Raquel Hernandez

Great Pacific "Garbage Patch"

2011-11-30T11:31:00.000-05:00

This is a great reminder to start recycling more today and for the upcoming new year. Make it your goal to start today recycling at least one piece of plastic today. Our oceans and sea life are suffering greatly because of our negligence. Also, if marine life is being affected you are also being affected through the food chain if you consume sea animals. We all must do our part. So who's with me? Leave me a comment sharing what you're going to start doing today to improve this epidemic.

5 quick ways to make your holiday shopping stress free

2011-11-25T13:04:00.000-05:00

It's hard to believe the holidays are a month away. With all of the lovely traditions and celebrations, the holidays for many can be very stressful. If you find the month of december stressful this post is for you!

Find Specific Interests of the family members and friends on your shopping list. Think back of conversations you've had this year and recall what they've mentioned they liked, were interested in, or something they said was a thoughtful idea that someone else received. For example, maybe the person on your list is an avid runner. Depending on your budget you can find them great running gear at your local athletic store or mall. This is something they will be able to use and will feel special because you took the time to buy them something that they are interested in.Take advantage of black friday specials.

For the Person who has everything buy them a gift certificate for a massage, find services that they do on a regular basis. An example is hairstyling services, their favorite spa, etc.

For the Picky teenagers you can never go wrong with electronics. In a world dependent on technology(blogging, facebook, twitter) find out if they have a digital camera or video camera. You can score great deals on hand held video cameras and many of them take pictures as well that are easily uploaded on there social sites. Another, great idea are gift cards to either the mall or their favorite store.

Don't wait til the last minute when you wait to do all your shopping at the last minute you end up being stressed and usually find NO deals. I don't know why it has to be that way that but it usually is the case. A helpful tip is to know what you want to get the people on your list before you go out to the stores. This avoids time wasting and excess spending on items that you buy because time is running out.

Keep all of your lists organized avoid getting to the store without having your list of ideas and people. The worst feeling is to get home and realize that you missed somebody on your list...

Wish you all happy shopping! Remember don't get stressed, remember what the real reason of this holiday is all about!

Til next time!
Raquel

Not all "Natural" makeup is Natural

2011-10-27T10:31:00.002-04:00

Right now everywhere you look you see the word "natural" being used to describe a wide variety of products. However, not all of them are the real deal. We see a lot of these in mineral makeups. Having used mineral makeup and experiencing blemishes from them I knew that I had to change the products immediately.

You might say, "It probably wasn't the mineral makeup". But it certainly was the mineral makeup. I did a test for a week. For a week I didn't use the mineral makeup and used Sense Skin Care everyday. My skin was doing fantastic, my skin was clearing up and looking great. Then that friday I used the mineral makeup to an event, when I went to remove the makeup I had new blemishes in 4 different areas. Needless to say I went out the next day and purchased new makeup and my skin is back to normal.

After doing research on mineral makeup specifically Bare Minerals, which was the brand I was using. I found out that many people are allergic to the ingredient bismuth oxychloride. This caused irritation, itchyness and blemishes.

I highly recommend a good paraben free and self perserving skin care as primer for your skin. Who knows, your skin might end up looking so good you won't even need to apply makeup. I have partnered with USANA Health Sciences to bring you the highest quality and most effective health and wellness products the industry has to offer. Check them out at: raqueldaniela.usana.com

Raquel Hernandez
raqueldaniela@usana.com

LEAVE ME YOUR EXPERIENCES BELOW WITH MINERAL MAKEUP. WOULD LOVE TO READ THEM

Bing Farecast

2011-09-30T11:45:00.000-04:00

For all my travelers, try Bing's Farecast. My statistics professor told me about it and how it compares different flights and times and even tells you if you should purchase the tickets now or if you should wait because rates are going to drop. This is a must have tool for anyone who travels. I just used it and love it!

www.bing.com/travel

~Raquel
raqueldaniela@usana.com
raqueldaniela.usana.com

Let me know your experiences with farecast!

How will I get my Vitamin D in the winter months??

