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Reconnect with Family Fun at Trinity Forest Adventure Park {Special Offer}

April 14, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo Leave a Comment

Been thinking the fam needed to do something together, but the thought of another movie night or going to spend tons of money at an event to just get full of sugar while standing in line at the bouncehouses?

Instead find something fun to do that might ACTUALLY have your family become stronger? Happier? And reconnect?

The Trinity Forest Adventure Park is a combination of a canopy tour, challenge course and zip line in Dallas.

Photo Credit: Trinity Adventure Park Facebook Page

Trinity Forest Adventure Park is an aerial course that has six self-guided courses at three different elevations and four levels of difficulty. The courses become higher and gradually more difficult, and have 8-12 elements (obstacles) each. Each course varies in terms of elevation and the strenuousness of the challenges.

The courses consist of:

Military-style obstacles (cargo nets, wobble bridges, tight ropes, ladders, etc.)
Zip Lines where the participant is in control
Six Courses with varying degrees of difficulty

To participate, an individual must be:

6 years old AND at least 48” tall
Able to grasp a cable 60” above them while flat-footed
And LESS than 265 lbs.

No matter what your activity level, you and your family will have lots of fun working together, breaking a sweat and getting outdoors to do something unforgettable time and time again at Trinity Adventure Park.

Fine Print:
Trinity Forest Adventure Park Coupon. Receive 1 free, standard, full-price admission ticket w/purchase of An Adult standard, full-price admission ticket. Not valid w/any other offer/discount. Must follow directions on coupon (after claiming w/email address) to get the discount. Coupon expires 6/30/2015.
Coupon expires 6/30/15. Must follow directions on coupon to get the offer.

Need a Doctor? Mend is the App For That

April 6, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 24 Comments

There’s nothing worse as a mom to see your child sick and you can’t do anything to help…

Except when you either have to wait until daylight hours to try to beg for an appointment with the pediatrician OR to roll into an urgent care facility or emergency room in the middle of the night with tons of other sick folks waiting to be seen while your kid tries to keep from throwing up all over the waiting room?

Don’t you just wish you could call your doctor and have them come to the house? Or better yet, to hit a button and in minutes the doc be at your bedside?

Thankfully, Dallas’ own Dr. Jonathan Clarke, a physician-certified in emergency medicine and military physician, not only heard your plea, he made the process even easier with an app. Mend, like Uber for medicine, delivers convenient, affordable, on-demand healthcare in your home, office or hotel, for patients age 2-64.

Launching just this last month in limited areas of Dallas including Uptown and Frisco, Mend services patients Monday – Friday 8 am – 8 pm and weekends 11 am – 6:30 pm. However, those without an Apple device or would prefer to speak to an individual to make an appointment at 469.458.6363 (MEND), Monday – Friday 8 am – 4 pm.

THE MEND PROCESS IS EASY

1. Download the Mend App on Apple iTunes to sign up for the service.

2. Request a visit using the app in just a few easy steps.

3. Now wait until the doctor comes to you.

While at this time Mend does not accept any insurance, sometimes comfort, convenience, and customer service are completely worth the very reasonable costs (that are also consistent with what I’ve paid for urgent care out of pocket costs.) Ranging from $199 for the visit to $175 for a complex service, no services are rendered without your consent and are payable with your credit card, Health Savings Account, or Flexible Spending Account. And what about if you need a prescription? Not only will Mend write out the prescription, but

And what about if you need a prescription? Not only will Mend write out the prescription, but Doughtery’s Pharmacy will provide same-day (or next day) delivery to your doorstep as well. I remember one time I was able to get into my doctor for a 20-minute visit then to have to spend six hours waiting for my prescription at the pharmacy. I would have paid big bucks to have been able to sleep at home and then wake up to have my pills handed to me at the door.

While Mend may be convenient for those specials times, they are a compliment to the services your primary care doctor and not a replacement. So make room on your iPhone and view the website to see if your area is served right now. If it’s anything like Uber, this concept is only going to grow exponentially as people see the value in this service.

