My Basic Avocado Toast Recipe

Hey guys. Today I decided to jump on the bandwagon of avocado toast making and consuming. Today I created a simple recipe because when I tried to find a recipe for avocado toast I couldn’t find the exact one that would suit me. I decided to create my own recipe and I love it. I can’t say its the best, but it is definitely a tasty simple brunch food.

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Slice of Bread, Toasted
• 1/2 of an Avocado, Peeled
• 1/2 Tbs Oil
• 1/2-1 Tsp Cracked Pepper
• 1/2- 1 Tsp Sea Salt (Grinded)
• 1-2 slices Tomato
• 1 Egg (Fried or Hard Boiled)

Instructions:

1. Place your avocado, oil, pepper, and sea salt in a bowl.
2. Mash it all together until it is combined, but not mushed
3. Place your avocado mixture onto your toasted bread.
4. Top with tomato and an egg.

And that is it! This recipe is so simple yet very delicious. If you enjoyed this blog post, be sure to leave a like and also follow ExploreAesthetic for more posts like these. Also, be sure to comment to leave positive feedback and support. It means a lot to me :). Thank you for reading this blog post and have a great solar eclipse day. (Just don’t look at the sun ;))

Thank you,

Catie

 

5 Room Hacks

Hey guys. Today I wanted to show you 5 rooms hacks that will help keep your room neat and organized. I gathered these hacks from time and found they really helped me keep my room neat and everything was organized. If you enjoy this blog post, follow ExploreAesthetic for more posts like this.

 

1. Belt/ Scarf Holder

This first hack is to use a simple clothespin to hold your belts or scarves. All you have to do is coil your belt or scarf up and pin it with a clothespin. I found this hack saves space and looks very neat. I used belts for this hack but you can  also use scarves.

2. Clay Ring Holder

The next hack is making a ring holder out of clay. I was going to buy one online but then I realized if I just used some clay I had laying around, I could make my own. You can make just a simple ring holder, but I went with a cactus mold. It is very simple yet it looks very nice in a room. All you do is mold the clay into whatever shape you want and set it up. You can bake it so it won’t move, but I didn’t have a problem with that so I just kept it as it was.

3. Shoe Bins

This hack may seem very simple and straightforward, but it is efficient. Putting shoes you don’t wear too often in a bin saves space and looks very neat, rather than having them in shoeboxes. I used to have several pairs of shoes in shoe boxes and it took up a bunch of closet space. This hack gives you back room and looks great.

4.  Book Crate

This hack is for when you want to display your books in a creative way. I got a simple crate and stored my books in it and found out it looks amazing, while keeping my books organized. Also, I’ve been thinking about making another book recommendations, so leave a comment letting me know if you want me to make another one.

5. Office Supply Makeup Storage

This hack was very convenient for me because school was over and I had my locker storage bins ready for organization. I stored some of my makeup products on a shelf but they kept falling over constantly. Putting them in a bin helped me get to my makeup faster and easier.

 

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Much Love,

Catie

DIY Fishbowl Plant

Hey guys. Sorry I haven’t been on in a while. I was very busy with school, but now that it’s summer, I am able to write more. Today I wanted to show you guys a DIY Fishbowl pot/ plant. This idea isn’t mine on my own, but I have done things to mine to make it unique. I have seen it on Pinterest but I did my own little twist to make it more for me. I hope you guys enjoy this blog post and be sure to follow ExploreAesthetic for more like it.

Main Materials 

• A fishbowl (or any bowl that you please, just make sure it can hold water)
• Potting Soil
• Any seeds/ plants that you choose\
• Optional: Fairy Lights or Rocks/ Marbles

Instructions

1. Put some of the potting soil into a clean fishbowl. You want it about a little over a quarter full.
2.  Add seeds or plants to the soil as instructions show
3. Add Marbles or Rocks if desired
4. Water the plants and let them sit in a sunny area.

OPTIONAL: Add fairy lights or paint to customize your fishbowl plant. You can get really creative here.

