LIFE IS WHAT IT IS

I get so frustrated when I hear people constantly complaining about how their lives suck and life isn't the way they thought it would be. Well news flash people, your life is the way YOU make it. No one else made your life the way it is. Did someone hold a gun to your head and say do this or do that? Probably not. You had a free will and you decided on those choices.

YOU made poor choices so YOU have to live with YOUR consequences.

I bring this up because a family member of mine got mad at me because I didn't answer my phone when they called. I was out running errands with my younger boys this morning and accidentally left my phone on the counter. Everyone forgets one time or another. I wasn't worried about going back to the house to grab it, as I wasn't going to be out long. I called back multiple times try to reach that family member then when they finally answer, they are all upset with me because I wasn't there to listen to THEIR problems. I'm sorry I have a life outside of you.

 BIG SURPRISE HUH!!

How do you deal with someone like that? God has given us this wonderful life and people take it for granted. Be glad you were able to wake up this morning and see your children/grandchildren. Every day is a blessing. Make the most out of it. No, my life isn't all gum drops and flowers BUT I have my health, God and most of all my family. Aren't those enough to be happy for? I am so grateful for all I have. I have never lost a child or ever had to have a child that had cancer. Those things are much worse than I could ever imagine. 

If you don't like what's going on in your life, CHANGE IT because NO ONE else can for YOU!!!

Influenster #FrostyVoxBox

I received the #FrostyVoxBox from Influenster in return I give my review of the products.

 INFLUENSTER FROSTY VOXBOX

I got this wonderful VoxBox that was full of products from Rimmel, EcoTools, Celestial Seasonings, McCormick, Red Vines and Boots Beauty USA!! Can't wait to share my review with you all.

Rimmel Gentle Eye Makeup Remover: This worked actually very well. I do have to say I had a hard time getting off the Rimmel Waterproof Eye Liner, but it removed my eye shadow very quickly. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a nice and gentle eye makeup remover. I received a 4.2 oz bottle of this to try and you can purchase that for around $7.49. This is available at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Target, CVS Pharmacy, Kmart, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Meijer, and other retailers nationwide.

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Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner: This is a very nice color. It went on very smooth and looks fabulous!! I definitely recommend this if you want that nice clean look.You can purchase this for around $4.49 and is available also at Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Target, CVS Pharmacy, Kmart, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Meijer, and other retailers nationwide.

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NYC Expert Last Lip Color in Sugar Plum: I was super excited to receive NYC's Expert Lip Color as I can never seem to find a shade I like on myself. This is a beautiful shade as you can see above. It has a little bit of shimmer to it. It also doesn't make my lips sticky or anything. You can pick this up for around $1.99 and it available at Walmart, Target, CVS, Duane Reade, Kmart and Family Dollar.

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No7 Protect & Perfect ADVANCED Sachet: This product is amazing. My skin has been so dry since winter rolled in. I put this on this morning and my skin instantly felt moisturized. No7 Protect & Perfect ADVANCED Serum has been clinically proven to be more effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines for younger looking skin in just two weeks!! You can purchase here for $22.99 for a 30ml bottle(1 oz). Definitely worth it!!

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EcoTools Full Volume Styler Hair Brush: I have found my new hair brush!!! I used this brush this morning, my hair was so soft and shiny afterwards. EcoTools Hair Brush tames any hair style with a variety of five brush head shapes and bristle designs specially crafted to suit every need. You can find this brush at your local Target for around $10.99.

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Love your hair again!!!

Red Vines Fruit Vines Bites(Cherry):These were delicious!! My little one enjoyed them as well. I think he ate more than I did. Check out a Walgreens or Target near you so you can get yourself some. They are between $1.29-$1.79!! I actually like these better than Twizzlers!!!

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McCormick Gourmet Thyme: I love to cook and Thyme is one of the spices I use a lot. I love that McComick has made an all natural version. My favorite dish to put this in is my mom's homemade stuffing for the holidays but I put it on vegetable and in soups also. This 0.62 oz container will cost you around $4.79. You can check Walmart or Target and I'm sure you will find it right there with the other McCormick Spices.

