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9 Store Bought THM On Plan Cereal

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Trim Healthy Mamas sometimes need an easy & Drive Thru Sue meal. Here are 9 Store Bought THM on plan cereal brands that you can grab at the supermarket. 

9 Store Bought THM Cereals & What to SKip

A bowl of cold cereal with milk was my standard “I’m not cooking but need to eat” meal before I started Trim Healthy Mama. It is easy, good and comfort food to me. 

But on Trim Healthy Mama is there an on plan cereal option? Yes Ma’am. You are in luck. There are several store bought THM on plan cereal choices. 

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Store Bought THM On Plan Cereal

If you have a trip to the grocery store planned, this list of cold cereal options for Trim Healthy Mama will help you select the right box. 

Here are your store bought THM on plan cereal choices:

E Meal Cereal Options

S Meal Cereal Options 

FP Meal Cereal Options 

  • Highkey Protein Cereal – this is right on the edge of a FP for fat. If you have any other fat from other foods, you would move into a S. 

Not on Plan 

  • Magic Spoon cereals – off plan due to the tapioca.
  • Kashi Go Keto – off plan due to the tapioca.

Want more no cook, quick breakfast ideas? Check out these 12 easy THM breakfasts.

How to Make Sprouted Cereal Taste Good 

The sprouted (E) cereals are not my cup of tea straight out of the box. But the whole point of paying for a box of cereal is to be able to pour cereal, dump milk and eat, right? 

So don’t worry, the doctoring of this cereal isn’t complicated! You will need a few things to make the sprouted cereal taste like you want it to taste! 

Love Grown O's Cereal

What you need: 

  • On plan Cereal 
  • On plan Sweetener (My favorite is this Monk Fruit or these Vanilla Sweet Drops) 
  • Fruit 
  • Regular or Vanilla Unsweetened Almond Milk

Pour the cereal, add a tsp (or to taste) of sweetener, some fruit and some almond milk. Grab your spoon, give it a stir and dig in! 

Important Note: The E cereals are already giving you carbs so you want to be careful adding in additional fruit like bananas. Typically there is enough room in most to eat a half or a quarter banana into my bowl. Just check the nutrition label for the cereal you choose. 

If you don’t want to deal with counting the carbs, I get it! You can always add some strawberries or blueberries and not worry about it. 

How Often Can I Eat Store Bought THM Cereal

The variety of cold cereals listed above are definitely healthier than most items you will find in the cereal aisle of your local grocery store. 

But even still, a store bought box of cereal is processed quite a lot. And Trim Healthy Mama really tries to focus on healthy, whole foods. So with that being said, the E cereals are a personal choice. 

For personal choice items, the recommendation is to keep your portions to small amounts and limit the frequency of eating those items. I will tell you that I ate frankenfoods (PC) every single week while I was losing 60 lbs on THM. But just watch yourself and if you start to see a pause in weight loss, consider limiting the amount that you are eating. 

And while we are talking about limit, if you follow me on TikTok or Insta you know that I don’t put a lot of work into counting anything on THM. Not calories, macros or even serving size. I do make an exception for these cereal choices though. 

Since it is a personal choice (and I also like to add fruit to my bowl), I measure out a serving of cereal for a couple reasons. 1. I know how easy it is to pour a bowl of cereal that is actually about 4 servings! 2. I want to know exactly how many carbs are in my cereal so that I can add in an appropriate amount of banana without going over the limit. 

*Note: the S granolas that are listed above are 100% on plan. Those are not a personal choice since they use only on plan ingredients and really have minimal processing. The Highkey S cereal would be a personal choice.

What Kind of Protein Goes with Cereal 

Most of these cereals listed have at least some protein. And if you want to know the truth, I don’t often add extra protein when I’m having cereal for a meal. 

But if you know you need more than what is in the cereal or you just aren’t a rule breaker, I got you. 

