Brussels Sprouts OH MY!

MY OH MY! This happens when you deiced to go with your taste buds and I'm going to share with you friends my impromptu Sauteed Brussels Sprouts  :) 

It's easy as 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8... well you get the picture, so lets look at some shall we???

Toasted Sesame Oil (or oil of your liking)

Salt

Pepper

Red Pepper

Button Mushrooms

THE STAR: Brussels Sprouts

Cut Sprouts in half, careful it can be a little tough... WATCH YOUR FINGERS! 

Brown/Char the Sprouts

 it took me 5-10 mins for this step since my heat was on HIGH.

Flip them around

Once browned/charred, add in the veggies

NOTE: my heat was still on high so keep those veggies moving!

2-3 Table spoon oil 

I used sesame seed

Make sure to stir while the veggies sizzle to limit burning.

Add your salt and pepper to your liking. 

Change heat to the lowest setting and cover for 10-15 mins.

 I found this helped soften the sprouts a bit more.

Bon Appétit! 

If you want some excitement and your a meat lover, you can make it with bacon, chicken or steak :)

Thanks for reading!

If you have helpful tips or tried this, leave a comment! :)

Purely Simple

So I've been using Simple products for 1 1/2 years now and I love it! I used to use Clean and Clear daily moisturizer, but since entering my mid 20's it was time to start taking care of my ADULT face. No longer should I be using something since 7th grade, it's time to graduate. :)

From what I've noticed, my skin feels smoother and brighter since using Simple. Also I made the switch since I have combination skin and with Clean and Clear I've always had to blot, I still do but now once a day if need be, so I decided to try something new and this is why I choose Simple.

What sold me was that price. $9(4.2oz) (Target) 

In Finland the line is also affordable and I found it at K-City Market- it has the moisturizer, face wash, wipes, make-up remover pads seen below....

NOTE: I've been using the Replenishing Moisturizer which has 1 vital vitamin (Pro-Vitamin B5) and 3 skin loving nutrients (Chamomile, Glycerin, Geranium). 

I enjoyed the lotion, I also tried the wipes, Cleansing and Exfoliating.

They both take make-up off well and leave my skin feeling hydrated. Though they do have eye-remover pads, I really don't fiddle-faddel with those, if I really need to, q-tip and Vaseline works for me :)

Well that was a Simple little post  :)

Thanks for reading! 

Pimple Be Gone

So I consider myself a normal person who gets that annoying pimple here and there. I am a clean and clear kind of girl, but using the brand since adolescences does have its draw backs, my skin is TOO use to the spot treatment!!! So here is the product I find that helps break up the habit, Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Elimination Sport Gel.

This stuff helps when I need it. Pop it on at night and in the morning the pimple is smaller in size.


I have used this now in my pimple night treatment for about 2 years and I'm happy to see it in the US stores.

I bought it first in Finland in 2011 and when I came home for the holidays, I couldn't find it when I was looking, but now when I went to Wal-mart this year, there it was and saw it in CVS and Target! :)

It's not a cream at all, but a gel and since I try not to use it often. It gives off a little tingle on the skin, but that's when I know it's working :) I live for that feeling.

I say give it a try, you might find you like it just as much as me :)

Thanks for reading!