Halloween Party The Smart But Fun Way

Halloween is a fun day brimming with costumes and obviously a huge amounts of sweets. Try not to fear, your creepy soiree can be both fun and solid with a couple of basic hints. 

Keep in mind Balance 

Remember, Halloween is only one day a year, and it's what you eat each day that has the most effect on your nourishment and wellbeing. Rather than making treats and sweet treats beyond reach, serve sound snacks first, and draw out the sweet treats later when everyone has topped off on increasingly nutritious nourishments. One thought is to pick orange nourishments for the sound alternatives, for example, carrots or prepared sweet potato fries. Have a go at including green guacamole "ooze" for a portion of heart-solid unsaturated fat. 

For a heartier decision, attempt dark and orange tortilla roll-ups made by layering refried dark beans  and low-fat provolone or mozzarella cheddar on a sun-dried tomato tortilla. 

Practice Portion Control 

For those exceptional sweet treats that you do permit, give little segments. Pick fun-size — rather than full-size — confections, little cupcakes or biscuits, and littler treats and brownies (think 2 inches). Serve every youngster as opposed to forgetting about treats on a table so as to manage what number of servings every kid expends. 

Make Your Own Healthier Treats 

Conventional Halloween treat is high in calories, sugar and fat, and gives little nourishment. Make your very own treats that have some dietary benefit by including a wellspring of organic products, vegetables nuts or whole grains. Attempt popcorn topped with cinnamon and sugar or chocolate-secured new natural product as more beneficial choices to treat. Go for pumpkin treats, for example, fiber-pressed cinnamon-broiled pumpkin seeds or nutrient A-rich pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. 
Breaking point Leftover Candy 

At the point when the enjoyment of Halloween is finished and guests are left with bunches of sweets, put the treats in a spot that is far out and you may find that you'll forget about it. You likewise can blend remaining treat with entire grain oat, nuts and a couple of pretzels to make a hand crafted trail blend for snacks. 

Make this Halloween a chance to appreciate exceptional treats, with some restraint, as a major aspect of a general sound eating routine.

Surprise Trip!

For our anniversary, my husband surprised me with a trip — he told me that we'd be taking a trip so I could make proper arrangements and how to pack but that was it. I knew nothing else.  The suspense was fun and very exciting. I had no idea where we were going.

I love planning vacations but it can get exhausting making every decision. This way was so fun! I thought this style of trip made for a relaxing vacation and it did eliminate all of the time and energy that goes into planning,

I loved the idea of a vacation that hinges on suspense!

So, where did we go....Milan, Italy! It was magical! I felt like I was in a dream. I truly loved every moment. 

Here are just a few pics of our trip because no one wants to see an entire album of pictures of someone else's vacation. You are welcome! 

The first two pics are in the city of Milan and the last two were taken in Belliago, Italy

In salute,

Jessica Bailey

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7 Reasons Why You Should Take a Surprise Trip

Why a secret excursion is just what you need to truly relax:

1. Venture Out of Your Daily Routine

My husband planned a trip for us. All he told me were the dates we would be away and how to pack. That's it! Everyday we talk about this mystery trip and he names a different city each day in our conversations. I have no clue where we are going because of this. It's so exciting to be in suspense. I'm ready to sit back, unwind, and appreciate the fervor of truly switching things up.  I know he's going to plan something awesome so I'm totally on board.
As soon as I find out, I'll post pictures. I'm leaving soon!

2. Offer the Control-Freak a Reprieve

He is helping me totally unwind. With an unexpected trip, I didn't have to spend endless hours arranging. He has given me a chance to be in a circumstance where I can't foresee the result. By not having a moment by-minute arrangement, I will have the option to genuinely have a good time!

3. Get Yourself

By not arranging anything and relinquishing all the pressure, an unexpected trip can show you a great deal about yourself. I feel relaxed already and I haven't even left yet.

4. Bond with your friends

It's so fun to guess with your friends where you might be going. They have ideas of where you are going. The suspense is fun! You have something more to talk about then the weather!

5. Dodge Choice Paralysis

Being a grown-up means having to continually decide – from what film to watch on Netflix, to what to eat for lunch, and how to reply to a nasty email. With an unexpected trip you won't need to choose where to go! That is my favorite part. My husband is giving me a chance to be spoiled and, make on a significant adult choice for us.

