Sweet Treats: 15 Irresistible Fall Treat Recipes

Autumn is my absolute FAVORITE time of year! I love the smell of pumpkin, cinnamon spices, and apples. That whole fall aura just gives me so much LIFE!

As the cool weather creeps in & the scenery changes from green to auburn, fall is the perfect time to cozy up and indulge in some irresistibly sweet treats. I have a ton of yummy recipes in my box but I wanted to share my favorite-est fall food picks with you. I hope you'll enjoy these just as much as I do!

1. Chocolate Covered Strawberry "Pumpkins"

This delicious spin on chocolate covered strawberries over at MomLovesBaking are super cute! Their healthy and really easy to make with just 3 ingredients.

2. Candy Corn Cupcakes from TheGirlWhoAteEverything

Although these cupcakes don't actually taste like candy corn I still think that they are such a cute treat for the fall.

3. Cinnamon Apple Rings over at FortuneGoodies

This is such a healthy treat!

4. Pumpkin Waffles from CookingClassy

I'm such a sucker for homemade waffles, I mean like I could literally eat them for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner. Pair that with pumpkin spice and you have pure heaven!

5. Candy Corn and White Chocolate Blondies from AverieCooks

I have never been a huge fan of brownies but it's something about white chocolate that tickles my sweet tooth! These beautiful blondes are made with real candy corn, making them am instant fall favorite.

6. Pumpkin Angel Food Cake from JuliesEatsAndTreats

The light and airy texture of angel food cake makes it a perfect match for French vanilla ice cream. Infuse a box of angel food cake mix with pumpkin & cinnamon flavors for a yummy spin on this classic treat.

7. Pumpkin Cheesecake w/ Caramel Sauce from TasteAndTellBlog

I think the picture pretty much explains it all, don't you think?

8. Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Oh-my-goodness! My favorite fall indulgence would have to be Apple Cider Donuts. It's like a battle trying to swipe a decent box of theses delectable treats at the farm near me. This recipe from TheFauxMartha looks great, I think that I might be giving this a try!

9. Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Rolls from DietHood

I mean just look at them...do they really need an introduction?

10. Apple Crisp

This crunchy alternative to apple pie over at TastesBetterFromScratch looks amazing! I can't wait to try this for Thanksgiving.

I really do want to make them all, I just hope I don't gain too much weight this fall! If you decide to try any of these irresistible sweets please post pictures & links! I would love to see them. Also, don't forget to comment on the original recipe's post too!

Do you have a favorite fall recipe that you'd like to share? Comment below!

Health Rules: 5 Super Simple Daily Changes to Boost Your Health

Ok lets face it, as much as we all would like to think that we are super healthily humans, in reality most of us are just the opposite. Instead of trying some "believe it or not" crash diet, buying bland food that I'm probably never going to eat, or killing myself in the gym, I decided to take real easy most practical approach to improving my health by making small changes to my daily routine.

1.) Take a Multi Vitamin
One of the most prominent reasons why we are not as healthy as we would like to be is because theres a major lack in vitamins and nutrients in our bodies. So, especially if your diet is not ideal, you can definitely benefit from taking a multivitamin twice daily.

2.) Wake Up Earlier
I swear I'm not a morning person, like not at all. However those days when my little one drags me out of the bed before 7am tend to be my more productive days. Im not sure if its because I don't have to end up in a rush to get out the door but whatever it is, waking up early will make you feel empowered. Even if its just getting up an extra hour early before work, try it and see how much of a difference time makes.

3.) Take a Morning Run Walk
Im not a runner either. If your a runner, great, take a morning run. If your not so much a runner (like me) take a morning walk. Try a brisk walk around the block just after breakfast, the fresh dewey air of the morning will help wake up and rejuvenate your cells. If you have a dog, infants, or toddlers take them with you, they won't mind coming along for the trip.

4.) Substitute Juice for Water
This one was super easy for me because I don't drink a lot of carbonated or sugary juices. Water is my beverage of choice, and it should be yours too! Water is soooo good for your body, it helps your organs, your skin, and helps to keep your muscles energized but sadly the amount of water extracted from flavored drinks is hardly enough to keep your body in tip top shape.Im not saying never drink anything other than water in life ever again, but try to substitute your juice or soda for water whenever possible. If you usually have 5 juices a day, try 3 juices and 2 waters, or 2 juice and 3 watersdly the amount of water extracted from flavored drinks is hardly enough to keep your body in tip top shape.

