Daily Diary By Gabriela: Life

Dairy Free Living

Hello Everyone!

I come back to you with a Dairy Free Haul.

Okay so the last few months no more like forever ago lol I started finding out that dairy doesn't sit well with me anymore. I feel like maybe I had too much of it at some point and my body said nope no more. (lol).

If I remember correctly this started a little before the holidays (2015). It was hard to eat/pig out during the holidays because I didn't know what I could and couldn't eat. I mean milk of course was a no but you would be surprised how many things contain milk once you have to stop having it.

Now I have not chosen to be vegan or anything like that. But as I was going through this transition as I like to call it; my little sister (16 yrs. old) decided to go vegetarian and in some ways she has also started becoming vegan very slowly.

I'm sharing this because now I come up with ideas for her and I to be able to eat. I have some quick snack ideas coming up too. I have planned some of these posts for awhile now. Even if you are not vegan or if you can have dairy (Lucky you) you are still able to get some "healthy ideas".

Now this is a life style that I have slowly changed, it is far from perfect so if you have any ideas please share!

In this Sprouts haul I picked up some of my necessities.

I can't give up coffee, I mean come on, give up milk and coffee nope not happening.

First thing I always make sure I have is my Silk Vanilla soy creamer. It taste so good!

I also ask for this milk in all my Starbucks drinks, it honestly taste better then regular milk. (Try it!)

Butter is another must, I like this Earth balance one. It's vegan and I personally can barely tell the difference from regular butter. I use it on toast and to cook a lot of my meals.

The yogurt is a recent favorite. I've now seen them at Sprouts and Walmart. Food for less has Yoplait that's lactose free and that's pretty good too.

I was afraid I would have to give up yogurt but this stuff taste so good.

(Also quick tip if you love frozen yogurt they have dairy free one just look for the little pictures that say dairy free).

I always try to pick up some fruit as you see in the picture I picked up some strawberries, bananas, pineapple and also a bag of frozen fruit. I use the frozen fruit for smoothies all the time.

And if you are dairy free like me you will love the coconut milk ice cream. Oh my god, life changing. SO yummy. Sometimes I still crave ice cream I mean duh I'm only human, and this one is such a great choice.

I hope you enjoyed this quick haul!
I also hope to bring you more soon and also some quick snack ideas too.
The dairy free life isn't easy but it's not impossible either.
I have come across many new things and some are even better then the real thing.

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April Favorites

Beauty

Hello Everyone!

I can't remember the last time I did a favorites here!

I have some new favorites that I don't think I have shared with you guys and I have some good old favorites!

So for my birthday this year my sister and I agreed to celebrate our birthday's together, my birthday is in January and hers in March so we threw a big party at home.

It was a lot of fun and with the party of course we got some gifts/gift cards.

My moms friend gave us Khol's gift cards and as soon as I saw it I knew what I would be getting!

That was ...

Kohl's

These beauties!

I am obsessed. I would wear them everywhere if I could (lol).

Back in the day, in my high school years I had almost every color of these.

(I wish I had pictures of them)

I had the royal blue, the navy blue, pink, black and white some mixed colored ones.

I loved these shoes and obviously still do.

They are so comfy and easy to pair with anything!

Target

I have been on a hunt for a simple cap like this for a really long time!!

I had seen it on a blogger I believe, but it was a really pricey one and I didn't want to pay for something that I didn't know if I would even like.

I'm not use to wearing hats/baseball caps.

But when I thought of this cap I imagined Selena Quinanlla (NOT Gomez) on stage with her baseball caps & hats, if I remember correctly Jennifer Lopez came out with a cap like this in the movie.

So one of these days I was at Target with my friend and I spotted it!

I didn't let go of it (lol).

And it was only $6.99!

Jessesgirlcosmetics.com

I'm sure that from my precious post you saw how much I really love this color.
Also if you follow me on Instagram you would see I keep re doing my nails this same color, I've had the for over a week.

It's such a pretty spring color and I feel like it makes me look a little tan.
(Not in this picture lol it was bright outside).

Sephora.com

These are amazing!
I have raved about them on Instagram already.
A couple of weeks ago I trimmed my nails down and with this stuff my nails have gotten so strong which has made them grow very fast!
They are very thick, and that is due to the Gel Coat (the pink one on the right).
The Moisturizer (on the left) has helped maintain my cuticles.

I will go in to detail on these products in a future post.

Flonase.com

This year I not only found out I suffer from migraines but that I also have allergies.

I always thought that I was always getting sick, which was the runny nose and that my head aches were from being congested but that wasn't the reason.

Two completely different problems and I am finally taking something to help each one.

For my allergies this Flonase spray has helped a lot!

Now at first I was completely against the spray, because I have read that it can cause other problems but after giving it a try this is what helps control my allergies.

I try not to use it everyday only when I feel that the allergies are really bad.

A huge favorite of mine this month because it has made my life so much easier.

Please consult your Doctor before using anything like this. This was recommended and prescribed by my doctor.

You can buy it off the shelf but please make sure it is safe for you.

Sally Beauty Supply

This product I have been using for a while.

My hair stylist uses it on my hair every time shes done washing it out.

I found it at Sally Beauty Supply for about $8's.

It not only smells amazing but it makes your hair feel so nice!

My hair has gone through it the past couple of months, I went from RED to copper to brown all in 2-3 months. So whatever I put on my hair has to help it in some way.

Infuses moister & conditioning without build up (As long as you don't use to much)
Adds intense shine (Very true)
Eliminates Frizz (YES)
Controls unmanageable flyaway hair (Yes)
Perfect for relaxed or permed hair (I don't have either)
Helps protect hair color (What I want)
Natural oils prevent dryness (True)

I also love that it's a spray!
I just spray it on and don't have to rub oil on my hands.

L'oreal

This product I have been using for a long time.
This is an oil that you have to rub in to your hair.
I use just a little bit of it and I try not to apply it near my roots but because my hair is damaged there are some areas near the roots that need a little damage control.

Malinandgoetz.com

These two products have been my go to for my lips.
The Mojito lip balm I actuallt for from my awesome cousin!
I belive she got it in an ipsy bag or something like that, but because she's allergix to certain lip prodcuts sometimes I get them.

This lip balm is a clear gloss but is a pretty thick consistency, which I feel like is the reason my lips feel smooth and moisteried.
I always feels like it plums up my lips.

The baby lips, I love because it leaves my lips glossy with a very nude color but the best part is that is moisturizes my lips!!

Charlotte Ruse

I am obsessed with these rings!
I got them for my birthday party in March, I thought it would add something to my nails and I loved how it turned out. Since that day I have been taking turns with these rings.
I'm obsessed with putting them on my left thumb.
I love the look of the thumb ring and when my nails are done (which is always) I just love love love it.

If you have questions about anything I shared please feel free to ask and I would be happy to go in to detail.
What are you obsessed with this month??

I hope you enjoyed this post!