Hey guys!
Long time no blog! I've been waiting for things to settle down, and I had to tutor my sister in history, because she's not doing well. Finally though I can share with you my wonderful recipe for lemonade pie...not to brag or anything, but I guarantee it will be a crowd pleaser. :)
(Makes about 6 servings.)
Ingredients:
3/4 cup partially thawed lemonade concentrate or pink lemonade concentrate (If you love pink like me lol)
1 14 oz can of Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1 package frozen whipped topping, thawed (CoolWhip)
1 graham cracker pie crust
Directions:
Combine lemonade concentrate and condensed milk in bowl. Fold in whipped topping gently until thoroughly mixed. Spoon mixture into pie crust. Chill until ready to serve!
Enjoy!
XOXO,
Ash
Monday, July 28, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Easy + Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
Here's the topper to my red velvet brownies post: a cream-cheese frosting recipe guaranteed to please! (LOL that rhymed...) Hope you enjoy! NOTE: Double or triple recipe if frosting is not enough. I like to dump a lot on there :)
Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
3 ounces of reduced fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons agave
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients and beat till creamy!
XOXO,
Ash
Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
3 ounces of reduced fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons agave
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients and beat till creamy!
XOXO,
Ash
Red Velvet Brownies
I recently had guests over, and of course, I wanted to impress them with my baking ability. I had originally planned to make zucchini bread, as I know that's always a favorite. But I just had no time! I had all of the ingredients, I just wasn't into it for some reason. I then surfed all of my favorite cooking websites for inspiration and came across red velvet brownies. I have had them before, and really enjoyed them. So I got to work!
Ingredients:
1 box red velvet cake mix
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I might have *accidentally* put in 2 cups...)
1 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
3/4 cup of butter, melted (I'm going to play around with this, and see if I can sub the butter for something healthier like olive oil or a mashed banana. 3/4 cup is a lot of butter!)
1/2 cup water
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Combine egg, butter, water in a bowl. Add red velvet mix, stir until the ingredients are combined, and lumps are gone.
3. Add chips and nuts if used and pour mixture into greased 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
4. Bake for about 40 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes before applying frosting.
5. Frost brownies with cream cheese frosting: store-bought or homemade. (Recipe will be up!)
6. Place in fridge and take out about 5-10 minutes before serving!
XOXO,
Ash
Ingredients:
1 box red velvet cake mix
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I might have *accidentally* put in 2 cups...)
1 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
3/4 cup of butter, melted (I'm going to play around with this, and see if I can sub the butter for something healthier like olive oil or a mashed banana. 3/4 cup is a lot of butter!)
1/2 cup water
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Combine egg, butter, water in a bowl. Add red velvet mix, stir until the ingredients are combined, and lumps are gone.
3. Add chips and nuts if used and pour mixture into greased 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
4. Bake for about 40 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes before applying frosting.
5. Frost brownies with cream cheese frosting: store-bought or homemade. (Recipe will be up!)
6. Place in fridge and take out about 5-10 minutes before serving!
XOXO,
Ash
Monday, July 7, 2014
My Workout Playlist
Hey you guys!
I am not a big fan of running, but I do love music. Especially the music that keeps me running!
Here are some of my favorite songs to listen to while working out!
1. Classic by MKTO
2. Love Runs Out by OneRepublic
3. Heartache on the Big Screen by 5 Seconds of Summer
4. Don't Stop by 5 Seconds of Summer
5. Fancy by Iggy Azalea
6. Cobrastyle by Teddy Bears
7. Just a Little Bit by Kids of 88
8. My Body by Young the Giant
9. Heartattack by Lovett
10. Change by Churchill
11. Cayendo by Deorro
12. Diana by One Direction
13. Believer by American Authors
14. Work Hard, Play Hard by Wiz Khalifa
15. #thatPower by will.i.am and Justin Bieber
Happy Running!
XOXO,
Ash
I am not a big fan of running, but I do love music. Especially the music that keeps me running!
Here are some of my favorite songs to listen to while working out!