Now let the mend begin!

Your Nose Knows: Spring Into a Good Mood Right Now

April 5, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 118 Comments

The calendar may have changed from winter to spring, but are you still feeling like it’s the dead of winter inside? Are you ready to your internal clock to start hearing the birds chirping and enjoy the sweet smells of Mother Nature?

Here’s why those plugins, candles and melts are much more important than you realize to your well being. Of all your senses, the olfactory system is the most dynamic. It doesn’t just allow you to enjoy the smell of a rose,

Of all your senses, the olfactory system is the most dynamic. It doesn’t just allow you to enjoy the smell of a rose, it also immediately connects you to a memory attached to the smell, like when your first boyfriend gave you a rose AND the way you felt when he did. It’s the connection between your smell receptors, your memory and your emotions that make the power of smell, well, so powerful. Of course, for me and my huge love of food, I choose to surround myself with all things that smell like food, not just because I like sugar cookies, but because I’m transported to a time when I enjoyed making Christmas cookies with a loved one at Christmas time and how they made me feel.

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So if you’re looking to get out of your funk AND get the housework done, then go light up a candle. Yep, it can be that easy.

Recently my grandfather passed so my I’m not exactly feeling sunshine and flowers lately, but I’ve got to get moving on all my mom/wife/boss lady tasks. While the idea of jumping a plane to a tropical location to sip a pineapple-filled with pina colada did seem to be a quick way to happiness, budget, time constraints and all that jazz kinda kept that from happening. However, burning a Tiki Colada candle from Walmart’s exclusive 719 Walnut Avenue that smelled like the sweet, creamy concoction did a pretty fantastic number on improving my outlook and got me to wash the dishes, too.

If you’re looking to get a SPRING into the season, it’s just as easy as finding the right scent to match the idea of spring. A five-minute run through the air freshener aisle at your neighborhood Walmart might actually be actually what the doctor prescribed for a little picker-upper.

Several brands are featuring springtime scents just to get us all in the right state of mind (cue a little Jay-Z):

If the idea of a Hawaiian getaway sounds right up your alley, but isn’t in your schedule, consider Air Wick’s Life Scents Turquoise Oasis Scented Oil. With driftwood, sea spray and warm breeze, you’ll be whisked off to a hammock in paradise just a few minutes after you plugin that warmer plugged in.

Don’t need to getaway, but want to just enjoy the smell the sweetness of a mid-afternoon rain? Sunshine Showers from Glade is the right combination for you with the aromas of daffodil and dew.

Looking for a fresh clean smell that doesn’t resemble plain-ole soap or remind you of the big heap of laundry waiting for you to do? Then Febreeze’s Ginger Verbena combines an outdoorsy-meets-spicy-woodsy-with-citrus-love. Yes, that’s how I describe it. Kinda like wine, you get what you want out of a smell and this scent is pretty clean, but it a good, not sterile way.

If you’re more of a Dorothy gal that likes the idea of walking through a pasture of poppies (and your nose isn’t going to hate you later from the allergies), then the mild-sweetness of Poppy Grove will get you in the mood without your ruby slippers ever having to leave home (except for the quick drive to the store to get it.)

And since it’s always good to pass on the favor of feeling good to another person – let’s call it Smelling it Forward, then I’ve got a $5 giftcard for Walmart for one reader so you can go pick up any of these seasonal scents to get you in a great mood for spring!

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5 Ways to Improve Your Life in the First 5 Minutes of Your Day

March 27, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 114 Comments

Does every day seem like you’re just catching up with the day before? Do you feel like nothing is getting accomplished and you’re just bigger a bigger hole with no chance of getting out?

While we might not be able to make an immediate change there are a few things in the morning before you even start the day to ensure it gets going in the right direction or at least you can mark one thing off your list even if nothing else gets done that day. Here’s five ways to improve your life in the first minutes of your day.

