Peonies : How To Prepare for A Vase

My local Trader Joe's alway has beautiful blooms of the season and one of my favorites to pick up are Peonies. They are so fragrant and beautiful when they bloom. I also love large blooms like hydrangeas and with only a few Peony stems you can create a full vase.

I often use the internet and eHow when I need direction or how to so I wanted to share the tutorial for how to cut and prepare peony for a vase. Hope you enjoy.

How To: Refrigerator Organization OverHaul

A few Groceries I picked Up at Trader Joe's

*GF = Gluten Free

Blueberries: Great for snacking on or adding to yogurt or *GF oatmeal

Esparagus: This is my go to veggie for dinner. Super quick to saute and they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants.

Protein Bars: I don't eat protein bars but my husband loves them as a mid day snack or for post and pre work out. Make sure they are low in sugar and high in protein and include other vitamins or minerals. 

Yellow Squash: Also great for getting veggies in and I have found very tasty baked 

Avacadoes: Love avocados on *GF toast, mixed with salsa for instant guacamole, or on top of turkey burger patties. 

Crumbled Feta: I just recently discovered this Feta by a blogger named Andee from the Honeybee blog. This is so so good and I add it to most salads or even in rice or quinoa dishes. 

String Cheese: Great for and on the go snack. Just make sure its skim or non fat.

Baked Lentil Chips : In love with these crispy full of flavor chip. I dip them in guacamole and hummus. 

Fage Greek Yogurt : This greek yogurt is delish and packed with protein. This is a great on the go breakfast or if you are in the mood for something sweet but don't want to have a cheat date and eat that piece of blubbery pie.

Pinapple Juice : I love this juice, it reminds me of my vacationing in hawaii. Pineapple juice not only taste yummy but it also has great health benfits. It contains folic acid a vitamin that is essential for women wanting to or that are pregnant. It is also good for your skin and maintaining a natural water balance. 

Vanilla Oat Cereal: The hubs loves this with skim milk for a quick breakfast in the mornings.

SEPHORA : MY CURRENT PRODUCT PICKS

Sephora Picks by permelia 

1. Bobbi Brown : Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick - Shimmering Pink Peach

This waterproof cream shadow will be perfect for summer days at the beach or by the pool. A wash of this shimmery pink would be gorgeous and effortless. 

2. Dr. Jart : Water Fuse Water-Max Sleeping Mask

 I have pretty dehydrated skin so I am dying to try this quick absorbing Hyaluronic Acid night repair mask by Dr. Jart.   

Product Love : Moroccanoil Body Oil

I have very dry skin and I really need an intensely nourishing moisturizer for my skin, however I hate lotion. I hate applying lotion, the sticky residue, the fact that I feel I have to wait a while before I put on my clothes. Due to this weird dislike I have, I found myself searching for an alternative. 

Mother's Day : Gift Guide

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is just around the corner and I would like to say Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. I am truly blessed to have an incredible mom and I hope that all mothers are spoiled and honored this Mother's Day.  I put together a quick gift guide to make shopping for that special lady a little easier and the day that much more enjoyable.