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Wow! Is December already upon us? Good golly this year has flown right by!</div>
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I have been a busy girl lately, hence the blog break. Unfortunately, blogging takes up a bit of time, and I am finding it easier to update other sites, like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aprilbaker23"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Facebook</span></strong></a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/aprilbaker23"><strong><span style="color: #a64d79;">Instagram</span></strong></a>, and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/aprilbaker23"><strong><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Pinterest</span></strong></a> a whole lot easier than popping in here. Y'all should follow me over on those sites (simply click on each colored link and it will direct you to my pages). You will be in the know when I do things like ...</div>
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<strong>Cut my hair ... again.</strong></div>
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<strong>Post pics of my cute family. These three boys are my world.</strong> <strong>And my youngest raps.</strong></div>
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<strong>And we all love finding new bomb-dot-com recipes, like this Chicken and Doritos casserole I found on Pinterest. I pinned it. I made it. I devoured it. And then I put it up on Instagram, cuz it was that good.</strong> </div>
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I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday, celebrating your loved ones and enjoying the Spirit of Christmas. I am not quite sure if I will be returning here anytime soon, so please come find me on my other social media sites and keep in touch. Thank you all so very much for following me and supporting me here on dot...dot...dot... This blog has been such a joy to me, and I have loved meeting and getting to know such beautiful gals through this world. I started my blog in June of 2008 ... and with well over 1000 posts, it's time to simplify a bit.</div>
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<strong>Lots and lots of love, </strong></div>
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My sis-in-law hosted a chili dinner before the 5 kiddos went out trick-or-treating. I made Mummy Dogs, inspired by Pinterest. They were really easy to make: cut arms and legs into the hot dog, wrap with strips of crescent roll dough and pop in the oven for about 10 minutes. The kids devoured them. </div>
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As you may already know, I am a <a href="http://www.bzzagent.com/"><span style="color: orange;">BzzAgent</span></a>. This means that I get to participate in product review campaigns and share with all my peeps what I think about the products and the companies who represent them. I highly recommend all of my blogger friends to sign up to be a part of this amazing community ... it's free and a lot of fun!</center>
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Here's a question for all you coffee drinkers out there ... do you buy Fair Trade Certified coffee? </center>
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Most coffee lovers do not know what Fair Trade Certified means, or do not pay attention to this important movement. </center>
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Fair Trade certification gives farmers a fair price for their beans with a guaranteed minimum, which means they can invest in their crops, their communities, and their future. Buying Fair Trade coffee can help farmers escape poverty. Most small-scale family farmers live in remote locations and lack access to credit, so they are vulnerable to middlemen who offer cash for their coffee at a fraction of its value. Fair Trade guarantees farmers a minimum price, and links farmers directly with importers, creating long-term sustainability. Through Fair Trade, farmers earn better incomes, allowing them to hold on to their land and invest in quality.</center>
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Green Mountain Coffee is a proud partner in this effort, and offers one of the largest selections of Fair Trade Certified coffees in the United States. Kelly Clarkson recently traveled to Peru to experience first hand the operations of a coffee farm community. Read about her trip <a href="http://www.choosefairtrade.com/kelly-clarkson-travelogue"><span style="color: #a64d79;">here</span></a>. </center>
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As a part of the BzzAgent campaign, I was sent several samples of Green Mountain's Fair Trade coffee in K-Cup form. I have a Keurig Brewing System at home that I absolutely love and use every.single.day. The Green Mountain coffee in itself is amazing ... the rich, smooth flavor never disappoints! This brand alone has been my go-to for a couple years now, and they offer amazing flavors and varieties, including the famous Pumpkin Spice edition for the Fall season. </center>
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Do y'all have a Keurig at home? Do y'all want one?</center>
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I received several promo codes for 50% off any Keurig Brewing System plus Free Shipping on <a href="http://www.keurig.com/"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">www.keurig.com</span></a> to share with my friends and family! <span style="color: #cc0000;">The codes expire tomorrow, October 31st</span>, so let me know if you want one (or more). </center>
