December 2020

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Oh, what a year it has been! 2020 was definitely one we will not forget. As this year comes to a close we want each of you to know how much we appreciate all the love and support from our family, friends, and clients. We hope you all enjoyed your holiday season, no matter what the circumstances were, we hope you are filled with joy, love, health and happiness as we begin a new year. 

Holiday Cheer 

Lex leaving the snow in NY 

Jen & Glenn landed in Pittsburgh 

Although the holidays looked different this year, we were still lucky enough to spend it with our close family. It was so nice to have my sister come home for the holiday. We sure missed Addison, but hope he will be able to visit us soon. My parents took a trip to see him earlier this month knowing he wouldn't be able to make it for Christmas. In a way, it was a nice change to be stuck at home for the holidays. We got lots of baking in and got extremely crafty with our decorating. Pinterest has some inexpensive decorations and ideas you'll have to check out. 

Mr. Winston's 1st Christmas with us 

Amanda & Lexie Christmas Day 

Christmas cheer from Pittsburgh, PA 

Support Local - Restaurant Review 

With all the shut downs up in the air, we just want to take some time to recognize some local businesses who are practicing safe peaceful protests by continuing to keep their businesses open. As a family run business ourselves, we understand the need for businesses to remain open. Most restaurants are still open for delivery and takeout services all around and some local Carlsbad restaurants that are continuing to hold outdoor dining through a peaceful protest such as: Senor Grubby's, Crackheads, Compass & The Cantina. Do your best to support local! 

Christmas Themed Workout 

25 Reps of Fitmas 

Starting each exercise off at 25 reps you will complete one whole round. Decreasing each round by 5 reps...(25, 20, 15, 10...) until you are down to the last round at 5 reps a piece. Try to increase your intensity as the rep count decreases. For example, maybe you start by doing your push ups on your knees until you reach the 10 rep count, then you come up onto your toes for the final 2 rounds. Have fun with it, get your family involved, and get in some movement where ever you are! 

25 Squats 

25 Reverse Lunges (each side) 

25 Push Ups 

25 Plank to Ankle Taps (each side) 

25 Double Crunch 

*Remember keep subtracting each round by 5 reps each exercise. You should end up with 5 reps to finish out 5 total rounds. 

Starting 2021 Strong - Healthy Daily Habits 

We hear it all the time, "New year, new me!", but what we really mean to say is, new year trying a healthier lifestyle me. Most people think of the New Year as a great time to kick off all their healthy habits and lose the 15 pounds they've been talking about for the past 5 years. While it is a great time to reset and restart, we want to make sure we create attainable goals which we can sustain for the rest of our lives! SMART goals is a great place to start. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable/Achievable, Relevant, & Time-Bound. 

Marathon training! 18 mile run with Dad riding his bike next to me! 

I like to break up my SMART goals into monthly, 3 month, and 1 year goals. Write them down and place them in an area you will see them everyday. Maybe next to your computer screen, on a sticky note next to your bathroom mirror, or right on the kitchen fridge. It is so accomplishing to be able to physically cross them off and see how much you can achieve. Cheers to your 2021 goals! 

Christmas Time at Home 

More time at home meant more baking, decorating, and holiday themed activities. From baking cookies and pie to painting our own nutcrackers, this year we tried it all. Below are a few ideas, recipes, and holiday fun that we tried out and look forward to continuing in the future. 

Let's get crackin', crafting nutcracker party! 

Chocolate Dipped Bananas 

- 5 bananas cut in half 

- 10 popsicle sticks 

- 1 bag of your desired chocolate chips (vegan, dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate) 

- 4-5 cups crushed peanuts 

1. Cut and prepare all bananas in half. 
2. Puncture each banana with popsicle stick about halfway through. 

3. Microwave your bag of chocolate in 30 second intervals mixing between until you have a smooth, melted consistency. 

4. Coat each banana in chocolate & generously sprinkle crushed peanuts over. 

5. Place on parchment paper lined tray & freeze for 3-5 hours. 

Let's Get Crackin' 

We were lucky enough to have our family friend throw a holiday crafting get together. Super fun and simple. Grab some bare nutcrackers from your local craft store, paints, glitter, fur, jewels (literally anything you want)! Find some inspiration on the internet or from some nutcrackers you have around the house and transform your wooden nutcracker into a personalized masterpiece. Have fun with it, there is literally no wrong way to do it!  

