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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Flare

Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and we’ve got some savvy, sassy ideas ready for you and your familia. Get ready to throw one heck of a fiesta with these simple crafts and recipes – it’s as easy as uno, dos, tres!

Margarita Cupcakes

Photo courtesy of Annies-Eats.com

Since I’m currently pregnant, and can’t have an actual margarita, these cupcakes will have to do. Tangy lime frosting with a not too sweet cake batter mix makes for the perfect bite. Candied lime zest tops it all off. If you’re looking for a bigger kick, go ahead and use tequila in the frosting, then tell me how it is so I can live vicariously though you.

Piñata Surprise Cookies

Photo courtesy of TrendHunters.com

A talented baker friend of mine actually made these cookies last Cinco de Mayo and managed to outshine all the other festive crafts at her neighborhood party. Colorful striped sugar cookies are pressed together with icing. Inside are some chocolate surprises – just like a real piñata with all the fun, minus the bat and the blindfold.

Arts and Crafts Mariachi Guitar

Photo Courtesy of PattiesClassRoom.Blogspot.com

These gussied up guitars are a fun and easy craft for preschoolers. Use regular household items – cardboard, paper bags, tape, glue, felt, string and construction paper to decorate. Start your own mini mariachi band. This is a great way to teach kids about Mexican inspired music.

Egg Maracas

Photo courtesy of DanaMadeIt.com Speaking of forming your own mini mariachi band, use some of those left over Easter plastic eggs for easy to make maracas. Fill them with beans, rice or beads then decorate. Use spoons for instant handles. Get shaking and making beautiful music together.

Grapefruit Margarita

Photo courtesy of SweetLifeBake.com

Give your margarita a fresh twist by using ruby red grapefruit juice (preferably fresh squeezed) instead of the traditional lime. Your friends and taste buds will thank you for this modern twist on a classic favorite. You can still line the rim with salt – it helps cut the tartness of the juice and is a welcomed compliment to the spicy tequila. Finish with a wedge of fresh fruit or a candied swirl of grapefruit rind.

Margarita Popsicles

Photo courtesy of TheSweetestOccassion.com Instead of serving up frozen margaritas in a glass – try them in popsicle form. All you need are disposable paper cups, popsicle sticks, juice or margarita frozen concentrate, tequila and a freezer. Make them virgin for a family friendly dessert.

Loteria

Play an authentic game of Loteria – the Latin American version of bingo. Not only is it super fun and easy to play, but you’ll be learning a lot of Spanish in the process. And just in case you didn’t know, Loteria is the Spanish word for lottery. See, you’re already learning!

Taco Cups

Photo courtesy of BevCooks.com

No Cinco de Mayo would be complete without some delicious food. This twist on the traditional taco is family and crowd friendly. Take advantage of your cupcake tins and make individual taco cups complete with spicy filling, cheese, beans, sour cream and pico de gallo. Use wonton wrappers for an extra crispy shell. We guarantee there won’t be any leftovers.

Mini Cone Piñatas

Photos courtesy of TodaysMama.com

Use these colorful piñatas to decorate your casa for the big day. Use ribbons, tissue paper, buttons and more for the perfect design. Two party hats put together end-to-end make the quintessential piñata shape. You can leave them plain or add a few surprises that you kids can get to after dinner.

Moms, what will you be doing to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year?

Apr 30, 2013 Posted by Christina Montoya Fiedler In Living Tagged arts, cinco de mayo, Crafts, Holidays, Pinterest, recipes Comments 1

Color Crush: Grey & Yellow

Color Crush: Grey and Yellow

There is something very calming about this color combination. Grey can sometimes mean sad or dull but grey has been a very trendy color for awhile now and I am not sick of it yet. It’s very modern and has become a gorgeous neutral and very popular in home decor. When grey is mixed with a burst of yellow it instantly makes it a happy grey.

I love finding fun gifts and unique accessories over on Etsy. Etsy is my happy place it’s like cruising a local gift shop from your pajamas. Whenever you want to find a gift for a friend, I suggest looking on Etsy. They have something beautiful for everyone and for just about any occasion. Or buy yourself a gift, you probably deserve it.

