Shaking things up: Vega One Review

Hi Everyone!

A new week, a new year, and..drum roll please: A NEW REVIEW! Today I am reviewing Vega One all-in-one Nutritional Shake.  I received some samples from Vega One in December (thanks Trevor) and have been adding them to my morning routine.

Before I begin, you guys are probably saying “great another protein shake review”.  That is true, but Vega One is different as it is 100% vegan and there are no allergens.   There is also no sugar added and contains 50% of your daily intake of vitamins and minerals!  The new Vega One also includes, 2 x more greens then previous formulas.  I am working on my green intake so this was a godsend for me. Vega One is plant based and delivers all of the needed nutrition to help your body perform and function at its best level.

After taking a closer look at Vega One and how it compares to other shake that I have had in the past (ex GNC Meal Replacement) I’ve decided that it’s an impressive product and is a good choice for people who are looking for something that includes protein, greens, and other nutrients.  The shakes taste great as you didn’t get a milky after taste.  Initially, I tried the French Vanilla, Vanilla Chai, and Chocolate flavor just adding water.  Vanilla Chai was my fav, if you are looking for a quick nutritious drink by just adding water at work or on a road trip.  Prices for the Vega One All-In-One Nutritional Shake, range from $3.99-$69.99.

After a few days I decided to try out the many recipes on Vega One’s site:

Banana Strawberry Smoothie

I took Vega One first thing in the morning, I made it a point to do a few hours before evening having coffee (which is major for me to do). I felt GREAT! I wasn’t feeling an ounce of hunger, I had more energy to pow wow through work emails!  This was major for me as I am not a morning person at all.  Mixing the shake was very easy with the Vega One shaker also included, there wasn’t any chunks to post-mix after. 

I think products like Vega One will help people stick to their resolutions of having a healthier lifestyle this 2015.  The Vega One All-In-One Nutritional shake not only gives the protein people look for but so much more nutritional value then your typical protein shake.  For more information on Vega One and it’s products, you can visit their website.

Xo

Kosi

Hello 2015

Hey guys!

2014 is coming to an end in a few hours! I'm home battling the plague, lol I'm feeling better day by day but thought it would be best to sit tonight out so I won't infect other party goers. Extremely grateful it's not the FLU!  Ironically, even though I am home, eating Thai food and watching an Law & Order SVU marathon, I feel way more at ease/excited going to the new year then I did last year. Last year, I was at a party downtown, it was fun, but I remember not feeling very good about a few things happening at the time.  I am grateful for the lessons I learned in 2014: have faith, trust, believe, and knowing when to walk away.  I'm walking into 2015 stronger, wiser, and truer (to both myself and people around me) than I was a year ago. I'm really stocked about that! Think about it you're not evolving and changing, you're not really in the arena.  

One goal for 2015 is for me is to practice forgiveness and take more time for myself. Hmm, maybe this being sick thing and spending time alone tonight is indirectly helping me with my goal?! Maybe that is too deep, ha! 

Anyway, I babbled on long enough. I wish all my readers, friend's and family, a happy, safe, and prosperous new year. Thank you for the love and support you gave me in 2014! See you in 2015!

xo

Kosi

Hello Brooklyndolly!

Hello everyone!

I had to share my new Instagram discovery: Brooklyndolly. As a Brooklynite of course I had to support, lately I have been getting more into illustrations, watercolors, I have no clue why lol not complaining.  The more art I see the more inspired I get with my own creative pursuits.

Brooklyndolly's holiday gift card set is modern but also has an artistic feel not really seen in standard cards! It is a must to send to relatives or friend's you are not able to see for the holiday season:

I have been surrounded by thank you cards thanks to my mom and sisters. I've started sending more thank you cards out (long over due) when I saw the Birky Love Blank Card Set a few months it was a done deal that I had to purchase. LOL it also reminds me to take a vacation soon:

A few of my favs from Brooklyndolly's Instagram page (@Brooklyndolly), for print purchase information contact, Brooklyndolly@gmail.com:

I had a chance to talk to Erin Robinson, the artist behind Brooklyndolly.  Robinson, a Parson's New School of Design alum, is a children's wear designer working for companies Gap and Abercrombie.   She also worked as a wardrobe designer for movies and television. 

O.C.O: How long have you been an artist?

E:  I actually like to call myself a creative visionary. I'm interested in so many things from interiors, architecture, photography, fashion, illustration...my mind is always ticking with ideas and how to's.  I try and get involved in as much as possible.  I've always been an artist I guess. I've loved coloring, cutting, and pasting since I can remember. Both of parents are pretty creative. My Dad is an architect so they made sure I had the tools to nurture whatever was swirling through my head. I'd make Barbie clothes, dollhouses, and shoes.  I could go on! My Dad is the one who encouraged me to start drawing on my iPad. I frowned so hard because I was such an ole skool artist gal.  But I move around so much and cant always have my arts n' crafts supplies with me so its great to have to release what’s going on in my head. I really took to it, becoming my journal in some way.

O.C.O:  What made you decide to start your own business?

E:  I've had been in corporate for some crazy number of years and my art had taken a back seta. Great at my jobs but I felt empty inside. A few super close friends knew my artistic abilities and with a huge push, encouraged me to start sharing or posting on my social outlets. I resisted because I was extremely reserved about whom I share with...But I eventually gave in and Brooklyndolly was officially born. I did not anticipate the positive response and people wanting to buy things from me...so Instagram decided I needed to start a little biz out of this...and that’s what happened and now I’m trying to see where I can this because it fells really good to be doing something I’m ridiculously passionate about. So stay tuned...so much more in store...I’m excited!

O.C.O: What inspires you?

E:  So much inspires me...I’m extremely visual and like when I can sometimes smell and touch things...being outdoors around nature definitely gets me motivated...but people watching to is an inspiration. A lot of my illustrations are brewed up at the diverse beauty I see in Brooklyn. So much eclectic culture sprinkled about this and my grandmother calling me Erin Doll when I was child birthed Brooklyndolly years ago as my email and it just stuck and I saw so much that could revolve around it. The other thing that I'm hugely inspired by is travel. I call my trips magic carpet rides! The journey is always an adventure and when I return to my norm I come back with my mind amplified barely able to keep the ideas in my head...so I take to pen, paper and lately my ipad to scribble out the madness.

O.C.O: What advice would you give to any creative person looking to start his or her own business?

E:  I felt like I had to be safe even though I was rebellious. So with that being said, I would find people that inspire you and are doing like things.  Also, someone that’s been maybe at it for a sec. I love being able to mentor the youth...to push them to think out of the box and not be afraid of their talents. To explore...especially in their youth BUT that it never to late to re-invent yourself...that’s been my motto lately.

Great advice to end 2014 with Erin, coming from a year of change myself. It is never to late to re-invent yourself!

For my NYC readers! You can purchase cards from Brooklyndolly from: Martines Dream located at 681 Nostrand Ave in Brooklyn.  For you Esty lovers, I suggest you follow Brooklyndolly, as Erin mentioned, there is much more in store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/brooklyndolly

xo

Kosi