Insurance 2021

First of all, for the clients, family and friends that have been our clients new and tenured, thank you for being part of our business family.  Without you, we would not have a business.  2021 will be a year to build up the reserves for the entire insurance industry for the wild fire losses in 2019 and 2020.  Please be aware of the premium adjustments that will be made in order to have enough in our accounts to pay for any future wild fires.  Home, auto, umbrella and business insurances will see these adjustments.  We reach out to you asking that your friends and families that are not insured with Farmers or our agency give us a call for a complimentary Farmers Friendly Review.  This will allow prospective client the opportunity to see if bundling will assist with lower premiums, and to review the coverage package they have in place.  This will allow both our agency and the consumer a snap shot of insurance coverage they have in force, see if they have duplicate coverages, make certain they are properly covered and finally to give peace of mind knowing they conducted a review.  

Make sure that your business property at home is covered if working from home for an extended amount of time until the pandemic has ended or you have been called back to work at a physical location.  Review your annual mileage driven and make certain your agent knows if you are working from home or have reduced or increased your mileage.  Did you get a new pet?  Let us know or let your insurance agent know so proper coverage can be in place in the event of a dog bite / injury caused by your new pet family member.  Home improvements are at an all time high, did you report any upgrades or changes to your insurance agency?  Finally, check if you have gap coverage on your vehicle, it may be time to cancel that endorsement because the car is worth less than what is owed.  

Communication is so important, please call, text, email, facetime or zoom us with an insurance or insurance related questions and concerns.  Looking forward to connecting in 2021.  Stay safe, be healthy and always remember our gratitude for you.  

Kindly and respectfully, Glenn & Amanda Domingo, your agency for LIFE. 

November 2020

THANKFUL FOR YOU IN OUR LIVES

We know that times are still strange and we are all adjusting to what seems to be our new "normal". We just want you all to know that we appreciate your friendship, love and business as we enter this holiday season. Although things may look a little different than our usual holiday celebrations we still celebrate and give thanks to each and every one of you. Our Thanksgiving was small and cozy, just me, mom, dad, and my grandmother and aunt who live with us. We missed the rest of our family, but want to do our part in ensuring everyone's safety and well being. Luckily, my siblings, Lexie and Addison got to spend the holiday together in Pittsburgh. We hope you are all in good health and spirits and again can not express enough of our gratitude for your business during this time. We are here for you and hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving with a little more appreciation for the little things this year. 

Restaurant Review 

As indoor eating comes to a halt once again, its super important to continue to support our local businesses. Remember dining places are still open for takeout and outdoor seating! As the weather gets colder, the more inclined I am to crave some warm ramen. Came across, Gonzo Ramen while looking on Yelp and we were not disappointed. Located in the village of Downtown Carlsbad, they do have outdoor dining and if you are looking to order ahead and pick up, they pack all the ramen super well so it is still hot and fresh when you get home and enjoy. Below is a link to their direct website, enjoy. 

Gonzo Ramen 

Workout of the Month 

No equipment needed! 

1 mile walk/jog/run 

20 mountain climbers

20 air squats 

20 push ups 

REPEAT EXERCISES 3x through then...

1 mile walk/jog/run 

Try to do this workout once a week. Time yourself from start to finish each time trying to match or beat your time from the previous week! Let's keep moving this holiday season! 

Thanksgiving Day 

Thanksgiving dinner is served! 

We spent our Thanksgiving Day with a nice workout in the morning and just finished up some house projects before we began our cooking. My mom made an amazing spread with turkey (of course) and all the essential Thanksgiving sides. We of course couldn't end the night without some pumpkin pie and a night cap. Although the gathering was much smaller than usual we were grateful to be able to spend time together in our newly finished backyard around the fire place. What are some new traditions you developed this Thanksgiving holiday? 

Cheers!

Lucy & Winston

Dad enjoying the fire 

Distanced Holiday Fun 

Doesn't seem like caroling will be on many peoples to do list this year. Just like the rest of 2020 Zoom can be used in full effect this holiday season. Although we may not to be physically around all our families and friends during this time, there are plenty of ways to stay connected. Of course we can use FaceTime and Zoom calls to interact virtually for holiday events. Some other ways to enjoy socially distanced holiday time could be sending short videos or voice memos to stay in the loop. You can create a little holiday box of things to do, like build a gingerbread house, make your own ornaments, or a holiday recipe and leave it on a loved ones door step for them to enjoy some holiday fun. 

Black Friday Fun 

Although our usual Black Friday Friendsgiving Party could not happen this year due to COVID -19, we were still able to enjoy some time with our family friends. Dad went on a socially distant day on the golf course while mom and some of the girls went for a nice day downtown for some lunch and some Black Friday deals shopping spree. 