5.) Eat more snacks
Yes, "snacks". I don't mean eat 15 bags of Doritos everyday. Im talking in the sense of portion sizes. Doctors and health experts are constantly promoting the idea of eating several small meals a day rather than 3 large ones, and I agree. The problem with our 3 meal a day habit is that these meals are size properly nor are they spaced out properly. Too often are people eating 4 course lunches because they missed breakfast, causing our bodies to go into starvation mode, absorbing all energy & nutrients possible and storing them until your next meal. By eating small portions of meals ever few hours or so, your metabolism can stay on track, your body will be able to store and disperse vitamins properly, you will feel hungry less often, and you will overall have more energy.

6.) Add 10 minutes of Yoga
I know that Yoga isn't for everybody. However, yoga is the only form of exercise that is as relaxing as it is a huge benefit to your health. Yoga helps circulation, increase cardiovascular health, help manage weight, relieve stress, and even pain. You need little to no equipment to practice and you can do it right in your living room. My favorite do-it-at-home yoga site is http://www.doyogawithme.com and best of all its FREE!

Make a few of these minor changes to your everyday and reap the benefits of a healthier routine!

What small changes have you made to boost up your health lately?

Routine Revamp: 6 Habit Changes to Avoid Dry Hair

Battling dry hair can be exhausting! While we are constantly looking for ways to add moisture to our hair, part of the problem can also be what we are doing everyday to unconsciously suck moisture from our strands. A few simple changes in our everyday routines, can make a major difference when it comes to helping hair retain moisture.

1. Ditch the towel.

You've just washed your hair and like clock work you reach for a nice fluffy towel to dry it with. Yikes! Just as that same towel eliminates moisture from your skin it eliminates moisture from your hair and can even cause breakage. Next time you wash your luxurious locks, opt for an old (but clean) cotton t-shirt or a microfiber towel. You'll be sure to just soak up the excess moisture and not all the moisture.

2. Air Dry.

Have you ever been in a public restroom and used one of those heated and dryers? Do you remember you hands feeling tight and dry after? Well thats exactly whats happening when you blow dry your wet hair. The blowdryer robs your strands of all its moisture and your left with clean, yet tight and dry hair. Air drying allows the hair to hold on to the moisture that it needs while the excess can evaporate naturally.

3.Take a Heat Pass.

Lets face it, we all need a little heat every now and then to achieve our fabulous hair styles. But do you really NEED to straighten your hair everyday? No, and if you do, chances are your hair is extremely heat damaged. If you find yourself reaching for a curling iron or flat iron more than twice a week, switch it up a bit. Try a no heat curling style (there are TONS of pins on those), a chic bun, or even a sleek ponytail. There are countless fabulous styles that you can achieve with out using heat, so give the hot tools a break! But...If you really MUST use heat styling, opt for a lower temperature setting AND a quality heat protectant.

4. Check the Label.

Contrary to popular belief, a lot of the hair products on the market today just are simply not good for your hair. Take a look at the products that you are currently using on your hair, if they contain any isopropyl alcohol, mineral oil, petroleum, sodium sulfates, parabens, or Polyethylene Glycol (or PEG)…RUN. Not only do these ingredients strip hair of its natural moisture, some of them are also guilty of causing CANCER. So ditch the commercial products and opt for more natural options such as organic oils (coconut is my favorite) and natural hair care lines.

5. Do Right at Night.

After a long busy day you could probably want nothing more than to throw your hair up into a high ponytail and pass out in bed right? Wrong! Before you lay your head down to sleep you need to make sure that your hair is properly prepared for bed. Night time is a crucial time for battling dry hair because it is the only time of day that your is truly at rest and that means its the best time to absorb nutrients. Make sure you apply moisture and protect your hair (without tension) from nightly wear and tear. A head scarf, a bonnet, or even a loosely pulled bun on a satin pillowcase should do the trick.

6. Have the Right Tools

The tools that your using on your hair can be just as guilty in causing dry brittle hair as how your using them. Opt for wider toothed combs, vent brushes, and no-snag scrunchies to avoid drying out and damaging your strands. Always remember to comb from end-to-root to avoid tangles, and wash your hair styling tools if not every time you wash your hair, at least once a month.

Remember these moisture saving tips when caring for your hair and, trust me, you will notice a huge difference in the way you hair looks and feels in no time!

Which of these habits do you think will be the hardest for you to change?

