What'd Ya Think Wednesday

What'd ya think Wednesday is where I bare all; the truth and nothing but the truth because we as consumers want assurance that we are getting more "bang for our buck" and like to hear positive things before making a purchase.  We all know money doesn't just grow on trees and we tend to be hesitant to dive in to a new product, regiment, or routine.  Below I will give you my honest opinion of products after I have personally tried them and I'll introduce you to my connection, where to find yours, or hook you up with a discount!

So don't be scared to jump.. let me do it!  

Reviews to come on Stella and Dot, Younique and more!

Plexus Slim... maybe you've heard of it.  Or even heard of it as the "Pink Drink!" 

If you find yourself reaching for multiple cups of coffee, Mountain Dew, or you always hit that 2:00 or 9 pm craving or crash.. this might just be for you!

Let me tell you.. at first I was so hesitant to try Slim.  Being a powder that was supposed to taste "great" in just water, I was extremely skeptical.  Having been someone that used Shakeology and had a miserable experience trying to force it down, I was afraid that would be the same in this case.  But wrong I was!  Slim tastes GREAT!  And I mean, great.  Like you're drinking the best pink juice you could ever find!  I actually look forward to drinking it in the morning.

As for benefits.. I noticed my cravings at 10 am were no longer.  I wasn't rummaging in the cabinet at work for a snack.  The pink drink cuts cravings and I found myself when reaching for a snack going for a healthier option.  

With the pink drink there's no need for those 3 cups of coffee and getting your caffeine fix.  I felt energized from the moment I took my first sip each morning!  And with a 20 minute drive.. it was easily gone before I even pulled into the work parking lot.  And no, I don't crash around 2:00 after it "wearing off".  It gave me balanced energy throughout the day and enough to continue going after work.  I'd happily hit the gym and didn't need to worry about grabbing some afternoon caffeine or feeling sluggish.  

So what's the negative?  I wouldn't really call it a negative.. just poor branding.  The name is "slim" so you'd expect it to work on weight loss.  It can be beneficial to weight loss.. but when used with other products in the Plexus line.  So if I could change anything... it'd be the branding.  It's a great product but I'm sure some consumers may be upset when they just assume based on the name and then don't see those expected results.  

So check it out if you're looking for an alternative to coffee, mountain dew, or if you're tired of the cravings, or just need to balance your blood sugar!  And feel free to contact my sister-in-law, Katrina Robinson if you're interested or have any questions about this product or any Plexus products. 

Katrina's Facebook Page       Katrina's Online Plexus Shop

This thing is an absolute yes!  What is it? A sushi bazooka. And it's absolutely amazing. 

Do you need to have a high level of cooking skill?  Or be a sushi feen?  Absolutely not! Dave asked for it for Christmas and it was ordered off amazon.  (I'd check out Amazon, ebay, or Walmart)

You can really put anything in it you want.. below are the toppings we used for our first time using it.  You can get yum yum sauce at your local store if you don't want to make it! 

First cook your rice. Once done, you place it into both sides of the bazooka.  (we clearly cooked way too much rice!..see left picture) Once your rice is covering both sides you take the rod and smush the rice onto the mold.  

Then start putting your ingredients on each bed of rice.  And then close it up!  (there are three latches that will actually lock closed.  

Then you will place it over your plate, insert the rod and push out your sushi roll!

We topped ours with some yum yum sauce, soy sauce, and crunchy onions.  Mine is below (remember, I said I'm a picky eater)  

But if you're a lover of all food or a lover of sushi like my husband then the one below could be yours! 

Microderm-Amazing!

"Touch my face, touch it, it feels like heaven!" These were my exact words to Dave the last 3 weeks.  I'd just beg him to touch my face because the results of this micro-dermabrasion paste are AMAZING! I've never really been one to "treat" my face or skin.. between face masks, toner, exfoliation.. I was just too lazy.  Face wash and makeup were my go-to if anything. Well that's not the case anymore!

