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DIY Deer Costume
Doe a deer, a female deer… I realize female deer do not have antlers and it’s highly unlikely that a male would have pink sparkly antlers with flowers. However, in my imagination, this is what I would look like if I were a deer. There are lots of deer and fawn makeup tutorials on-line, most of them are pretty similar. Some are very extravagant and require skills. Luckily, I found a few that I thought were do-able for someone like me with zero make-up skills. So with that, I decided to become a deer for a day. This look was inspired by a tutorial from Whippy Cake who I’ve been following for…
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10 Tips for Eating Keto on Vacation
If the idea of eating keto on vacation seems overwhelming to you, keep reading. While it may seem a bit daunting to venture away from your normal home routine, let me assure you that with a little planning, you can be successful even on vacation. Here are 10+ tips to help you stay keto on your next vacation: 10 Tips for Eating Keto on Vacation: Decide ahead of time that you will pursue keto foods. When you go into a vacation with a mindset that you will stay keto, you’re already well on your way to success. Think about all the places you plan to go. Visualize what temptations you…
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Keto Meals When You’re Traveling
Meal Prep Containers Make Keto Traveling a Cinch For starters…Get these meal prep containers to hold your keto meals on your travel days. They work well whether you are traveling by car or plane, are perfect for kids and adults, can be reused and hold a good amount of food. These containers are easy to rinse out and stack for storing when not in use. Condiment cups with lids are also useful for packing things like salad dressing, cream cheese and peanut butter or anything else you need contained. They also work great for portion control for things like nuts. I brought mine on our recent flight to Texas and…
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Keto Egg Muffins
These make-ahead keto egg muffins make a great grab-and-go breakfast or even a mid-day snack. Sometimes it’s nice to change things up a bit. These egg cups make a great alternative to the usual scrambled eggs and bacon keto breakfast. Once you mix together the egg base, you can create any number of different flavor combinations. Just add in your choice of meat, cheese and veggies and bake for a delicious, portable breakfast. Once these egg muffins cool completely, I store in a glass container in the refrigerator. However, if I’m going to be traveling with these, I place them in a plastic ziplock bag and pack in a cooler.…
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Keto Options for Eating Out
With a few minor tweaks, you can successfully eat a satisfying keto meal at most restaurants. Here are some keto options to keep in mind when eating out: Tips for ordering Keto Compliant meals at Dine-In Restaurants Plan to pass on the bread/rolls/chips that may be included in your meal. It’s better to politely ask the server not to bring them to your table. Order water instead of soda. Ask for extra vegetables instead of the potato/rice/pasta that might come with your meal. Avoid meats that include a heavy sauce like bbq sauce or gravy which include sugar and or flour. If you are at all concerned about ingredients, ask…