Lazy Girl Lunch: Avocado & Cheese sandwich

Fourth of July festivities are officially over, it's Monday, and that means it's back to trying to eating healthy (...and possibly going to the gym).  There's one guilt-free meal I love eating that doesn't make me feel guilty after I gobble it down: an avocado and cheese sandwich.  It takes about 2 minutes to make and is actually filling!

Here's what you'll need:

-2 slices of bread (I prefer whole wheat or whole grain)

-shredded cheese (either regular cheddar or taco/Mexican blend is my favorite!)

-1 avocado

-optional: garlic powder and/or yeast flakes

I usually toast my bread for sandwiches first, because I like a little crispiness to my bread.  Then just sprinkle on some shredded cheese (a mound of cheese isn't the healthiest, but who doesn't love cheese?!), and pop it in the microwave for just a couple of seconds, until the cheese melts.

Time for the main attraction: avocado.  I spread half of an avocado on each slice.

After I  mashed up the avocado (I like to be able to spread it around so that every bite has some avocado goodness in it!), I sprinkled on a little garlic powder and some yeast flakes (they're good for you, and have a little bit of a cheesy taste, and you can get them at your local health food store).

Put the two slices together (or eat them separately as an open-faces sandwich), and voila!

I add some extra veggies on the side to snack on; it makes my meal feel more complete and I end up feeling pleasantly full (not end-of-Thanksgiving-meal-full).

Aztec Secret Clay Mask

Tonight my sister (and new photographer, lol) and I tried out a clay mask that I had picked up the other day. It's called Aztec Secret.

Let me just say, that when they say deep cleaning, they really do mean deep.  The best part?  It's only $6.99 for a big ol' jar of it, and you only need two spoonfuls to make a generously portioned mask!  For the price it's a steal, because you only use it once a week and it'll definitely last you a long time.

I used 2 spoonfuls of clay powder to two spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar (plus a few drops of tea tree oil).  Also, use a small tupperware bowl (don't use metal!); it's easy to clean and no one will mind you using it to mix your clay mask in.

Lots of mixing!

If the mask is a little too dry after you mix it, add a bit more apple cider vinegar (it's good for your skin!), or some water.

When you apply the mask, you want to put it on nice and thick (the package suggests around 1/2 inch of clay!).

 After a couple of minutes you can start to feel a cool, tingly sensation in your face.

Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes (I kept mine on for the max amount for the deepest cleaning--my pores thanked me).

I felt like a witch with all the green lumpy clay on my face!

Most of it washes off super easy with warm water.  The stubborn remains you can easily wipe off with a damp face cloth.

 Seriously my pores look so good!  I can't believe how clean they got; they're practically invisible!

I feel so squeaky clean!  :)

I would definitely recommend this mask.  It's cheap, and does an awesome job (you can't get any better than that)!  This is the best face mask you can get without going to a spa (and a fraction of the cost), so it's definitely beyond worth the $6.99 it costs. 

Have you tried any face masks that you love?