Golfing selfies on selfies! 

As we enter Holiday Season, let us all be conscious of each other feelings and respect one another's opinions and beliefs.  All men and women are created equally and it is our paths and cards that are dealt to us that determine many of our decisions and opinions of others.  I believe that Kindness and Love conquers a multitude of ill feelings and resentment.  I also believe that the more good and kindness that is spread throughout the world will make our world for us and our children a better place.  Please join me by consciously providing one random act of kindness to your family, your friends or a stranger each day until the end of the year.  If this act of kindness spreads, let us take a new temperature of our community, our state, our nation and the world.  Thank you as always for reading and hearing what Amanda and I have to share or say.  Stay safe and positive and test negative.  With kindness and love, Glenn & Amanda Domingo, Your Agency for a Lifetime. 

October 2020

Spooky Season is Fire Season

It is about that time. The weather is finally cooling off a bit (kind of...), the sun is setting earlier, and we are preparing to set our clocks back. We've officially made it to fall. Crazy how the seasons keep changing and we are still fighting our new "normal". October flew by for me and I can not believe I have been home for about 7 months now. In a blink of an eye it will be Christmas and time to reign in the new year...YIKES. This month, our business has been super busy and we are very grateful for that. We hope you all are enjoying the change of season and the chilly weather that's coming! 

More importantly, fire season has begun early with wild fires blazing in Southern California and earlier this year in Wine Country.  Our Farmers Team is dedicated to make certain you are covered and have the proper knowledge of how your policy will assist when disaster strikes.  Did you know that you will get reimbursed for Additional Living Expenses if you had a mandatory evacuation and needed to go to a hotel or Air B & B ?  Remember our 24 Hour Help Point Line.  800-435-7764.  National statistics regarding the cost of home insurance around our country reveals that California home insurance premiums are to low to keep insurance companies solvent in order to pay claims.  With the 2018, 2019 and now the 2020 wild fires, expect home, umbrella and auto insurances to increase.  

The link below will direct you to the Department of Insurances Rate Filing Increases.  

http://www.insurance.ca.gov/0250-insurers/0800-rate-filings/

Friends and Family, California home insurance premiums will be as rising to levels like those in Florida for hurricanes as well as Texas and Oklahoma is to tornadoes.  If we do not manage our brush areas,  more wild fires are coming. Insurance is a vehicle used to spread risk over a population in order that the effected population does not take the burden of paying out all the claims.  We offer each of our clients an annual Farmers Friendly Review.  Please call our agency if you would like to review and enhance coverage before your scheduled review.  

Restaurant Review - Pressed Juicery 

A little different take on our segment of the "restaurant review", but with the seasons changing, I always use it as a reminder to reset and reboot my immune and digestive system. I am by no means a hard core juicer, but I do enjoy giving my body a day to reset and restart. I have had digestive issues pretty much my entire life, and have found it helpful to juice every once in awhile. This month I did a 1 day cleanse at Pressed Juicery. They have locations all over the nation and I used to love going into the city of New York after a long day of teaching fitness classes or needing a pick me up in the middle of the day in the craziest city in the world. They don't only offer juices, they also have a yummy take on "froyo" that is made only from fresh fruits, vegetables, and seasonal superfoods. A great take on a healthy treat! 

DIY Pumpkin Pie 

To make pumpkin purée from scratch, cut a medium-small sugar pumpkin in half. Scrape out the insides (reserving the pumpkins seeds to roast) and discard. Line a baking sheet with Silpat or foil. Place the pumpkin halves cut side down on the lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F until a fork can easily pierce them, about an hour to an hour and a half. Remove from oven, let cool, scoop out the pulp.

Alternatively, you can cut the pumpkin into sections and steam in a saucepan with a couple inches of water at the bottom, until soft (strain before using). If you want the purée to be extra smooth, press the pulp through a food mill or chinois.

Note, this recipe makes a generous amount of filling, enough for one homemade crust or two store-bought frozen crusts.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large eggs plus the yolk of a third egg
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cups pumpkin pulp purée from a sugar pumpkin (see Recipe Note) OR 1 15-ounce can of pumpkin purée (can also use puréed cooked butternut squash)
• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream or one 12 oz. can of evaporated milk
• 1 good pie crust, chilled or frozen (see pâte brisée recipe or our no-fail flaky pie crust recipe)

Cut the Carving! 