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Many ask me if it is more expensive to own a Keurig. The initial cost may be a splurge (although, not with these promo codes), but your Keurig will pay for itself in a quick period of time! These systems use K-Cups, which are pre-measured, single serve coffee packs. They can cost as little as $0.13 a cup! Think of the $$ you will be saving by skipping out on the corner coffee barista and making your own latte at home! Not a coffee drinker? K-Cups also come in hot chocolate, tea, and cold-brew varieties such as lemonade-tea (Arnold Palmer) flavors. </center>
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Fall is officially my new favorite season. It used to be summer, but I think I enjoy family vacations in warm and sunny destinations more than actually having the heat at home. Crisp air, falling leaves, crockpot meals, boots, leggings, sweaters ... the list goes on and on! Heading into the holidays brings a bit of excitement to these next couple of months, and enjoying such beauty in this season is priceless. </div>
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During this time of year, a warm drink can always be found in my hands ... so I would like to add some warmth to your days as well! </div>
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I was selected to test out this eye cream by<span style="color: purple;"><strong> </strong></span><a href="http://resvology.com/"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Resvology</strong></span></a>. I am all about finding products that will help me combat my lovely dark circles and puffy eyes. My under-eye issues are in my DNA, so simple cover-ups just don't work. I need products that are going to pack a punch ... </div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Lightweight, hydrating eye cream formulated with clinically-proven 4-AR Molecule to minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet while botanical extracts and replenishing hydrators help combat dark circles and puffiness. Lifts, firms, tightens and refines the skin for eyes that seem to turn back time.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Unprecedented results. An independent consumer use study of 40 women using the Age Corrective Eye Cream twice a day reported that skin is visibly smoother, more hydrated and exhibited fewer fine lines and wrinkles.</span></div>
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100% agree eye area is firm</span></div>
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100% agree eye area is hydrated</span></div>
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100% experienced smoother skin texture</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">- Excites pro-collagen and elastin youth proteins for smooth, firm, youthful skin</span></div>
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I have been using the Resvology eye cream twice a day, as directed, for 6 days. I squeeze about a half of a pump of cream onto my finger and pat it over my entire eye area. It is great that you use just a dab each time ... a little goes a long way, which is always nice on the checkbook! The texture is silky smooth and absorbs instantly, which makes this perfect under my concealer. Within just a few minutes, my puffiness is dramatically decreased ... from just woke up, tired eyes to BAM! ready to take on the day alertness! My skin is smooth and noticeably tighter. I still have the dark circles, however, they seem to be getting lighter each day I am using the product. Regardless, my concealer is a force when combined with this de-puffing, eye brightening cream each morning. And at the end of the day, when all my make-up is off and my face is freshly washed, the creamy lotion is quite soothing and refreshing. It feels great going to bed at night knowing that my new eye cream is working some magic while I sleep. </div>
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I am really excited to see what results I will continue to benefit from a few more weeks from now. Resvology's Age Corrective Eye Cream has already awakened my eyes to a new softness, brightness and firmness, in just a few short days! </div>
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Loving that it is the weekend ... hubby and I are taking a quick road trip down to California to surprise my gram for her 90th birthday!! She has no idea, and I am over-the-moon excited to see her!<br />
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Oh how I love this season! Sweaters, leggings, boots ... the words of fall!</div>
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This adorable lace tunic was found on <a href="http://www.zulily.com/invite/abaker848"><strong><span style="color: purple;">Zulily</span></strong></a>. I am obsessed with this site for cheap, cute finds!</div>
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Layered with an Abercrombie soft gray sweater that I have had for years ... </div>
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Paired with black, fleece lined leggings that I got at Fred Meyers for $7.99, and boots from Target that I got a few years ago. </div>
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I just learned of some sad news ... Nina Dobrev is now dating Derek Hough. </div>
