It’s time for another addition of… WIAW!!!!!!! Except this time, I’m not going to be showing what I ate today or yesterday (mostly because I forgot to take pictures 😉 ). Instead, I’ll be reviewing new products I recently bought and let you know what I think about them. So here we go!
BEAUTY/HOME
Maybelline The Falsies Volum’ Express Mascara (Target)
Verdict: It was okay, I thought it would actually give my eyelashes a false lash effect but I’m starting to realize that it’s probably physically impossible for a mascara to do that. I think I’m gonna stick with my Maybelline XXL Pro Extensions mascara in the future.
Jewelry Tree (Target)
Verdict: I love this stuff! I’ve been looking all over for a sea salt spray to enhance my natural waves and give me a beachy look. This smells great, works great and is a lot cheaper than most other sea salt sprays.
FOOD/RECIPES
EVOL Mini Veggie Fajita Burrito (Whole Foods)
Verdict: I love almost anything Kashi, so when I saw these at Target, I had to snap them up. I tried one yesterday and I loved the flavor. The texture wasn’t quite as crispy as a pita chip but it was still good.
Freeze-Dried Mango Crunchies
Verdict: Ummmm, can I marry these? Lol, just kidding but these are SO good and I love that they are just made of freeze-dried mangos with no added sugar or anything. I’ve probably eaten half the bag already and I just got them yesterday. They are crunchy, so if you aren’t used to that, it might seem weird but they’re so good.
Raw Brownie Recipe (adapted from here)
Note: I cut the recipe in half and then in half again since I didn’t have enough almonds on hand (sad!) so it didn’t make a lot. Next time I would just halve it once and see how it turns out. Plus I found another raw brownie recipe with a banana chocolate ‘frosting’ I’m planning on trying! I didn’t take a picture, but the verdict on this is that it’s extremely yummy! I licked the spatula and it was sooooooo good. I haven’t had a full one yet but I’m sure it’ll happen sometime tonight… 😉
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dates (I used California pitted dates)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (if you love dark chocolate like me, PLEASE use Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder!)
1/2 tablespoon rel maple syrup
Pulse almonds, walnuts and dates in a food processor until mostly combined (add 1/4 cup water if needed). Mix in cocoa powder, maple syrup and sprinkle salt until mixed. Spread raw brownie batter (don’t worry, it’s safe to lick the bowl 😛 ) into a foil-lined pan and refrigerate a few hours. Slice into 5 slices and enjoy!
Q: What’s the best new thing you’ve tried lately?
Those EVOL burritos are delish! I tried a bite of the one I bought paul and agreed it had perfecto flavor! plus they are a cheap add on to lunches! =)
Happy WIAW cheater cheater pumpkin eater! bahahaha! love you like woah! ❤ hope your week is rockin!
Hahaha thanks! Hope your week is amazing too 🙂
that looks like fun!! I’ve wanted to try those burritos. Glad you liked them
best thing I’ve tried lately….dragonfruit!
I wish I could find dragonfruit–it looks so exotic and cool!