Food: Roasted Halloween Pumpkin Seeds

I hate wasting food. I'm the kind of person who always leaves a restaurant with a bag full of left-overs and makes diligent grocery lists to make sure no food goes wasted. This has nothing to do with saving money, but that I just don't want to waste food. As a matter of fact, I've even asked restaurants to charge me the full price but just give me a smaller portion.

However, each year I throw out perfectly edible pumpkin seeds after I've carved my annual Jack-O-Lantern simply because I don't know what to do with them.

This year rather than throwing the pumpkin seeds out I used them to create Roasted Halloween Pumpkin Seeds and they're healthy and delicious.

Now, I can enjoy both the carved pumpkin and its seeds!

Roasted Halloween Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of pumpkin seeds
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. margarine, melted
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. worcestershire sauce

Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together and bake the seeds on a cookie sheet for 1 hour at 275 degrees.

Enjoy!

Roasted Halloween Pumpkin Seeds

     

Carved Pumpkin (Frankenstein & his Bride)

Fashion: Natural & Cruelty-Free Waterproof Makeup

Everyone wants to look good on the beach, and I'm no exception. However, looking effortless and casually chic on the beach is hard work. My pre-beach vacation to-do list was a mile long...get in shape, eat right, go swimsuit shopping, get a mani/pedi and on and on. The last thing on my list was to get waterproof makeup, and by waterproof makeup I don't mean having a smoky eye on the beach, that wouldn't look effortless or casually chic. I just wanted some minimal makeup that would withstand the heat, humidity, and some splashing. 

However, most waterproof makeup is not natural or cruelty-free. I wanted to look good on the beach, but still maintain my values. Also, I didn't want to spend a fortune buying waterproof makeup that I would only use for a few days. I found a healthy balance of affordable, natural and cruelty-free makeup with the following products which helped me create a natural, effortless, and casually chic look on the beach.

Josie Maran Argan Oil: Too much sun can dry out your skin and so you want to keep your skin moisturized without becoming greasy. This oil instantly sinks into the skin and creates a nice base for your waterproof makeup.

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15: This is a great primer which helps make all makeup last longer. Also it has SPF protection without being greasy. I used to not like primers, but now that I've found this one, I wear it everyday. It helps foundation last longer and helps spread the color more evenly.

Hourglass Veil Fluid Makeup Oil Free SPF 15: Although this foundation isn't marketed as waterproof, it didn't rub off even when I went snorkeling. It really lasts for a long time and gives a sheer wash of color to your face which just makes your skin look perfect and even without looking like you've got a lot of makeup on or that you're trying too hard.

Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Waterproof Concealer: This stuff really works, it helps mask any redness and also works great as an undereye concealer.



Tarte Lights, Camera, Splashes! Waterproof Mascara: This is the only natural, cruelty-free waterproof mascara that I found, and it actually works. I went swimming in waterfalls with this on and it didn't smudge once. 

Benefit Cosmetics Benetint: This tint kind of has a cult following and for good reason. It's a great cheek and lip stain that stays on for hours, plus it looks completely natural and is completely natural.

General Tip: For waterproof makeup always look for water based formulas, they are less likely to slide off from the heat and humidity and won't clog your pores.

(All photos provided by sephora.com)