Movie Review: The Duff

I recently had the opportunity to attend an advance screening of “The Duff” which is set to come out February 20th.

When Bianca learns she has been given the nickname “the Duff”, she sets out to prove she is more than just someone’s “Designated Ugly Fat Friend”. Mind you to be a “Duff” you do not need to be ugly or fat. The crew you hang with could just be prettier than you are or more popular.
The movie will have you dying of laughter and not to mention it will teach us that no matter who we are and what our status is we are all someone’s Duff.
I highly recommend seeing this movie as soon as it comes out in theaters. It\’s the perfect date night movie or movie to see with your girlfriends.

Questions To Ask On A First Date

There’s really no better time to ask questions than on a first date. Here are some of the best ones I’ve been asked:

1. Who would you want to play you if there was a movie about your life?
It’s a light hearted fun question and actually my favorite.

2. Do you like animals?
Keeps the date from feeling like an interrogation.

3. What sports teams do you follow?
Low-pressure question, you could find out he’s in a summer softball league or he was the star football player in college or never misses a Tigers baseball game.

4. Have you traveled anywhere recently?
Does he like to head to Miami to party or visit Europe and sightsee?

5. Do you like what you do?
Asking about his job allows you to assess his financial stability, plus if he is unhappy that will show in other aspects of his life.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

I absolutely love raspberry vinaigrette dressing, however I can never find one that I like in stores. That\’s why this weekend I decided to take matters into my own hands and create my own. The dressing turned out to be everything I had hoped for.

Raspberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
1/4 cup raspberries pureed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2-1 teaspoon dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Whisk all ingredients together and enjoy!

30 Day Challenge: Hydration

Forget what happened last year, 2015 brings on a clean slate. It’s no secret that many of us make fitness, weight loss and health goals that we give up within the first week. So let’s start with a 30-day challenge to better ourselves for the next 30 days.

Drinking more water is one of the best things you can do for yourself. So let’s vow to drink at least eight – 8 oz. glasses of water for the next 30 days.

Water tips:
• You’ll drink more water if you drink it from a straw.
• Add some fruit to your water. My favorite combo is strawberries and lemon.
• Take a drink of water between each bite of food.

Are you drinking enough water? Do you have any tips for staying hydrated?

Monthly Beauty Finds

I love discovering and testing out products, and PHYTO-C Icy Blue Mist and Metal Tony Ponybeen my favorites for December.
       
The Metal Tony Pony comes in silver, gold and gunmetal. During the holidays it gave my ponytail just an extra touch of chicness that I will continue throughout winter.
Phyto-C’s Icy Blue Mist is perfect to hydrate your face as the temperatures begin to drop. I\’m now keeping it in my purse when my face needs that extra boost of hydration.