1. Don’t Get on Your Device.

I need to practice what I preach here, but many of us find ourselves checking email, Facebook and Instagram before we even get out of bed. Somehow that five minutes turns into 10 and then next thing we know we are 20 minutes deep into Facebook, the kids aren’t up yet and you have to move into mom mode on superdrive to get everyone out the door and hopefully before the tardy bell rings or your boss starts looking at your empty desk.

I know it’s hard to believe, but the world will wait for your to read Facebook when you start going for the day. However, if you do have the kind of job that expects you to read your social media or at least a few emails, try to build that into after you’ve had your shower or while you’re hard at work on number 4.

2. Make Your Bed.

I hate this one, but it works. Several years ago I came to the conclusion that if there was nothing I could get done that day at least I had made my bed. It’s the first thing you get out of and the last thing of the day you get into, so you should make it kinda special. I let myself slide sometimes, especially on the weekend, but I’ve never regretted walking in after a hard day and seeing that bed made up just for me. It’s like that lovely feeling you get when you walk into a hotel room, but better, since no one expect you to pay for it the next morning.

Need a new mattress? Here’s the tips on how you can find the right one for you!

3. Plan Your Day.

Many people think that getting on their device is helping to plan the day; actually the only thing it does is help you pile on more to-dos without actually getting the ones under it complete. So get out a piece of paper and write down FIRST what you need to accomplish today. Then write down the things you’d like to accomplish, but it won’t kill you if you don’t. And then write down the “I wish…” list, the things you know you won’t get to, but want to and build in just 5 minutes that day to think about how this list becomes the “Must Do” list.

A few years ago my bucket list included a trip to Italy, but it just seemed like it would never happen, but that’s because I wouldn’t sit down and plan it. One day I just decided to put the date on the calendar and that night I would look for a ticket just to see how much they would cost. In two hours (about the time it takes to watch two episodes of Mad Men), I figured out I had enough points to fly for free, I had found a few hotels for super cheap and I had enough time to ask my mom to watch the kids. That quick I was able to make my bucket list happen. All because of five minutes.

4. Move, even if only a little bit.

I’d love to say I start everyday with a workout, but some days just don’t allow for the spin class or even 20 minutes on the treadmill. But getting out of bed to do a few stretches (think sun salutation) to get the blood flowing, will do your body wonders. If you are going to be in the car or at the desk for most of the day make sure to concentrate on the hip and back area. Let them move around since they will be stagnant most of the day. If you don’t take care of your core, you’ll be hunched over and creating many more problems for your body down the road.

Check out The Mom Workout for real exercises to work your body and get your list done!

Or you could be curling your hair while you do squats or a few ab exercises while you apply your makeup. Just because you aren’t sweating doesn’t mean it won’t make a difference. Plus even just a few endorphins will give you the feeling of a happy day…and that’s never bad before the day even begins!

5. Eat Breakfast.

Why is this one so hard when breakfast is so good to eat? However, I never make time for breakfast for me even though I make breakfast for the kids everyday. However, my waiting to eat until lunch actually was making me fatter by slowing down my metabolism and basically sabotaging my own day. While I understand sitting down to bacon, eggs and pancakes isn’t part of the AM schedule, but a delicious hand-held one you can take in the car makes eating a healthy, nutritious breakfast possible.

There’s a lot of things you can do if you’re in a rush:

Smoothies and shakes are always a great quick option with lots of protein
Breakfast Taco Enchiladas can be made in advance, frozen and then warmed up for a hearty breakfast
Healthy doughnuts are a homerun in our house and take no time to cook!

