Honey Girl Organics: Intro!

Hi everyone!
This is the blog post to go along with my HGO intro video that will be up in 2 days.

http://honeygirlorganics.com/

Video: COMING

I was in Hawaii when this skincare line caught my eye - the tagline especially!:

I contacted the owners, Anthony and Gwen, that night - and they agreed to send me the Cleanser, the Toner, and the Face And Eye cream. 

There are 5 main ingredients in the HGO products - all arranged at different concentrations to make each product's consistency:

Water

Olive Oil

Beeswax

Honey

Essential Oil

Olive Oil - 

Organic, free of pesticides. 

Oil removes dirt, and is the main ingredient in the cleanser.

Beeswax - 

Identical to the wax our skin makes

Noncomedogenic (won't clog pores)

Allows air to pass

Non irritating

 Soaks into the skin after 3-5 hours because our body knows how to process it. 

Honey - 

Dehydrated flower nectar + 1% bee saliva 

Hydrates the skin - brings water to the top layer

Stimulates collagen: 

Anthony and I had a really great phone call to talk about the products and his views on using natural products. I absolutely LOVED talking with him (and talking with anyone who uses natural products/lives naturally).

We discussed the importance of using products that are as close to their natural stage as possible, that way none of the energy or beneficial ingredients are taken from them. Energy in it's purest form is the best, and the more processed an ingredient is, the less benefits it will have. 

The HGO products are cooked in small batches in a Cuisinart that only reaches 90 degrees - less heat = less nutrients gone! 

*I HAVE already started using the products - and filmed 2 diary videos so far. I started using them on Friday 8/31, and today is Tuesday 9/4. 

I will admit I'm a little nervous because the Cleanser reminds me of the Oil Cleansing Method and OH MAN - that was the reason my skin was murdered. Google the OCM if you haven't heard of it- it's basically cleansing your face with only oils.

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Shopping in Control #1

Shopping in Control Post #1

Hi guys! 

So this starts my 'Shopping in Control' series. 

Basically the inspiration for this series comes from the fact that in June I decided to total up the amount I had spent a few months before in a Word Document - when, what I bought, and for how much. WELL - the amount was SHOCKING to me. I thought how is this possible? 

As most of you may know, I am a Stylehaul partner on youtube and do make money for my videos. It's money enough that I didn't have to get another job on the side this summer, but in terms of actually SAVING money - that's not going so well.

SO - I will do these posts every so often, maybe once or twice a month - post pics of what I bought, when, and most importantly, WHY! I'm attempting to cut out frivolous shopping and I hope this will inspire you guys to keep track and really justify your purchases.

August 27th - September 3rd
(I will admit - the fact I bought all this in the span of 8 days is a little crazy. But Labor Day SALES!)

I have been looking at the Tory Burch Caroline nude flats for awhile - so many beauty guru's have them! I don't own a nude pair of flats, and I'd heard such great things about them and that they were comfy. I went into Nordstrom to try on my size and see that I actually wanted them - they were SO COMFY and adorable. I found them gently used on ebay for $80 less than the original price ($225).









*I picked up another sample size of my Ayelet Naturals SPF eye cream - LOVE it for underneath concealer and have been using my first one since April(?): http://www.etsy.com/listing/95798099/under-eye-cream-with-zinc-green-coffee
Total was $6.50

                                 I went to Goodwill to see if there were any cheap finds for the fall - and any shoe deals I could find to sell on ebay.
I found a pair of xhilaration wedges for $10, but I think I'm going to take them back!
I got a leopard pair of jeans for $3.75 - I've been into leopard lately and that was a great price for them.
Peach Izod sweater for $3.75, and an Old Navy tank top for Fall layering for $3.75. I got a skirt for $3.75 but it fits pretty awkward on me so I decided to try to sell it - I may end up taking it back.

I've been on an ebay ROLL lately since I've started selling. You can find some great things for CHEAP on there.

Well, since I saw my TB Caroline flats, I was kind of keeping and eye on some of the other flats, and these ones caught my eye. They are the TB Silver Audrey PVC flat. They are so unique looking, and I love the look of the clear sides and almost 'jelly' look to them. Trying to look them up online, I found hardly any info but they seem to be very rare. Originally $225 as well, I paid $77. IF they don't end up fitting or I don't like them, I'll resell them because they're rare :P 

I popped into F21 this weekend for some basics. I wanted to get some jeans for cheap because I gained quite a bit of weight last year in college that I want to LOSE - but for the time being, I got some jeans for $10.80 at F21. I also got some jean shorts for $12 that are lose around the thighs = what I need!

This amazing shirt caught my eye with the (fake) denim and lace. I got a size M, got home, tried it on, and it was really tight around the arms - so I went back yesterday to get the L. I'm soo in love with it.

I also got some skinny waist belts and a maroon zipper bag for the fall for $20. All will definitely be used A LOT!

At the mall I also popped into H&M to look at the scarves there and I found this grey leopard one for $12.75. It's large and fluffy and a neutral! Scarves were on my wish list for fall :)

(The pic is from instagram on an outfit I'm thinking of wearing it with!)

