DIY Coffee Scrub Cellulite Treatment

Who loves body scrubs?

I do, I do!

However, they can get expensive depending on where you purchase them from. Personally, I love making my very own!

My favorite involves my addiction: caffeine!

Whaaat? How does caffeine play into a body scrub?

The “caffeine” works on skin in three primary ways: as a vasoconstrictor, an antioxidant, and a diuretic, making it perfect for buffing your skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Ingredients

• 1 c freshly ground coffee
• 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 1/2 c sea salt
• 1/2 c coconut oil (olive oil works fine too as long as its extra virgin)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together and store in a mason jar!
2. Use once per week in the shower with a body brush or just using your hands.
3. Wash off thoroughly with warm water.

Vegan Cupcake Batter

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups almond milk
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, liquefied
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12 cup muffin pans or line with 18 paper baking cups.
2. Measure the apple cider vinegar into a 2 cup measuring cup. Fill with almond milk to make 1 1/2 cups. Let stand until curdled, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk mixture, coconut oil and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until blended. Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, dividing evenly.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan set over a wire rack. When cool, arrange the cupcakes on a serving platter.
4. Frost with desired frosting.

*Notes: this recipe does not rise as well as cake batter, but cupcakes are more fun anyway!

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Belly Dance Maternity/Nursing Dress Review + Giveaway

Hi pregnant and nursing mama's! Today, I come bearing gifts! :)

I would love to introduce you to Belly Dance Maternity-a favorite among celebrities and one of the best online boutiques that offers maternity & nursing apparel. A pioneer in the burgeoning world of maternity fashion, owner Jennifer Strom Simonte wanted to provide the ultimate collection for women who do not want to sacrifice their style when expecting.

I have gotten the chance to speak with Jennifer and she is absolutely stunning! She truly cares about her company and works at a very personal level to make sure you feel and look your best-at every stage of your pregnancy and afterwards!

At Belly Dance Maternity, they believe you shouldn't have to sacrifice your style when you’re expecting. Our clothes outfit every part of your life - work, home, formal occasions, outdoors, sleepwear and lingerie-even cool baby gifts! They also offer some of the best brands around such as Maternal America, Seraphine, NOM, Belabumbum, Bravado, you name it-they have it! To check out their full list of designers, click here. 

Today, I am reviewing the Mosaic Ruffle Wrap Dress by Maternal America (which is one of my favorite brands by the way). This dress functions as a maternity AND nursing dress. If you followed me during my pregnancy, then you know that I won't wear anything that cannot be used after pregnancy as well! I hate to waste.

So THIS is the perfect solution-whether you are expecting or nursing-or even afterwards!

Overall, I absolutely loved this dress. I wore it out to dinner with my husband and son and got so many compliments! As my husband says, "It hugs the curves in all the right places. It can be sexy or it can be cute, too." 

The material was soft and the dress itself was light and flowy-almost airy! It definitely would flatter a pregnant bump or a nursing mama as the deep v-neck also makes it 100% accessible and easy for breastfeeding. The mosaic pattern is super flattering while the tie in the back adds a degree of utter cuteness. (the straps are still my favorite for some reason)

Best of all? You would never even guess the dress was in the maternity/nursing category!

Now, here is a chance to win a $25 gift certificate code to apply towards ANY purchase on the site! Just enter below to win! And no worries if you do not win-here is a gift for ALL of you ladies! Here is a 20% off coupon code that you may use on anything on the site! YAY!!! 

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Disclaimer: I was given a dress to test, at no cost. All opinions are my own.