For me, I LOVE the new Jimmy Dean Delights Applewood Smoked Chicken Sausage with egg whites and sharp cheese on English muffin. At 300 calories or less, the entire Jimmy Dean Delights line with flatbreads, sandwiches and bowl choices makes it convenient to get a tasty breakfast with protein (the important part of any meal) in just a few minutes in the microwave. So the next time you go to your grocery store and pick up waffles for the kids consider picking any of the different Jimmy Dean Delights sandwiches for the whole family. (If you can score the maple pancake and turkey sausage griddlers or cinnamon glazed french toast and turkey sausage griddlers, you’ll definitely get high fives from the kids!)

Five minutes may not seem like much but it can make a big difference to your day and your happiness.

Do you have any suggestions or thoughts what you can do to change your life in five minutes?

Go Thai and Try: Easy Thai-Style Halibut Recipe

March 26, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 18 Comments

When I was pregnant my only cravings were for strawberry cupcakes and anything Thai. I couldn’t get enough of anything Thai especially since its cuisine powers all those sweet, sour, salty and spicy taste buds. However, just because the flavor profile of Thai cuisine is complex not all the recipes have to be especially when using seafood.

With a few key ingredients like sweet chili sauce, cilantro and corriander,, you too can be cooking up your own Eastern-influenced Thai-Style Halibut that will impress your family, friends and most of all, you!

The key to this dish and any meal you make with seafood is is selecting a great piece of fish. Halibut is a very versatile white fish you can use in many dishes and starting yesterday Market Street DFW received its first shipment of halibut. If you aren’t the type to cook with seafood because it seems too complicated, you just need these tips from Market Street to make you an aficionado.

Market Street has an incredible fish selection and if you still need a little help picking the right fish, how to cook it or even to get your fish steamed onsite, all you have to do is ask. While this dish could use almost any fish cut as a fillet or a steak, halibut cooks easily on the grill, stays together, pairs well with the chili sauce and the diversity of the other flavors with the flaky meat of the fish.

Fish Tip: Trying to figure out how much fish to purchase? Approximately one pound per person should be perfect.

Fish Tip: Wondering if the fish is cooked? Remember, fish continues to cook after you take it off the heat, so make sure NOT to overcook it.

Thai-Style Halibut

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Ingredients

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2–4 halibut steaks or fillets
3/4 cup Thai Chili Sauce (easily found in the Asian ingredient aisle)
3 Tbsp. fish sauce
6 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 cup chopped corriander
1/4 tsp. black pepper
5 cloves garlic (Tbsp. pureed garlic)
2 Tbsp. lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Combine all ingredients but the fish in a bowl, stirring until completely mixed.
Rinse the fish, pat fry and place in a baking dish. Pour half the marinade over the fish and turn fish until thoroughly covered in the marinade. Marinade for 1-24 hours. (Reserve the rest of marinade for sauce.)
Brush grill with oil (I used an indoor one over the stove, but outdoors is always best), then cook fish each side for 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook.
To serve, serve fish right off the grill over Jasmine rice or vegetables. Cover fish with warm sauce and then garnish with cilantro.
Enjoy!

For the best prices on fish, meat and produce, make sure to sign up for Market Street rewards program to get points for your purchases, coupons and more. To find your closest Market Street, check out the website!

Pin That Twist: Breakfast Taco Enchiladas

March 18, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 14 Comments

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Ah, tacos. One my favorite words (and definitely one of my favorite things to eat.)

But stick breakfast before it and it’s just that much better!

Looking back at so many good times, including my honeymoon, were spent enjoying tacos and just enjoying the simplicity of how good they can be.

While our family is pretty happy any time you get a tortilla and put cheese in it, there’s something about eggs, meat and cheese all wrapped up in such the way you can get all of the flavors of huevos, chorizo and melted queso all.in.one.perfect. bite. Now you can with these Breakfast Taco Enchiladas.

Although tacos can be pretty easy to make, sometimes you need a little something extra – a little twist to keep the flavors fun and add a little something to your norm. AND there are just some days you just want to wake up and not have anything to do but just enjoy breakfast. Especially on Sundays when we work to have breakfast together as a family.

