Thursday, October 9, 2014

Spaghetti Squash at it's Finest
I'm officially on the bandwagon



First and foremost, just look at this:


^^Can you believe that!? 
Makes this dish all the more great. I couldn't fit all of the nutrients and vitamins in the screenshot that are in spaghetti squash, go ahead and google it yourself to see :)

This was my first success in working with spaghetti squash and it was actually quite simple!

To Prepare Spaghetti Squash:

1. Preheat over to 375
2. Cut the squash in half (long way)
3. Scrape out the seeds and gunk from the inside. 
I found an icecream scooper to be an awesome tool for this
4. Place cut sides down on foil-lined baking sheet
5. Cook for one hour
6. Let cool for 15-30 minutes
7. Take a fork and begin pulling out the "spaghetti"





Now for this specific dish...

Ingredients:
Spaghetti Squash (prepared)
Black Beans (one can)
Whole Kernel Corn (one can)
Zesty Tomatoes (one can)
Meat - if desired (I went with pepperoni) Shredded chicken would be a great addition!

While the spaghetti squash was cooking, I combined all other ingredients in a bowl and then began to cook over the stove on a low setting. Once the squash was done, I forked it (I know, but it works) and combined it in the pan, moving up to a medium setting for about 5 minutes. Then it was time to serve!! I topped with some finely grated romano and asiago cheese.





10:36 PM Ashley
Spaghetti Squash at it's Finest
I'm officially on the bandwagon



First and foremost, just look at this:


^^Can you believe that!? 
Makes this dish all the more great. I couldn't fit all of the nutrients and vitamins in the screenshot that are in spaghetti squash, go ahead and google it yourself to see :)

This was my first success in working with spaghetti squash and it was actually quite simple!

To Prepare Spaghetti Squash:

1. Preheat over to 375
2. Cut the squash in half (long way)
3. Scrape out the seeds and gunk from the inside. 
I found an icecream scooper to be an awesome tool for this
4. Place cut sides down on foil-lined baking sheet
5. Cook for one hour
6. Let cool for 15-30 minutes
7. Take a fork and begin pulling out the "spaghetti"





Now for this specific dish...

Ingredients:
Spaghetti Squash (prepared)
Black Beans (one can)
Whole Kernel Corn (one can)
Zesty Tomatoes (one can)
Meat - if desired (I went with pepperoni) Shredded chicken would be a great addition!

While the spaghetti squash was cooking, I combined all other ingredients in a bowl and then began to cook over the stove on a low setting. Once the squash was done, I forked it (I know, but it works) and combined it in the pan, moving up to a medium setting for about 5 minutes. Then it was time to serve!! I topped with some finely grated romano and asiago cheese.





Foods That Resemble Body Organs They Treat


I wanted to share the information I read about today on Healthy Food House because it was a great reminder of how powerful some of these basic foods really are.

The tomato is similar with the heart because it has red color and four chambers just like the heart. Studies showed that tomato is very rich in iron and potassium which makes it extremely healthy for the blood and heart.

Walnut looks like the brain. It has left and right hemisphere and folds like the brain has. It is well known that walnut creates transmitters in the brain function.

Celery is a plant which has similarities with our bones. Our bones contain 23% sodium which is the exact amount of sodium in the celery as well. It has been proven that celery supplements our skeleton’s needs.

Avocado is very beneficial for ovaries and uterus, and when it comes to its looks, you guessed it – it looks similar with the uterus. By eating only one avocado a week you will prevent ovarian and cervical cancer. Hormones will also be balanced thanks to the avocado.

Pancreas has its similarities with the sweet potato. Thanks to sweet potato, the pancreas can easily balance sugar levels in the blood.

If you slice carrot into circles you can see that it looks almost exactly like a human eye. Science has shown that carrots are good for the eyes because they increase blood flow and improves sight in general.

Grapefruit and other citrus-like fruits look like breast. Grapefruit assists in moving the lymph glances through the breast thus preventing breast cancer.

Ginger successfully treats swelling and gastric upsets, and yes, it does look like the stomach.

Red wine‘s color reminds on the color of the blood. When consumed in moderation, red wine reduces the risk of blood clots and the risk of getting diseases that are associated with heart disease and stroke.

Clams resemble the testicles. Studies showed that clams are great for the health of the male reproductive organs.

If you cut Agaricus campestris (type of mushrooms) in half you will certainly find similarities to its look to the look of the human ear(s). 

Mushrooms improve hearing as they are one of the few foods rich in vitamin D. This is an important vitamin for the overall health of the bones.


9:37 PM Ashley
Foods That Resemble Body Organs They Treat


I wanted to share the information I read about today on Healthy Food House because it was a great reminder of how powerful some of these basic foods really are.