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Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane Decaf Green Tea:  I absolutely love tea. Regardless of the season, I drink it. I'll be honest, I was a little skeptical to try this. The reason being, I don't like a lot of things that have that mint flavor to it but this tea was absolutely amazing and was completely surprised that I enjoyed it. I added a little honey to my cup, but they also suggested some milk. I love that Candy Cane Lane Green Tea is made with the very finest green tea leaves, peppermint and other botanicals. Check your tea aisle at the store and get yourself some!!

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Head out and grab one of these products today and let me know what you think!!!

Advocare 24 Day Challenge Meal Plan: Max Phase

 24 Day Challenge Meal Plan: Week 2

So my husband and I decided to hop on the 24 Day Challenge train!!! We are ready to start eating better than we ever have before.

Why would I want to do this, you ask??

•  Are You Tired?
• Need More Energy?
• Need To Lose Some Weight?( Class Reunion Coming Up???)
• Just Want To Eat and Feel Better?

Did you answer YES to any?? Then why not try it? What do you have to lose?

Our reason: We want to be able to be here for our grandchildren and hopefully our great grandchildren. We want to be able to run and play with them without being worn out and tired.

Here's what in the 24 Day Challenge Box.

The first 10 days you are doing a cleanse(gentle and uneventful). Here's what it consist of:

• 1 box Herbal Cleanse
• 1 bottle OmegaPlex
• 1 Spark Energy Drink

On days 11-24 you will be on the Max Phase. The Max Phase consist of the following:

• 1 box Meal Replacement Shake
• 1 box MNS 3
•  1 box of Spark

I will also be taking Catalyst, CarbEase and ThermoPlus in the Max Phase for extra inches and pounds to be lost :) These are all extras and can be added on if you want.

We started Monday, October 27 and I'm super excited for the meal plan I have made. I will give all my lunches and dinners as the shakes are my breakfasts. So let's get to that!!

Day 11
Lunch: Ham and Green Peppers
Dinner: Baked Omelets

Day 12
Lunch: Honey Lime Tilapia and Asparagus
Dinner: Chicken Kabobs

Day 13
Lunch: Burrito Bowl
Dinner: Steak Rolls

Day 14
Lunch: Creamy Black Bean Chicken Soup
Dinner: Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa


Day 15
Lunch: Hamburger and Fresh Veggies
Dinner: Chicken and Cucumber Noodles

Day 16
Lunch: Tilapia and Broccoli


Dinner: Chicken Stir Fry

Day 17
Lunch: Chicken Stir Fry
Dinner:Salmon Patties and Fresh Veggies

Day 18
Lunch: Baked Omelets
Dinner: Chicken on Greens

Day 19
Lunch: Tilapia and Green Beans
Dinner: Honey Mustard Wings and Cucumber

Day 20
Lunch: Cilantro Lime Tuna
Dinner: Beef and Cabbage

Day 21
Lunch: Beef and Cabbage
Dinner: Mushroom Honey Dijon Chicken

Day 22
Lunch: Tilapia and Carrots
Dinner: Steak, Green Pepper, Onion, Garlic Stir Fry

Day 23
Lunch: Salmon and Green Beans
Dinner: Herb Chicken Legs and Cucumber

Day 24
Lunch: Salmon Loaf
Dinner: Chicken Burgers and Fresh Veggies

 Well there is week 2 of our 24 day challenge menu!! Want to start in on the journey?? Go here and order your 24 Day Challenge. Want the extras also? Here they are: Catalyst, Carb Ease and ThermoPlus.

Read about end of my cleanse here


What do you all think of my menu???

Advocare 24 Day Challenge: Day 11

 DAY 1 of Max Phase

WOOHOO!!!
Cleanse phase is over!!! 
I feel AMAZING!!!!
(Sorry I just can't help myself I have to scream it from the roof tops.)

I no longer feel bloated and my stomach looks flatter. I got to eat actual food which is a blessing cause I LOVE FOOD!!! I didn't have to eat salads every day or anything like that. It really is about eating clean and watching your portions. You don't need to eat every carb you see. Even though sometimes I wish we could without consequences. :)

I lost 2.5 inches and 3.5 lbs in the first 10 days!!!