I could feel the difference and start to see the difference after just one use!  It's so simple too!  I'm always a skeptic of products; as humans it's in our nature.  So let me tell you, if you've been thinking about solutions to any skin issues or just want to improve what you've got going on, Rodan and Fields is for you!  My friend Jenn, has absolutely incredibly results with their products and her acne.  No ache? No sun spots or aging?  It's never too early to be preventative and everyone can use softer, even skin tone or longer lashes, am I right?!

How easy?  You simply massage the paste onto clean skin for 30-60 seconds.  Then wash it off and pat dry.  I can seriously do it in under 4 minutes!! And then you'll hear me running through the house finding Dave to touch my face.  Not only is the result amazing to touch but amazing to see.  Just after 3 or 4 times I noticed a difference in the tone of my face.  Foundation what?!  Some small, rough patches are no longer something I hide.  My face looks and feels so much better!  Forget about those masks that almost have you crying or having to keep something on for 20 minutes. 

Check it out!  Whether you're interested in the micro-dermabrasion paste or interested in another product, my friend Jenn would love to help you out.  She's extremely knowledgeable, not pushy, and has amazing results herself!  And I wouldn't trust just anyone with my face.. I've known Jenn for over 9 years.  This is us in 2008, she's second row center left and I'm right next to her.  (Everyday I'm thankful for the friendships my sports helped have!)

She'd love to help you fall back in love with your skin again!

Feel free to just check out her Rodan and Fields Website and if you're interested, she'd be happy to help you out! 

leave the "eh" behind 

hugs,

abi

Veggetti or Spaghetti?!

Carbs!  We all love them, especially a good bowl of pasta.  But who wants to give up a favorite dish to loose a couple inches!  From a girl that swam over her half her life, between the pasta parties and my own personal "carbo loading"  I was not ready to give up pasta.  Not only do I love a bowl of pasta but the great things that go with it-- bread, salad, and wine.. my favorite things!

And not only do I love pasta but I HATE veggies.. my parents tried everything and David tries everyday.. I'm the girl that eats a lot of salad, corn, and some celery with my peanut butter.  So call me a major skeptic.. but how in the world would I want to pick this over a good ol' fettucini or penne noodle? (I figured if anything, David could use the Veggetti when I was out of town)

Dave and I received the Veggetti for Christmas and it's probably (don't tell) one of our favorite gifts!  We use it now at least once a week and I couldn't tell you the last time I bought pasta.

Check out the Veggett pro infomercial- Veggetti Ad Not the best commercial I've ever seen but they make their point.


Ignore the chicken, the messy kitchen, and my attire.  We've been using zucchini squash.. depending on how hungry we are we either use 2 or 3 to put through the Veggetti and we don't have to feel guilty about it!  You just cut off the ends, insert the handle into the end and start turning it once it's on the blade.

What's even better.. the "yuck" stuff (whatever it is) just simply comes out the left side, separated from your veggie noodles.

Once you have your pile of noodles, simply add them to boiling water.  4 minutes seems to be the trick for us.  Anything more and they get a bit soggy.  While the noodles are in the boiling water you can be sure to have your sauce ready, or cut up chicken and any other ingredients.  Of course you can cut more "bad" things if you make your own sauce!  Once 4 minutes is up, drain your Veggetti and go from there.  We choose to put it back in the pot and add our sauce and protein into the pot to heat those up and give it some time to thicken.

So we tried it.. and let me tell you... I LOVE IT!  Who knew cutting over 500 calories, cutting a bit of carbs, and adding veggies to your lifestyle was so easy!  I choose this over pasta every week now.  (And remember major veggie hater over here)  You really don't need to get the pro.. we love this little thing since it's easy to store.  And either way you go, don't forget to snag a Bed, Bath, and Beyond coupon for 20% off and go get your Veggetti! Don't forget to sprinkle some fresh Parmesan on top!

So according to abi- the Veggetti is a "Must Have"!