What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

Hi loves! SO, one of my best friends asked me to help her decide what to wear to a wedding that she's attending this summer, and I thought that this would be a great idea for a blog post! I know that whenever I'm looking for an outfit for a special occasion it helps to have a fashion board to help visualize how each individual piece would look together. I came up with an outfit that I think will look absolutely chic without upstaging the bride. hehe :) Oh, and did I mention that each piece costs less than $70? Haha I'm such a savvy little shopper. Let me know what you guys think!

Dress: Here

Shoes: Here

Clutch: Here

Necklace: Here

Rings: Here

Wrist Chain: Here

I Absolutley LOVE That Clutch! 

Which Item From This Collection Is Your Favorite? 

Smoothie Challenge Day 5: Protein Packed Peanut Butter Vanilla Smoothie!

Today's Smoothie is inspired by the healthy lifestyle that I so long to live. haha. Every morning Occasionally, I like to get up at 6:30 am and do a light morning workout, a combination of yoga and toning. Today for some reason I felt pretty lightheaded after i was done burning calories, so I thought that it would be a great idea to do a post workout smoothie beverage/ breakfast.

Recipe

3 tbs of peanut butter
1 cup of vanilla soy milk
1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of vanilla granola
1/2 cup of blueberries (frozen)

Combine all ingredients into your blender and pulse until smooth. Even though I did use frozen blueberries, I still added a bit of crushed ice while I was blending because I wanted a thicker texture.

The recipe originally found here uses bananas but I didn't have any left :-( so I decided to use frozen blueberries instead. Blueberries are amazing antioxidants, they give your immune system a boost, banish belly fat, and help the digestive system just to name a few of their many beneficial properties.

*REVIEW*

This is honestly one of the BEST smoothies that I have ever tasted. Its  No joke, its amazing, even London loves it!


                           What do you think about this recipe?

30 Day Smoothie Challenge!

Smoothies are an excellent source of energy and nutrition especially for people always on the go like me. Buying these power packed purees while out can really add up! The DIY Princess in me always wanted to try making my own smoothies at home but I dreaded the thought of pulling my bulky blender  out everyday.

So I'm searching the internet one day (I have no idea what I was looking for but I can bet you it wasn't a Nutribullet *side eye*); anyway, I came across a very well priced version of the personal sized blender and decided to give it a try. I debated on wether or not I wanted to buy the Nutribullet but the price was a little to steep for me to spend on something that I barely knew how to use.

                                                        You can find them here and here

By the time I get my little London up, dressed, fed, changed, and down for a nap, its already 1pm and mommy has missed breakfast AND almost lunch. There were times where I'd literally forget to eat; no breakfast, no lunch, and maybe dinner, but then thats not too healthy is it? To stay in shape I definitely need to stay healthy! So, instead of skipping meals all together I decided to find a way to condense them. 

I've done my research and found a plethora of recipes both nutritious and tasty. All ingredients are super affordable and interchangeable. There's a smoothie for pretty much everything, energy, stress,  sleep, breakfast, all types of flavors, the possibilities are endless! For the next 30 days I will be finding and posting new smoothie recipes and letting you know which ones are worth trying. 

My General Recipe:

* Yogurt (my favs are vanilla and toasted coconut)

* Fruit (frozen and fresh)

* Vegetables (mostly spinach and kale)

* Honey (just because its an awesome natural low calorie sweetener)

* Ice (optional, can substitute for frozen fruit)

* Liquid

        - Orange Juice

        - Apple Juice

        - Coconut Milk

        - Almond Milk

        - Soy Milk

 Stay Tuned!

How do you make your smoothies at home?

Riri Hearts MAC Holiday Collection (REVIEW+GIVEAWAY!!) ***CLOSED***

I freaking LOVE giveaways!

Rihanna teamed up yet again with monstrous makeup label MAC Cosmetics to collaborate on a second line, Riri Hearts MAC Holiday Collection.

I got my hands on two of the lipsticks from this collection, below is my review+swatches.

This collection also included some other items as well; one additional lipstick (Riri Woo), blushes, bronzers, nail and lacquers.

GIVEAWAY RULES & ENTRY DETAILS

1. Must Be Subscribed to my Youtube channel (lannafoxxfab)

2. Must like this video

3. Must follow my instagram (@lannafoxxfab)
4. Leave a comment with your instagram name and which lipstick color was your favorite from this collection!

Ends March 28th 2014

Winner will be chosen at random and posted HERE on 3/29/2014

Good Luck!

***CLOSED***

Winner: Jambeauty098280 (youtube)

Please contact me with your shipping information via Youtube asap.

Which Riri Hearts MAC collection do you like better; Summer or Holiday?