Friday, January 9, 2015

Favorite Starbucks Drinks ❤



I am a Starbucks lover! With so many delicious beverages, it might be hard to choose the best Starbucks drinks, but I can help! I am going to tell you my favorite Starbucks drinks you'll thoroughly enjoy! Whether you like coffee or tea, iced, or hot, these beverages, will definitely quench your thirst and keep you coming back for more!
I know I'm guilty of this! 

1. Chesnut Praline Latte
This one is a new holiday drink, and its amazing!! a must have! The Chestnut Praline is seriously addictive. I think it might be the perfect drink ever. If you haven'r tried this drink i consider stopping by Starbucks and grab one.

2. Passion Tea Lemonade This delicious drink is one of the best Starbucks drinks to enjoy! Half lemonade, half iced tea, kind of like an Arnold Palmer with a fruity, tropical twist! Made with half Passion tea and half lemonade the hibiscus, floral aroma of the tea will sure make your knees weak! This drink is perfect if your order it sweetened and shaken! Give it a try!

3. Iced Caramel Macchiato 
An iced caramel macchiato is perfect for strong coffee lovers! This gem has shots of espresso! I order this drink when I need to wake-up! I order it tall, iced caramel macchiato, extra caramel, layered. In English, that means a regular, tall coffee with extra caramel sauce. I would've just said it that way, but, in Batista lingo the other way is easier! 

4. Captain Crunch Frappuccino
If you love the cereal, you'll love the drink! This drink is made as a strawberries and creme frappuccino and a shot of caramel, two shots of toffee, one shot of hazelnut and two scoops of chocolate chip are added to create this cereal blend! It definitely lives up to its name!

5. Hazelnut Chai
I simply can't drink a plain chai tea latte any more! Ever since I discovered how much better a chai latte was with one pump hazelnut added, I've been in love with this drink! The hazelnut makes the drink extra sweet and comforting, whether hot or iced!

6. Caramel Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
This is by far one of the best drinks that Starbucks makes in the fall -- if you love pumpkin, you'll love this treat! It's a pumpkin spice frappuccino and all you need to do is ask for caramel syrup AND caramel drizzle in it. It's delish and ever-so-clever!

7. Pumpkin Spice
This is my favorite drink of all time! I always look forward to the crisp weather and walking outside at my local shopping center with a Starbucks pumpkin spice latte in my hand. They make the best in this flavor- its not too sweet. 

Comment below & let me know your favorite Starbucks drinks :)

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

A Working Mom



There are some wonderful benefits of being a working mom. Sometimes we get so bogged down in the guilt about working that we forget there are benefits of being a working mom. Let’s talk about them. Hopefully, it helps you remember that you have a lot of things going for you as a working mom.

You Aren't Isolated: When you are a stay at home mom, it can be very easy for isolation to set in. This is one of the hardest things about being a stay at home mom. But when you are a working mom, it is nearly impossible for this to happen. You are out amongst people almost daily and have many more opportunities to interact with others. This is one of the great benefits of being a working mom.

You Can Do More For Your Child: When you work, you typically have better finances at your disposal than if you are a stay at home mom. Although each situation is unique, this is generally the case. It is nice to be able to do things you want to do for your child, such as purchasing them clothes and toys you want them to have. You can also enjoy more experiences with them, such as outings and vacations that you may be able to afford because you work. It is nice to be able to do more for your child.

Your Life Has Balance: Being a working mom gives your life balance. Stay at home moms can sometimes struggle with balance because they are with their children so much. When you are a working mom, you have your time with your children and your adult time, too. You don’t usually get so wrapped up in your children that you lose your identity. That can happen easily when you are a stay at home mom.

You Can Take Care Of Yourself Too: If money gets tight in a family, most mothers will happily and lovingly sacrifice things they want and even need so their children have more. That is an admirable quality and one that most mothers are glad to perform. But it is always nice when you can afford to do things for yourself, too. Generally, working mothers are in a better position to do this. They may be able to enjoy having their nails done or going shopping with girlfriends because of the extra money their job brings in.

You Have More Opportunities To Make Friends:This goes hand in hand with being isolated as a stay at home mom. Stay at home moms can have fewer opportunities to make friends. Working moms are out among other adults daily and therefore have more chances to make friends. This is important. Friends are important at all ages and stages of life. I think it is especially important that women make a special effort to have close friends to support them through the parenting years.

You Really Treasure The Time With Your Child: Another thing about being a working mom is that you learn to really treasure the time you have with your child. You don’t take that time for granted. You enjoy it and anticipate it throughout your work week. It makes it very enjoyable when you do have time together. There is something to be said for having this appreciation.


Monday, January 5, 2015

Improve Your Life In The New Year




Happy New Year to all my readers!  


I hope your new year was amazing like mine. Its crazy how were in 2015 already! Time flies! This year its time to make changes for the best of you. New Year, New You! Do you need to make some small changes to improve your life? Most of us never keep our New Year Resolutions, probably because they're not realistic or because they're too ambitious. But you can make a positive difference to your life with simple, achievable steps. Here are some small changes to improve your life in the New Year …

Improve your Diet
One of the small changes to improve your life can be improving your diet. You don't have to make a drastic change; instead, focus on a few simple things. Introduce some organic products, eat more wholemeal bread, or eat some fruit every day. Also cut out some of the baddies. Save sodas for an occasional treat, and bake cakes instead of buying them, so you can still enjoy cakes but without additives.

Carry out your plans
Is there something you've been wanting to do, but never got around to? Make this the year that you follow through. Book that evening class you fancy, buy some art materials and start sketching, or smarten up your garden. Do something that you can really enjoy and look forward to.

Get A Great Cut
Never underestimate the power of a great new haircut! It can make you feel revitalized and like a new person - or a new, improved version of yourself. You could be bold and experiment with a new color or a completely different cut. It doesn't need to cost a lot - check out your local training school if you're on a budget. But when you get the right cut, you'll feel amazing.

De-clutter The House
It's hard to get motivated when your house is disorganized or messy, so work on tidying and organizing it. Since it's a new year, get rid of things that you no longer need, like or have a use for. Once your environment is fresher, you'll feel different. Once you've got rid of some of your unwanted possessions, work on anything that needs fixing. Make your home a place you love to be!

Get In Touch
Have you (like me) been meaning to get in touch with an old friend or relative all year? And now the year is over and you still haven't made that call? Pick up your phone and surprise your friend, or send them a message and invite them for a coffee. Reviving an old friendship could bring a very positive vibe to your life; at the very least you'll have an enjoyable hour or two in their company.

Learn To Relax
Lastly, learn how to relax. It's surprising how difficult we can find that! But it will do you a lot of good. Listen to meditation music or recordings, practice yoga or simply find time to switch off and let your thoughts wander wherever they want to go.