6. Revive That Romantic Spark

Nothing beats the rush that comes from a decent shock. Indeed, nothing with the exception of sharing new experiences together! I just know that whatever we do, my excitement will rub off on him and we can truly enjoy our vacation. It is said that surprises are the flavor of life, and that is unquestionably valid in any long term relationship. Shock and energy are similarly as significant.

7. Since Science Says So

At long last, if nothing else persuades you, let science do it for you. A great deal of research has been done on the impacts of shocks on the cerebrum. Things being what they are, shocks flood our frameworks with dopamine and actuate the joy focuses of our mind. Concentrates likewise demonstrate that astonishments escalate our feelings by 400 percent. It feels great to be astonished. It feels extraordinary to travel. I'm so happy he is blending the two!

I'm totally looking forward to getting out of the city and going on my surprise trip.

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Before and After Pictures and why you will NEVER see them on my blog or Instagram

I wager you've seen them.

The weight loss pictures that is.

Most Weight Loss Coaches, Personal Trainers and Nutritionists use them on their sites to show off their best customers.  The advertisements usually say:  'This Could Be You in Just 3 Months'.
With their assistance obviously.

These photos are appealing. Even nowadays when we are aware of the miracles of Photoshop, compelling lighting and lets' be honest, sucking in of the paunch.

I've done this myself. Purchasing a DVD, diet plan, and yes even a weight reduction item or two, in the vain expectation that one day, possibly one day, I will have my own after photograph.

 For what reason am I telling you why I loathe them?


1. When weight loss pictures just demonstrate a depiction in time. 

Duh, it's only a photo. These photos just showcase a moment of time. 

The hardest part is keeping the weight off.
Keeping up the way of life that accomplished the after picture 3 years, 5 years down the line.

That is the test. That is the thing that mentors don't promote.

In this day and age of no pausing, we need everything now.

In this way, quick, sensational outcomes are appealing.

In any case, don't be tricked, or attracted. With regards to weight reduction it's the long haul that is the hardest part.  Really, stop wishing you have that mysterious minute because it's not real.

2. When weight loss pictures don't disclose to you what it's taken to arrive at that "after" pic. 

Truly, it's anything but difficult to be pulled in by proof of sensational changes. Particularly in the event that you want to be there in only three months (see point 1).

In any case, what you don't know is the thing that it has taken to arrive.

• Imagine a scenario in which it included eating only cabbage soup. 
• Imagine a scenario where it included  24 hours a week in the gym. 
• Imagine a scenario in which it included  1000 calories per day. 
• Perhaps all it required was some innovative lighting and a tan. 

Those will enable you to get surprising outcomes in only 3 months. Be that as it may, would they say they are sound? Is it accurate to say that they are maintainable? Do they support a balanced, adjusted way of life that you can continue for a long time, 5 years, until the end of time?

Most likely not.


When you see weight loss pictures on Instagram or somewhere else on the internet - don't be enticed by the fantasy


Keep in mind, you don't have the foggiest idea what it has taken. You don't have the foggiest idea to what extent it will last. What's more, you don't have the foggiest idea on the off chance that they are genuinely happy.

Close the site and think about how you can make changes to your way of life that will make you more beneficial and more joyful.

The rest will come.

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Obviously Meal Planning is completely indispensable to eating well on a budget so it's one of the top ways you can save $$$. 

You have to stick to your plan and truly focus on shopping for food on your list and be aware of cost  and that includes arranging out simple, snappy plans that don't utilize a huge amount of extravagant, costly fixings. 

Work out a week after week meal plan and basic food item list 

It's overly simple to work out a supper or lunch plan. I suggest doing it on Sundays; I plunk down and investigate my social schedule and after that arrange the plans I'm going to make for my lunches. 

It's additionally useful to investigate your fridge and cupboards to see what you as of now have close by so you don't purchase more than what you need or didn't go through and will turn will turn sour.

Simple tips for eating healthy on a budget:

Utilize solidified organic products and veggies – this diminishes sustenance squander and enables you to broaden the quantity of veggies you're utilizing in each dish. We use Misfits Market, whole Foods that are affordable and fresh but are just a little weird looking to sell in stores. Here's a 30% discount for you.  

Purchase produce when it's in season – veggies like cabbage, squash and broccoli will in general be less expensive throughout the winter months when they're in season. In like manner, apples are less expensive in the fall, berries are less expensive in the mid year, etc 

Use coupons and take a gander at your nearby grocery store flyer to perceive what's marked down 
Avoid the central aisles of the market – trust me, it's simply loaded up with garbage and it's more costly than purchasing essentials 

Shop for spices at your nearby $1 store. We shop for staples like oils, vinegars, toppings, sauces, and so on at your neighborhood grocery store – we like to get the stuff online from Instacart you can save a dollar or two on precisely the same fixings like ketchup, soy sauce, olive oil, and so on. When you're running low on these staples stock up! 

