Skinny Love Cheesecake

What's new skinny love???

<3 (a.k.a cheesecake) <3

Skinny cheesecake, no way! Yes way, NO Joke!!!!!!

Who says you can't indulge once in awhile? Well, now you can indulge without the guilt, on one of the worlds classiest (and fattiest) desserts, cheesecake! And wait it gets better! And guess why??? Because one slice has only 150 calories!!! AND there are only 6 grams of fat!!! Sounds like dessert love to me!!! (this relationship is now official)!
Say goodbye to the days of passing up that 700 calorie slice of cheesecake heaven in order save those precious calories, and go ahead and have a slice or two, or three....shhhhhhh I won't tell anyone ;)

Ingredients:

• cooking spray
• 1/2 cup (50g) crushed chocolate graham cracker crumbs
• 1 tbsp light butter, softened
• 8 oz package reduced fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 6 oz fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt (I used Chobani)
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1 oz Baker's semi-sweet dipping chocolate
• 18 raspberries

Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick spray.

Mix together graham cracker crumbs and butter with a fork until mixed through. Press evenly into bottom of prepared pan.

Gently beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth using an electric mixer. Gradually beat in fat free yogurt, egg whites and flour., do not over beat. Pour over graham cracker crust.

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool to room temperature then chill a few hours in the refrigerator

 

<3 <3 <3

In case you haven't noticed this recipe is PERFECT for Valentine's day! This is a great treat to share with your date, friends, parents, or whoever you spend this special day with! So stay slim and stay trim this Valentine's day! No matter how tempting all those chocolate hearts are just remember this one thing, you may love chocolate, but chocolate does not love your thighs!

 

<3 <3 <3

Return of the Mandalina!!!

Hey, guess what??? We're back!!!!

Yep it's been a while, a whole month to be exact (yikes)!!! BUT, now that finals, touring, and auditions are done we're back better than ever!!!!

So get ready for a fantabulous, classy month of February!!!

<3 <3 <3

 

Finals, touring, auditions, oh my!

Yes! Oh my is right! I bet you've had finals for school before...yeah worst experience of my life!!! And auditions...well this lovely lady just had her Rockette audition (no garuntees but this girl is shootin' for the moon)! As for touring,well I've been everywhere touring with my ballroom dance team for the majority of January. Whew! Can you see why this blogs been a little bit...dead...??? But don't you worry! We're not gone!

 

(me and my gals back stage)

Party Pop Anthem!!! ~~~ New Years Eve Celebratory Decor!

Party Poppers in the House Tonight!

Or...tomorrow night because it's New Years Eve!!!!

BRING ON 2013!!!

 
And what better way to ring in the New Year than with a bang that explodes brightly colored confetti ?!?

(That's a trick question, there is no better way)

 

 

All you need to do is fill a clear balloon with confetti, fill the ballon helium, and add a colorful decorative string to give it that extra party flavor!

 

And then...

 

Pop it with a pin! So fun and so simple!

Save your money on that plane ticket to New York!!! With all the glitter and what-nots floating about your head you'll feel like your partying  in times square!

 

 So grab your friends, grab your party poppers, and don't forget the Champagne!

And

Happy Partying!

 

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Cheers to you this year! And may all you dreams come true!

And don't worry about the New Year, 13 is a lucky number anyways :)

Winter Wonderland Survival Kit!

Christmas is over...Now what???

 

As December ends January begins!!!! Now the winter blues, and boredom start to seep in.....yay.....

Wait! Ignore the sarcasm, and don't worry, there's a cure!!!

When I begin to feel those 'ol winter blues starting to kick in I bring out my

 

Winter Wonderland Survival Kit!

 

Inside, is pure joy, and everything you need to survive one of those dark, boring, depressing, and chilly, winter days...

(Puppy not included)

 

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The Tools of Survival

• Hot Cocoa ( Where would we be with out it?!?)
• Candy Canes (Great for stirring or for eating! Candy Canes never go out of style during the winter months!)
• Marshmallows Christmas Peeps ( Nothing says winter like candy canes, chocolate, and fluff! Well lucky for us Peep's has a holiday special that combines the three best things in the world! But hurry!!!! They're limited edition, so stalk up!!!)
• Over sized Mug (because who doesn't love 'em?)
• Fuzzy Socks & Blanket (Warm+Fuzzy= Girls best friend)
• Candle, and some matches might be helpful...(No fireplace included in this kit, but nothing says cozy like a warm candle light glow!)
• Favorite Movie!!! (Something that makes you smile! My favorite is Mean Girls...what can I say...nothing makes me feel better inside than some loving words from Regina George!) 

AND....

• A best friend(s) to laugh with! The crazier, the better!(Laughing chases away all the winter blues!)P.S: Good luck getting them in the box by the way, I know for me it was a struggle ;)

 

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You can personalize your kit anyway you want! Whatever makes you happy, throw it in the box! 

And remember, you will survive!

(As long as you are prepared, otherwise no gaurentees...)

 

 

 

The Last Minute Christmas Card Express!!!

In need of some last minute Christmas Cards?!?!

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Have no fear! Mandalina is here!

And she has brought with her lovely little printable that can be made into cards!!!!

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There are just a few things that you have to do....
(What? Did you think I was going to do all the work here?!?)

 

 - Printout a card of your choice onto a piece of Card stock.

 - Cut it out to your liking.

 - And Give it away!

 

 

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Have a Cup of Cheer~~~ Decorate Your Own Holiday Mugs!

It's CRAZY how much we spend on "homemade" Christmas presents!

For example, when I was younger I would go every year to one of those pricey "decorate it yourself" pottery places, just so I could give my parents a mug for Christmas. I know, silly right?!?

But I'll let you in on a little secret.....

did you know that you can decorate your own mugs at home for practically nothing!?!?!

Nope, it's not a lie I'm being totally serious. And it only takes 35 minutes!!!! (Short amount of time+easy=Perfect for the gift giving crunch time!!! P.S only 5 days till Christmas...yep you better get on it!!!) All you need are sharpies, a mug, and an oven!

***Tip: You don't have to do this with just mugs. This trick also works with plates, bowls, platters, you name it!

Instructions

• Grab your mug, and start decorating! Go all out crazy!
• Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Place mug in oven for 30 minutes!!!
• Take it out of the oven...

And BAM, done! Just like that!

***Tip: Spice up your gift! Add a few tea bags, some coffee, a package of shortbread cookies, or if your feeling really generous a coffee gift card (preferably Dutch Bros. ;) )

This Gift is Perfect for Guys and Gals!

After all...

Who Doesn't Love a Mug?

It's the Final Countdown!!! (Christmas Edition)

Do you know what time it is???

Time to start tying up all your holiday odds and ends, because the clock is ticking!

Get busy little elves!

 

Click below for the official countdown timer!

Just a tip this can either really, really, REALLY excite you...or it will stress you out beyond words...

Your Christmas Countdown 2012 | Days Left Til Christmas | Sleeps Until Xmas

AND ANOTHER FRIENDLY REMINDER! :