Author: Megan

Who doesn’t love Rosé wine? Today is National Rosé Day and why not celebrate and enjoy a refreshing mix of both red and white vino?

National Rosé Day is always the second Saturday in June and was actually submitted and approved by the registrar of National Day Calendar in October 2014 by Bodvar, House of Roses.  How cool is that and might I add THANK YOU, especially if it means to sip on a glass of cool refreshing Rosé, than sign me up!

Rosé is amazing all on its own but because summer is officially here, nothing says summer like BBQs, picnics, beach vacations, and sangria! Sangria is my summer time drink not only because it’s light BUT it hits the spot during the summer time heat and unbearable humidity.

Some may not know exactly what sangria is, but may you have seen it and no doubt heard of this drink.  Sangria, is a Spanish alcoholic beverage that usually consists of red or white wine with diced fruits. Plus, sangria also includes additional alcohol like, champagne, brandy or rum along with additional fruit juices like orange juice and pineapple juice.

I like all Sangria, especially gluten-free, and I have tried many flavor combinations and I tend to like the lighter wines like white or Rosé best.  I find the best thing to do is order a red wine version and a white or Rosé combination and share with a group of friends!

Today, I’m sharing my strawberry lemon Rosé Sangria.  Now, there are no rules when making this beverage.  Honestly, choose whatever fruit and additional alcohol combinations you want and by all means have fun!

Strawberry Lemon Rose, Sangria!

Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

• 4.5 cups of Sparkling water or 2 cups Champagne
• 1 bottle to 1 1.2 bottles of Rosé
• ½ cup Triple Sec or 1 cup white rum
• 2 Lemons
• ⅓ cup fresh Mint
• 1 1.2 cups Strawberries
• Ice

Dermalogica has been my go to protective sunscreen which I have used every single day for the past 5 years! I literally do not leave home without it!

If you wear foundation which may or may not have sunscreen mixed in, friends I can honestly tell you that amount of sunscreen is simply not enough! My brother-in-law who, is a dermatologist, always made sure my sisters and I always were lathered in sunscreen. I was a lifeguard back in high school. I am proud now, looking back I was one of the very few lifeguards who slathered on sunscreen, wore a visor or hat, and sat under my umbrella most of time… let me tell you my tan was awesome!!
Actually, it wasn’t because I didn’t have one and now I can look back and be grateful considering that all it takes is one major sun burning exposure to be susceptible to the damaging sun rays and BAM you could be on the road to skin cancer.

My brother-in-law, Brian, would often times show us some pretty graphic and equally gross sun damaged skin to warn us of the dangers from the sun especially unprotected skin! But, even if you are thoroughly coated in sunscreen having additional protection like a hat or linen long sleeved shirt can also save your skin.

Dermalogica’s sunscreen is like none other I have tried, and believe you me I have tried many, many, many sunscreens and this formula is so silky and not super greasy which it doesn’t actually feel like or even look like your wearing sunscreen.  Dermalogica’s sunscreen will leave your face feeling moisturized, light, and most importantly protected from harmful UVA and UVB rays!

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If you use other Dermalogica products I would love to know which ones and your thoughts! Have a wonderful day and always wear your sunscreen!

Xoxo,
Megan

I am so happy to be partnering with Namaste Foods in hosting a Giveaway!! (See rules for the giveaway at the end of this blog)

This food company has to be one of my favorite allergy friendly companies if not my FAVORITE!! From allergy-free pizza crusts, that actually taste like homemade pizza, to allergy-friendly flour mixes, to baking mixes I can NOT thank them enough for creating their company specifically targeting many of us who have multiple food intolerances and allergies. And the food tastes absolutely delicious! Trust me I buy the pizza crust by the case to have in stock in my food pantry at all times!

Thank you to this amazing company I have finally been able to eat “normally” with other people and not feel like I’m missing out due to my food intolerances. It was Namaste Foods who helped bridge this gap. If you are one of the lucky ones who does not suffer from an allergy or an intolerance count yourself blessed, but those of you who do have one or more food issues, society has not always been as friendly or understanding to those of us who have medical reasons as to WHY we have to eat the way we do. If though you are eating to avoid top food allergens because you want to clean up your diet then this is the company for you! The expansive food list they have is very impressive.

Namaste is my staple in my food pantry. My husband who doesn’t need to watch for any food-related issues and it very picky has many times commented on how this food, Namaste Foods Products, tastes just like the allergy laden foods he is used to. Namaste Food’s attention to detail on every level has helped me so much and I seriously cannot thank them enough. So when asked to partner up with them in a GIVEAWAY I jumped at the chance! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

Enter for a chance to be a lucky winner of a Namaste Giveaway Tote containing 4 Namaste Foods, Products, Assorted Recipe Cards and Coupons to enjoy your next Namaste Foods products.

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