Working Woman Food

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

For the Sensitive Ones

//If you haven't already, go sign up for my Valentine's giveaway here.//

I've seen a lot of skin care routines floating around. Most of what I've seen are for women that have acne-prone skin and that doesn't apply to me. I have severely dry/sensitive skin. I learned so much about what I was doing wrong and what I needed to do to take care of my skin type when my husband gave me a facial for my birthday. So, I'm passing my knowledge on to you.

If you have dry/sensitive skin and you are on a budget, this is what I use and it is thebombdotcom. All of these items can be found at Target or drugstore.com.

sensitive skin routine by coachgaines featuring yes to carrots

I wash my face with the gentle milk cleanser. I learned that anything without a milk base is going to be too harsh/drying on my skin. Sometimes, I use the wipes to help get the rest of my make up off.
I use the soothing eye gel under my eyes and on my eyelids. It helps relieve puffiness and helps with fine lines/wrinkles.
During the day, I always use moisturizer with SPF (and you should, too) and at night I use the Yes to Carrots night cream. It is extremely nourishing and soaks in all night long. They also make a great moisturizer sunblock that I plan to use in the summer.
Not pictured (because I couldn't find one) is the Yes to Cucumbers calming face mask. I have started using it once a month to supplement my skin care routine. It is very relaxing and you only have to leave it on 5 minutes before it's ready to come off.

I like this line because it is all natural, dermatologist tested, and it works! If you've been trying all sorts of products and you are still struggling with dry skin, try this. The best perk, not one product in the line is more than $15. (Forgive me if that's not right, but I haven't paid more than $15.)

This is not a sponsored post, however, I would be happy to write one if the company contacts me. *wink*

Monday, February 4, 2013

Cozy Project Giveaway

I am so excited to share with you this great giveaway from The Cozy Project. I met Jen, the creative mind behind this company, via Instagram! I admire the cute cozies she makes and think they are just a fabulous way to be more eco-conscious and keep your drinks toasty, warm. Take it away, Jen!

Linking up with Molly for YOLO Mondays.

My mom taught me to crochet when I was young and it is one of my favorite crafts. I absolutely love yarn. I love the versatility. It comes in all different shapes and sizes and any possible color I might dream up. With yarn, I can make a million different things. Yarn takes up half of my apartment and I leave a little trail of yarn tidbits everywhere I go. I am pretty sure my vacuum hates me.

A few years ago I made a vow to only give gifts I had made. This became a fun and sometimes daunting adventure. I have made all sorts of things. Some better than others, but I learned something really fantastic:. No matter the gift, handmade items are received with a special appreciation.

I made my first cozy for a friend who loves coffee. It was simple; red with a big flower and it was a BIG hit. Not only did she love it, but I immediately received requests from people who had seen it and wanted to buy one.

At first I sold them from a bag I carried with me everywhere I went. Once I got the guts to take a bigger step, I took the cozies to the world wide web. I absolutely love having an Etsy shop and I feel lucky and special to get to be a part of this amazing community where I am surrounded by tons of talented people. I feel honored when people choose me to make their handmade gifts.

A reusable cozy is environmentally friendly. It can be stashed in a pocket, purse, or glove box and reused every day . One size fits most. They fit on a paper coffee cup, a can, a bottle, a jar. I also make cozies for mugs and French Presses. They are sturdy and keep your hot drink toasty while protecting your fingers from heat. They also work well on cold drinks absorbing condensation and reducing that ring of water that wants to linger wherever you set your cup. Not to mention they are a fun little way to add something happy to your day.

Check out The Cozy Project on Etsy here and use this code for free shipping: DOMESTICATEDWW

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I can't wait to get my hands on some of these cozies for myself and my friends! I think they are absolutely adorable and make the perfect, unique gift. I particularly love these little guys:

Today one lucky reader has the opportunity to win one of Jen's cute cozies of your choice just in time for Valentine's Day! The giveaway is open to all US residents and will be delivered by February 14th. Best of luck!

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Friday, February 1, 2013

What's New...

Last Friday I shared with you the plan of action Jen of Fit for Expecting helped me to come up with so that I will meet my goals she helped me to identify. Just to recap, her advice was

Keep a food journal
Incorporate veggies in every meal
Hydrate
Find an accountability partner

I thought I would quickly recap what's new in my life after incorporating these goals.

The food journal is eh right now. One good thing about the concept of a food journal is I am considering everything I eat because I'm justifying whether or not I want to write it down.
Veggies are a no brainer for me. This is something I was doing before, but now I'm giving myself a much larger portion of veggies than anything else. We juice every morning so I've been mixing some veggies in with that and I'm still eating a salad for at least 1 meal a day.
I only drink water. (and coffee) I keep my water bottle with me at work and my goal is to drink 2 (40 oz) per day while there.
Currently, Fitness Friday is my accountability partner. If you follow me on instagram or twitter, you know that I'm posting all sorts of stuff on there as well because I find that the more I talk about doing something, the higher the chances are I'm going to do it. And this time, I'm going to do it and I'm going to stick to it.

I'm excited that my motivation is so high. It's amazing how much better I feel just after 3 weeks of doing this. I don't want to call it a program because it's a lifestyle. Keep that in mind as you are setting your own goals. Don't put restrictions or expectations on yourself that can not be attained for the long term. I encourage you to try new exercises and new recipes.

As for my #whatsonyoursalads this week, this is what I had...

Monday & Tuesday

This one is becoming a favorite, but I added to it this time: romaine, kale, cucumbers, carrots, onions, hickory smoked tuna, crispy onions, and Goddess dressing. P.S. Found Goddess dressing at Trader Joe's this past weekend if you haven't been able to find it! So yum.

Wednesday

I was a little skeptical about the Lean Cuisine salad additions, but WOW what a surprise! I loved it. The box comes with the chicken, black beans, and corn in a bag to steam in the microwave. It also comes with tortilla strips and dressing to top the salad. You just bring your own greens/veggies and put it on top after heating!

Thursday

Pan fried tilapia atop romaine, kale, cucumber, carrot, and ranch