Last week I smelled the new perfume from Juicy, Juicy Couture   La Fleur. I looked it up online and found a joined rollerball - 1 'la fleur' and one regular Viva La Juicy. I went to see if Sephora had it on my mall trip, but they just had a rollerball of the VLJ - OMG. BEST SCENT EVER. I found it for $11 including shipping on ebay! I haven't purchased a perfume in FOREVER and I'm excited about having a new one. I literally was smelling my wrists all day when I had this on...

If you know me, you'll know for the past year I have been OBSESSED with my Adrina Crocs (flats with the bubble holes in them). I have wanted the Carlie flats (above pic) for the LONGEST time. They sold out the $25 ones on Amazon, so I saw them on sale WITH 20% off for signing up on the email for $15.99!!! I'm so excited. I love my crocs flats. Mwahaha.

I also got the Kadee Leopard flats because they were on a good sale as well, for $27 I believe. I don't know how I feel about the holes in the sides, but reviews on Amazon say they are a lot more cute in person and I have been wanting a pair of leopard flats. 

SO - that is everything I have purchased recently. I hope some of you that think this idea is interesting will join me in for shopping in control :P Tweet me or post a comment if you do!!

MY WISH LIST:

Free People Flag Scarf!

-Some Bandeaus from Amazon

-Thick leggings from Zara 

(The one's that are $35 are as thick as pixie pants = good dupe!)

Selling on ebay

Selling some things on ebay!

Let me know if you purchase anything and I'll include something special since I know you! :D

Liz Claiborne Poppy Wedge - Size 7.5

Michael Kors Leather Bristol Wedge Size 8

Rampage Flower Sandals Size 8

Metaphor Black Heels Size 8

Vera Bradley Lanyard in Poppy Fields

Clinique Happy Perfume 1 oz

DKNY Be Delicious

Jewelmint Sanskrit

Summer Fashion OUTFITS

Summer Fashion OUTFITS!

Sorry so much F21 - love them for summer!

First -

Top - TJMaxx

Shorts - Kohls

2nd - 

Top - F21

Shorts - F21

Third - 

Dress - F21

Fourth - 

Top - TJMaxx

Shorts - F21

Fifth - 

Dress - F21

Sixth - 

Top - Thrifted

Shorts - F21

Helpful Websites from Betsy

Helpful Websites from Betsy!

HAVE QUESTIONS FOR BETSY? ASK HER!

http://www.formspring.me/AskBetsyK

Juice Plus: https://www.juiceplus.com/nsa/content/Home.soa?site=ek88672

“Fight Cancer with Your Fork” Webinar with Susan Silberstein, PhD

https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/playback/Playback.do?id=15zb9n

http://www.whfoods.com/ - Book is called The World's Healthiest Foods by George Mateljan

From Betsy: “The following are books I learned a lot about in the early stages of this journey.  Some are also cookbooks, but they are full of information as well as recipes”:

Immunity Foods For Healthy Kids by Lucy Burney

Cooking the Whole Foods Way by Christina Pirello

Cancer 50 Essential Things To Do by Greg Anderson

Super Foods RX by Steven Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews

You Are What You Eat by Dr. Gillian McKeith

and one easy cookbook that is written in layman's terms: Saving Dinner by Leanne Ely

Betsy's Best Smoothie!

Betsy’s Best Smoothie

HAVE QUESTIONS FOR BETSY? ASK HER!

http://www.formspring.me/AskBetsyK

Ingredients:

1 banana

1 handful fresh or frozen strawberries

1 handful fresh or frozen blueberries

1 handful baby spinach (Washed)

Enough juice to just about cover fruit in blender (I like oj or grape)

Blend in blender  then add ice to your thickness liking. 

This recipe is very forgiving, so once you get a hang of it, try adding some of the things listed below!

Have fun and Eat Healthy!!!!

Additional Ingredients:

Scoop of protein powder

Other leafy greens such as kale or swiss chard  :  )

Other fruit you have available such as raspberries or peaches…Mmmm!

Spirulina powder or other green powder

Wheat grass

Chia, flax, or other seeds

Yogurt - plain or greek.  I avoid the sweetened ones!

Maddy's Do Over Bars Recipe

Maddy’s Do Over Bars

By Maddy K.

Adapted from Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Yummy Cookbook

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http://www.formspring.me/AskBetsyK

Ingredients:

1 tsp oil (or olive oil spray)

2 1/3 cups flour (we use whole wheat flour, but you may do half and half)

½ tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup butter, softened or ½ cup butter+ ½ cup olive oil

¾ cup white sugar (we use ½ cup maple syrup )

¾ cup brown sugar (we use 1/2 cup honey)

2 eggs

2 Tbsp milk

2 Tbsp vanilla

12 oz chocolate chips

Directions:

1.     Preheat oven to 350.

2.     Use the tsp oil to grease the pan (or spray with olive oil cooking spray)

3.     Mix together the flour, salt and baking soda with a fork.  Set aside

4.     Cream together the butter, oil , honey and maple syrup (or sugars if you prefer).   Add the eggs and milk and beat until combined.  Mix in the vanilla

5.     Add flour mixture into the wet ingredients and mix on low until well combined.

6.     Stir in the chocolate chips and press dough into 9x12 baking pan.

7.     Bake 25-35 minutes.  The will be golden brown outside and dry inside.  Cut while still warm.  Mmmm!