1. Grey corduroy and tangerine yellow with aqua “Moli-Maude” House Slippers $40.00

2. Grey and yellow rosette headband with rhinestone $10.99

3. Grey ipad Case/Clutch with a Kisslock Frame $49.99

4. Personalized Silver Wax Seal Necklace $46.00

5. Grey wrap bracelet fresh water pearl and smokey quartz $24.00

6. It’s a Good Day to be Happy Pillow $35.00

7. Grey Leg Warmers with Lace Trim $38.00

Have a grey & yellow happy day!

Apr 3, 2013 Posted by Andrea Fellman In Living, Style Tagged accent pillow, Accessories, Birthday Gifts, Color Crush, Crafty gifts, custom jewelry, Etsy, Etsy Gifts, Favorite Things, Gifts, Grey & Yellow, hair accessories, Handmade, Handmade Gifts, ipad sleeve, Leg Warmers, Necklaces, Slippers, Style, stylish gifts, Wrap Bracelets Comments 1

Buy a bag and help young girls around the world play sports

Today I am sharing a fantastic story about a few women on a mission to help girls around the world! It’s called Activyst and you’re going to LOVE this. Activyst is a combination of the two words - active and catalyst - because when girls are active, it’s a catalyst for change in their lives. Thier mission is to change the world by helping girls play sports. How are they doing this? By creating these super fun and stylish athletic bags that generate funding for girls’ sports organizations worldwide. Told you you’d LOVE it.

“We started Activyst because we all played sports when we were young, and understood on some level that being athletes enabled us to achieve in other areas of life. We discovered that girls in impoverished communities worldwide, including the U.S, often don’t have access to sports opportunities. We’re also aware that girls worldwide are suffering; teen pregnancy, abuse, lack of education, and the list goes on.”

SWB team

The benefit of sports for girls

Sports are a simple, yet high-impact way to completely transform girls’ lives. Getting a girl involved in sports not only creates positive change during her childhood years, but also fosters profound benefits and traits that persist into adulthood.

First, girls who play sports are significantly healthier than those who do not. They have decreased risk of breast and other cancers, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Female athletes are also more educated; they have higher attendance rates in school, higher likelihood of graduating and attaining higher levels of education, and better grades. These educational advantages then lead to increased work opportunities. Additionally, girls who play sports are happier, having reduced risk of depression and suicidal behavior, more opportunities to make friends, increased confidence, and healthier body image. They develop transferable skills and traits, like leadership, focus, goal attainment, teamwork, and resilience.

Perhaps most interesting is that girls who play sports are less likely to make decisions that put their well-being at high risk. They become sexually active later, have fewer sexual partners, are less likely to have unprotected sex or engage in sexual activity under the influence of drugs or alcohol, have lower risk of sexually-transmitted disease, and are less likely to become pregnant as a teen. They are also less likely to smoke, use drugs, or stay in an abusive relationship.

So many of these benefits really come back to one issue: confidence. Being a girl can be confusing, with many often harmful messages from the media, the opposite sex, and peers. Yet, if one has self-confidence and a healthy sense of self, she has the tools to navigate these tricky issues and make decisions that are in her best interests, rather than in response to external influences.

They have also partnered with Soccer Without Borders. This could not have landed on my lap at a better time. Since my daughter plays soccer and we are moving to Costa Rica this summer, I have been wondering how we can get her on a team. I am hoping to learn more about this program and perhaps even get involved.

Support Activyst and help girls around the globe

They currently have a crowd-funding campaign live on Indiegogo.

Visit and buy a bag!

Like them on Facebook

Follow them on Twitter @activyst

Mar 18, 2013 Posted by Andrea Fellman In Living, Style Tagged Actyvist, Charity, Empower Girls, Girls, Girls and sports, Giving Back, Global, Gym Bag, Handbag, Indiegogo, inspire, Non-Profit, Soccer, Soccer without borders, Tote bags, Travel, Young girls Comments 0

Oh, Target… Your Threshold Line Will Be My UNDOING.