That is it! This DIY is so simple yet so creative. If you had a fish in the past and still have that fish bowl laying around,

this would be the perfect way to use it. Also, this is a pretty cheap project. The bowl I got from Walmart was around $6 and seeds are a little over a dollar. The soil you can find in your own backyard so this project rounds to $7.50 total. This was a fun project and added a earthy touch to my room.

 

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Thank you,

Catie

February Favorites

Hey guys. Today I wanted to give you my February favorites that I used throughout the month. I will leave links to where you can get these products so you can enjoy them as much as I do. I hope you enjoy this post and if you do, be sure to leave a like.

1. Sleep Pillow Mist
   

Sometimes I have trouble sleeping at night so when I came across this Sleep Pillow Mist at
Bath and Body Works, I decided to give it a try. All you do is spray a light cover of the mist on your pillow, wait for it to dry, then go to sleep. I love the smell it has and it relaxes me and gets me to bed faster. There is different kinds of pillow mist other than sleep that you can choose from. You can get this product here.

2. Benefit Brow Products

I love filling in my brows naturally to give some coverage to my brows. When I went to Sephora, I saw these two products, “Ka- Brow!” Eyebrow Cream (Left) and “Ready, Set, Brow!” Brow Gel (Right)  together and knew this would be the perfect combo for natural, long lasting brows. The cream fills in my eyebrow very nicely and gives my brows a soft, natural look. If you were looking for more of a dramatic brow, you can do that with it as well. The gel, which I just got recently, helps set all the color and hairs into place so they don’t move. I use this combo every day and you can get the cream here and the gel here.

3. Hair Rings

I got these hair rings for Christmas and was new to their look. I have been using them since and love them. The add texture and volume to you hair and are a cute ponytail to style with. These were from Loft but you can get hair rings from any where like Walmart. When used, they do stretch out pretty big but if you let it sit for about a day or so, it coils back into it’s original size. You can get these here.

4. Grey Pull Over

For my style, I prefer lots of comfy clothes that I can sleep in but also are good enough for school. I found this pullover at Aeropostale and thought it was the comfiest thing in the world. It also comes in black and white and is very soft. I got a size bigger than my usual size just because I want to “live” in it. I love the top cross stitch and the draw strings are good quality. You can get this pullover here.

 

5. Swell Bottle

I got my Swell bottle for Christmas and loved it then and love it now. This bottle is very light weight but carries lots of water. It fits in lots of spaces and the shape is very unique. I got this gold- brow color but there is tons of designs to choose from. The bottles are hand wash only but it only takes a couple minutes to clean. This is a great brand and you can get this water bottle here.

Thank you for reading this blog post. If you enjoyed, be sure to leave a like and hit that follow button on the right side on the screen. Also, comment down below what you want to see in my next post.

Thank you,

Catie

 

3 Easy Breakfast Ideas

Hey guys. Today I wanted to show you 3 easy breakfast ideas that you can quickly make in the morning. Many of these ideas include a staple food that you can add many healthy things to. All these ideas are vegetarian and have healthy ingredients to give you a boost in the morning. If  you enjoy this blog post, be sure to leave a like.

1. Cereal
   

   Strawberries

   

   Apples and Sugar

   

   Mango and Orange Juice

   

   Brown Sugar

This may sound basic and obvious, but if you get whole grain cereal, it can be very healthy and simple for the morning. Simple grain cereal is a staple food for these breakfast ideas. You can add fruit, brown sugar, nuts, yogurt, milk, orange juice, etc. There are so many healthy options that will give you that positive boost in the morning. Try to avoid those sugary cereals you see at the store. Not only are they unhealthy, they can make you get all energized in the morning and then leave you with no energy for the rest of the day. Things
like fruits and dairy keep energy with you the whole day.