Week 1 Meal Plan

Week 2 Meal Plan

I never knew that Advocare existed, until about a couple months ago and of course I was a little skeptical of if it really worked. You see all these products on TV, online and on store shelves. Honestly, how do you know which to pick? The awesome thing about Advocare is we are tested for all banned substances by a company called Informed-Choice. You can look at one of the products called Catalyst (my favorite product) here and see the batch number, when it expires and when it was tested. Advocare wants the safest and most effective products around. 

With all that being said, I am so glad I was introduced to Advocare. It will forever change my whole family’s life for the better!! Everyone wants what’s best for themselves and their families. Honestly, what do you have to lose by giving it a try? Some weight, inches? What do you gain? I’m going to say lots of energy and eating better. Advocare is all about making you, a better you. 

Now that the cleanse phase is over, I now start the Max Phase which is going to give me the best tools to achieve my next weight-management goal.  I am wanting to get under 200!! I know I can do it!!

Want to start your own Advocare journey? Start with the 24 Day Challenge and jump start your journey!!

My First Advocare 24 Day Challenge: Day 3

Cleanse Phase: Day 3

So I'm on Day 3 of the Cleanse(there's 10 days total). I am feeling great!!! Who knew that your insides could so clean and that I could have so much ENERGY!!

Energy is my big thing. I have 3 kids, 2 under the age of 5, and they are very active. They definitely keep me on my toes during the day, but I always felt sluggish. NOT ANYMORE!!! Sorry just super excited to have all this energy. I usually lay down when the boys do in the afternnon, but since starting the Challenge, I haven't thought about it once.

 That's amazing to me.

So far my meals haven't been bad. Day 1's dinner was a little bland, so next time I will definitely being adding a little more seasonings.  Day 2's dinner was yummy. I threw my chicken, taco seasoning(homemade) and salsa in the crock pot and let it cook. It was done by 11/12ish so I packed my husband's and I's meal. I decided to attend a great function for AdvoCare(so I needed mine for on the go) and got to listen to one of our amazing Doctors, Dr. Aija Brameus. She did a great job explaining our products and I got so much information. I learned new things about the products that we take each day and how we benefit from them,if taken on a daily basis.

I definitely recommend starting with the 24 Day Challenge, so that you are cleaning out all toxins from your body the first 10 days, then giving your body back the nutrition it needs on days 11-24.

Are you asking yourself why would I take supplements?

Did you know if you wanted to get all the Omega 3's your body needs, you would need to eat fish every week every day!! Who does that? Or who wants to do that? I know I don't :)

How about the calcium you aren't getting? Your body takes that away from your bones and teeth which will result in osteoporosis if took much is taken from your bones.

Today is the day to make lifestyle adjustments!!! Order your challenge here or email me at kirstingervais@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.

What are you waiting for?? Start your New Year's Resolution NOW!!!

Advocare 24 Day Challenge Meal Plan: Cleanse Phase

 24 Day Challenge Meal Plan: Week 1

So my husband and I decided to hop on the 24 Day Challenge train!!! We are ready to start eating better than we ever have before.

Why would I want to do this, you ask??

•  Are You Tired?
• Need More Energy?
• Need To Lose Some Weight?( Class Reunion Coming Up???)
• Just Want To Eat and Feel Better?

Did you answer YES to any?? Then why not try it? What do you have to lose?

Our reason: We want to be able to be here for our grandchildren and hopefully our great grandchildren. We want to be able to run and play with them without being worn out and tired.

Here's what in the 24 Day Challenge Box.

The first 10 days you are doing a cleanse(gentle and uneventful). Here's what it consist of:

• 1 box Herbal Cleanse
• 1 bottle OmegaPlex
• 1 Spark Energy Drink

On days 11-24 you will be on the Max Phase. The Max Phase consist of the following:

• 1 box Meal Replacement Shake
• 1 box MNS 3
•  1 box of Spark

I will also be taking Catalyst, CarbEase and ThermoPlus in the Max Phase for extra inches and pounds to be lost :) These are all extras and can be added on if you want.

