Day 17...Pore Strips

I found this tutorial on Pinterest that is a diy for Biore Pore Strips.  It's super easy, all you need is (1) tbs. of unflavored gelatin (I found this in the jello isle) and 1-1/2 to 2 tbs. of milk.  I used a plastic cup I could throw away to put it in.  It asks for a popsicle stick to mix it with and to spread on your face, I didn't have one, so I used a plastic knife.  You microwave the mixture for about 10 seconds and immediately put it on your face.  It's hot so be careful.  Let it dry for 15 minutes, I think I let mine dry longer.  Then you peel it off.  Here's me with it on.

Then you remove it, I had a really hard time getting some of mine off.  It really hurt pulling it off especially around my hairline because my hair got stuck in it.  Some of it I couldn't get off because it was hurting so bad, so I got a washcloth and put it in hot water and put it on my face.  This helped the gelatin become soft and was fairly easy to remove.  I was a little disappointed because they claim to do the same thing as the biore strips, which is to remove the blackheads, it didn't do that.  It did although leave my skin really soft and smooth.  It was fun to try.

Day 16...Nails

So, I tried something new with my nails.  It doesn't look as cool as chloes nails blog, and definitely don't compare her photo skills and painting skills compared to mine.

I don't know what happened with this nail, I put on a clear coat and later it looked like this.  I still think the design on the nails looks cool.

Day 15...Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake

I made this for dinner the other night, and it turned out pretty tasty.  Not as good as Lime Chicken Tacos, but it was still good.  

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 4 cups Cooked Brown Rice
• ¾ cups Frozen Corn
• 15 ounces, fluid Can Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
• 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (or Sour Cream)
• 4 ounces, fluid Can Green Chilis
• ½ cups Salsa
• 1 cup Low-fat Cheddar Cheese, Plus More For Topping
• 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro For Garnish

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for cilantro and mix thoroughly to combine. Make sure the yogurt and cheese are stirred in throughout the entire bowl. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Transfer to an oven-safe dish and top with extra cheese if you would like. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

To make this process easier, I always have cooked chicken on hand, and use Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice. If you have those two things, this can be throw together in a matter of minutes! It can also easily be made ahead of time and reheated.