Dear Target,
I hate you.

No. I don’t really. Actually, quite the opposite. I love you. I love you more than I can tell you, but then I hate you because you make me want to redecorate my entire house every season. While I know you put a lot of emphasis and media attention behind your designer collaborations, my latest obsessions have come from your less hyped Threshold line. I’m not even sure when I first seeing the name in your stores, but I know that it was love at first sight. And this Spring? Your collection has knocked my socks off.

The bright oranges! The vintage shapes! The fauxidermy! THE TURQUOISE. My heart leaps when I round the home goods section of the store. I would stay away (just for budgeting sake) but your team was SO SMART to put you close to nessesities like paper towels, milk and juice boxes. I am forced to pass you on my weekly (ok… twice weekly) trips for things I (really) need.

Just last month I was having a whole conversation with someone about how much I still love my Missoni acrylic plates from Fall 2011. They’ve held up and I love the chevron zig-zags. Of course, the next day I round the corner to grab a few bananas and BAM. What do I see? A whole new collection of mixed pattern ikat blue and orange plates, platters and dip bowls! All of a sudden my black and white Missoni plates are SO dated and I NEED to replace them ASAP with this amazingly cute collection.

And this only a week after I impulse bought a orange X-stool and a matching throw rug.

Yes, my dear Target, this new Threshold line is indeed a problem for me. Did I really NEED 3 new doormats last week? Why yes. They were turquoise and they matched my plates. Whatever.

So thank you for all you have designed, apparently with me in mind. And please, please stop producing adorable things right now.

Yours forever,
Beth
PS: I want ALL OF THE THINGS:

Mar 13, 2013 Posted by Beth In Living Tagged acryclic plates, drapes, home decor, Home Style, ikat, lamp, ottoman, pouf, rugs, Target, Threshold Comments 0

How to incorporate Spring Trends into your Home Decor

Last weekend I gave a presentation on how to incorporate Spring trends into your home for the City of Valencia as they celebrated the grand opening of two new neighborhoods, Toscana in West Creek and Mosaic in West Hills by Lennar. I spent a week preparing for this “Fashion to Home Style” demo and so I thought I would share this presentation with all of you!

Fashion and Interior Design often mirror one another, what we see trending in fashion can easily be seen in home textiles and decor. So I started this project by creating trend boards the old fashioned way, you know, long before Pinterest came along. Below you find my Spring trend boards and the seven key Spring trends I focused on. I also styled outfits for some of these trends and then incorporated that trend into a stylish room for the home. I then went out into the real world on a scouting mission to actually prove my theory by finding actual items that are in stores now.

11 Popular Home Categories
These are taken from one of my favorite inspiration sources The Well Dressed Home.

1. Romantic – Soft, Pale, Floral
2. Couture – Lavish Elegant, Decadent
3. Classic – Polo, New York, Worldy, Antique, Tailored
4. Casual – Comfy, Easy, Faded
5. Bohemian – Worldy, Gypsy, Colorful
6. Retro – Hip, Nostalgic
7. Resort – Fresh, Island, Light, Breezy
8. Modern – Sleek, Minimul, Functional
9. Eclectic – Mix and match, Layered, Inventive
10. Vintage – Treasure, Sparkle Satin, Nostalgic
11. Eco – Simple, Green Recycled, Clean

1. Happily Ever After – This is the soft and elegant pastel trend that is a sea of minty greens, pale pinks. lilacs and even some very soft corals. You can see these colors trending in clothing, accessories, shoes and nail polish. Best used in bathrooms or bedrooms for a soothing place to escape and relax. Use mirrored accessories, candles, soaps, flowers and antique picture frames. This trend is a romantic, vintage and a little retro or nostalgic.

2. Like a Flame:
With tangerine tango being last years color of the year it’s no wonder burst of orange are still hot! This beight coral orange is warm and inviting which is why it is always a popular color for the home. Orange is also a color that is found in nature and the earth so we take inspiration from the sun, sand, rocks and even wood elements. Best used in living rooms and family rooms as it is easy to mix and match accent pillows, rugs, tables and mirrors. It is easy to find orange accessories such as vases, baskets, trays and candles. This trend is casuel, a bit bohemian or eclectic and slightly eco.