I know it is such a tradition to carve pumpkins around Halloween, but I personally find no enjoyment in it. It makes a mess, takes forever, and I never seem to carve my pumpkin the way I had envisioned it in my head. If you are anything like me or maybe just want to take a break from pumpkin carving next year, here are five alternative ways you can get your fall pumpkin fix, without the messy hassle: 

1. Paint - Wether you have a stencil, or just get creative on your pumpkin canvas, painting your pumpkin can turn a orange circle into a masterpiece! 

2. Cut and glue - Turn your pumpkin into whatever you choose with a little bit of paper and some scissors. 

3. Stick it on - Using a glue gun or something with adhesive, create your own googlely-eyed monster, maybe some spiders crawling up 

4. Grab some yarn - Wrap it up like a spider web!

5. Porky corn - DIY candy corn madness, find some left over candies and make your pumpkin sweet! 

Fall Flowers 

DIY flower arrangements have been my new go to creative outlet. Super simple, easy, and effortless way to make your home bloom with beauty. Take a trip to your local florist, or Trader Joe's is where I go and pick out a few flowers and garnish! All you have to do is cut and prepare the flowers according to the size of your vase. Take the flowers apart and place in the vase however you see fit! 

Go Dodgers! 

Congrats to all you Los Angeles Dodger fans and Los Angeles Lakers fans. Finally the Dodgers have won the World Series! After 32 years of waiting, the COVID year is theirs for the taking. Personally, I am a huge San Diego Padres fan, but both of my parents were born and raised as LA Dodger fans. It is nice to root for and see a California team win though.  A shout out to the Los Angeles Lakers for taking the NBA Championship back to Los Angeles again.  They did it for the Black Mamba and his dauther.  We hope you have enjoyed watching the exciting series as much as we did and we can not wait to get back to attending in person. Now... what to watch now that baseball is over...? 

As always, we appreciate you reading and engaging with our agency and our family.  Please stay positive and test negative.  If you  have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us.  Have a great Holiday Season and look forward to connecting for out Thanksgiving addition of the Domingo Insurance Agency Family Blog.  

Kindly and respectfully, 

Glenn and Amanda Domingo

September 2020

 

SCHOOL STARTS, GOAL SETTING, LIFE INSURANCE

Happy fall everyone! Seasons may be changing, but our services remain the same. We hope you all enjoy this new season, reflect to set some quarterly goals, and begin to fall back to stay on track after a few hectic months. School has started back for many with distance learning and virtual classes as the topic of discussion.  How are you handling the education system with your family?   Lately, we have been keeping busy with the pups, the on-going construction in our backyard, and trying to keep as much of a social life as we can through these uncertain times. This month we celebrated our dad's birthday. He had a great time gathering with a few family and friends. We wish him nothing but peace, joy, and a success this next year. He thanks each and every one of you for your many birthday wishes! We hope everyone wrapped up summer safely and is looking forward to the new season coming.  Finally, in our industry, September is life insurance awareness month.  The responsible and loving gift of a life insurance policy for your loved ones will provide one of the most confident feelings we all instinctively want, security. Enjoy the read and we appreciate any feedback.  

Restaurant Review 

The Strawberry Shack 

Did ya know, strawberries are good for your muscles, brain, and heart health? They help lower blood pressure, helps in preventing cancerous diseases, and supports cognitive function. This month we are reviewing the new Strawberry Shack in the heart of downtown Carlsbad. A perfect place for a sweet snack or tasty dessert, the fresh ingredients are refreshing, tasty, and delicious. We have known the owner, Russ Bruhn, for many years and are happy to support another locally owned business in our home town. They have everything strawberry from chocolate dipped strawberries, to strawberry fudge, sundaes, and much more! Tell the boss Russ that Bingo Domingo sent you to enjoy his very flavorful offerings.  The Strawberry Shack is just one of "The Carlsbad Gourmet's" business units.  He also provides private label manufactured sauces and drink mixes for Stone Brewery and Lego Land.  

Festive Fall 

Its coming to that time of the year when we all are offered something sweet to eat.  The hospitality we receive from most of our family and friends seem to always have some type of sweet treat or snack to offer.  How can you say no?  We encourage you to balance your sweet tooth by only accepting or eating one treat a day.  Remember to count the treats and the size of your treats to keep the holiday 10lbs away.  If you don't the holiday 10 turns into the holiday 15 or the horrible 20.  Balance, self control and sharing are all good characteristics to live a happy and healthy life.  Enjoy the recipes below.  Moderation is the key to self control with all food, drink and snacks. 

