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#prayforladiescode. Just a simple message, but please in this sad time keep the girls in your thoughts, and sent good vibes to the family that has lost a daughter way too soon. EunB was much too young to be gone, so I pray she finds comfort in her new home, and I keep Sojung and Rise in my thoughts. You don’t have to be a fan, but you do have to be a decent person and realize the severity of this accident.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Parsnips 

If you don’t have enough time to make a crazy Thanksgiving dish, roast up some vegetables! We had a roommate dinner a couple weeks ago and this is what I made. It was the first time all 5 of us did something together/were in the same place at the same time since I joined in July. Other dishes included eggplant casserole, potato casserole, asparagus, and pumpkin pie from FRESH pumpkin. This was also the first time 3 of my roommates had parsnips!  Introducing people to healthy new foods brings me such great joy…hence my blog.

NEED:

1 lb brussels sprouts

2-3 parsnips 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

dried herbs or spices (I used 1/2 tablespoon rosemary, 1/2 tablespoon oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper) 

DO: 

Preheat heat oven to 400 degrees F

Wash vegetables and remove any dirty or yellow leaves on brussels sprouts. 

Chop parnsips into 2-3 inch pieces. 

Put all vegetables into a bowl and add olive oil and spices and toss until everything is coated evenly. 

Roast for 30-35 minutes. The brussels sprouts should be golden brown on the outside. (note: this photo is BEFORE cooking so sprouts are green). 

Quick facts:

1/2 of brussels sprouts is only 30 calories. 

Brussels sprouts, like broccoli and cabbage, have natural anti-cancer properties (phytochemical!) 

Brussels sprouts are high in fiber, vitamin C and protein (compared to most vegetables). 

Parsnips are high in fiber, vitamin B/folic acid. 

Parsnips have 55 calories per 1/2 cup. 

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/natural-foods/natural-weight-loss-food-parsnips-ga.htm

http://home.howstuffworks.com/brussels-sprouts3.htm

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Geraldine

P.S. Ben and I are going to get Vietnamese food and see Catching fire tonight! Tomorrow we’re having a Thanksgiving feast with his friends, and Saturday, my family’s having a dinner!

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Zachary Eagle (today free) was charged with shooting and killing his own father with a hunting rifle. Zachary claimed he did it because he was being sexually abused, and feared the same would happen to his little brother and sister. He was sentenced 7 years in Juvenile Prison with the possibility of being sent to adult prison at age 21.

On August 1st he ended his time in juvenile corrections and began adult probation as part of his sentence.

It took me years to find good value and good quality products for skin. Here are my finds!

1. Morning Cleanser: 9 to 5 Cleansing Milk (£4.95 from Lush) Smooth over your face then remove using a warm flannel or cotton pads to cleans and clear. Use first thing in the morning. 

2. Face Mask: Clear Skin Pore Penetrating Clay Mask (from Avon, no longer available) Apply a thin layer to face, allow to dry for 5 minutes, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Use 2-3 times a week.

3. Daily Scrub: Neutrogena Visibly Clear pink grapefruit daily scrub (£3 from Boots) Massage onto wet face, rinse thoroughly. Use in the evening after removing make-up.

4. Moisturiser: Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser (£2.52 from Superdrug) Smooth gently onto your face and neck using upward and outward movements. Use in the evening after washing.

5. Spot Treatment: Witch Blemish Stick (£2.89 from Boots) Dab on as required when blemishes first appear. Use after washing and before moisturising.

You don’t need to buy these specific brands, but these are the best in my experience!