2. Eggs and Toast

This breakfast item is a bit more time consuming but it takes less than 10 minutes to make. I have seen this style of eggs and toast on Pinterest and other areas and thought it was pretty simple to make and could be a good on the go breakfast idea. All you have to do for this breakfast is heat up a sprayed pan and cut a hole out of you bread. Then, lay the bread on the pan and crack  a egg inside the hole. Let it cook and flip it over to get it fully cooked. Add salt and pepper if wanted. This has more steps than cereal but is quick and easy and makes a great breakfast meal. The eggs are great protein and the bread is a healthy grain.

 

3. Oats in a Bowl

This idea also seems like a pretty straight forward breakfast but is a great alternative for slow cooking meals. Just like cereal, oats are a staple ingredient. You can really customize what you want inside your bowl of oats like yogurt, fruits, brown sugar, orange juice, and pretty much anything healthy you would like. Oatmeal is also a option but sometimes there are other random ingredients added to it that aren’t as healthy. Making it from scratch is easier and you know whats inside. Making a big bowl of oats to keep in the fridge for a couple of days is a easy way to scoop some of your oats and yogurt and go.

 

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Thank you,

Catie

Winter Essentials (Part 2)

Hey guys. A little while back I wrote a Winter Essentials post. Since there was many different essentials, I decided to split the post into two parts. This is the second part of Winter Essentials. I hope you enjoy this post and be sure to leave a like.

1. Candles 
   

Winter is very brisk and cold and I tend to stay in my warm house all day. One of my favorite things to do in the wintertime is light candles. Most of my candles come from Bath and Body works but I have a few from other places. Candles are very relaxing and makes my room smell amazing. In this picture, I was burning a candle called In from the Cold by Sonoma. I have been thinking of doing a candle update post so let me know if you want me to do that.

2. Blankets

Blankets in the winter are my top priority. A soft blanket or a light cable knit throw is the perfect accessory for beds. Not only that, but they keep you warm and comfy. I love having a blanket on me when doing most things at home because it makes me feel relaxed and comfortable. (I am using a blanket while writing this post!) The blanket in this photo is a red cable knit blanket from Ralph Lauren. I love throwing blankets on my bed because they look great and they keep you warm at night.

3. Socks
During the winter, I never leave my house without socks on. Socks are amazing because they are a staple clothing items to whatever outfit. My favorite way to style socks is with combat boots and long, patterned socks. I also love wearing fuzzy socks inside my house to keep my feet warm and cozy. The majority of my socks come from American
Eagle and I love their patterns. Socks in winter are a must.

4. Books

When I have a lazy winter day where I just want to stay in my warm house and relax, I love picking up a good book to read. Books are a great way to unwind and let someone else do the thinking for you. Staying comfy in a bed with a book in your hands is perfect for a cold winter day. I have been reading lots of great motivational books that help me get through the days of snow. If you want to know some of the books I have been reading, check out my Book Recommendations post.

 

I hope you enjoyed this blog post and if you did, leave a like, comment, and follow my blog, Explore Aesthetic for more posts like this.

Thank you,

Catie

January Favorites

Hey guys. Sorry this went out a little late; I’ve been busy and I had one blog post ahead of this one. These 5 items are my January Favorites that I’ve used throughout the month. I hope you enjoy this blog post and try these items out for yourself.

1. Caffeinated Eye Stick
   

Since Christmas, I have been using a product by perfectly posh called the Caffeinator. This has been my go to product in the morning because it is full of lemon essential oils and rosemary that wake me up and the clear the area of my dark circles. All I have to do is swipe the stick under and above my eyes and it tightens up the bags under my eyes. You can shop this product here.

2. Staying Strong by Demi Lovato

Although I have already talked about this book in my Book Recommendations Blog Post, I love this book so much I wanted to bring it up again. I am not going to talk about it a lot since my other blog post talks about it more, but this book is so inspiring and uplifting. Everyday of the year, there is a quote with a paragraph telling you advice to get you through the day. You can get this book here.

