but modern all day long. Depending on the look you’re going for, Tru2Life heat styelable fiber lets you wear this piece curly or straight without causing any damage to your hair! ($49; Ulta.com)
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LOLA- The Cute Therapy Dog- Adorable Book Series- Review + Giveaway
EASY READ… BEAUTIFUL picture book (uses real photos not illustrations which is unique) with simple sentences for young kids to read… VERY CUTE… Giveaway doable too.
Meet LOLA– the 5 pound Yorkie who LOVES to help children! She has a really important job- she is a certified therapy dog and kids respond to her in the most amazing way. Though Lola tours the country and visits with autistic children mostly- she also has a book series about her that helps ALL children navigate through life’s obstacles and what they perceive to be “scary”– such as visiting the doctor, the first day of school, etc… Lola’s books are aimed at teaching all kids about these obstacles and how to overcome them. Please see info below and would love to send you the books (easy reads- targeted for the pre-school/K grades and higher) if you are interested! OR– let me know if you’d like to interview Marcia and Lola 🙂
The books are aimed at helping all children navigate through various stressful scenarios.
Lola is a five-pound Yorkshire Terrier -a proudly certified therapy dog who makes weekly visits to elder care centers, bookstores, and classrooms. She happily participated in making her books! http://www.marciagoldman.com/books.html
- Lola Goes to Work: Meet Lola, a little terrier with a big job. Children will identify with the feisty Lola as she struggles going to school, passing tests, and finally achieving her Big Dog dream. If Lola can make it in a world of Great Danes and Labradors, so can anybody who’s feeling like a runt. The book shows children how through hard work and determination, anyone can achieve their goals.
- Lola Goes to the Doctor:Lola is nervous about going to the doctor, but discovers she’s a bigger dog than she thought.
- Lola & Tattletale Zeke: Tattling is a huge issue, especially in kindergarten/1st grade and there are no picture books dealing with the subject. Lola and Tattletale Zeke offers a jumping-off point for classroom and family discussions.
- Lola Goes to School, NOT AVAILABLE NOW- set to come out June 1st– : Children will identify with Lola as she faces first-day-of-school jitters.
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Wedding Season Detox
Summer has sprung and wedding season is upon us! Look your best in your dress with these products from Kimberly Snyder and Glow Bio!
From a cleanse to natural supplements to mornings started with a kick of healthy energy – these beauty detox solutions contain carefully selected ingredients that work to rebalance your digestive cycle!
Glow Bio offers one-of-a-kind cleanses that are expertly designed by Kimberly to maximize your cleanse experience with strategically placed fiber to helpeliminate toxins and maintain your blood sugar levels. Rather than forcing your body into starvation mode, the goal of these cleanses are to help rebuild your digestive system and help you achieve sustainable results by getting on track to a healthier lifestyle! With three options to select, durations ranging from 1 to 5 days, all of which help to achieve renewed energy, a more svelte and toned physique and glowing, radiant skin! (Available online atMyGlowBio.com from $60 – $300 + shipping and handling or purchase at the Glow Bio shop at 7473 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046))
Cleanse your digestive track of wastes and toxins in a gentle, yet effective way with Kimberly Snyder’s Detoxy+. This nutritional supplement usesmagnesium oxide to gently loosen toxins and acidic wastes in your colon, helping transport them out of the body via elimination. Detoxy+ can be helpful for anyone looking to increase their elimination and regularity, increase detoxification, reduce bloating or gas, and just feel lighter and healthier overall. ($25; www.KimberlySnyder.com)
For an at home, do it yourself option try the Glowing Green Smoothie (GGS)! This perfect whole food blend has carefully selected ingredients by Kimberly so you consume large amounts of fiber, greens, fresh fruits and vitamin C-filled lemon. The GGS is perfect and safe to consume every day as an essential foundation of your healthy diet, and helps your body easily digest and receive maximum nutrition! (Full Recipe on www.kimberlysnyder.com)