Pumpkin Donuts

Ingredients: 

-1 box yellow cake mix 

-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon OR pumpkin pie spice (OPTIONAL) 

-1 can of canned pumpkin 

-1 C powdered sugar 

Directions: 

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees 

-Mix cake mix, canned pumpkin, and cinnamon/pumpkin pie spice in a bowl 

-Place batter in a pastry bag and cut off the end for a 1/2" opening 

-Pipe batter into a baked cake donut pan 

-Bake for 10 min at 400 degrees 

-Place hot donuts in bag with powdered sugar and shake until coated to liking 

Pumpkin Protein Shake 

I know people go crazy for pumpkin spice lattes, but I'd have to admit pumpkin pie protein shakes are one of my favorites! A super easy breakfast on the go, protein packed snack, or nice refreshing and healthy alternative for a pumpkin pie dessert. 

Ingredients: 

-1/2 cup of pumpkin (canned) 

-1 small banana (frozen for extra thickness) 

-1 tsp vanilla extract 

-1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 

-11 oz. of Vanilla Premier Protein shake OR 1 scoop of vanilla protein + 1 C of almond milk 

Directions: 

-Place all ingredients into a blender. 

-Blend until consistency of your choice 

-Feel free to add a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy! 

Bingo's Bash 

On September 9th we celebrated our dad and the founder of the agency for his 53rd birthday. Although we weren't able to throw the big Bingo's Bash that our dad deserves, he was able to get together with some of his closest friends and family to celebrate his special day. Have you ever done a Bourbon Tasting ?  Make certain that you offer a list of the Bourbons to your guest, then have someone in the party pour a responsible size shot in secret to not give away the name of the Bourbon.  Have a sheet of paper and a pen so your tasters can make notes and try to guess which Bourbon is being tasted.  Its always important to have plenty of water to clear the pallet and a few snacks for the light weights.  SO many of you reached out to wish him a happy birthday and I know he was elated to hear from you all. Thank you all who spent the evening with him, all that wished him a happy birthday, and all that were there in spirit. 

Workout of the Month 

The 100 Club 

Complete each body weight exercise for 100 reps each! Break up the receptions as you choose to, but make sure you reach 100. Keep a running timer until all reps are complete. Feel free to add a barbell, dumbbells, kettlebell, or just your own body weight! 

1. Squats 

2. Reverse Lunges 

3. Sumo Squats 

4. Push Ups 

5. Supermans 

*** If you feel up to it, see how many times you can go through the exercise starting at 100 reps and decreasing by 10 each round. For example, Round 1 = 100 reps reach, Round 2 = 90 reps each, Round 3 = 80 reps each...etc. 

A Note From the Agency Owner

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month.  This product is near and dear to my heart.  I was able to start my career insuring many of my family and friends.  I enjoyed working with families because the wrap around product to complete a personal insurance portfolio is life insurance.  Many products are available, which include term insurance and permanent insurance.  Their definitions are below provided by Investopedia.  

Term insurance is a type of life insurance policy that provides coverage for a certain period of time or a specified "term" of years. If the insured dies during the time period specified in the policy and the policy is active, or in force, a death benefit will be paid.

Permanent life insurance policies offer a death benefit and cash value. The death benefit is money that's paid to your beneficiaries when you pass away. ... Permanent life insurance lasts from the time you buy a policy to the time you pass away, as long as you pay the required premiums.

I believe in this product because it assisted in paying for my best mans children's education and an adjustment fund for them when he passed away a couple of years ago.  I believe in this product because one of my co workers I sold a term insurance policy to many years ago passed away and she was a single mother with  a three year old and assisted with final expenses and a college fund for him.  I believe in this product because a client purchased a life insurance policy on their son who was in a fatal car accident giving the parents funds for the funeral and future funding.  Please call, text or email for a Free Farmers Friendly Review.  There are products that build cash value and there are products that are very inexpensive for a certain period.  My job is to educate you on this product that is purchased because of love.  Thanks for reading and understanding how much we care about you and your family. 

Kindly, Glenn & Amanda Domingo, your agency for a lifetime.  

August 2020

Summertime Birthdays and Celebrating from a Distance 

With the weather warming up and summer coming to a close, we hope you are all healthy and enjoying the sun as much as possible. We have been keeping busy with some new construction on the house, the new puppies, and trying to get down to the beach during our free time. This month we celebrated my sister, Lexie's 25th birthday, and my 23rd birthday. It was our first birthday's apart, but we both enjoyed a mellow day with our friends. Face Time really helps too.  Can you believe that we have used up 8 months of the year and 6 of those months under the Covid-19 restrictions.  What have you been up to these last couple weeks of summer? We hope you all have a safe and fun rest of your summer! 

