May 2013
28 posts
15 tags
May 19th
2 notes
6 tags
May 17th
3 notes
10 tags
::Low Calorie Alternative to Mashed Potatoes -...
I purchased two heads of cauliflower thinking I would make another cauliflower crusted pizza however, I’ve made 4 already so…I had enough for now.  I have heard of people making mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes, so I decided to give this a try. Here is what you will need: 1 medium head of cauliflower Garlic to taste Milk to give the preferred consistency (or not) ...
May 16th
2 notes
8 tags
May 16th
7 notes
18 tags
May 16th
5 notes
9 tags
Chicago Fashionistas!!!! FREE Entry to Dash Me's...
Still haven’t gotten your ticket to the swap? ::WIN FREE ENTRY::  You definitely don’t want to miss out on Dash Me’s Summer Prep Swap! Bad thing for me is that I will miss this one. Good thing for you Chicago fashion lovers is you get to win FREE entry to the swap on MY behalf.  You can learn more about Dash Me here. Here are the deets: “like” Living...
May 16th
1 note
16 tags
May 15th
3 notes
11 tags
May 15th
3 notes
9 tags
::Got Milk??? Moisture Milk that is...As I Am...
Just when I thought I was done with buying more product…I happened upon a bottle of the As I Am Moisture Milk and the product junkie in me convinced me I NEEDED it and badly.  So per my usual, I gave in and purchased this baby!  To be honest I have been SUPER pleasantly surprised with the As I Am hair products though the prices are a little high. - The Coconut Co-wash is the absolute best. ...
May 14th
13 notes
8 tags
May 14th
4 notes
24 tags
May 14th
9 notes
9 tags
May 13th
3 notes
3 tags
May 12th
2 notes
11 tags
May 9th
21 notes
May 9th
3 notes
22 tags
May 9th
2 notes
6 tags
::Feature on All the Many Layers - Soulful Beauty...
  I am extremely humbled and honored to be featured on All the Many Layers as this week’s Soulful Beauty!   “To me, soulful beauty digs much deeper than the surface. We tend to equate beauty as how we ‘look,’ but soulful beauty is an inner beauty that is birthed out of how we think, act, and in the energy we give back to the world. It is the beauty that is found deep in...
May 8th
3 notes
12 tags
May 8th
1 note
6 tags
::Swimming and Natural Hair Care::
I recently decided to start joining my kids in swimming, but after my first day of swimming I noticed the change in how my hair felt.  I decided to do a little research on swimming and natural care and found the following tips.  Please feel free to comment, or email at livingsimplistically@gmail.com if you have know of any other suggestions.  Curly Nikki recommended the following: 1. Rinse your...
May 7th
14 notes
21 tags
May 7th
4 notes
15 tags
May 6th
2 notes
8 tags
May 5th
10 notes
7 tags
May 5th
10 notes
16 tags
May 4th
7 notes
24 tags
May 3rd
5 notes
6 tags
:: Buzz Feed's 20 Reasons Why Going to the Gym is...
If you can find a place where you can safely and comfortably release a gut wrenching laugh, PLEASE go there now.  If not, then be prepared for the whisper laugh.  I had the whisper laugh and tears on heavy rotation watching these gifs. Click here to read more on Buzzfeed! Always make time for laughter!  It heals the soul -) Living Simplistically!
May 3rd
5 notes
7 tags
May 2nd
23 notes
30 tags
May 2nd
7 notes
April 2013
64 posts
8 tags
::Tuesday Hair Talk - Hydration and Natural Hair::
Those of us with natural hair might not realize the benefits of keeping our hair hydrated, but hydration is key in maintaining healthy hair.  Yes, go ahead and take a long shower and get your strands wet! Regular shampooing can strip hair of its natural oils, which is why many women with natural hair have turned to co-washing.  See my post here to see what co-washing means.  Did you know that...
Apr 30th
5 notes
12 tags
Apr 30th
6 notes
22 tags
Apr 29th
1 note
11 tags
Apr 29th
5 notes
16 tags
Apr 28th
2 notes
8 tags
Local Raw Food Deli in South Chicago - Did you...
I had the pleasure of stopping by B’Gabs Goodies Raw Vegan Deli in the South Shore/Hyde Park area.  I heard of the place from friends and colleagues, but never seemed to be able to find my way until today.  What an experience I had!  I also had the pleasure of sitting and talking with the owner for a good 30 minutes being educated on her philosophy (no soy, no wheat gluten and peanuts in...
Apr 28th
4 notes
amandasbeans asked: You look gorgeous in wideleg jeans! Haven't seen many people pull them off so well. :D
Apr 28th
2 notes
24 tags
Apr 27th
6 notes
10 tags
Apr 27th
5 notes
12 tags
Apr 26th
5 notes
28 tags
Apr 25th
3 notes
7 tags
Apr 24th
2 notes
13 tags
Apr 23rd
4 notes
25 tags
Apr 23rd
4 notes
16 tags
Apr 23rd
1 note
14 tags
Apr 22nd
4 notes
16 tags
::People, Places, Things (Chicago) - Brunch at GT...
This afternoon I had the pleasure of eating, chatting and snapping photos with some of Chicago’s very own bloggers.  Anna of Bellaconsience and Zuri of Fried Caviar.  There is nothing like spending time with people who don’t look at you crazy for taking pictures of anything and everything.  Zuri, our in-house food blogger suggested we check out GT Fish & Oyster for brunch in River...
Apr 21st
2 notes
13 tags
Apr 21st
2 notes
13 tags
::Super SIMPLE Roasted Brussels Sprouts Dish::
As you know, my attempt to Living Simplistically, to create a way of life that is suited for my quite busy life, but free of the unnecessary extras.  I am always in search of simple things including recipes that will allow me to quickly put a dinner on the table for a family of 4 in under 30-45 minutes! I follow June Ambrose on Instagram who is ALWAYS cooking for her family in between her red...
Apr 20th
6 notes
25 tags
Apr 20th
4 notes
12 tags
Apr 20th
15 notes
8 tags
Apr 20th
1 note