Here are a few ideas to add in some extra protein with your store bought on plan THM cereal: 

  • Greek Yogurt – This is a great way to enjoy those S cereals. Crunchy granola on yogurt is so delicious. 
  • Collagen in your tea/coffee or mixed in your almond milk that will go on your cereal.
  • Protein Shake

More Must Have Guides to THM at the Grocery Store 

Store Bought THM on Plan Bread & Tortillas/Wraps

Store Bought THM on Plan Desserts 

Store Bought THM on Plan Peanut Butter & Jelly

Store Bought THM on Plan Chips & Crackers

Store Bought THM on Plan Ice cream (and some homemade options too)

Protein Bars on plan for THM

Preschool Easter Basket Fillers Under $5

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Find tons of preschool Easter basket fillers under $5 for both boys and girls! 

39 Easter Preschool Basket Stuffers for kids Under $5. These Easter basket ideas are easy, cheap and can all be found online for simple shopping! Boys or Girls will be happy to see what the Easter bunny brought them this year!

When you have a bunch of Easter baskets to fill, being frugal in the process is something that our Easter bunny needs to do! We have 5 baskets to fill with the new baby this year so I decided to come up with some items under $5 that could be used to fill those baskets.

The list in this post is geared towards your preschool babies aged 3-5. Don’t forget to check out the Infant Basket fillers under $5 if you have a baby under 1. And since we literally still have Halloween candy hanging around our house, I am leaving candy off this list. No need to worry, I am sure some chocolate bunnies will find their way into the baskets but I want to focus on non-candy items for this list.

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Preschool Basket Fillers Under $5:

  1. Unicorn Sunglasses for Girls and Blue Shark Sunglasses for Boys!
  2. Crayola Color Wonder Coloring Kits – Baby Shark or Paw Patrol – I love the size of these, great to throw in your purse or diaper bag for restaurant entertainment.
  3. Play-Doh Multi Pack
  4. Egg & Chick Shaped Sidewalk Chalk and this Unicorn Horn Chalk is perfect for your Unicorn loving kiddo. 
  5. Bath Crayons
  6. Crayola Bath Bombs – to turn their bath water fun colors! The pretty colors will look great in a basket too!
  7. Shark Shaped Water Squirters – Fun for backyard or pool play.
  8. Toothbrush – A new toothbrush with their favorite Princess on it is required after all that Easter candy! My kids love these light up toothbrushes too. 
  9. Bunny Ears Headband
  10. Water Bottle with Wonder Woman or Black Panther characters.
  11. Bunny Kid’s Plate
  12. Trolls Blind Bag or Ryan’s World Blind Bag – I really do not get the blind bags but my preschooler LOVES them.
  13. Sand Bucket Set – Fun if you have a summer beach trip planned. 
  14. Mini Sand Vehicles – I am planning to use these in our sand/water table
  15. Paint Your Own Easter Canvas – They have several different choices, cute inexpensive craft. Add some paint or Markers for a complete Easter Art experience. Only $1 Each!
  16. Spring Girls Bunny Tee or Boys Bike Riding Shark
  17. Light Up Bouncy Balls – this comes in a multipack so it is good if you have multiple baskets or Eggs to fill.
  18. Jelly Bean or Chocolate Bunny Kinetic Sand
  19. Berenstain Bears & the Easter Story Book – Reminds us of the reason we celebrate Easter
  20. Emoji Stickers or Spa/Makeup Stickers
  21. Shopkins – I do not understand the appeal of these either but my 4 year old is obsessed.
  22. Barbie Color N Style Purse – little purse craft kit that you color and bedazzle
  23. Confetti Eggs – These look like fun to smash outside!
  24. Mini Jenga Game
  25. Crayola Washable Paint
  26. Baby Doll Play Food 
  27. Hurricane Disk Pool Toy
  28. Lego Easter Chick Kit
  29. Sand Tools – Another toy we will use in our sand/water table until our beach vacay
  30. Silly Scents Markers
  31. Hatchimals Egg
  32. Paw Patrol Bubble Glove – Perfect for outdoor fun
  33. Spring Colored Jump Ropes
  34. Playground Kickball
  35. Pool or Outdoor Spash Balls
  36. Plastic Bat & Ball
  37. DIY Slime Kit
  38. DIY Stress Balls
  39. Jeli Rez Jewelry Making Kit

If you need other ideas, check out this list of personalized items for the Easter basket for kids. And if you have teen girls at your house, here are tons of teen personalized items they will love too.