Birthday Celebration 

Lex and I both celebrated our birthday's this month. Although we weren't together we still had a great time. Funny how empty our family feels when we are not together, mostly dad, but we all look forward to being together again soon for the Holidays.  What a great birthday gift my boyfriend Wes shared with me.  We took a flight in one of the oldest commercial biplanes, from 1924, over the San Diego coast & enjoyed a weekend away exploring Zion National Park.  Reflecting back and setting goals for the future, I am super grateful to be back home surrounded by family & friends. This year I look forward to beginning my journey at nursing school and settling back into California. If you are ever in Carlsbad, look me up at Senor Grubby's as I start my side hustle in the restaurant industry.  Both my mom and dad worked in restaurants before opening up their insurance practice.  Looking forward to the tips as well.  Lex took a drive from NYC to Pittsburgh to visit Addison for her birthday weekend. They enjoyed a Tiki Float down the river with a couple of cocktails to celebrate. Lex looks forward to navigating the new teaching and educational challenges this year and exploring New York City with her boyfriend, Ian. She completed the Masters Program at Long Island University in Special Education.  My dad introduced her to the Director of Special Education for the Carlsbad Unified School District and hopefully someday soon she will return home when she is ready.  

Restaurant Review 

With restaurants opening back up I thought this month I'd give you a list of a few that we have been too and believe they are adhering to the guidelines and have adapted to these new ways of dining out. 

1. Mikko Sushi - Created a super nice outdoor dining area. Salmon skin salad is my favorite! 

2. Crackheads - Made their own upper deck seating. Great place for a cocktail or Sunday brunch! 

3. 264 Fresco - Turned their parking lot into an elegant dining space. I love cioppino!  

4. The Best Pizza - Cool outdoor vibe. Super casual, great pizza, wings, and beer! 

5. Señor Grubby's - Made a new outdoor bar and deck to sit at. If you love spice, shrimp diablo is YUMMY. 

***Beware that hours are subject to change at most restaurants during COVID-19, so what websites say may not apply. We suggest calling ahead of time if you are concerned.***

Recipe of the Month 

OOOY, GOOY, ChocolateChip Cookies 

Mmmhhmm. I don't know about you, but I love the smell of some freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. In true Kiki fashion, I had to put my own healthy twist on these. I will say, some people didn't even notice a difference!

- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F 

- Line your baking sheet

Ingredients: 

 

- 1 egg

- 1/4 C tahini 

- 1/4 C maple syrup or honey 

- 1/4 C almond flour or coconut flour 

- 1/3 C almond butter or cashew butter or peanut butter 

- 1/3 C melted coconut oil 

- 1 tsp vanilla extract 

- Any amount of chocolate chips you desire 

Bake: 

- Mix all ingredients in a bowl 

- Place small "blob" on lined cookie sheet 

- Bake for 10-12 minutes 

- Let cool, and enjoy! 

Workout of the Month 

Set your timer and get ready for a sweat. 2 blocks, 23 minutes each for a 50 minute sweaty session! This workout can literally be done anywhere, no excuses! 

Block A: 15 reps each 

- Glute Bridge 

- Jump Squat 

- Alternating Lunges 

- Side Lunge 

- Pulse Squat 

Block B: 30 reps each 

- Jumping Jacks 

- Mountain Climbers 

- High Knees 

- Plank Taps 

- Crunches 

Heatin' Up 

When the weather gets hot... here's a list of things to do inside or to cool off! 

1. Head straight to the beach! 

2. Clean out the closet you've been wanting to this whole quarantine. 

3. Find a new recipe and try it out. (Maybe even the cookie one I listed above...) 

4. Make a yummy refreshing smoothie! 

5. Learn a new cocktail and enjoy it. 

6. Have a movie marathon. 

7. Re-organize your closet or bathroom. 

8. Start a new book. 

9. Phone a friend or family member you've been meaning to catch up with. 

10. Embrace the heat, sweat it out, and take a walk outside! 

Whatever you decide to do, keep a positive attitude and you'll make the most of it no matter the circumstances! Share with us what you guys have been doing to stay busy, stay cool, and stay sane during these uncertain times, we'd love to hear from you. 

Kindly and with Gratitude, 

Amanda Kiki Domingo