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Monday, November 30, 2015

RBN 12 DAYS of HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY CONTEST!

Happy December (almost) & holidays!  If you know me, you know I'm obsessed with Christmas and holidays!  It brings so much joy, you get to reconnect and make time for family and friends & it brings a New Year with new possibilities and goals!  Because we love the holidays so much we tapped into our inner Oprah (no cars or trips unfortunately!) and decided to run our largest giveaway of our favourite things - 12 days in total! 

How it works:  

Each day RBN will highlight a local (National) product or company that WE LOVE.  Some days will be paired up and December 12th will be the GRAND PRIZE basket of a mash-up of products and items!

How to enter:

YOU MUST follow RBN and featured company on all social media outlets.
If YOU win prize we would love a shoutout and post on YOUR prize and what you will do with it: Skincare - take a selfie?  Food - Show your creation! You get the idea.

Generous & LOVELY Participants: Check 'em out!


& MORE!





I was going to announce the schedule BUT have since decided to keep a secret!  Begins tomorrow - Follow us on ALL of our social accounts to BE IN THE LOOP!

Bonne chance!
rbn xoxo

 


Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Alokozay Tea - Recipe Development: Strawberry Tea & Fresh Basil Scones!

As you know WE love recipe development & we're pretty sweet on tea too - so what better than working with Alokozay Tea Canada to create a fresh & spring like recipe for all you lovely people!

Oh yes another love of mine - online shopping.  You should also know that not only is Alokozay available at Metro (International Food Section), Food Basics, Adonis and Bulk Barn across Canada BUT is also available online.  I chose online because I love the convenience & don't always have time to shop.  It was no-stress and came within two days of me ordering - I suggest you try it http://www.shopalokozay.com/! They have a great variety of green, black and flavoured teas - all natural & #nutritionist approved.


SO after all this shopping - What did I come up with?  
A lovely scone recipe that takes "High Tea" to another level.  Simple to make and we tried to skim some off the excess ingredients to keep it whole & delicious.. 


Alokozay Strawberry Tea & Fresh Basil Scones

 (Yields: 1 large scone OR 8 mini scones)

Sift. Sift. Sift.

AP, Almond & Rice Flours ready to ROCK!







Alokozay Strawberry Tea - Looking good!



Ready to bake - 400/12 minutes
What you'll need:

1 c gluten-free flour (Bob's Red Mill)
1/4 plus 1 tsp white rice flour (brown is too dense)
1/4 c almond flour
2 tsp baking powder (aluminum free)
1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt
60 ml cream or coconut cream
125 ml almond/cow/coconut milk
1 handful fresh basil, chiffonade  
2 cracks of fresh black pepper
Butter - to brush top.

What to do:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Sift all flours & dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl.  Make a little well in the middle for wet ingredients.  Add wet ingredients slowly and incorporate enough - try not to over mix.  Lightly dust counter with AP flour.  Roll out batter into a giant scone (my favourite) or roll out and cut into 8 personal scones.  Brush with butter.  Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve with butter, yogurt, fresh berries or preserves.  Not too sweet - not too savoury!

I wish YOU were here!  You'll have to test them out yourselves! 

Proper tea time with finished product - Thanks Natalie for being my "taster"!



As a bonus Alokozay has been generous enough to offer RBN & Thehealthybies  readers $1.00 off your next purchase!!

To redeem yours Click HERE!!

Thanks to Alokozay & Aimee from Branding & Buzzing!

Make sure to tag & Tweet ME with your scone pictures!

rbn xo






Monday, July 7, 2014

PRODUCT REVIEW: JOLLIFICATION by Julia Morisset (All Natural Skin Food)

Natural skincare at its finest...


I'm currently on summer holidays with my oh so wonderful boyfriend and we're spending lazy days of sun, sand, cooking (of course) and dreamy naps.  It's now day three and I'm ready to do some work (albeit outdoors and taking many breaks to play with the dogs),  first up JOLLIFICATION by Julia Morisset!

As far as I can remember, I was always interested in natural skincare and products, it always seemed like a "no-brainer" that if nature was providing all these great resources, it only made sense to choose over a manufactured & chemical version...it wasn't until I went back to school for Applied Nutrition and heavily immersed myself into a lifestyle detox (switching cleaners, skin/hair care, kitchen staples) that I realized the importance of being aware of what we put ON our skin/bodies is just as important as what we put INTO our bodies. 

Jollification founder, Julia Morisset has been making her own skin care items since she was 10 years old and decided as an adult to make it into a full fledged business.  She was tired of always shopping around and never being able to find natural products free of parabens, sulfates, chemical fragrances etc..  Jollification was born.  I met Julia over social media and was honoured to be a new member of her blogging team, sample her products and write a review..first impression ~>  Super cute packaging and smells so yumm!


Treats made in Dominican Republic & sent with LOVE from Ottawa, ON

Here's what I tested & fell madly in love with!





Oats & White Chocolate Soap



Oats & White Chocolate Soap
(100% natural & handmade)

Dreamy and silky.  Smells like heaven and chocolate.  Because the base is olive oil & Dominican cacao butter, leaves your skin hydrated and soft hours après shower even in the winter!  Love and a must try!














Cold Pressed Cocoa Butter & Lavender Deodorant
 Cold Pressed Cocoa Butter

Smells like dark raw cacao + applies like butter (hard but melts with body temperature) = sure to be every women's (and men's) favourite cream.  Tip: Great under eyes & helps to regulate blood flow.

Lavender Deodorant

I've tried many natural deodorants and this one works oh so well.  Very gentle (even after shave/wax) and lasts all day long.  In the warmer days, apply twice!   
 




                                                                                                                                                                        
Hibiscus Rose & Organic Honey Shampoo Bar








Shampoo Bar

I've never used a shampoo bar and was a tad skeptical at first; I have so much hair, and its dry so I need a fair amount of shampoo.  The shampoo bar lathered really well and coated my bountiful hair quite easily.  Rinsed out quick and left my hair soft, bouncy and shiny! Tip: Great for travel.
Calm & Hydrate Bar w/ Organic Honey









 Face Bar
(for dry & reactive skin)

This little treat is made up off olive, cacao, shea and grapeseed oil which protects and re-hydrates your skin!  The addition of chamomile and vitamin E, helps soothe and minor skin irritations or acne.  All around a great product.  Tip: Great for travel.



 

Currently you can order  order online or check for the nearest store!  I'd like to thank Julia Morisset for all the divine treats and urge you to try some as soon as possible!  They have different versions for all different skin types (mine was for dry skin) & email them with any questions!  Another bonus is that this line is super affordable ranging from $6-$14 dollars!  Follow Jollification, by Julia on: 
Instagram
Twitter 
& Facebook!

For more questions about natural skincare or nutrition, feel free to email me! 

xox
rbn