1. Classic by MKTO
2. Love Runs Out by OneRepublic
3. Heartache on the Big Screen by 5 Seconds of Summer
4. Don't Stop by 5 Seconds of Summer
5. Fancy by Iggy Azalea
6. Cobrastyle by Teddy Bears
7. Just a Little Bit by Kids of 88
8. My Body by Young the Giant
9. Heartattack by Lovett
10. Change by Churchill
11. Cayendo by Deorro
12. Diana by One Direction
13. Believer by American Authors
14. Work Hard, Play Hard by Wiz Khalifa
15. #thatPower by will.i.am and Justin Bieber
Happy Running!
XOXO,
Ash
Sunday, July 6, 2014
My Fitness Routine + Best Store-Bought Snacks
Hey you guys!
I know that you guys have been wanting more fitness stuff from me, so here it is! I hope we're all continuing that happy healthy lifestyle and keeping in mind our body goals.
So as a reward for completing this workout, I have some snacks on the bottom, for the days when you just can't bear mixing a smoothie or cooking something healthy. I got you!
Battle the Bulge Monday:
(20 seconds of rest in between)
Stretch
30 regular curl-ups
1 minute plank
20 bicycle curl-ups
1 minute side plank
20 regular curl-ups
1 minute side plank
Repeat three times
Amazing Arms Tuesday:
(20 seconds of rest in between)
50 push-ups
1 side plank
50 curls with weight of choice on right arm
1 side plank on left arm
50 curls with weight of choice on left arm
1 side plank on right arm
Repeat twice
Rest Wednesday:
YAY!!!
Cardio Thursday:
Stretch
Run/Walk on either Treadmill or Outside for at least 40 minutes to an hour
NOTE: I am not a good runner, so I try to run for one song, then walk to the next and alternate like that for my run. Comment down below if you want my workout music!
Lean Legs Friday:
Stretch
50 lunges in place, rotating legs each time
1 minute wall sit
30 regular squats
45 second wall sit
30 ballet squats (get into a plie and go up and down regularly)
1 minute pulse squats (get into a squat position and go down more in short bursts)
Yoga Saturday or Sunday:
I know that the weekend is always hectic, so squeeze this routine in one of the two days.
I absolutely love Tone It Up. They're great!
Here's their Love Your Body Routine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygajDhVgkO0
And now to the part we've been waiting for...SNACKS!!!
1. FiberOne Brownies
These are so great for when you have a sweet tooth. They are really a great substitution for brownies, too. I only recommend the fudge one though, because I tried the chocolate chip, and it was DISGUSTING!!! I hated it. I still need to try the lemon one though...
2. Stone-Ground Fig Bars
These are an amazing substitute for the much less healthier Nutri-Grain version. Everything is organic, and it's whole wheat! Which is amazing! Look at my Favorites post for a detailed description.
3. Stacy's Simply Naked Pita Chips (Nothing but Sea Salt)
I love these pita chips. They are truly a wonderful substitute for Doritos, but you still need to be careful. They are full of carbs and sodium; however, with a bowl of hummus and salsa, they aren't too bad every once in a while. :)
I hope you loved this fitness post. Let me know what you want to see next! Your comments mean the world to me.
XOXO,
Ash
I know that you guys have been wanting more fitness stuff from me, so here it is! I hope we're all continuing that happy healthy lifestyle and keeping in mind our body goals.
So as a reward for completing this workout, I have some snacks on the bottom, for the days when you just can't bear mixing a smoothie or cooking something healthy. I got you!
Battle the Bulge Monday:
(20 seconds of rest in between)
Stretch
30 regular curl-ups
1 minute plank
20 bicycle curl-ups
1 minute side plank
20 regular curl-ups
1 minute side plank
Repeat three times
Amazing Arms Tuesday:
(20 seconds of rest in between)
50 push-ups
1 side plank
50 curls with weight of choice on right arm
1 side plank on left arm
50 curls with weight of choice on left arm
1 side plank on right arm
Repeat twice
Rest Wednesday:
YAY!!!
Cardio Thursday:
Stretch
Run/Walk on either Treadmill or Outside for at least 40 minutes to an hour
NOTE: I am not a good runner, so I try to run for one song, then walk to the next and alternate like that for my run. Comment down below if you want my workout music!
Lean Legs Friday:
Stretch
50 lunges in place, rotating legs each time
1 minute wall sit
30 regular squats
45 second wall sit
30 ballet squats (get into a plie and go up and down regularly)
1 minute pulse squats (get into a squat position and go down more in short bursts)
Yoga Saturday or Sunday:
I know that the weekend is always hectic, so squeeze this routine in one of the two days.