3. Elephant Watering Can

Ok, this may be a weird thing to be in a favorites, but I am a huge fan of this watering can. I love keeping plants in my room, but they are very small and if I used a regular watering can, I would leave  huge mess. I came across this cute elephant watering can and had to get it. The hole in the trunk where the water comes out is very small so it fits in tight spaces with small plants. Also, the can is a good size and keeps water for at least a month before refilling it. I got this elephant here.

4. Eyebrow Products

These two products are together as one because I thought they work well together. One of my favorite features to do on my face is fill in my eyebrows. I have been using Benefit’s “Ka Brow!” eyebrow cream and Rimel’s “Brow This Way” eyebrow wax. I pair these two together and they work great. They last all day and give a natural coverage to my eyebrows. Although the Benefit eyebrow cream is more on the pricey side, it works great and will last you a long time. I was informed about the eyebrow wax by watching Zoella’s monthly favorites and you can purchase it at a local drugstore. You can get the eyebrow cream here. You can get the eyebrow wax  here.

5. Yoga/ Workout Mat

I love working out and doing yoga on mats but sometimes they are too thin and hurt doing things on hardwood floor. I found this Gold’s Gym workout mat at Walmart. It is super thick and is great for doing crunches and yoga. I use it almost everyday and is in good shape. It was on sale so if wanted, I would get it soon. You can get this mat here.

 

These are my January Favorites. I hope you enjoyed this blog post and if you did, like, comment and follow ExploreAesthetic for more Monthly Favorites and much more.

Thank you,

Catie

 

5 Work/ School Hacks

Hey guys. Today I wanted to show you 5 hacks that can help you get ready for work or school easier and quicker. These hacks are very simple, but can help you in the long run.

1. Outfit Board

I created a outfit board because I was always wasting time and struggling to find a outfit to wear in the morning. If you create a outfit board and list what you want to wear everyday for the week (I usually do it on Sunday), all you have to do is grab it out of your closet and put it on! I made my outfit board with a chalkboard and chalk. I divided it with the 5 days of the week and wrote down what I was going to wear that week.

 

2. Beauty Care Labeling

In the morning, it could be stressful trying to master your makeup and skincare routine
with such little time. Knowing what to do first when completing your routine could be helpful. Adding label stickers marked with numbers on your products can help you know what to do first if you are tired in the morning and can’t focus. Also putting your products in a organized area with a mirror can be a easier way to keep everything together and ready to put on.

3. Homework/ Work Paper
Writing down what homework or job work you need to get done throughout the week can be a great way to get rid of stress and stay organized. I usually write down the stuff I need to do on a regular piece of paper but sometimes I put it on my display thread. If you get a certain work task every week, make a weekly work chart to know what you have to get done for the week.

4. Calendar

Although most people know this, a calendar can be your best friend. Writing down specific things on days can help you keep track of what you need to do for that day. All you have to do each morning is look at it everyday to see if you have anything important needed to be done. Keeping a calendar in your room will you you on your toes and organized for school or work.

5. Backpack

Keeping a bag to store all your work and necessities is really important. Keeping everything together and neat can help you relieve stress and let you know what you need for each day. The night before, get everything together in your bag so when you wake up in the morning, you will be ready to go.

 

 

 

I hope these simple hacks and tips help you get through work or school faster and easier. If you enjoyed this post, leave a like and follow exploreaesthetic for more posts like this.

*Sorry I haven’t posted in a while. Life has been busy 🙂

Thank you,

Catie

Welcome to Explore Aesthetic

 

Hello. My name is Catie and welcome to my blog, Explore Aesthetic. Starting off the new year of 2017, I wanted to do something different. Blogging. Yes I am a bit new at this but I’ll get familiar with it as the time passes. I hope you enjoy these blog posts and find it helpful. Explore Aesthetic is about the new trends. Also many DIYS and hacks I recommend to you.

If you have any questions or need to contact me leave a comment or you can reach me by email.

Email: catiebusiness@gmail.com

I hope you enjoy my posts and tips.

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Thank you,

Catie