3. Pops of Color
Color is not just for kids rooms anymore. Home decor is getting brighter and more playful as well, just by finding that one colorful lamp or chair can inspire an entire room. Even pots & pans, dishes, cleaning tools and supplies have even become wildly stylish and colorful. Bold colors work best in kitchens, entry ways, playrooms, and family rooms. Add a burst of color easily with colorful lamps, kitchen appliances, bold rugs, chairs, wallpaper and personalized wall art. This trend is resort inspired and modern.

4. Green with Envy & Cobalt Blue
Emerald green is the 2013 color of the year so you’ll find shades of green everywhere. Blue and green are very tropical which is why they are great for the kitchen while the lighter shades are great for a bedrooms and bathrooms. Aqua blue and navy blue are trending in baby gear and products as a new gender neutral. Find a chevron rug, a mix of colorful kitchen chairs or a few bright side tables. This trend can be Resort, Modern and maybe even Eco.

* Notable: Spring trends always include nautical and stripes. These can be seen year round in many home decor elements. These are evergreen trends that seem to always be around in fashion and interior design. These both trend as Classic, Casual and Resort.

5. 50 Shades of Grey / Grey & Yellow
The 50 Shades of grey fashion trend has also been very hot in the home. Grey can also go from very pale grey to a midnight bluish grey. Grey has become a basic neutral much like brown, beige, white or black because it can be mixed with many different color combinations. Grey and yellow nurseries have been a popular color combination for awhile now and it’s a very soft and sooting palette for any master bedroom. Best used in bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms and nurseries. You can find many beautiful linens, duvet covers, pillows, and rugs in many shades of grey. This trend is casual and modern but could be couture if you use more luxurious fabrics.

6. Black & White
This is a hot spring trend that can be great for home offices, kids rooms, bathrooms and modern kitchens. The geometric stripes, color blocking, polk-a-dot, chevron or zebra prints make this trend easy to spot. Add in the accent colors of yellow or hot pink to really make it pop. This trend is modern and retro.

7. Exotic Prints / Global
This is an eclectic mix of worldy prints and accents that you can mix and match. They are travel inspired. These items can be very colorful, animal prints, tribal and ikat. Easily mix these into the home with pillows, artwork, candles, ceramic pieces, books and earthy elements. This trend is Eclectic, Bohemian and maybe even a little classic because of antique or worldly charm.

I went shopping at Pottery Barn and Home Goods to prove my theory… You’ll see actual items from each trend out in stores now. Click through the slideshow to see my savvy finds…

This was a paid project for Valencia.
Thanks to Pottery Barn for helping to create my set for this project.

Feb 17, 2013 Posted by Andrea Fellman In Fashion, Living, Style Tagged Andrea Fellman, California, Fashion, Fashion Trends, home decor, home Decorating, Home Style, Homes, Living, Momstyle, Outfit Inspiration, savvy sassy moms, Southern California Living, Spring Fashion Trends 2013, Spring Trends, Style, Style Presentation, Trends, Valencia, Valencia Lifestyle Comments 1

Fashion inspires a stylish home

Feb 10, 2013 Posted by Andrea Fellman In Fashion, Living, Style Tagged Fashion, Fashion Inspiration, Home, home decor, home Decorating, Home Design, Home Inspiration, Home Style, Lifestyle, Mom Style, Style Comments 0

Chatting with the charming cast of Safe Haven

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to see the new movie out on Valentine’s Day Safe Haven. This movie was a book written by the The Notebook author Nicholas Sparks. Mr. Sparks does not let his readers down with a great romance story, but this one is a thriller too! I sat down with the power house team of Julianne Hough, Nicholas Sparks, Colbie Caillat, Gavin Degraw and Josh Duhamel to discuss making a romantic thriller.

me & Nicholas Sparks – photo courtesy of Caryn Bailey

For someone like me who doesn’t get to meet the creators behind an idea or movie it’s interesting to hear who they are and what inspires them. It was so cool to me for instance to actually get to meet Nicholas Sparks. As an avid reader and bibliophile it is pretty cool to hear about the process with which Mr. Sparks wrote this book. I had never read one of his first books The Guardian, but it seems that the initial inspiration for Safe Haven came from his having written The Guardian many moons ago. What amazed me the most about Mr. Sparks was that he only takes 6 months to write a book. It would take me years.