I absolutely love Tone It Up. They're great!
Here's their Love Your Body Routine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygajDhVgkO0
And now to the part we've been waiting for...SNACKS!!!
1. FiberOne Brownies
These are so great for when you have a sweet tooth. They are really a great substitution for brownies, too. I only recommend the fudge one though, because I tried the chocolate chip, and it was DISGUSTING!!! I hated it. I still need to try the lemon one though...
2. Stone-Ground Fig Bars
These are an amazing substitute for the much less healthier Nutri-Grain version. Everything is organic, and it's whole wheat! Which is amazing! Look at my Favorites post for a detailed description.
3. Stacy's Simply Naked Pita Chips (Nothing but Sea Salt)
I love these pita chips. They are truly a wonderful substitute for Doritos, but you still need to be careful. They are full of carbs and sodium; however, with a bowl of hummus and salsa, they aren't too bad every once in a while. :)
I hope you loved this fitness post. Let me know what you want to see next! Your comments mean the world to me.
XOXO,
Ash
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
June Favorites!
So this is long overdue, but here they are! The stuff I've been loving in the wonderful month of June!
Food:
1. Fig Bars
I love these fig bars. They taste almost exactly like fig newtons. They are amazing! Plus, they follow the bikini plan!
2. Starbucks Refreshers
TV Shows:
1. The Middle
2. The Big Bang Theory
3. Teen Wolf
Music:
Trumpets by Jason Derulo
Problem by Ariana Grande
Fancy by Iggy Azalea
Boom Clap by Charlie XCX
Rude by MAGIC!
American Dream by MKTO
All of Me by John Legend
XOXO,
Ash
Food:
1. Fig Bars
I love these fig bars. They taste almost exactly like fig newtons. They are amazing! Plus, they follow the bikini plan!
2. Starbucks Refreshers
These drinks are amazing. They are a great alternative to soda, with only 90 calories. However, they are rather high in sugar, with about 20 grams, so be careful. Also, they have a LOT of caffeine. And I do mean a lot! I drank my first with dinner one night, and I don't think I had fallen asleep until about 1! But they taste amazing! I seriously would have them all the time, if I wasn't afraid of going into a caffeine coma. (Is that possible?)
Beauty:
1. Suave Hairspray
I don't enjoy putting on hairspray, because usually my hair can hold it's position for a while without it. But I decided to try one, and I could not be happier. This hairspray smells amazing, and it washes out easily. It is amazing, and it doesn't make you hair stiff, unlike others.
TV Shows:
1. The Middle
2. The Big Bang Theory
3. Teen Wolf
Music:
Trumpets by Jason Derulo
Problem by Ariana Grande
Fancy by Iggy Azalea
Boom Clap by Charlie XCX
Rude by MAGIC!
American Dream by MKTO
All of Me by John Legend
XOXO,
Ash
Interior Design Plan - Stunning Sapphires
I'm dipping my toe into the ocean of interior design. I'm about to redecorate my room, so I'm sharing one of my plans with you guys! I hope you enjoy! Leave feedback for me in the comments!
Stunning Sapphires Bedroom
Stunning Sapphires Bedroom
Bed:
Preferably white, but any color works
Bedspread:
White with deep blue peacock (green, brown, pink) accented duvet
Blue-green striped sheets or plain sheets in green, brown, or pink, or paisley sheets
Lighting:
Basic desk lamp with bright blue spray painted base, white shade, optional beads from lampshade
If room, then floor light would be nice, same as desk lamp
On shelves, hang sting of paper lanterns
Floor:
Any floor or carpet will work
Walls:
3 cream colored walls
1 sapphire colored wall
Wall Hanging:
3 different paintings of sapphire flowers (acrylic, watercolour, PrismaColor) in bronze frames
Spell out name in letters painted in blue green paisley design on top
Desk:
Accessorize with clear mason jars filled with blue and green stones or really anything blue or green
Decorations:
Decorative glass vases with different shades of blue bouquets
XOXO,
Ash
XOXO,
Ash
My Famous Zucchini Bread Recipe
I love dessert. I hate zucchini. Like seriously, it tastes disgusting! When I first heard of zucchini bread, I was not too excited about trying it. However, when I went over to a friend's for lunch, she had baked zucchini bread, so I tried it. And it was amazing! Below is my recipe for zucchini bread. I took my friend's recipe, so credit goes to her! ILYSM!