With Easter on the way (and a brunch menu in the works), we’ve combined the best of both worlds: tacos and enchiladas into one fantastic dish you’re family is going to love. While at my local Albertsons I picked up an extra bag of Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese (Mexican blend is our favorite, but you can use any cheddar-based mix) and a package of Philadelphia Cream Cheese. (There was such a deal going on that I may have grabbed a few more of both, too.

Another great thing about this recipe is that you really can make it your own. If you wanted to add vegetables to this dish for a really hearty meal or remove the meat altogether. If you wanted to mix it up even more so by making different taco variations (based on what’s leftover in the fridge for filling), you can try to accommodate everyone’s tastes. But honestly, after you pour the green chile enchilada sauce and add that one last sprinkle of cheese to the top, everyone is going to be happy that you just made it. And of course, you gotta love the garnishes…my favorite is cilantro, hands down.

Breakfast Taco Enchiladas

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This is great make-ahead brunch item that can be used for events, potlucks or even as a meal for new moms. The filling can also be made of any protein dish you like or you can add veggies for an added healthy bonus!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound of chorizo
3 tablespoons butter
dozen eggs
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups Kraft Shredded Natural Cheese, Mexican Blend (or any other works great!), portioned
12 flour tortillas, taco size
Cooking spray
8 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 small can green chiles, chopped and not drained
1/2 Teaspoon cayenne
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon paprika
12/ Teaspoon chili powder
1/2 Teaspoon cumin
Cilantro and chopped cherry tomatoes for garnish or your favorite salsa

Instructions

Cook chorizo as directed on package.
Prepare scrambled eggs over medium heat with butter, salt and pepper (don’t let them get too dry.)
Blend eggs, chorizo and 1 cup of cheese together.
Place 3 tablespoons of egg mixture inside each tortilla.
Roll into a taco and place seamside down in a lightly oiled 9X11 casserole dish.
Complete this step until the pan is full. (The tacos will be touching.)
Next heat cream cheese over the stove at medium heat until creamy. Add chiles and rest of ingredients. Once blended, add 1 cup of cheese into sauce.
Add sauce to the top of the tacos making sure to cover completely.
Spring remaining cup of cheese on top of dish.
Place in oven at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes until brown.
Serve with your favorite garnish and/or salsa!

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What’s your favorite? Tacos or Enchiladas?

Twisted Mac n Cheese Dogs

March 9, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 10 Comments

Are you in a Meatloaf Monday rut? Or does the thought of one more hot dog make you want to scream?

While I can appreciate a scheduled and organized approach to making sure you have dinner on the table, sometimes you just have to change it up! While my kids could eat hot dogs or “THE Kraft Macaroni and Cheese,” I needed a change. But let’s just say, after a long hard day, sometimes my level of originality is lacking.

How could I say no? They had to get a few boxes of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese at Albertsons even though we had plenty at home!

However inspired by Kraft’s Twist that Dish for fun “out of the box” ways to use hot dogs, I was reminded of a family recipe made by my great grandmother for hot dog sandwiches.

My cousins and I loved helping cook the dogs, stir up the mixture, assemble the dogs and then 20 minutes later biting into the cheesiness. So taking my kids favorite meals and this family recipe in mind, we added our own Reo twist by mixing up the Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, Oscar Meyer hot dogs, Kraft Mayonaise and a few seasonings for a new, fun, handless way to eat hot dogs with Twisted Mac n Cheese Dogs.

And of course, the kids had to help!

A quick meal anytime, especially on a rainy day for something fun to do.

Twisted Mac n Cheese Dogs

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Ingredients

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8 Hot Dog Weiners, chopped
8 Hot Dog Buns
1 box Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, prepared as directed
1 Tbsp. Kraft Mayonaise
1 Tbsp. Dry Mustard
1 Tbsp. Dill Relish
2 boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup Kraft Cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Chop hot dogs into small pieces.
Prepare macaroni & cheese as directed. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Mix all other ingredients except buns and cheese together in a bowl.
Spoon mixture into hot dog buns on a cookie sheet lined with foil.
Sprinkle heavily the top of dogs with cheese.
Cover the dogs with foil and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and cheese is melted.