Before meeting any of the creative team behind Safe Haven we were honored with a performance by Colbie Caillat and Gavin Degraw of their song that they wrote for the film. It is such a beautiful song that goes perfectly with the sentiment of the movie. Meeting them was a true highlight of the day. Mr. Degraw cracked us up with joke after joke, but his genuine fondness for the work he does shines through with everything he said. Ms. Caillat and Mr. Degraw actually wrote this song having never read the book or seen the movie. They were given the main points of the plot and yet wrote what is a perfect song for the movie. When asked what they thought of the final product you could see with all genuine sincerity how much they liked the way the song melded with the movie. Like I said it was a true highlight of the day to meet them, and see how down-to-earth they truly are.

me & Julianne Hough – photo courtesy of Caryn Bailey

I will admit that when we sat down with Julianne Hough I found myself unable to ask any questions. Her life story, and how she came to this movie was riveting. Ms. Hough realized quite early on that this film was a perfect fit for her. As a Nicholas Sparks fan herself on top of having seen all of his movie adaptations she knew she was the right fit for this role. Meeting Ms. Hough you get the feeling from her right away that she is a spitfire who always has more than one project in the works at all times. She talked a lot about all of the things she learned working with Lasse Holstrom (the director), and Josh Duhamel. It was great to meet someone who so loves every aspect of her career including the learning process.

me & Josh Duhamel – photo courtesy of Caryn Bailey

The last person I met that day was the ever gorgeous Josh Duhamel. By the time he walked in the door the heart palpitations were at an all time high. That’s not just by me, but all of the ladies in the room. However, it turns out that as gorgeous as he is, and he is in real life, he’s even nicer if that’s to be believed. This movie was a true departure from his usual movie rolls, but you could tell that he really enjoyed the work, and working with the kids that play his children in the movie. Mr. Duhamel’s lightheartedness in the movie is not just the character but truly who he is.

When asked which seen was his favorite in the movie after seeing it (don’t worry I’m not spoiling anything), he said it was the scene where he’s dancing with his co-star Julianne Hough in the diner. It was the scene he thought he didn’t really see fitting in with the story and didn’t think would work, but when he saw it on film there it was the perfect addition to the movie. Even more interesting was that it was also Ms. Hough’s favorite scene for the same exact reason. It just goes to show that everything is worth trying, even when you think it won’t work, because you could have your best work in the thing you least expect.

About SAFE HAVEN: An affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again, Safe Haven is based on the novel from Nicholas Sparks, the best-selling author behind the hit films The Notebook and Dear John. When a mysterious young woman arrives in a small North Carolina town, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex, a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love in this deeply moving romantic thriller.

For more information on SAFE HAVEN

Like Safe Haven on Facebook
Follow @SafeHavenMovie on Twitter #SafeHaven
Watch the trailer & clips on YouTube (see trailer below)
Find Safe Haven on Instagram & Pinterest too!

Feb 6, 2013 Posted by Candice In Living Tagged Colbie Caillat, Gavin Degraw, Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough, Lasse Holstrom, love story, nicholas sparks, romantic thriller, safe haven, widow with kids story Comments 3

How To Make Your Own Heart Origami Garland

There are so many great ways to decorate the house for Valentines Day. They don’t have to break the bank either, be super complicated, or require massive storage once the holiday is over. What I have found that not only satisfies the want to decorate, but also keeps it simple, and disposable after the holiday, is a paper garland to hang throughout the house. Whether its across the fireplace, large mirror or buffet/hutch where you are able to make it feel like you haven’t let the holiday go without notice.

