Beyond Skin Deep

I have to give a huge shout out for their AMAZING customer service. I ordered this set and was ecstatic to try a bunch of Clinique products for such a great price, but I was especially excited to get to try Black Honey since everyone RAVES about it. And those that know me know I am addicted to buying lip products. It came super fast and was really well packaged.... Which I expected given it's a somewhat Luxury brand, but you never know. In my excitement to get it, I immediately opened up the lip product to try it. Well it was not sitting right in the tube (the slanted part of the balm was opposite to the slanted part of the tube that holds it) so I tried to roll it up just enough, like no more than 1/4 inch, to try and rotate it with my lips to get it to go back right. Well I barely pressed it to my lips and 3/4 of the balm fell out of the tube and onto my bathroom counter.

I was so disappointed that that was my first experience of trying a Clinique product, but figured I couldn't complain for getting it so cheap. I told a friend about it, and she said that I should tell them any way. So I contacted them through the chat feature on their website, letting them know what happened, and hoping they would at least let me order another set (it is restricted to one per person). After letting me know they just needed a minute to review my order, they replied right away and told me they would send me a new one at no charge, and to expect a shipping confirmation in the next day or two. I couldn't believe it was that easy and they exceeded my expectations!

I will definitely be ordering more from them just based on this experience. Really good customer service like this is getting harder and harder to find, and it meant so much to me that even though I only spend $10 they still treated my like they would have if I spent $200.

Today's Mantra:

I actually believe I am already the best version of myself, because I am the best I have been up until this point in my life. But I do think I can do a little every day to make myself even better tomorrow, and even better the day after that, and so on...

While I don't think you need to be in "bliss" every second of every day, I do believe you should be overall happy. And the only one responsible for our own happiness is ourselves. So if you are not there currently, what do you need to change? Is their an aspect of your life that you need to let go of, or it's time to make a different move? Life is too short to dedicate any of your time and energy to things that do not make you overall content.

Earlier this week I took some time to do a full face of makeup for the first time in months (you know because of COVID), and got dressed in in some Fall vibes just for fun. It's still been in the high 80s to low 90s here in Las Vegas, so it's not quite sweater weather yet, but I am excited it is coming!! I had been dying to try some items from my September Boxycharm (which is the eyeshadow palette and lipstick shown, which I absolutely loved btw), as well as some other new products I have gotten, and some of my favorites I have had for a while. I also had some makeup tips I had seen in some YouTube tutorials I wanted to try out. The way I did my eyeliner was one of them. I have been trying to find a easy way to do a thicker wing with hooded eyes. It definitely still needs some work but I wasn't mad at the results, lol. I purposely wanted to show pictures where I didn't use any kind of filters or anything. All the products used in this look are shown in the last slides. It felt good to get a little glamed up and I am going to try and do this more often.

I received this in a card exchange that was done in a FB group I am in a while back and I cherish it so much!

I discovered this way of making "creamer" when I did Whole 30. Now I use it all the time because it is just that delicious! I use it in coffee, tea (especially when making a chai tea latte) and it's also great on top of fruit or desserts. It leaves a nice layer of foam in hot drinks!
*Ingredients (top right pic):
-2 cans of coconut cream (refrigerated for at least 8 hours. I don't overnight.)
-maple syrup
-vanilla
-cinnamon
The vanilla and cinnamon are what I prefer for flavor, but you can use anything you like.
-You'll need a large bowl, an electric hand mixer, and a spoon.
*Open both the cans of coconut cream, the creamy part will have become really thick on the top and all the coconut water will be in the bottom.
-Scoop out the creamy part into a large bowl. If you get a little bit of the water it's totally ok.
-Add the maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon (or your flavor choices) to taste. I just do it by visual but if I had to guess I do about 1 1/2 tbs maple syrup, 1/2 tsp of vanilla, and 1/2 tsp of cinnamon.
-Beat with a hand mixer, building up to the highest setting, for at least 2 minutes. The longer you do the fluffier it will get. It helps to rotate the bowl one way and then the other as you beat it. I also slight lift my hand up and down to push air into it. It should resemble whipped cream when you're done. About half way through I will taste it to make sure it is to my liking. If it's not, I'll add extra of whatever I think it needs at that time.
-Store in the refrigerator. I store mine in Mason jars (bottom right pic), you will need 2.
-I use a HUGE dollop when adding it to my coffee or tea. You may have to reheat whatever you are drinking to get it to dissolve completely.
*For this chai tea latte (left pic):
-Chai tea bag
-6 oz water
-4 oz of Almond Breeze coconut and almond milk blend
-above creamer
*Heat up the 6 oz of water and the 4 oz of the coconut and almond milk blend in a mug for 2 mins in the microwave. Or you can boil the water and add the milk after.
-Add tea bag to the mug and steam for 3 mins. I cover the mug with a plate to keep the heat in.
-Add creamer to taste.
-ENJOY!

This is my absolute favorite seasoning. I use it for everything. Tonight I used it making burgers as well on potatoes along with paprika, salt and pepper to make fries. So good and no fillers. @ Las Vegas, Nevada

I picked up all these organic veggies and dips at Trader Joe's. The dips are each great and even better mixed together in different combinations. @ Las Vegas, Nevada

I bought these earrings a year ago and haven't wore them once so I'm selling them. $6 each or all 3 for $15. I'll ship for free. I don't remember what I paid for them I think it was $8-10 each. They are vinyl. @ Las Vegas, Nevada

Every morning before I eat or drink anything I have celery juice. Plain celery juice first thing has a ton of health benefits including calming inflammation. Here is a link for more details: http://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/celery-juice

Shared from my IG...
I forgot to post this pic I snapped of this amazing dinner I imagined up the other night. Eating the leftovers now which prompted me to post because, man, it is so freakin' good! So I made super healthy Faux Buttermilk Dipped Spicy Chicken Breast Tenders. They are gluten and dairy free, baked not fried, and boneless & skinless. Even with all that they were the best chicken tenders I've ever had. I served them with veggies in my own spin of Baharat seasoning. Definitely giving myself props on this one! If you want the recipe go to my IG Beyond Skin Deep by Jeana and comment you email this post and I'll put one together in the next week or so.