2011-09-25T14:46:00.001-04:00

With the decreased exposure to sunlight in winter the rate of vitamin D deficiency skyrockets. If you have been keeping up with the news lately, you have heard of the vitamin D deficiency in the population around the world. Did you know that only 1/3 of the U.S population is getting enough vitamin D.. The numbers are shocking!

Why do I need Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is essential for normal bone mineralization and growth, maintenance of muscle strength and coordination, cardiovascular health, and robust and balanced immune function. Also, with adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin D throughout life, as well as a well balanced diet, it may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

Where can I get vitamin D?

The sun is one natural way you can get it. However make sure you use the right amount of sun protection if you are out there.

A second way is to take USANA'S Vitamin D supplements. USANA'S Vitamin D is a safe and easy way to get 2000 IU of maximum-strength vitamin D. If you would like more information on how to purchase this supplement for the winter months, don't hesitate to contact me by email: raqueldaniela@usana.com or by website: raqueldaniela.usana.com

To Your Health & Happiness,
Raquel

5 Wardrobe Essentials for Fall under $50

2011-09-21T21:52:00.000-04:00

My favorite fashion season is here! Fall is right around the corner so start pulling out your sweaters
out of the closet. Below find the 5 essentials every girl needs to survive the season.

Open Stitch Sweaters

Love these! Dress em up or down but most importantly be comfy. Dress it up with your favorite pair of skinny jeans, pumps, and statement jewlery and you are ready for a fabulous night out! Dress it down where it with your most comfortable jeans and furry boots and you have yourself an effortless but stylish look.

Find this look at Express.com

Skinny Jeans

These are my fall must, Must, MUST haves. Pair these with a colorful cotton T, oversized sweater

and chunky jewlery and you are ready to go. Or dress them up with an edgy and chic top, pumps and welcome Fall parties with open arms. Find a pair of skinnys anywhere. I recommend American Eagle I find there jeans comfy and not stretchy to the point that they look like your boyfriends jeans by the end of the day. With skinny jeans there are endless ways to mix and match throughout the

whole season and even the entire year. ESSENTIALS!

Classic Scarf

When it gets chilly outside there is nothing else that says fall better than a good ol' scarf. I find that a solid color scarf is great to mix and match your wardrobe. Throw on a scarf with a comfy long sleeve T with your skinnys and a great pair of statement earings and your ready to go. Great look and again be creative it's a great accessory to carry that keeps you warm too. I'm all about the scarfs!

$5 on stylefind.com!

Great Earrings

Alot of times it is hard to accesorize with long necklaces when you have so many layers of clothes on. I usually opt for statement earrings that finish off a look! Try forever 21 or H&M for great fashion earrings at a great price!

Layers

Stock up on many different colored long sleeved T's. These are great to wear underneath chunky sweaters, cardigans or even by themselves with fashion jewlery. Effortless yet feminine!

Hope you enjoyed my fall suggestions. Be creative this fall with your wardrobe. This season alot of bright colors are in style. Be spontaneous but remember your staples!

Talk Soon,

Raquel

Calling all Pumpkin lovers!

2011-09-20T19:36:00.002-04:00

With fall right around the corner and Pumpkins starting to show up in many places,
I've got a special delight for you all. Two recipes I found on pumpkin latte's that are not only
delicious but really good for you too.

According to USANA'S test kitchen: "What makes pumpkin even better is that it has zero saturated fat and cholesterol and is “a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Potassium, Copper and Manganese” among a long list of other nutrients, including Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin B6, Iron, and Magnesium."

With all the pumpkins in grocery stores, fresh markets, and farmers market be sure to enjoy the savory benefits pumpkins have to offer by delighting yourself to one of these drinks. Or be spontaneous and include pumpkins in your meals.

Pumpkin Spice Latte 
Servings: 2
2 cups milk or non-dairy alternative, such as soy milk
2 tablespoons canned or fresh pureed pumpkin (unsweetened)
2 tablespoons Truvia or sweetener of choice
1 scoop (about 2.5 Tbs) Vanilla Nutrimeal
1 tsp Fibergy Plus1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 shots of espresso (about 1/4 cup) or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee
Directions:  In a saucepan combine milk, pumpkin and sweetener and stir on medium heat until steaming (you can also microwave on high for 2 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in Nutrimeal, Fibergy, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice, then transfer to a blender and whirl for 15 seconds until foamy, then stir in espresso. If you don’t have a blender, whisk thoroughly with a wire whisk.
Optional: Top with light whipped cream if you’re feeling decadent and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice over the top.