A few years back, I saw these origami hearts, and figured why not give my crafting skills a try. One thing that goes without saying is that I’m pretty obsessed with all things paper, so any chance to find fun paper, I’m on it. One sheet of 12×12 scrapbook paper yields 8 hearts, making this project extremely inexpensive as well!

I found some this great SASSY glitter paper that I knew was going to be perfect for this project. Side note: Target has 10 sheets of valentines scrapbook paper in the dollar bin, so no excuses

Then it was a matter of cutting and folding. You can find diagrammed folding directions on here, but my condensed instructions are as follows:

Cut paper into 3inch x 6inch pieces
Fold paper long wise to where the pieces meet in the middle
Fold paper in half where the two short sides meet – unfold
Fold each piece diagonal to meet the line you just folded in the middle
On each of the two short side fold each corner down to meet in the middle
Turn over – you have a heart

Okay, it may seems a bit more complicated then it really is. Diagram here. Once you’ve made one, the rest will only take you a few minutes.

I then used some red and white baking twine left over from Christmas and strung them up.

Super cute, inexpensive and fun to make with the kids. Keeping in simple this year!

Share with us some of your easy crafts for kids.

Jan 29, 2013 Posted by Alli In Kids, Living, That's Crafty! Tagged craft for kids, Crafts, Crafts for Kids, decorate for Valentine's Day, heart garland, Origami, origami hearts, paper hearts, Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids Comments 3

Express your LOVE Wall Art

Since the holiday dedicated to love is coming our way, how fitting is it to decorate your home in art that exudes that lovey-dovey, homey vibe? I love art that centers around family — family roots, family name, everything. There’s something about creating a loving, family-centered environment in our homes that make it really feel like home. Doing little things to strengthen your family unit is important to me, and while wall art may seem like a trivial thing, if you find the right art, it can add so much to your space.

In honour of Valentine’s Day, I’ve rounded up some charming wall art from Etsy that centers around love & family. You’ll be dying to decorate your home with these gorgeous prints! Read on for my favourite picks.

Minnesota Custom Personalized Family Wall Art – $24.00

This is such a cute way to show your pride for both your family and your residing state! Etsy shop JT Printing has each state to choose from as well as different colours so you can customize the print to your liking.

Custom Set of 4 Wall Art – $45.00

I love this gorgeous set of four prints that are totally centered around family and love. You can include your family initials, your home state, and your family’s name along with a pretty “LOVE” print to adorn your walls with! This set is also from JT Printing.

I Love You Eye Chart Print - $21.00

Here’s a cute way to show your love — with an eye chart! This is not your typical wall art from Bates Mercantile Co. It’s always fun to include unique artwork into your home, and this print definitely fits the bill!

Teaspoon of Love Kitchen Art – $35.00

This little gem from Flourish Cafe is perfect for a kitchen wall. If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking and baking for your family, chances are a lot of those delicious meals are made with some love, too! I would love to have this print to brighten up my kitchen.

Home Is Wherever You Are Print – $18.00

This print from red lime art says it all: wherever you and your family is, that is where home is. I love this print in the sunny yellow version shown above, but you can choose from a selection of other colours to customize it accordingly for your home.

Burlap Family Name Print - $22.00

I love the old-fashioned look of this print from Etsy shop Burlap Art By Elizabeth. This would add a nice warmth to any room in your home.

Personalized Family Tree – $24.00

This is a simple and very pretty alternative to a traditional family tree from Creative Wild Child! Customize the print with your family name and choice of colour to suit your taste, and hang it on any wall in your home to show your family pride.

LOVE Wall Art – $17.00

I think we all need a bit of Robert Indiana’s iconic “love” statue in our lives. This is a gorgeous print to add to your wall art collection, and sure to give you that lovey-dovey vibe!

How do you decorate your home to show love for your family?