Have an Infant’s basket to fill? Check this out for practical fillers under $5.

The Ultimate THM Grocery List

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Trying to figure out what to buy at the supermarket when you are a new Trim Healthy Mama? The ultimate THM grocery list will give you an idea of lots of things to stock your THM fridge and pantry.

The Ultimate THM Grocery List

As a THM veteran, shopping for on plan products has become second nature. But as a beginner I remember thinking “can I have this” with every turn of the grocery store aisle.

What kind of bread is allowed? Is Salmon an S or an E? What kind of store bought cereal is on plan? 

So I put together the ultimate THM grocery list to help you stock up on healthy, on plan products on your next grocery trip. 

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Free THM Resources for Beginners:

The Ultimate THM Grocery List

There are so many things that you can eat on the Trim Healthy Mama diet but finding those things can be a challenge if you don’t know what to look for.

The ultimate THM grocery list makes it easy for you to find the basics to make THM easier when you are first starting out. 

Where Should I Shop For THM? 

Any supermarket will get you the Trim Healthy Mama basics. Of course there are certain items that you may only find at certain stores or even only online. But the special ingredients are just extras and not necessary for success. 

You can do this plan with ordinary things that you find at stores like Walmart, Aldi, Target or Kroger. 

If you want special THM branded items that you can’t buy at the grocery, you can get those directly on their website. 

THM On Plan Produce  

The produce department is your best friend on Trim Healthy Mama because virtually nothing is off limits. 

-Salad Greens, Cabbage, Spinach (FP)

– Berries (FP)

– Apples/Pineapple/Plums/Peaches/Bananas/Watermelon (E)

– Asparagus, Zucchini, Jicama, Okra, Eggplant, Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Brussels (FP)

-Tomato (FP) Use in moderation in an S 

– Corn, Potatoes (E) These are to be used in moderation 

– Avocado (S)

-Time savers like bagged salad or pre-cut cabbage/slaw are fine. Just watch for any off plan items like croutons/wonton strips etc. in the salad kits. 

THM On Plan Meat 

Lean Deli Meats (FP) – natural brands are best (I like to grab from the deli)  

Hot Dogs (S) – Look for options with 2 carbs or less per serving 
Serving Idea: Lavash Pigs N A Blanket

Beef (S) unless 96% lean. You can also rinse ground beef in hot water to use in any meal. 

Pork – All cuts are an S except for Pork Tenderloin. It is lean enough to be a FP. 

White Meat Chicken (breasts, unbreaded tenders) (FP) 

Dark Meat Chicken (legs, thighs) (S)

Bacon (S)

Turkey Bacon (S) but you could eat a couple slice in an E or FP. 

Rotisserie Chicken (white meat FP & dark meat S) 
Serving Idea: 1 chicken, 5 THM lunches

Half Ham/Spiral Ham (S)
Serving Idea: Dump the sugary packet and make this Instant Pot Holiday Ham

Fish

Shrimp (FP) 

Salmon (FP) If it has >5 grams of fat, it moves to an S. 

Most fish will be a FP. Lobster, Tuna Steak, Crab and Tilapia all fall in this category. Remember if you add butter or oil, you will likely move into S. 

THM On Plan Bread 

Sprouted, Dark Rye, true whole grain pumpernickel (no added wheat flour) and true sourdough breads are ok for Trim Healthy Mama in an E meal. You can find more info on acceptable brands and places to find the bread here. 

Two favorites are Ezekiel bread or Pepperidge Farms Sprouted. 

There are also some wrap/tortilla options that you can have on plan. Mission Carb Balance or the store brand alternatives are my favorite. Find that full list here. 

THM On Plan Canned Items 

Canned Vegetables – Avoid any seasoned varieties that may contain added sugar. 

Pasta Sauce (FP)- Look for no sugar added options like this. If you look at the nutrition label, all pasta sauce will show sugar because of the natural sugar in the tomatoes. You just want to avoid sugar as an ingredient.