We will be starting Monday, October 27 and I'm super excited for the meal plan I have made. I will give all my lunches and dinners as the shakes are my breakfasts. So let's get to that!!

Day 1
Lunch: Tuna Avocado & Black Bean Salad with Fresh Veggies
Dinner: Unwrapped Cabbage Rolls

Day 2
Lunch: Baked Herb Tilapia, 1/2 Sweet Potato with Pumpkin Pie Spice and Broccoli
Dinner: Slow Cooker Chicken Burritos in Lettuce leafs

Day 3
Lunch: Baked Herb Tilapia, Low Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
Dinner: Zesty Bunless Burger with Salsa and fresh veggies

Day 4
Lunch: Chopped Thai Chicken Salad and Rice with Ginger, Lime and Cilantro
Dinner: Herb Chicken Breast and Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Day 5
Lunch: Salmon, Baked Sweet Potato Fries and Steamed Carrots
Dinner: Hobo Packets-Ground Beef, Zucchini, Green Peppers and Onions

Day 6
Lunch: Chopped Thai Chicken Salad and Rice with Ginger, Lime and Cilantro

Dinner: Applesauce Chicken and Steamed Carrots

Day 7
Lunch: Black Beans and Rice
Dinner: Baked Steak Fajitas

Day 8
Lunch: Kielbasa Onion and Carrots

Dinner: Honey Lime Chicken and Broccoli

Day 9
Lunch: Cobb Salad

Dinner: Turkey Burger and Raw Veggies

Day 10
Lunch:  Baked Chicken Fajitas(no shells)

Dinner: Chili

  Thanks Forktacular for some awesome recipes!! Check out some other recipes she has here

 Well there is week 1 of our 24 day challenge menu(I'll add photos soon)!! Want to start in on the journey?? Go here and order your 24 Day Challenge. Want the extras also? Here they are: Catalyst, Carb Ease and ThermoPlus.

Read about Day 3 of my Cleanse Phase here!

Check out the Max Phase Meal Plan here!!

What do you all think of my menu???

TLC VoXBox

T.L.C. VoxBox 

I received this complimentary of Influenster to review

 

Avon ANEW Reversalist Complete Renewal Express

 

I didn't see much of a difference when I applied Avon ANEW Reversalist Complete Renewal Express to my face. As being only 27, I don't have many wrinkles just yet. I may have a few gray hairs from my kids though. Below is my before and after picture:

Do you see a difference?

Puffs To Go

This has to be one of my favorite products. I know it's just tissue but it doesn't get dirty in this package unlike unwrapped tissue I've thrown in my purse or van. I keep a pack in my van always cause I hate those big boxes that slide everywhere then when you need one, nowhere to be found. This is so much nicer to have available. Plus Puffs is my favorite tissue when I'm sick. It's so soft and doesn't make my nose turn red after blowing all day like others have.

Breyers Gelato Indulgences

So the whole family tried Breyers Gelato Indulgences. I bought the Raspberry Cheesecake one. It was very creamy and raspberry, but I couldn't really taste the cheesecake in it. I was a little disappointed in that part since I love cheesecake. I would suggest making it a little more cheesecake flavored. :)

Ivory Original Bar Soap

I was trying to figure out what craft to do with the ivory soap, but was having a very hard time. I have a 1 & 3 years old so it has to be fun for them and safe. I started looking around on interest (yes I'm an addict lol) and came across blowing up the soap in the microwave, making bath crayons and a few others. We decided on blowing up the soap. My 3 year old absolutely loved this idea and it's great for sensory play.

Shell Fuel Rewards Network Card

I don't go to Shell very frequently but this is a great idea to draw more business. I love the idea of earning while spending. Now a days gas is extremely expensive and every penny truly does count. I have a Honda Odyssey and it takes about $70 or more to fill it up. So even if we only saved a couple cents a few times, it will eventually add up in the long run. 

Neosporin Neo To Go! 

 

 This is a great compact first aid item. I love that I can put it in my purse and it doesn't take up any space. It's easy to use also. One squirt on a small cut or scrape and you are good to go. My little one hurt himself while we were on vacation at a water park. I pulled this out of my purse and spray it one time. Mommy had cured his boo-boo in a matter of seconds.