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I was sad when I heard of Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder's break-up this year. They were a hot item for 3 years, and are my two fave players in The Vampire Diaries. I was hoping they would eventually get back together. </div>
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Nope. Dream crushed. <br />
She is now with her bff's brother, Mr. Blondie. Who is so not hotter than Ian. </div>
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I am all about cheap, cute shoes. When Payless has their BOGO sale, I always pop in to see what I <em>need</em> to add to my closet. Here's what I snagged to go with my work pants ... </div>
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I also picked up socks of all fashions ... over the knee, the ones you wear with flats, and a pair of leg warmers to pair with leggings ... all for under $60. Not too shabby.</div>
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I know Misty said she was starting this link-up next week, but her button was too darn cute not to post today! So, y'all play along with her next Friday and enjoy <a href="http://www.handbagsandhandguns.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Handbags and Handguns</span></a> throughout the week. She is one of my fave bloggers and if you aren't already a fan of hers, pop on over and see what you have been missing out on!! </div>
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Y'all know that I am not into working out unless it is fun. By fun, I mean dancing like I am up in da club. The local gyms in my area don't offer hip hop fitness classes, so Zumba has always been my go-to when I am in the mood for a little cardio. While Zumba is fun, and burns up to 800 calories per class (holla!), it isn't hip-hop enough for me. <br />
Browsing on <a href="http://www.zulily.com/invite/abaker848"><span style="color: magenta;">Zulily</span></a> this morning, as I do every day since new events are featured on the daily, I came across Hoopnotica. Apparently, I don't hang with the cool kids, because I have never heard of this hula-hooping fitness craze. Celebrities have even raved about the hour classes that burn up to 450 calories ... by simply hula-hooping to fun dance music! <br />
Needless to say, I did my online research, complete with YouTube video tutorials, and purchased a kit through <a href="http://www.zulily.com/invite/abaker848"><span style="color: magenta;">Zulily</span></a>. Retail, these kits start at $60, and I purchased mine for $39.99, which includes a hoop and 2 dvds. I am excited to see if this program tones and tightens like it promises. If anything, I will get back to my childhood roots and refresh my hoopin' skills.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715061663222358094noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247283029307016014.post-50219646574580669742013-09-17T05:58:00.000-07:002013-09-17T14:22:34.926-07:00Seasons change ... and so does my hair!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have had <a href="http://aprilbaker23.blogspot.com/2011/05/i-use-it-pureology-hair-care.html"><span style="color: purple;">purple extensions</span></a>, and <a href="http://aprilbaker23.blogspot.com/2011/09/hello-september.html"><span style="color: blue;">blue extensions</span></a>. I bleached my hair to achieve the <a href="http://aprilbaker23.blogspot.com/2012/02/ombre-love.html"><span style="color: orange;">ombre look</span></a>, and then had to <a href="http://aprilbaker23.blogspot.com/2012/09/i-dared-new-do.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">cut off 10 inches</span></a> to recover. I've even <a href="http://aprilbaker23.blogspot.com/2013/07/she-bangs-faking-it.html"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">faked bangs</span></a>. Needless to say, I am always trying to change up my hair. </div>
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They go in easy ... just tape right in. This tape is like super glue, and it is attached to a small section of my hair. The extensions are real hair, so they blend nicely.</div>
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With the kids back in school, and hubby and I both working full-time schedules, I am finding that taking some extra time on Sundays to plan out meals for the week is the key to a smooth-flowing weeknight routine. The crockpot is my homie ... and gets used quite a bit this time of year.</div>
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Fall is my favorite time of year. There are so many things I adore about the season itself, but I also love when it is time to refresh my closet. I get to purge the spring and summer clothes that got plenty of wear over the last few months, donating some and packing favorite pieces away for next year. Pulling out boots and sweaters from the storage bins always feels like Christmas. I love taking inventory of the things I need to add to this year's mix (mostly new leggings and a basic cardigan or two), and I get excited putting outfits together from inspiration I find on Pinterest. </div>
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Last night I spent an hour and a half cleaning out my closet. Keeping Up With The Kardashians was on TV, the kiddos were in bed, and my bedroom was a crazy mess with clothes scattered about and piled up in an organized order. Waking up this morning and opening my closet door put a smile on my face ... fresh, organized, and ready for the new season! </div>
