Valentine's Day Delights

Start your Valentine's Day beautifully! VS Body Shimmer & Angel Mist. Yves Saint Laurent Golden Lip Gloss

Just anticipating a romantic Valentine's Day can send your endorphins racing!  This year, set the mood for the evening to come with a few sensual fragrances and lip treats:


VS Dream Angels Heavenly Shimmer Mist a deliciously scented musk infused gel/mist that leaves a soft fragrance and light shimmery glow where ever you spray it.

YSL Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss is my absolute favorite.  Rich in vitamin E and botanical oils it gives your lips a 24K shine as it contains pure gold.

VS Dream Angels Desire Angel Mist has more of an alluring spicy scent.  Perfect for behind the knees and the decolletage.

Glossy Tint Lip Sheen and deliciously flavored Shiny Kiss in Manic Pink

Breakfast in Bed!
These are especially easy to make and clean up with these reusable silicone cup liners.  

Cranberry Walnut Breakfast Muffins.

 Cranberry Walnut Muffins Recipe

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup cranberries or Craisins
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Whisk together wet ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside. Combine all the dry ingredients including the cranberries and walnuts in another bowl. Quickly fold the eggs, orange juice and vegetable oil into the dry ingredients. Batter should be lumpy, not over-mixed. Fill silicone cup liners to almost full and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to rack cool and serve warm with apricot butter.

Hot Cocoa

Have a cup of hot cocoa with a dollop of organic coconut butter!

Get a healthy chocolate fix by adding a teaspoon of Nature's Approved Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil to a cup of Godiva Hot Cocoa. So delicious and much better for you than a box of assorted chocolates.
 
Delicious YOU!

VS Edible Body Icing in Midnight Chocolate. VS Flannel Night Shirt.

Don't forget the most delectable treat of all...you!  VS Edible Body Icing is the icing on the cake for a deliciously memorable Valentine's Day this year.

VS Sleepover Sleep Tee-Perfect for V-Day

Check out this fantastic upcoming Seminar:

Valentine's Day Fitness Makeover
Most of us start with good intentions to get fit but soon find ourselves overwhelmed with the commitment of time and effort.  Gain new and practical inspiration with tips and tricks from a women's health and fitness author and blogger on how to incorporate toning and calorie burning into your daily lifestyle.  Dr. Miczak will also discuss nutrition to help increase your metabolism even when you are not exercising.
Saturday February 16, 10am - noon
Fee & Code: $29 XHEAF
Brookdale Community College
765 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738-1543
Info/Registration: 732-224-2315
Online Spring 2013 Business & Community Development Catalog & Registration  

Storm Logic Vest by ExOfficio

ExOfficio's Storm Logic Vest in Rosemary, Chica Cool Hoodie and Chaleur Boucle Flap Beanie in Thistle.  Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Wayfarers.

Wow, it is finally getting cold out here on the east coast!  Like most NYC/Metro chicks, I like to walk and bicycle everywhere. I love the cold weather so staying inside during the winter months is not an option, (another reason why I have snowshoes)!

The problem is when you're walking, hiking or biking but bundled up so tight that you can't move.  That doesn't work for me and I'm sure you've had the same experience.  That's why I was so excited to see my fave Storm Logic Primaloft Insulated Jacket remade into a cool vest!  Just like its big sister, the Storm Logic Vest packs down into it's own little travel pillow which makes it perfect to take on the train or plane.  Paired with this sweet Chaleur Boucle Flap Beanie I'm wearing, you're ready for skiing or a snowball fight, (maybe both).

The Chaleur Boucle Flap Beanie I'm Wearing

Chaleur Boucle Flap Beanie Details

• Boucle wool blend
• Cable details
• Ribbed along brim
• Ear flaps with braided tassel ties
• Lined with contrast-color Chenille
• Wrinkle resistant
• Thermal
• Sizes: One size

• Imported

Storm Logic Vest
You should invest in a vest!  One like the Storm Logic is very versatile and the soft lined collar and chin flap makes it so comfortable even when fully zipped up. Like most ExOfficio pieces, this vest is tricked out with zippered hand warmer pockets and an internal travel pocket system that gives you a place to stow your money, passport, boarding pass or train tickets.  This vest itself is not bulky and the arm holes are large enough to give you full freedom of motion. It really blocks the wind too. Dress it up, dress it down, this is probably the most versatile transitional piece of outerwear you'll ever own.

Storm Logic Vest Details

• Built-in stuff sack allows jacket to roll into adjustable travel pillow
• Microfleece-lined collar
• Lined chin flap to prevent zipper from rubbing
• Vertical front zippered security pocket
• Microfleece-lined security zip hand pockets
• Bungee cinch on bottom hem
• Internal travel pocket system
• Flattering stitch shaping
• Durable 20 Denier ripstop nylon shell
• Primaloft Sport insulation is warm even when wet
• Treated with Durable Water repellent (DWR) for water and stain resistance
• Quick drying
• High warmth to weight
• Windproof
• Convertible

My snowshoes, Smartwool socks and  Carve Designs Wynter Scarf

Easy Delicious Cheddar Broccoli Chicken

Cheddar Broccoli Chicken is an easy one pan dish. Mauviel M' Stone Non Stick Frying Pan

Here is an easy one pan recipe that is loaded with flavor, protein and antioxidants.  Made all the easier when prepared in non-stick cookware, place it on a table trivet and serve right from the pan.

EASY DELICIOUS CHEDDAR BROCCOLI CHICKEN

2 Medium Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cup Broccoli Florets
1 tbsp chopped Green Pepper
1 Fire Roasted Red Pepper
2 tbsp Chopped Yellow Onion
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
1 tsp Essence of Emeril
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Unbleached Flour for Dredging Chicken
4 cups of Wide Egg Noodles
1/4 cup Augie Foods Cheddar Broccoli Soup Mix

Saute onion, garlic, broccoli and peppers in the olive oil while adding flour dredged sliced chicken breasts.  Parboil your egg noodles in another pot. Once chicken breasts are golden brown add 1/4 cup of Cheddar Broccoli Soup Mix and 1 cup of water to the pan.  Stir and add drained egg noodles.  Allow to simmer to fully cook the chicken, egg noodles and thicken broth.  The secret is the Cheddar Broccoli Soup mix.  It is made with natural white wine flavor so there's no need to add it to the pan.

Serves 4 hearty appetites, this is one of my family's favorites. 

Augie Foods Cheddar Broccoli Soup Mix can be served as a soup or added to other dishes and casseroles for extra flavor and nutrition.  Keeps on the shelf for 20 years it is perfect for camping and backpacking.