Everyone always talks about how important it is to eat healthy, and they are right. It is very important! However, sometimes it can be so hard to get all your fruits and veggies in. Smoothies are an awesome way to do this.

Now that we are getting a little bit closer to summer, it's the perfect time to start making some yummy fruit smoothies! I am always on the lookout for some new recipes. Today I am going to share one of my favorite smoothies! I love it because it incorporates every color of the rainbow! As they say, the more colorful your food is, the better it is for you. 

Things you'll need:
-1/4 c. liquid (I use almond milk, but you can use anything you'd like)
-2 TBSP of yogurt of your choice
-1/4 c. mangos
-1/2 c. pineapples
-1/2 fresh banana
-a handful of greens (either kale or spinach)
-handful of blueberries

Tips:
-You can put the ingredients into the blender in any order, just make sure the liquid is first
-The more frozen fruit you use, the better the texture of the smoothie will be. If you are only using fruit that isn't frozen, be sure and add in some ice.
-Don't be afraid to pile in the greens! They do not change the taste very much, so the more the better.

Happy smoothie-making!

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 I went down there because my cute cousin, Hunter was getting married! Hunter is my age and we have always been such good friends. So happy he found the cutest girl to marry!

They got married in the Mesa Temple and I hadn't been there since I got married, so it brought back the absolute sweetest memories :)

I enjoyed most of the lovely wedding festivities alongside my other favorite cousin, Haley. LOVE THAT GIRL. We are like two peas in a pod and I SO WISH she was in Utah. We would party the days away.

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When we were in California for Christmas, I went with my cute mother-in-law and sister-in-laws to a spa and got a facial. It was amazing and I loved it so much. At the end, the esthetician doing my facial asked me about my skincare regimen and if I used eye cream/anti-aging stuff. Uh, what? 

I wash my face everyday, sometimes use a moisturizer and that's it! I mean, I'm 20 years-old and although I don't necessarily feel like I have the best skin, I don't have wrinkles and so I figured I didn't need to do all of the fancy face stuff for like 20 more years, right? She talked to me about it and said that it's important to take care of your skin now and that even though you might not notice any differences now, it's important for later. Maybe she was just trying to sell me stuff, but it got me thinking more about skincare stuff, and now I am like super into it! I love looking for stuff online and reading reviews and stuff. Today I am sharing my skincare regimen and favorite face products :)

 Also, it's important to notice that you shouldn't have to spend a ton of money to take care of your skin. I have seen eye creams that can get up to $400! If I'm spending that much money, my skin should become ageless, and that won't happen, so it's definitely not worth it. Here are some of my favorite things, many of which you can get from the drugstore or online for cheap :)

 Step 1- Clarisonic + CeraVe
My mother-in-law gave me a Clarisonic Pro awhile back, and I have been super obsessed with it ever since. It cleans like 10x better than regular washing and keeps my skin so clear! I am not sure how often you're supposed to use it, but I use mine once a day, usually at night before bed (in the morning I wash my face but don't use it).
When I got the Clarisonic, I went on a hunt for the best facewash to go with it. However, I didn't want to spend $45 on a bottle of fancy Clarisonic wash, because I go through it so fast! I heard good things about CeraVe and decided to try it. I love it! It is oil-free so it washes your face without drying it. PLUS it is at CVS and is cheap :)




Step 5- Moisturize! 
After washing your face, moisturizing is the most important thing you can do with your face. I love using NuSkin Facial Moisturizer or Olay Night Cream. They are both reasonably priced, go a long way and smell and feel awesome.

So there ya have it! Like I said, I am still a bit of a newbie when it comes to skincare, but already think it is so important. Eventually I want to look more into toners and other types of moisturizers, so if you have any suggestions, let me know!

*big thanks to BrandBacker, Valentina and Oz Naturals and for sponsoring this post!

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