Vegan Brownies!

The best brownies I have ever had! And they are Vegan!!

Here is the original recipe. 

250 g or 2 cups  - unbleached all-purpose flour

• 400 g or 2 cups - white sugar
• 65 g or 3/4 cup - unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Teaspoon -  baking powder
• 1 Teaspoon - salt
• 235 ml or 1 cup water
• 235 ml or 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
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• I change it slight by changing the water to half water/half soya milk and half the vegetable oil  because that is a lot of oil!! 

  Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Pour in water, vegetable oil and vanilla; mix until well blended. I use an electric mixer so they were really smooth.
  3. Spread evenly in a 9x13 inch baking pan. (I lined my tray with grease proof paper)
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is no longer shiny. (Keep a check on them, Vegan brownies I better soft) 
  5. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Unless you like them falling apart and crumbling like I do!
  
  
  I am rubbish at making brownies usually but these were so easy and turned out to be the best brownies I have ever made! (Said my dad!)
  
  
  I'm sineadycady thanks for....Oh wait never mind! lol
  
  
  Sineadycady xx 

Ballerina Bun

Submitted by Lure Hair

Smoother Skin

I have been using the magic peeling glove now for a few weeks. I love this way of exfoliating because you are phycailly removing the I don't have to worry about my skin reacting to the lotions/gels and beads mix that typically come along with exfoliating.

Before using the peeling glove I was using Dove Shower scrub. I like it. It has a beautiful smell and I thought it exfoliated pretty well that was until I use the magic peeling glove which is amazing!

Not only does this exfoliate the skin but it has other benefits -

-Eliminates dead skin cells with a gentle action that leaves the skin brighter.

-Liberates the skin from impurities and improves the skin ability for deep penetration of treatments - Like Anti-wrinkles, Moisturizer, Anti-cellulite and Spot removing.

-Revitalizes stretch Marks and acne scars.

-Prepares the skin for a perfect hair removing by promoting the exposure of ingrown hair.

-Promotes more effective and long lasting tanning.

-Help to prevent and clear up the small dark spots from the chest, face and hands that can be caused from the exposure to the sun.

From my experience I have found that it has brightens and smoothed my skin. Boosted circulation which has help with the improvement of the skin overall and helped revitalized stretch marks. (on going process)

Help with the removal of old fake tan and allowing new tanning application to last long and look flawless. Aided with the removal of hair, including getting a closer smoother long lasting shave and made is easier to use a epilator on underarms and bikini line due to exposure of the hair and the reduction in ingrown hair. 

All in all I LOVE this product and look forward to using it every week. 

How to use video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5B4MQABMKk

First thoughts - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNhwa2ncBQ&feature=player_embedded

Mineral Make-up

Above Is The Link To My New Video On How To Apply Mineral Foundation. This Link And Others Like It Can Also Found On The Howto Page.

Products used in this video:

KmS mineral Essentials - 

100% Pure Mineral Make-up 

http://kmsmineralessentials.com/

Kms Application Brush

Mineral Mate Palette
15% off 1st order with coupon Code New11, and shipping is free worldwide.

Why is Minerals Make-up different - 

KmS minerals are long wearing, waterproof, sweat proof while protecting the skin with natural SPF. I find the foundation has a silky texture once applied to the skin.

They are paraben free, free of talc, fragrance oils, chemicals and preservatives, Irritant-free and can be used on all skin types, including those that have Acne or Rosacea

Mineral Foundation is one of the easiest foundations to work with, and I would recommend it to anyone including mature skin types.

Skin Care Routine

Feel free to check out the full video above!

Otherwise keep reading to get an insight into my skin care routine and the products that I used that have helped clear up my break outs!

About my skin:

When I was a teen I never had break outs, I had the odd spot here and there but nothing crazy. In fact my skin was on the dryer side. Click here to see my top tips on dry skin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-khL4aZXzk)

However the older I got the worse my skin seemed to get. I was covered in spots, blemishes, pimples!!! Seemed like one would clear up and another two would replace it! I tried every thing - All the odd home recipes, the kitty litter mask, lemon and sugar treatment but NOTHING WORKED!

Finally I stopped with all the quick fixes and just used the same products every night and every morning and my skin is getting better and better!

The products I used might not work for you, but finding the right skin care routine will.

Cleanser - Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash

I use this at night to remove my make-up (one pump) and to also clean my skin (second pump). I don’t use this every morning as I don’t want to over wash my skin. Even though I used to take my make-up off at night I didn’t clean my skin too. So now I not only remove my make-up but I wash my face afterwards. I can’t stress enough how important it is to remove your make-up at night Just by doing that you will notice a difference!

Scrub - Simple Smoothing Facial Scrub

I use this once a week or twice if I notice a huge problem. Mostly once does the trick and I will stick to that. Exfoliating is great and feels great too but you have to be careful not to over do it. Especially if you have spots, if you keep disturbing the healing of the spots they will last longer!

Toner - Witch Hazel and Rose Water

This is my favourite part of my routine! I use my toner once in the morning instead of cleansing my skin and once at night after cleansing and I love this stuff! If you are looking for a good toner try looking in the health care and vitamin section of the pharmacy. Witch Hazel and Rose Water are natural extracts that not only remove any oils or dirt felt after cleansing the skin, but it leaves it super smooth and soft too!

Moisturiser - Nivea Soft Moisturiser

This is my favourite ever moisturiser I have tried. I love this more then any other product - high end or low this is the best! I highly recommend this! Seriously!!

Short Crop

as worn by singer Keri Hilson

1 Pigtail 1 Braid

To give a little history of this hair style you must understand that I would have never created a style that is one braid one pigtail.  This style is all designed by the 4 year old who has wore this style for about 2 weeks straight.  I finally decided I had better share this with everyone.  Some of you moms out there might just understand what its like to have a spunky daughter like mine.

I first made a small center poof.  I used the bobbie pin that you can see below to give her thin hair an actual poof look.  Then we split the poof hair and made 2 pigtails.

She always picked which side was the braid and which one was the ponytail.   

I finished off the ponytail by putting ringlets.