This boy loves how we put our spin on this Pin That Twist recipe!

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My #NFMWish List: Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas Opens Soon

March 4, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo Leave a Comment

As a mom, I mark my life into two parts, B.C. – before children and A.D. – after the destruction (aka NOW.)

Before Children I had finally gave away that hand-me-down furniture from college and upgraded to the real stuff. I was so proud of it and thought that I was set for life…Ummm – no. Now in A.D, while those babies start off doing nothing but sitting on the floor and cooing, we all know once they’re mobile, it’s over. And throw in Birddie, our lab, into the mix…I need new furniture.

So now it’s time to replace with something with a little more style. And with Nebraska Furniture Mart Texas is opening in DFW this spring very soon and a special preview pass available March 11-18, I can barely keep myself contained. After I had a chance to take a sneak peek at the distribution center that is more than 22 football fields in size, I’m pretty sure I found about a 100 things I wanted. However, I have narrowed it down to a few must-haves as my #NFMWishList for now and would love a little feedback to see what you think!

Sony 55″ Class 1080p 3D LED HDTV with Built-in Wi-Fi

I can’t even tell you how bad we need a TV. The kids have almost demolished the one in the living room (I don’t even know what technology it is) and thank goodness it still works with a huge crack in it. This baby from Sony is the most current technology with LED & 3D. While that sounds all kinds of impressive, the WiFi capabilities and its under $1k make it very impressive.

Stein World 4 Door Credenza with Cutout in Oak

I won’t tell you what the state of our entry way table looks like right now, but it has to go or I need a really pretty 10-foot doily to fix it. This credenza is absolutely a showstopper and will make a big impression as you enter the front door.

Mannington Mountain View Autumn Hickory Hand Scraped Hardwood

Gotta love that NFM has more than just furniture and electronics….they have hardwood floors too! These remind me of that rustic look I fell in love with in Napa and would look amazing in my entry way. And the fact they are called Autumn anything wins me over anytime.

50″ Wooden Wine Rack

Do I really need to explain why I need a new wine holder that resembles a riddling rack made for turning champagne?

Wild Weave 1609 Jacqueline Rug

Once I get that beautiful hardwood, I’ll need a few beautiful rugs for the floor. NFM has tons of options and while this one is not as grandiose as the $18 as the Khyber Flora rug from Due Process on sale for $16,699.99, I think it’s pretty swanky.

King I Super Pillow Top Mattress

Remember the part about the two kids and a dog? Yep, they are all potty-trained now…but not then. And if I only get 4-5 hours of sleep every night, I want them to be good.

Fine Funiture Design Highlands Game Table and 4 Chairs in Rustic Cherry

Oh, I really really want this one – and so does the hubby. We do have a man cave and there sits the only piece of furniture left from the college years – one beat up table and chairs. We use them all the time, but man, they are ugly. This set takes it to the next level for comfort, style and of course, functionality.

Sounds like I want a lot (I do) , but if I win the , I can buy one or more of these things for free…unless of course, you win the giveaway!

You only have until March 8 to sign up for your early shopping pass!

Five Reasons to Use Vitamin E Oil Right Now

February 25, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 17 Comments

At my age, you start to finally listen to all those things people have been telling you for years…”Always wash your face…,” “Use moisturizer…,” and “Don’t forget to wear sunscreen.” You go through tons of products, supplements and such, then realize it’s really not that complicated…One of my newest “discoveries” on a recent trip to CVS/pharmacy was the positive benefits of Vitamin E oil.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, supports immune function and helps support cardiovascular health. Vitamin E is naturally found on the outermost skin surface, where it contributes to antioxidant support. While this product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and should only be taken with your doctor’s approval, for around $10 a bottle, it’s one of the best miracle finds I’ve found for my epidermis!

1. Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize:
Vitamin E helps to retain your skin’s natural moisture while it makes that winter skin look healthy. If you have dry skin, Vitamin E oil can help your skin get back to his normal balance. Use it on your face, your arms and even your nails to help combat those cracked nails and cuticles.

2. Scars Remover:
I have tons of scars and have been told over and over, you just need to learn to live with them. However, Vitamin E oil has been known to help soften the skin around some scars and bruises, then lighten them after repeated use. By assisting in the process of regeneration of skin cells (that antioxidant quality back at work), the old cells are replaced with new ones thus removing the scar tissue. I’ve just started using Vitamin E oil on my scars, but so far it’s about 90% less expensive than other ointments so I’m willing to wait it out to see how effective it can be.

3. Sunburn Relief:
I’ve admitted to my poor decisions of sunbathing when I was young (Crisco is NOT the right oil to put on your skin FYI), but now I know that it was Vitamin E oil I should have used afterwards when I had sunburns. Healing the damage caused by UV rays and the pain, Vitamin E oil is a key ingredient in many sunscreen brands to help protect your skin to prevent the suburns, too.

4. Get Rid of the Eczema Itch:
Eczema runs in the family and all of the Reos at one time or another have big issues with redness, dryness and bumps that come with it. When you use Vitamin E oil, its antioxidant effects help to decrease the inflammation as well as helps to relieve the itchiness while preventing those big episodes that come with eczema.

5. Get Rid of Stretch Marks:
You can tell me all day long that stretch marks are just the love marks to remind you that you created a life inside of you. However, if you gave me a choice, I think I’d get the same warm and fuzzy with a necklace than the road map that my children made of my abdomen. So like scars you can use Vitamin E oil to help lighten those scars, but even more so, you can apply the oil while you’re pregnant to not just prevent stretch marks but also to relieve the dry, itchy reaction.

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Best Guacamole Recipe Ever

February 24, 2015 By Autumn Rose Reo 22 Comments

When I was growing up I remember one of my friend’s moms would make flour homemade tortillas after school and she’d give them to us right off the burner, soft and warm. We’d take a few hot bites, then add butter and cinnamon, and finally roll them up for the most amazing snack ever.

After that I was ruined for any tortillas that ever came out of the package. I mean once you get the real thing, you don’t really go back.

Apparently I’m not the only one who loves tortillas. I mean this guy has it so bad he made a song about it.

Anyhow, me and this guy aren’t alone since there’s a whole day dedicated too…it’s National Tortilla Chip Day.

And just like when I was growing up, I’m celebrating this tortillarific day with fresh-made Market Street Deli-Style Chips found only in the deli at Market Street. Made daily with a special blend of seasoning on a light, airy and crispy chip, you’ll need new dip recipes just to keep up with your new chip addiction.

While guacamole also deserves its love song, on National Tortilla Day, we’re sharing the love with the best guacamole recipe ever. Based on this recipe from one of my favorite restaurants in North Texas (and lucky for me, a client, too!), FnG Eats is known for taking your favorites and adding a twist. As part of their well-known Triple Threat Dip, the Roqamolé is their killer guacamole with bleu cheese. There’s a reason they call this dip a threat… you think you’ll just try a little dip on a chip and then you lick the plate. Of course, to meet my hubs taste for a little extra heat, we made our own twist.

I love bleu cheese and guacamole, so for me this is the perfect trifecta when paired with Market Street Deli-Style Chips.

Bleu Cheese Guacamole

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Ingredients

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1 avocado, large
2 Tbsp pico de gallo
2 Tbsp bleu cheese
1 tsp cilantro, minced
1/8 tsp chile powder
1 jalapeno, chopped
Fresh lime juice from 1 lime
Favorite seasoning mix

Instructions

Scoop avocado in to mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients and mix with rubber spatula.

What’s your favorite way to dip your chip?

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