Day 260: Versatile blue nail color

You know how when you go to a restaurant, and peruse the menu, but always gravitate to the same option.  Mainly it's because you know you like it, and you won't be disappointed.  This is exactly how I feel when I go to get a pedicure.  I gravitate to one of my favorites, OPI's "I vant to be a-lone star" nail color.  

It's a light blue color that isn't so pastel, but more of a frosty and shiny blue.  If Disney's Frozen had a nail color (who am I kidding, it probably does) this would be it.  It's suitable for all seasons, and I'm so pleased with how it looks against my skin tone.  OPI quality is always superb, with just two coats lasting for weeks.  I wore it on the beach last summer, and have it on right now in October!

Day 151: Mango and Banana Smoothie

I'm officially in love with my blender.  As the summer heats up, cool off with this easy and healthy drink!

Ingredients:

2 mangoes
1 banana
2/3 cup milk
2 ice cubes

1.  Peel and cube 2 ripe mangoes.  Slice up banana.
2.  Put in fruit along with the rest of the ingredients into a blender.  Blend and enjoy!

Ps.  The recipe I found also called for vanilla extract and honey, but mine was already so sweet and flavorful that I skipped those.  Based on how ripe your banana and mangoes are, you may want to add one or both to sweeten the smoothie.

Day 149: Make your own mocha frappuccino at home

Summertime is when we coffee drinkers swap out our hot beverages for cool ones, and instead of running to Starbucks every time you want to cool down, try this easy recipe instead.  Not only is it more than half the calories, but you won't have to leave home to get it!

8 ounces coffee or espresso
1/4 cup low fat milk
1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon sugar in the raw
1 cup ice cubes (roughly 4 ice cubes)

1.  Mix the coffee, milk, cocoa and sugar together.
2.  Put the ice in a blender.  Pour coffee mixture over ice.
3.  Blend on ice pulse until everything is blended.  Enjoy!

Makes 2 servings.  56 calories/serving.