If you follow me on TikTok. I made this yummy strawberry sauce, it’s perfect to use as a topping on your favorite dessert, a breakfast treat like french toast. I’m a huge fan of the store-bought strawberry sauce, however, I wanted a healthier alternative.  This recipe is super easy to make, and it doesn’t require too many ingredients. I also love that this recipe does not require any refined sugars. You can also make this recipe in advance, it stores well in the refrigerator for a few days in a mason jar.

Are you a fan of strawberry sauce? 

Recipe 

INGREDIENTS

• 16 ounces Strawberries sliced
• 1/2 freshly juiced lemon
• 1/4 maple syrup 
• 1/2 cup Spring Water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First add the maple syrup, lemon, water & a small pot on medium heat and mix well. 
2. Add sliced strawberries (that were cut into 1/4 slices)
3. Bring to a boil on medium heat, and reduce to simmer until it's to your desired consistency (I prefer to leave a few chunks. 
4. You can top this on your favorite treats. 

I believe it was about a year ago when I tried my first rose-scented skincare product. It was really life-changing, and it really has changed my entire skincare routine. I look forward to my self-care days and even after a busy day, and coming home and using some of these products. One of my favorites is the Lancome Rose Sugar Scrub when I used it for the first time I was hooked! It smells so good, I didn't even realize how much I loved the smell of rose-scented skincare products until I tried this scrub. Paired with the Rosewater toner. It really becomes a complete experience. I wanted to compile a list of some of my favorite rose-scented products, and some that I look forward to trying.

Are you a fan of rose-scented items? 

Products Mentioned 

• Fresh Rose Hydrating Eye Gel Cream 15ml/0.5oz • Fresh • $52
• Fresh - Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask • Fresh • $50
• Fresh - Rose Face Mask • Fresh • $25
• Fresh - Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer • Fresh • $15
• Confort Rosy Skin Care Set • Lancôme • $28
• Witch Hazel & Rosewater Toner • Mario Badescu • $14
• Tonique Confort Re-Hydrating Comforting Toner with Acacia Honey, 6.7 oz./ 200 mL • Lancôme • $31
• Tonique Confort Re-Hydrating Comforting Toner with Acacia Honey, 6.7 oz./ 200 mL • Lancôme • $31
• Rose Milk Mist • Lancôme • $29
• Rose Water Toner • $23
• Lancome Absolue Precious Cells Revitalizing Rose Lotion Toner • Lancôme • $65
• Rose Sugar Scrub • Lancôme • $25

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Avocado Toast 

• 1/2 Mashed Avocados
• 1 Dash of Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 Slices of Toast 

1. Toast your desired bread
2. Add your homemade or store brought mashed avocados
3. Sprinkle red pepper flakes
4. Enjoy! 

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Attire Breakdown

• Prevents dryness
• Moisturizes the Skin
• Treats Acne
• Prevents Inflammation 

• Apricot Oil
• Muslin cloth

Watch! 

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Typically people start working on their garden plans for the next season during the winter months (if not sooner). I have to be honest, pre-COVID, I really struggled with starting a garden this year. Last year I really did not have the time to tend to my garden, my harvest reflected that. I didn't see this year being any different. Of course, a lot has changed since December/January. Around April I made the decision that I would start a garden this year. I've always struggled in the past with starting my seeds indoors. I don't have the largest home, and it gets really cold in Connecticut. Therefore I typically go with plants for tomatoes and peppers. In prior years, I would start planting my peas in the ground around mid-march. Of course, I'm behind this year. I started tending to my garden around mid-April.

During these times of uncertainty. It’s really easy to forget about self-care. Now more than ever. It's so important to create and implement a healthy self-care routine for yourself. I understand for some that getting out of the bed each morning can be a task in itself. The most important thing is for you to be easy on yourself and your mental state during this time. Right now, is not a productivity contest. The tips and examples below are more suggestions and ideas.

Self-Care During Quarantine

Bucket List
It’s super easy to create a quarantine bucket list. I easily created one in my planner, and it actually sparked the idea of creating a monthly bucket list for myself, instead of quarterly of a yearly bucket list.

Bucket List Ideas Example

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