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Speaking of closet excitement ... check out how amazing these closets are! Closets that are open and bright take my breath away ... windows would be a must if there comes a day when I get to design my own wardrobe haven. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715061663222358094noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4247283029307016014.post-76788627939184361612013-09-11T12:06:00.002-07:002013-09-11T12:07:23.748-07:00What's In Your Crockpot?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The last two days have been wet. It's amazing how fast Fall swoops in here in the Pacific Northwest. The leaves are starting to change, the days are getting shorter and darker, my crockpot has been running all week, and football season has started! I even wore boots TWICE this week! Welcome Fall ... so happy you are here!</div>
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Tomorrow I will be adding extensions in this pretty brownish-red shade to my black hair. When seasons change, I get the itch to change up my hair (don't we all?) and I am not into bleaching it anymore. Ombre - been there, done that, chopped off 10 inches to recover. <br />
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My family went on a trip for Labor Day weekend - about a three hour drive from home to Sunriver. We rented a house and stayed 4 nights; swimming, biking, shopping, and just relaxing for the last weekend of the summer. My sis-in-law brought along her fancy DSLR camera and it made me miss the one I had for a couple years. I sold it last year because it was so big to carry around. It always felt like a chore to get the pictures off of the camera (because the SD card didn't fit in my computer), and as much as I loved the beautiful pictures it captured, I was okay with the convenience of my little point-and-shoot that fit in my back pocket. </div>
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Still not wanting a big mamma-jamma to lug around, I researched the best budget-friendly point-and-shoot cameras and found rave reviews on the Canon Powershot Elph 330 HS. </div>
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Isn't she pretty? This camera runs $200, but I shopped through <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=SiwZ%2BPrSJ3ajuMWM7uclDQ%3D%3D"><span style="color: #38761d;">Ebates</span></a> and snagged it for $162 with FREE shipping!! </div>
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Yep, crazy savings!! Are you all using <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=SiwZ%2BPrSJ3ajuMWM7uclDQ%3D%3D"><span style="color: #38761d;">Ebates</span></a> for your online shopping? If not, you are seriously missing out on extra CASH!! I have already received close to $300 in cash back just by shopping through this free site. And when I say cash, I really mean it! <a href="http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=SiwZ%2BPrSJ3ajuMWM7uclDQ%3D%3D"><span style="color: #38761d;">Ebates</span></a> sends you a Big Fat Check (that's what it's called) every quarter with the credited cash back you earned. Christmas is just around the corner ... the seasons are changing and you need a wardrobe makeover ... there is always a reason to shop, and now you can get paid to do so! </div>
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I can't believe the summer is over! It's also hard to believe that my boys are now in the 1st and 4th grades! It's always fun to see everyone's kiddos on Facebook on the first day back to school. This was always a fun time of year for me growing up as a kid, and I love seeing the excitement that it brings my boys as well. </div>
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The fabulous Kelly over at <a href="http://messydirtyhair.com/"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">MessyDirtyHair</span></strong></a> hosts this popular little project each month, and I have been waiting patiently for my turn to participate. This month, Kelly picked out these fun sunnies to enjoy in the final days of summer. </div>
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I decided to pair mine up with a black and white ensemble ... this teal color is meant to pop, and with basic black leggings and cotton skirt (both from H&M), and a tie-dye black and white top (from Express), the shades do just that. </div>
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How could you not have fun with these? They remind me a little bit of the 60's era with a funky-fresh twist of the 90's. </div>
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What do you think? Would you rock these spunky shades? </div>
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Head on over and check out the other girls who represented The MINI Project this month and see what looks they put together:</div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>Kelly @ <a href="http://messydirtyhair.com/2013/08/the-mini-project-so-shady.html"><span style="color: #e06666;">MessyDirtyHair</span></a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>Emily @ <a href="http://designsbyemilyf.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Designs by Emily</span></a></strong></span></div>
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I made it! Three whole days without eating solid foods ... oy, what a week! I did my normal 2-day detox (details found <a href="http://aprilbaker23.blogspot.com/2011/07/detoxing-before-and-after.html"><strong><span style="color: #e06666;">here</span></strong></a>), then did one day of the raw juice cleanse by <a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/">BluePrint Cleanse</a>. Here's the low-down ...</div>