Talking about limited sustenance things, look for no-name items – again they are generally more than $1 less expensive and taste the EXACT same. 

Select less expensive protein sources like lentils, chickpeas, beans, eggs, quinoa and tofu – even a couple of meatless dinners every week can set aside you huge amounts of cash! 

I hope this helps you to be healthy on a budget? Do you have any tips? Ways that you save $?

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In Health,

Jessica Bailey

Avocado and Eggs together?

Avocado eggs are one of those plans that shouldn't work however it completely, 100% does! The smooth avocado combined with the running egg is something mystical. Top it with salsa, or nearly anything will work. I have seen these avocado prepared eggs drifting around the web for a long time yet was truly reluctant to attempt eating them. Something about a warm avocado made me want to head running for the slopes. Be that as it may, I decided to try them! Brunch at a restaurant was a perfect place to try them, know what? They were incredibly scrumptious. The warm avocado wasn't strange in any way. Presently I am a devotee, warm avocado and egg by one way or another works.

Consider this dish for Breakfast. They are anything but difficult to prepare. Even I can do it. I have no cooking abilities, but I am learning.
When you are making this avocado and egg formula, there is one extremely significant thing to remember. Ensure that you scoop out a portion of the avocado in the wake of evacuating the pit. That little gap abandoned isn't enormous enough for a whole egg. You will have a wreck in the event that you attempt. Utilize a spoon to scoop out a decent size gap in the avocado where you will include the egg. Save the additional avocado to serve on top.

Could you truly prepare avocado oven?
To heat an avocado, my chef trained husband, suggests preheating the oven to 425 degrees. Scoop out a portion of the avocado to make a gap huge enough for the whole egg. At that point break the egg into the avocado and heat the avocado parts for 12-14 minutes or until the egg is set. The white part ought to be jiggly.

How would you microwave an egg in an avocado?

For a genuine easy route, you can really make these Avocado Baked Eggs in the microwave rather than the stove. Pursue similar advances - dig out a portion of the avocado and break in your egg. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 60-90 seconds until the egg is set. Try to put your avocado in a bowl or on a microwave-safe plate since now and then the egg runs out a bit.



Besting Ideas for Baked Eggs in Avocado


Sundried Tomatoes: For a meatless choice, I like to utilize slashed sun-dried tomatoes rather than bacon. The marginally smoky flavor is scrumptious with the avocado and runny eggs.

Everything Bagel Seasoning: Quickly add it to anything with avocado. It couldn't be more yummy!

Chives or green onions: I am in love with chives and they make a perfect topping. They are mild and won't over power the eggs and avocado. I'm sure any dried herb will work!

Pico de gallo, Salsa, or Sriracha: If you adore hot sauce with your eggs, like my hubby does, at that point you will need it here also. You can utilize a standard hot sauce yet I lean toward utilizing pico de gallo,  or mild salsa. I'm not a spicy fan!


Eggs and Avocado is a great way to control hunger, keep food desires in check, and keep cortisol levels good. Eggs and Avo is a great breakfast to have 45-60 minutes of getting up before you workout.

What do you eat for breakfast?

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Jessica Bailey

B.O.? Or coverup your stench with perfume?

I know B.O. is nobody's BFF—particularly at the gym where everybody completes a great deal of sweating. In any case, I'm interested, do you spritz on your scent before you exercise? I ask in light of the fact that… 

as of late, I was teaching and a woman whose flower fragrance was drifting all around the room because she started sweating. It hadn't probably been newly sprayed on—either that or she washes in the stuff.  It really began giving me a headache so I can just envision how other students in the room felt.  I would have left the room if I wasn't teaching.

Now, about your fellow gym goers? I understand many individuals spritz on toward the beginning of the day and then they get to the gym during the evening, it's too subtle to really smell anymore. What's more, I understand the vast majority could never reapply just to sweat everything off. Be that as it may, I realize a few people are extremely jumpy about smelling stinky when they're buckling down, so I can perceive any reason why you may go for an additional spritz.

So tell me: Do you spray on perfume before you head to the gym? Found one that's light enough to wear while you sweat? Do you switch to body spray for such occasions? Hate when you can smell someone's fragrance when you're doing cardio?

In Health,
Jessica Bailey
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