...for the love of girl scout cookies...

Hi, my name is Rachel and I am addicted to Girl Scout Cookies. Yup, sad but true. My love for these limited time treats started in Elementary School when I myself was hustling the things. Ever since, I have had a full-blow love affair for Thin Mints, Samoa’s and Do-si-dos. Now no longer being a Girl Scout or having any of the sweet girls visit us to take our order, I have been on the hunt for the nearest grocery store table set-up. I have been searching for them so badly I even downloaded the iphone app. Pathetic, I know. So this past weekend between Home Depot visits, I had my eyes out for the girls in their green patched vests. After about three grocery store “drive-by’s" I found them! Success! I am embarrassed to confess I was the girl’s biggest sale that day, but am happy to have a stocked pantry. Hopefully, now my girl scout cookie cravings will be squashed until next year. So, now that I have told you my secret, tell me what's your favorite cookie?

[my iphone app., desperate times call for desperate measures]

[i spy girl scouts]

[success!]

xoxo,

R

...for the love of nutella...

There are not many people out there who don't love Nutella. Whether you slather it on toast, dip your favorite fruit in it, or top your ice cream with it, it is one delectable treat that truly is hard to top. The only downfall? The artificial flavoring, refined sugar and the 200 calories packed in just two tablespoons.

Now before you swear off Nutella forever, I have good news for you, there's a healthier version. It's raw, vegan, gluten-free and safe for people with peanut allergies. Sounds too good to be true, but this Nutella taste alike Rawtella is sprouting up everywhere and currently can be purchased here. Rawtella is made of only three ingredients: hazelnuts, cacao nibs and coconut sugar. It's less creamy than it's predecessor but is said to pack an insanely rich, chocolaty punch.

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Enjoy!

xoxo,

R+M

...keeping yourself nourished...

If you have spent more than 10 minutes with me you have probably discovered I have a bit of a moisturizing addiction. It's true, I am constantly reaching in my handbag for hand lotion, and have to reapply after every handwash. Honestly, I am a bit OCD about it. Well being in colder climates this weekend is not helping, honestly it's making me reapply more than ever! Luckily I just stumbled upon one of Real Simple's Favorite's list, and this one I swear was written for me. It lists their seven favorite nourishing hand cream's, and this Aveeno one struck me the most. Can't wait to try it! You can check out the rest of the list here.

Happy Moisturizing!

xoxo,

R

...getting golden globe ready...

To say I have an obsession for beauty products would be an understatement. I love beauty products, am always one to try a new product, and often leave the beauty stores with a bag full of items that weren't on my shopping list. Whenever an awards show is coming up, I love reading up on how the stars are preparing for a night in the limelight. With the golden globes on Sunday, Mikis and I decided to pamper ourselves with some face masks I picked up at my last beauty store excursion. I indulged myself with the Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Mud Masque and Mikis had the Passion Peel Masque. Although both masque's were great and left our skin soft and cleansed, I think my masque won with it's delectable chocolate smell, seriously it tasted almost good enough to eat.

[enjoying a spa night in]

[milo was terrified of my mask]

Here's a little video to show how scared Milo was....

Next time your at Ulta I suggest you pick up a mask from the Montagne Jeunesse line and have a at-home spa day.

xoxo,

R+M