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Sunday night, we got back from camping. Of course, spending a night out in the wild already makes you come home feeling dirty, but I was inspired to clean up inside and out! </div>
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At about 5pm, I started to prep for my 3-day cleanse. I drank a whole bottle of Citrate Magnesium, found at my local Rite Aid, to flush everything out of my system. Gross detail, but I keep it real here, folks. This process in itself probably was a good enough "cleanse", but I was on a mission ...</div>
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Monday and Tuesday, I did the 2-day detox. No food at all for 48 hours. Day one is always the hardest. Extreme hunger, headaches, hard to focus, and no patience for anyone or anything. My family is thoroughly warned before I go through these detoxes, so they are great about leaving me be. Day two is easier - the hunger isn't as bad, although my energy levels are pretty low. There were no bathroom issues, being I got rid of everything on Sunday. The <a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/">BluePrint Cleanse</a> arrived on Tuesday morning, and I immediately stored it in the refrigerator to use on Wednesday.</div>
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The <a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/">BluePrint Cleanse</a> website is amazing at helping you decide which cleanse is right for you. Lots of information, ingredients, and details to help you choose what the best juice program is going to help you see the best results. Plus, they are fantastic with customer support, so any questions you have, they encourage you to contact them.</div>
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I went with the Excavation Cleanse, being I am pretty skilled in the cleansing department. BluePrint offers 3 different levels of juices to choose from - a newbie, a middle of the roader, and an experienced juicer. The Excavation Cleanse uses the most of the green juice over the fruit juices, and promises to really rid the body of the stuff it's been hanging on to for years. Instructions are simple ... drink each of the 6 bottles, in their numbered order, finishing all bottles by the end of the day (2 hours before bedtime is suggested to end consumption). I started at 8am, drinking a bottle every 2 hours, having the last bottle at 6pm. </div>
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Let's start with the taste ... the green juice is made up of green veggies such as kale, celery, and romaine. Unless you like the taste of grass, I would chug these bottles as fast as you can. I am used to drinking whole leaf teas, matcha, and even wheat grass, so while this taste is never desirable, I can tolerate it. The spicy lemonade wasn't too bad, although the habanero stuck to my throat a bit. I am not a lemonade kinda gal, but it was a nice change from the 3 bottles of green juice I drank before this bottle. The cashew milk was surprisingly sweet and reminded me of a vanilla chai. It was pretty chalky in my book, but a nice finish to the cleanse. </div>
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Here's my one warning with the <a href="http://blueprintcleanse.com/">BluePrint Cleanse</a> ... stick close to a bathroom. I flushed and fasted before taking this raw juice cleanse on, and there were a couple times (starting after bottle 3) where I needed to get to the restroom asap. Nothing major ... just the leftovers that the juices are collecting on their way out, but enough to cause a little panic to make it to a toilet in time.</div>
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Overall results ... I lost 8 pounds in 3 days. My carb cravings are currently non-existent. My family ate pizza last night and the smell wasn't even appetizing! I am eating light today, as to not upset my stomach from having zero solids the last 3 days. The menu suggested for today by BluePrint is watermelon for breakfast, leafy greens for lunch, and low-sodium broth with another leafy green salad for dinner. I have already shopped and stocked my refrigerator with lots of yummy and healthy foods, including fish and veggies. My plan is to eat clean from here on out, packing my meals where healthy foods are not an option, and staying focused on what I am feeding my body. Eventually I will start hittin' the gym ... maybe take up Zumba again or find a fun cardio class that I can be excited to go to. </div>
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While eating fast food and filling up on carbs may taste amazing, the toll it takes on my mind and body are just not worth it anymore. Eating healthy takes a lot of time and preparation, but the clean feeling is always awesome and makes me feel so much better. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">** Please note: I did not receive any products or discounts from BluePrint Cleanse for this blog post. I paid what you see on their website and have had no contact from this company outside of regular customer support. **</span></div>
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This guy makes me laugh every time I watch this. Happy Wednesday!
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