Healthy Habits: Cold Brew Oatmeal

I am always trying to find easy ways to have a healthier lifestyle. I will admit that I am not always the most conscious eater, and I don't love playing sports so I don't exercise often enough. That is why I have decided to tell you all about some fun, easy, and stress-free ways to keep up a healthier lifestyle.

A big part of being healthy is eating right. When I'm packing my lunch for school I can pay closer attention and have better control over what I eat throughout the day. Lately, I have been taking the same thing every day, and that is a cold brew oatmeal. What it is, is an oatmeal that doesn't need to be cooked -- it just sits in milk overnight and then by lunch time it is ready to eat, so this is perfect for school lunches. Then, along with the oatmeal you can add any fruit, nuts or just about anything that you like to eat with your oatmeal. 

So here is how I make my cold brew oatmeal.

Step #1

Put half a cup of oats in a jar

(it can be any amount you choose really, but don't fill the jar up to high or you won't have room for anything else)

Step #2

Put half a cup of the milk of your choice in the jar - I use almond milk 

(or just add the same amount you did for the oats)

Step #3

Add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds

Chia is like one of the healthiest things ever! click here for more details

Step #4

Add 1 teaspoon of flax seed (also super healthy)

What it looks like so far...

Step #5

Add some shredded coconut

Step #6

Add slivered almonds

Step #7

Add dried blueberries

Step #8

Add dried cranberries

Step #9

Add fresh strawberries 

Step #10

Let the oatmeal sit overnight... and then ENJOY!

Remember, what I add into my oatmeal is just my preference and is a suggestion, feel free to either follow the exact instructions or play around with the type of food you like. Anything goes.

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Shake it off - Taylor Swift.

Music Cravings: Lewis Watson - The Morning

Lewis Watson is a British singer/songwriter. His newest album 'The Morning' was released in July this summer. This is his first album, beforehand he had only put out EPs. His voice is a mixture between Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, but his music style is unique in his own way. 

His songs are mostly acoustic, and since he writes them himself they are about his life and his feelings. Lewis Watson started off by posting a video on YouTube, and soon enough was noticed by the music industry. 

Before his album, his music was bare-boned with just him and his guitar. On 'The Morning' Lewis uses more instruments and layers both the music, and the vocals with more background singers. His album consists of music from his old EPs and new songs. For example, 'Into the Wild' is the same version on the EP. Luckily, even though the production is a step up for the album, It doesn't interfere with Lewis's unique talent. Two of my favorite songs on the album, 'Stay' and 'Halo' are great examples of how Lewis's style has matured and how his talent has grown. 

I am a hug fan of Lewis Watson's, and am FINALLY going to his concert on October 30. I love everything about him. His voice, his music, his lyrics, and...he is pretty cute :)

I really recommend listening to him. He is great. 

Here is a link to Halo and Stay from the new album

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade

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Look Book: Back to School OOTD

Summer break is officially over and school is back on track. So, it only makes sense for me to show you what I wore the first week of classes. Everyone knows that when summer ends, it means back to school shopping for supplies and the latest trends. For me, it's just all about making a good first impression. What I wear needs to make me feel confident and express my personality... and I also need to like it :) . 
These are the first week of school outfits that did just that. 
 If there is an outfit you especially like (or maybe don't like) let me know in a comment below. Also, if this is a type of post you like it would be really helpful if you let me know, or you can give me ideas for something you might rather see. 

Anyways, these are my back to school OOTDs. 

Day 1
Shirt - Zara
Pants - Anthropologie
Shoes - Zappos

Day 2
Shirt - Gap
Pants - DIY/thrift store
Socks - J-crew
Shoes (Brand) - Vans

Day 3

Shirt - SOWA Sundays (arts fair)

Pants - Urban Outfitters

Socks - J-crew

Shoes (brand) - Vans

Day 4

Shirt - Target

Pants - Anthropologie

Shoes - Target

 Day 5
Jacket - Urban Outfitters
Dress - Madewell
Shoes - Target

Hope you all loved going back to school!

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Nina - Ed Sheeran