The tomato is similar with the heart because it has red color and four chambers just like the heart. Studies showed that tomato is very rich in iron and potassium which makes it extremely healthy for the blood and heart.

Walnut looks like the brain. It has left and right hemisphere and folds like the brain has. It is well known that walnut creates transmitters in the brain function.

Celery is a plant which has similarities with our bones. Our bones contain 23% sodium which is the exact amount of sodium in the celery as well. It has been proven that celery supplements our skeleton’s needs.

Avocado is very beneficial for ovaries and uterus, and when it comes to its looks, you guessed it – it looks similar with the uterus. By eating only one avocado a week you will prevent ovarian and cervical cancer. Hormones will also be balanced thanks to the avocado.

Pancreas has its similarities with the sweet potato. Thanks to sweet potato, the pancreas can easily balance sugar levels in the blood.

If you slice carrot into circles you can see that it looks almost exactly like a human eye. Science has shown that carrots are good for the eyes because they increase blood flow and improves sight in general.

Grapefruit and other citrus-like fruits look like breast. Grapefruit assists in moving the lymph glances through the breast thus preventing breast cancer.

Ginger successfully treats swelling and gastric upsets, and yes, it does look like the stomach.

Red wine‘s color reminds on the color of the blood. When consumed in moderation, red wine reduces the risk of blood clots and the risk of getting diseases that are associated with heart disease and stroke.

Clams resemble the testicles. Studies showed that clams are great for the health of the male reproductive organs.

If you cut Agaricus campestris (type of mushrooms) in half you will certainly find similarities to its look to the look of the human ear(s). 

Mushrooms improve hearing as they are one of the few foods rich in vitamin D. This is an important vitamin for the overall health of the bones.


Wednesday, September 10, 2014


Surely you've heard about the newest weight loss craze... TEATOXing. I'm currently offering a 20% off coupon code for those of you skeptical about trying it. The code will save you 20% off your entire purchase (either 14 or 28 days) and includes FREE SHIPPING! :)

Just use the link below and apply code at checkout:

1:58 PM Ashley

Surely you've heard about the newest weight loss craze... TEATOXing. I'm currently offering a 20% off coupon code for those of you skeptical about trying it. The code will save you 20% off your entire purchase (either 14 or 28 days) and includes FREE SHIPPING! :)

Just use the link below and apply code at checkout:

Friday, September 5, 2014

Do It Yourself
Makeup Brush Cleaner


'Tis the season for new brushes! Instead of spending an arm and a leg on new tools, you can very easily clean what you already have to work like new.

Supplies Needed:
Used brushes
Warm water
1 tbsp White vinegar
1 tbsp Dish soap
Jar



Let brushes soak for up to one hour
Remove from the jar and rinse under warm water
Let air-dry over night





5:14 PM Ashley
Do It Yourself
Makeup Brush Cleaner


'Tis the season for new brushes! Instead of spending an arm and a leg on new tools, you can very easily clean what you already have to work like new.

Supplies Needed:
Used brushes
Warm water
1 tbsp White vinegar
1 tbsp Dish soap
Jar



Let brushes soak for up to one hour
Remove from the jar and rinse under warm water
Let air-dry over night





Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Acrylic Sally



Felt great to bust out the brushes again tonight, I'm not sure why I've let them collect dust the last couple months. When I started I wasn't sure what I was going for, a recent check-in at work was around favorite Disney characters and Sally instantly came to mind. She's a woman who learned how to keep herself together, and refused to let anyone control her. 
2:11 AM Ashley
Acrylic Sally



Felt great to bust out the brushes again tonight, I'm not sure why I've let them collect dust the last couple months. When I started I wasn't sure what I was going for, a recent check-in at work was around favorite Disney characters and Sally instantly came to mind. She's a woman who learned how to keep herself together, and refused to let anyone control her. 

Monday, August 25, 2014

The Sweetest Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is to DIE for


Ingredients Needed:
2-3 Sweet Potatoes (sliced)
Nonstick Spray
Tinfoil
Cinnamon
Kettle Corn Seasoning


Preheat over to 400 degrees


Line baking sheet with foil, spray with nonstick spray

Align sweet potatoes evenly




Top with cinnamon and kettle corn seasoning

Place on top rack, bake for 12 minutes




6:16 PM Ashley
The Sweetest Sweet Potatoes
This recipe is to DIE for


Ingredients Needed:
2-3 Sweet Potatoes (sliced)
Nonstick Spray
Tinfoil
Cinnamon
Kettle Corn Seasoning


