Almost anyone who has ever worn glasses or contacts has probably considered the benefits of laser vision correction at some point. If you missed my first post in this series, I took a humorous look at a few of the biggest annoyances glasses and contacts wearers face on a daily basis. Today I'm diving into the real pros and cons of LASIK surgery! While it is a simple procedure, it's still a surgery nonetheless and something that must be considered carefully. At the end of the post, I'll discuss … [Read more...]
The Beauty Benefits of Laser Vision Correction
I’ve been interested in LASIK surgery for a few years now, so I’ve done quite a bit of research on the topic. For anyone who may be weighing the options of having laser vision correction, hopefully I can help you determine if LASIK is the best choice for you! To begin, here's a lighthearted look at some of the reasons you may want to consider LASIK. These may be a little tongue-in-cheek, but if you've worn glasses or contacts for any length of time you'll totally get me! 15 Benefits … [Read more...]
Simple Salad Idea: 5-Ingredient Salad with Blueberries & Pecans
Today's salad is another really delicious one! It's chock full of fresh spinach and cucumber, and it's a filling lunch option when you're trying to eat healthy. Since I recently signed on to do a fitness challenge for the next 8 weeks, I'm trying my best to eat right! Read on for instructions to make this healthy, spinach-based salad with blueberries and pecans. It only has 5 ingredients, and there's nothing that needs to be cooked. 5-Ingredient Salad with Blueberries & Pecans This … [Read more...]
Simple Salad Idea: Blueberries & Watermelon Salad
Welcome back to my weekly Sunday salad share! I've lucked out with a few really flavorful watermelons recently, so I've been fitting watermelon into as many meals as possible. This particular salad is really tasty, so I wanted to make sure I shared the recipe. It really hits the spot when you're craving a salty/sweet combo. Simple Blueberries & Watermelon Salad This ingredient list will make 2 salads the size of the salads pictured above. YOU’LL NEED: 3 cups baby spinach leaves + 1/2 … [Read more...]
Simple Salad Idea: Protein-Packed Chicken & Avocado Salad
Coming up with fresh salad ideas used to be such a struggle for me. I'm not one of those creative chef types who can throw together brilliant and innovative dishes on a whim. I'm a busy mom, and my main goal in the kitchen is to get in and out as quickly as possible -- preferably with a healthy meal. I've recently developed a system that works great, so I've been sharing weekly healthy salad ideas to inspire others to eat better. Today's share is a hearty chicken and avocado salad. Since I … [Read more...]