Pumpkin Pie SmoothieServings: 2
1-1/4 cup cold water
3 Scoops Vanilla Nutrimeal
2 tsp Fibergy Plus1/2 cup canned or fresh pureed pumpkin (unsweetened)
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 cup ice
(Optional) 2 tsp of Truvia or sweetener of choice
Directions: Combine ingredients in a blender and whirl until smooth. Serve and enjoy immediately.

Thanks Diana Yin for the delicious pumpkin recipes!

Cheers to You,
Raquel Hernandez
raqueldaniela.usana.com
raqueldaniela@usana.com

Is there more to life than staring at my cubicle for 9 hours??

2011-09-07T13:14:00.001-04:00

Looking back on my summer, I came to a Shocking conclusion. A little bit of background before I tell you why I was shocked. For the past 2 summers I have been interning at a very prestigious bank(not going to mention any names). They paid well for an internship position and gave great real world experience. Everyone that I had the pleasure of working with was extremely nice and went out their way to answer any question I might of had.

However, I was working 9 hours every day. I’m sure a lot of my readers can relate that when you work so many hours a day like that, by the time you get home you are EXHAUSTED and don’t have energy to do anything else. But, you still have to because you have a significant other, kids, dog, cat, etc waiting for you and they want you to spend time with them too, right? But that becomes difficult when you are tired, cranky sometimes, and just not in the mood to talk. It’s Draining what working so many hours for someone else can do to you.

Then, the weekends come and go faster than you can say the word weekend. So, I realized that trading hours for dollars becomes tiring and usually leads you to a routine of complacency. After many months of researching other alternatives for working for someone else, I always came back to Multi-level Marketing. It is essentially the best way to start your own business that offers you the benefits of: low start up fees, tax benefits, unendless revenues(in other words the sky’s the limit), residual income, be your OWN boss, work from home when and with who you want, and many more. I encourage you today to look for your own home based business to join. There are many out there, I did my research and found the best one out there in my opinion. But, do your own research and look for one for yourself!

If you’re interested in researching my company, feel free to at raqueldaniela.usana.com. And as always leave me your thoughts below!

To Your Health & Wealth,

Raquel Hernandez

raqueldaniela@usana.com

10 Tips To Look Great On Any Salary

2011-08-20T16:40:00.001-04:00

Hey There,

I just stumbled upon this great article and wanted to share it with you all. Follow the link below and you can find many quick ideas to freshen up your look for a small amount of $$$!

http://whatsupusana.com/2011/08/usanas-inside-beauty-10-tips-to-look-great-on-any-salary/

~Raquel Hernandez
raqueldaniela.usana.com (Website)
raqueldaniela@usana.com (email)

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USANA Is Recommended by INSTYLE Magazine Celebrity Fitness Experts

2011-08-14T09:40:00.000-04:00

In the September edition of Instyle magazine you can check out the USANA MyHealthPak being featured in an article titled 7 Ways to be Healthier Now. Paste the link below on your address bar and there you can read the article for yourself . I don’t know about you, but I am ALWAYS looking for ways to get healthier and as our society gets to be more fast paced statistically our health declines. It just makes sense, the busier you are the harder it becomes to eat home cooked meals. It’s almost like if it has become a rarity now a days. I always try to make as many home cooked meals as possible because that is the only way we can be assured that what we are eating is the BEST for our bodies as possible! Along, with taking my USANA Supplements, I can be assured that my health is at optimal levels to perform my best Every DAY J

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20397989_20400015_20807523,00.html

Welcome To My Blog

2011-08-13T15:50:00.001-04:00

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog. On here I will be posting valuable and life changing information. Topics will include healthy living, eating, exercises, food supplementation, style tips, stress free living techniques and much much more! I am so excited for all the insight and tips we are going to learn together. Would LOVE to hear from you so don't be shy and leave me a comment! Also, if you are interested on a specific topic, let me know, and I will do my absolute best to find the answer for you.

In health & beauty,

Raquel
raqueldaniela.usana.com