Zucchini Bread
3 1/4 all-purpose or wheat flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground
1 cup sugar
1 cup Stevia/Truvia (If you don't like Stevia/Truvia, substitute with 2 cups sugar. I just wanted to make it a bit healthier!)
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs or 4 medium eggs
1/3 cup water
2 cups finely grated zucchini
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup walnuts or almonds or pecans *optional*
1 cup chocolate chips *optional*
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine oil, eggs, water, zucchini, and lemon juice. Mix wet ingredients into dry. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if applicable. Bake in 2 standard loaf pans, sprayed with nonstick spray for 1 hour, or until a fork/tester comes out clean. Check bread at 45 mins. (My oven is usually done in 45-50 mins.)
NOTE: This is not a extremely healthy recipe, so if following the bikini plan, (refer to earlier post), then make sure to exercise! :)
XOXO,
Ash
Zucchini Bread
3 1/4 all-purpose or wheat flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground
1 cup sugar
1 cup Stevia/Truvia (If you don't like Stevia/Truvia, substitute with 2 cups sugar. I just wanted to make it a bit healthier!)
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs or 4 medium eggs
1/3 cup water
2 cups finely grated zucchini
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup walnuts or almonds or pecans *optional*
1 cup chocolate chips *optional*
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine oil, eggs, water, zucchini, and lemon juice. Mix wet ingredients into dry. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if applicable. Bake in 2 standard loaf pans, sprayed with nonstick spray for 1 hour, or until a fork/tester comes out clean. Check bread at 45 mins. (My oven is usually done in 45-50 mins.)
NOTE: This is not a extremely healthy recipe, so if following the bikini plan, (refer to earlier post), then make sure to exercise! :)
XOXO,
Ash
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Banana Ice Cream + Watermelon Popsicles = SUMMER! :)
Yes, I know I'm late. *cowers in fear* I really need to be more punctual.
Anyways, school is finally over!!!! I am so ridiculously excited for summer. So, as a treat, I'm going to be sharing to recipes for you guys that are sweet and good for you. Also, stay tuned for my June favorites coming up soon!!!
Banana Ice Cream
This recipe is so easy and delicious, you going to love it.
1. Peel a banana.
2. Mash it with a spoon in a small dish.
3. Place it in the freezer for at least one hour, depending on how hard you want it.
NOTE: Remember to take your spoon out before freezing. Also, if you want it to be a bit softer, add a tiny bit of skim milk to the banana mash and mix it well.
4. Take out, and enjoy!
Just to remind you how amazing bananas are...
Watermelon Popsicles
I. Love. Watermelon. It is so flipping good!
2 cups of diced watermelon (with the seeds removed
1 cup of frozen berries
1 packet of Truvia/Stevia or 2 tablespoons of sugar
Puree all ingredients together in a blender, then pour into popsicle molds and freeze. Take out after 2-3 hours and enjoy!
I hope you guys like them!
XOXO,
Ash
Anyways, school is finally over!!!! I am so ridiculously excited for summer. So, as a treat, I'm going to be sharing to recipes for you guys that are sweet and good for you. Also, stay tuned for my June favorites coming up soon!!!
Banana Ice Cream
This recipe is so easy and delicious, you going to love it.
1. Peel a banana.
2. Mash it with a spoon in a small dish.
3. Place it in the freezer for at least one hour, depending on how hard you want it.
NOTE: Remember to take your spoon out before freezing. Also, if you want it to be a bit softer, add a tiny bit of skim milk to the banana mash and mix it well.
4. Take out, and enjoy!
Just to remind you how amazing bananas are...
Watermelon Popsicles
I. Love. Watermelon. It is so flipping good!
2 cups of diced watermelon (with the seeds removed
1 cup of frozen berries
1 packet of Truvia/Stevia or 2 tablespoons of sugar
Puree all ingredients together in a blender, then pour into popsicle molds and freeze. Take out after 2-3 hours and enjoy!
I hope you guys like them!
XOXO,
Ash
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