Preheat over to 400 degrees


Line baking sheet with foil, spray with nonstick spray

Align sweet potatoes evenly




Top with cinnamon and kettle corn seasoning

Place on top rack, bake for 12 minutes




Monday, August 18, 2014

photo taken from here

Top 50 Running Songs - Playlist


1.     Ariana Grande – Problem
2.     Keys N Krates – All The Time
3.     The Pretty Reckless – Heaven Knows
4.     Red Hot Chili Peppers – Tell Me Baby
5.     Fergie – A Little Party Never Killed Nobody
6.     Caked Up – Next Episode
7.     Kongos – Come With Me Now
8.     Flux Pavillion – I Cant Stop
9.     Offspring – You’re Gonna Go Far Kid
10. Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass
11. Queen – Fat Bottomed Girls
12. Eminem – Shake That Ass For Me
13. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals – Paris (Ooh La La)
14. Rhymefest – Bullet and a Target (remix)
15. ACDC - Thunderstruck
16. Gwen Stefani – The Sweet Escape
17. Sensato – Booty
18. Calvin Harris – Summer
19. Rihanna – Right Now
20. Modestep – Feel Good
21. Pretty Lights – Country Roads (remix)
22. T.I. – Live Your Life
23. Skrillex – Make It Burn Dem
24. Envy – Am I Wrong
25. Will.I.Am – Scream & Shout
26. LMFAO – Put That Ass To Work
27. Modestep – Another Day
28. Havana Brown – We Run The Night
29. The Black Keys – Howlin’ For You
30. Flux Pavillion – Gold Love
31. Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know
32. Eminem – Berzerk
33. Macklemore – Can’t Hold Us
34. Katy Perry – Dark Horse
35. Skrillex – Cinema
36. Juliet Simms – Wild Child
37. Linkin Park – Bleed It Out
38. Ram Jam – Black Betty
39. Trapt – Headstrong
40. David Guetta – Titanium
41. Flo Rida – Good Feeling
42. In This Moment – Whore
43. Avicii – Levels
44. Diddy Dirty Money – I’m Coming Home
45. Marilyn Manson – Tainted Love
46. The Heavy – How You Like Me Now
47. Outkast – Roses
48. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Give It Away
49. Vaski – Insane

50. DJ Fresh – Gold Dust
12:59 AM Ashley
photo taken from here

Top 50 Running Songs - Playlist


1.     Ariana Grande – Problem
2.     Keys N Krates – All The Time
3.     The Pretty Reckless – Heaven Knows
4.     Red Hot Chili Peppers – Tell Me Baby
5.     Fergie – A Little Party Never Killed Nobody
6.     Caked Up – Next Episode
7.     Kongos – Come With Me Now
8.     Flux Pavillion – I Cant Stop
9.     Offspring – You’re Gonna Go Far Kid
10. Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass
11. Queen – Fat Bottomed Girls
12. Eminem – Shake That Ass For Me
13. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals – Paris (Ooh La La)
14. Rhymefest – Bullet and a Target (remix)
15. ACDC - Thunderstruck
16. Gwen Stefani – The Sweet Escape
17. Sensato – Booty
18. Calvin Harris – Summer
19. Rihanna – Right Now
20. Modestep – Feel Good
21. Pretty Lights – Country Roads (remix)
22. T.I. – Live Your Life
23. Skrillex – Make It Burn Dem
24. Envy – Am I Wrong
25. Will.I.Am – Scream & Shout
26. LMFAO – Put That Ass To Work
27. Modestep – Another Day
28. Havana Brown – We Run The Night
29. The Black Keys – Howlin’ For You
30. Flux Pavillion – Gold Love
31. Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know
32. Eminem – Berzerk
33. Macklemore – Can’t Hold Us
34. Katy Perry – Dark Horse
35. Skrillex – Cinema
36. Juliet Simms – Wild Child
37. Linkin Park – Bleed It Out
38. Ram Jam – Black Betty
39. Trapt – Headstrong
40. David Guetta – Titanium
41. Flo Rida – Good Feeling
42. In This Moment – Whore
43. Avicii – Levels
44. Diddy Dirty Money – I’m Coming Home
45. Marilyn Manson – Tainted Love
46. The Heavy – How You Like Me Now
47. Outkast – Roses
48. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Give It Away
49. Vaski – Insane

50. DJ Fresh – Gold Dust

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Some of my favorite moments of 2014 captured from my phone

New Years Eve involved Decadence indoor music festival







Artwork of Denver, Colorado



Lots of hiking adventures















Misc









4:05 PM Ashley
Some of my favorite moments of 2014 captured from my phone

New Years Eve involved Decadence indoor music festival







Artwork of Denver, Colorado



Lots of hiking adventures















Misc