MARCEAU PHOTEAU

Chicago Blogger | Ameera

Photographer | @marceau_photeau

As a first time mom, I have to admit carrying all of these necessities for my baby is crucial, but also inconvenient.  My first diaper bag was big and bulky and it's not very fun to bring along especially on short trips to the store and around the corner.  I'm already transferring Sai in a car seat and with all the milk he's been consuming he's isn't getting any lighter.  Fellow moms you know what I'm talking about here.  In this new life we have to carry our belongings as well as our child's belongings every where we go because anything can happen.

One weekend my mom and I decided to head out to TJ Maxx, and I happened to see these nice Madison West bags.  Of course I was thinking to myself "this would be a great diaper bag!"  I can carry it on my shoulder and I can have Sai's bottles with me wherever I go and not have to choose what to take with me or run out to the car because I refuse to carry all of these things with me 24/7. 

It's been 2 weeks since I bought this bag and I'm in love. The convenience, the comfort, and the affordable price is everything I wished for and more.

Summer is around the corner and I'm ready to head out for walks on the beach and sip on fruity drinks! I enjoy switching up my fragrances intertwined with the seasonal changes.  Clean is by far my favorite collection.  I've always been attracted to perfume that has a clean, citrus scent.

Most of us live busy lives and sometimes preparing meals takes too much of our time so I'm here to share with you a quick healthy meal I prepare under 30 minutes when I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.

This soup is so delicious.  Surprisingly, I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but when it's mixed with red pepper it has a nice peppery taste to it.  I add fresh basil and cracked black pepper to add a little seasoning.

First, I cut the polenta in slices and season it with garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.  Then, I cook the polenta in Avocado oil in a pan on top of the stove. Make sure to flip the polenta over about 3 to 4 times to make sure it cooks evenly on both sides. This should take about 10 minutes or less.

Next, heat up the soup which takes 5 minutes.  Pour soup in a bowl and add polenta slices to the soup. Last, sprinkle fresh basil leaves to complete the meal.

Ingredients:

1 box of Trader Joe's Roasted Red Pepper Soup

1 package of fresh basil

Polenta

100% Avocado Oil

Cracked black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

This week Josh and I have decided to try and eat no meat and prepare meals with herbs and vegetables. So far we have been doing pretty well. We both love eating vegetables and trying new foods.  Yesterday, I prepared a Caprese salad along with a cabbage and kale Stir Fry.  Josh made a dish called Tabbouleh with cracked wheat. The dinner was delicious and refreshing at the same time.

Eating clean feels wonderful.  I felt satisfied and not overly stuffed like I do when I eat meat. Making the Caprese salad is fairly easy. It took about 15 minutes to prepare. Here's what I put in the salad if you want to attempt to make it for yourself!

Ingredients:

3 tomatoes (depending on how much you want to make)

Fresh Basil (generous amount)

Fresh Mozzarella cheese (Trader Joe's)

Paul Newman's Balsamic Vinigrette

Himalayan salt and Cracked pepper for taste

1 tsp of olive oil

Directions

Trying to inspire young women of color to embrace their imperfections by appreciating every thing that they are. Social media is another challenge we face that can affect one’s confidence by constantly comparing our lives, our looks, or status quo to someone else.

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Creative Director + Photographer | Marceau Photeau

Wardrobe Stylist | Micha Vargo Caro

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