Jan 28, 2013 Posted by Franki In Living, Style Tagged bates mercantile co., burlap art by elizabeth, burlap family name print, creative wild child, custom state wall art, Etsy, etsy love wall art, etsy prints, etsy wall art, family artwork, family initials wall art, family name art, family name wall art, family tree art, family tree wall art, family trees, family wall art, flourish cafe, Franki Arnold, gifts for valentine's day, handmade etsy prints, handmade etsy wall art, home artwork, home is wherever you are print, home prints, i love you eye chart print, JT Printing, kitchen art, kitchen wall art, love art, love wall art, minnesota custom personalized family wall art, personalized art, personalized family art, personalized family tree art, personalized family wall art, personalized valentine's day gifts, personalized wall art, red lime art, robert indiana statue, robert indiana wall art, teaspoon of love kitchen art, Those Young Moms, valentine's day artwork, Valentine's Day GIfts, Valentines Day Comments 0

Chatting with Hungry Girl and Fiber One {Giveaway}

Last week I was invited to an intimate breakfast hosted by Fiber One and Hungry Girl. This was for the launch of the new Chocolate Fiber One Cereal, which by the way – tastes great! I have been a fan of Hungry Girl, Lisa Lillien for a few years now. She is my kind of girl, energetic and totally real when it comes to food. We were treated to a cup of 80 Calorie (per serving) Chocolate Cereal as well as a breakfast buffet of fruit for a build your own yogurt parfait. We had a conversation with Lisa about weight management, food, healthy living, lifestyle and a little bit of business. Afterall, she is a fearless female entrepreneur who is not only savvy in the kitchen but a great example of a woman who is her brand.

Lisa has been using Fiber One cereal for many of her recipes like the popular Lord of the Onion Rings, Fiber-ific Fried Chicken and Loaded ‘n Oated Veggie Pizza. In fact she has an entire page in the book dedicated to the Secrets of Fiber-Frying where she shares the Fiber One breadcrumb breakdown. But her books are filled with much more than that. She has creative guilt-free recipes for all your favorite foods from appetizers, main dishes, salads, and decadent desserts. These are not diet books but rather a survival guide for hungry girls in the real world.

Check out her latest Hungry Girl to the MAX Cookbook with 650 Guilt Free recipes!

I was happy to meet the woman behind the brand and happy to report she was just as colorful, energetic and real as you would imagine. She is a savvy sassy woman who walks the walk and talks the talk.

She’s is not a nutritionist, she’s just hungry! Lisa Lillien, a self-annoited “foodologist” is the founder of Hungry-girl.com that began as a emai lto two hundred friends adn family members has become a worldwide phenomenon that entertains and informs hungry people everywhere!
More about the new Fiber One 80 Calorie Chocolate Cereal!

Dieters everywhere will be thrilled to hear that they no longer have to avoid chocolate! The new Fiber One® 80 Calories Chocolate is a lightly sweetened cereal with a touch of cocoa.
Delivering a delicious, chocolaty experience with a sweet calorie count – 80 calories per serving – managing your weight doesn’t have to be about what you give up.*
Each serving has 9g of fiber, 35% of the recommended Daily Value of fiber, to help you feel satisfied and keep your diet on track*.
Fiber helps satisfy your hunger, so it’s easier to eat less and lose weight without feeling as hungry. To help you feel satisfied, food should provide at least an excellent source of fiber – 5g, 20% Daily Value of fiber.

Now, who wants Chocolate for breakfast? But you may want to hide it because your kids will want it too!

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Chocolate for Breakfast Giveaway!
One winner will WIN:

Hungry Girl Cookbook
Hungry Girl to the MAX cookbook
Fiber One Cereal
Re-usable Lunch Tote
Small ceramic coffee mug / cereal snack bowl

Please enter this giveaway through the Rafflecopter below.

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Jan 27, 2013 Posted by Andrea Fellman In Living Tagged Breakfast, Cereal, Cookbook, Eating Right, Fiber, Fiber One, Fiber One Chocolate Cereal, giveaway, Healthy, Hungry Girl, Hungry Girl Cookbooks, Lisa Lillien Comments 25

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Color Crush: Grey and Yellow

The benefit of sports for girls

Support Activyst and help girls around the globe