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Petit Girls Guide: Spring Beauty Favorites

Spring is finally here and I couldn’t be more thrilled.   When the seasons change I love to change up not only my diet but my beauty products as well.  I pull out the lighter make-up, fragrance’s and bring out the fun, bright nail polish.  The products below are a few of my very favorite spring items that [...]



Spring Favorites

Today marks the first day of Spring! Spring is such a fun time.  I love seeing all the flowers in bloom. The best part, for me, is the change in foods.  Going from hearty stews, winter squash and heavy, creamy pastas to lighter fare and more fresh produce is so rejuvenating to me.   It’s [...]



Top 4 Winter Smoothie Recipes You Need

These are my winter go to smoothies.  All the ingredients are readily available this time of year.  These smoothies are a great way to start the day or give you a little extra mid-day boost.  After all the heavy, high calorie laden foods the past few weeks I was ready to take a break from [...]



Petit Girls Guide to Surviving the Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time; full of lush food, extravagant spending and lots of time with the in-laws.  Fun times!  Here are a few tips to survive the holidays without over indulging in and keeping a balanced life style. { 1 } Eat three well balanced meals a day.  Do not skip meals [...]



All-Natural Products I’m Loving

I strongly believe the food we consume is the best thing we can do for our skin.  When we are eating healthy foods and drinking lots of water our skin will be radiant.  But sometimes we don’t eat perfectly or drink as much h20 as we should so we need a little help.  Why not [...]



Foodie Gift Guide 2012 {Part I}

Here is a list of some of my favorite gift ideas this holiday season.  1) Pop-Print Measuring Spoons – Anthropologie – I love these adorable little measuring spoons. They are so gorgeous in person. Make your foodies life in the kitchen even more festive with these. 2) Tea for the Holidays – DavidsTea – Have [...]



To-Bring Thanksgiving Recipes

Are you in charge of bringing something to Thanksgiving this year?  Have no clue what you are bring to your Mother-in-laws?  Scary.  I know.  Seasoned or ‘The oven is used to warm my sweaters’ cook these easy recipes will surely impress your MIL.  I hope whatever you whip up this Thanksgiving it’s delicious and eaten [...]



Finding Your Balanced Diet

This past weekend my family was in town.  It was a special occasion and boy did I over indulge.  I consumed more than a few apple cider donuts, Mexican food, pizza, wine, cupcakes, fried mushrooms (which were to die for, I might add).  As you can imagine, by the time Sunday rolled around I was [...]



My Best Grocery Tips and Tricks

For some I’m sure grocery shopping has become quite a dreaded chore.  With prices skyrocketing and quality of products being less than stellar, I can see why. I don’t know about you but the thought of paying almost $4.00 for orange juice sort of makes me depressed.  Luckily for my family and my wallet, I [...]



Product Love

Here are few products I’m head over heels in love with at the moment! Tarte Mascara – I’ve searched and searched for a great mascara and have finally found it.  I’m obsessed. Fresh lip Treatment – I got a sample of the brown sugar and rose lip treatment!  Totally love it.  Now I just have to [...]