Pasta – Dreamfields pasta is a PC FP (I buy it online or at Walmart). You can also have lentil or chickpea pastas like this & those would be an E. 

Brown Rice/ Wild Rice / Quinoa (E)

Tuna (FP) 

Pickles (FP) – Avoid sweet pickles 

Canned Soup – Lots of Progresso Light soups are on plan as a PC FP. Avoid any that are “creamy.” Some have noodles (like the chicken noodle) but the amount of noodles is minimal which is what it allows it to be ok. 

Salad Dressing – Look for a dressing that has 1-2 carbs. My favorite is Bolthouse Farms & it is actually in the produce refrigerator near the bagged salad. 

Pesto (S)

Jelly – Polaner’s or Simply Fruit – 1 Tsp okay for S or FP. 1 Tbsp for E

Jerky – Epic bars are a favorite (S)

Sugar Free Store Bought BBQ Sauces/Ketchup etc – These are generally not on plan because they are typically sweetened with off plan sweeteners. I choose to use them on occasion because I refuse to make my own ketchup but if you are a purist, keep in mind that they are probably not on plan. 

Peanut Butter (S) My favorite is this no stir, creamy option. You can check out a list of on plan options here but basically you just want the only ingredients to be peanuts &/or salt. 

Defatted Peanut Flour (FP)

Unsweetened Cocoa (FP)

Nutritional Yeast (FP) – Some people say it has a slight cheesy flavor
Serving Tip: Make Homemade THM Taco Seasoning

Oils – Olive & coconut oils are favorites. Avoid Vegetable Oil. 

Coconut Flour/Almond Flour 

THM On Plan Snacks 

Nuts (avoid glazed/sugary varieties) 
Serving Idea: easy toffee pecans or pumpkin spiced almonds. 

Pork Rinds (Avoid Flavored varieties like BBQ) 
Serving Idea: On Plan dips for Pork Rinds

Popcorn (Skinny Pop has premade and microwave options that are on plan) 

Popcorners (E) – Sea Salt variety

Crackers – Wasa crackers are one option – here is a list of lots of on plan chips & crackers. 

Brown Rice Cakes (E)

Chocolate – Must be 85% or higher if sweetened with Sugar. You can also use Lily’s chocolate bars – they are delicious and not as dark if you prefer a milk chocolate. 

For more on plan snack options, check out this list. 

THM on Plan Dairy 

Yogurt – Low fat no sugar added (FP), Full fat no sugar added (S). I like the Oikos Triple Zero brand or the Two Good brand. 

Milk – Regular Milk is a XO but there are other options as well. 
– Almond Milk – FP (Buy unsweetened) 
– Coconut Milk – FP (Unsweetened, refrigerated. Canned variety is an S) 
– Unsweetened Oat Milk – E 
– Goat Milk – XO 
– Unsweetened Cashew Milk – FP 

Cheese 
– Cottage Cheese – Full Fat (S); 1-2% can be used in an E. Daisy brand is my favorite because they don’t add “junk”
– Cheddar, Monterrey Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Blue Cheese, Goat Cheese, Feta (S) 
– Parmesan (S) Small amounts can be use in an E or FP

Eggs
– Whole Eggs (S)
– Egg Whites (FP)

Butter (S) 

Coffee Creamer Options
– Nutpods (FP)
– Half & Half (S)
– Heavy Whipping Cream (S)

Fat Free Reddi Whip (FP) – Great to top berries or desserts. 

Cream Cheese (S)

Light Laughing Cow Cheese (FP) 

Double Fermented Kefir (FP)

THM On Plan Frozen Foods

Frozen Vegetables & Riced Vegetables – Avoid those with sauces added. 

Frozen Fruit

Tyson Blackened Chicken Tenders – Thank me later. These are amazing for quick meals. 

Ice Cream – there are a few store bought ice cream options. Halo Top is one variety. 
Check out more on plan ice cream here. 

*Remember that many supermarkets keep their sprouted bread in the freezer. 

THM On Plan Cereals / Oatmeal 

Love Grown O’s Power O’s (E)
I like to eat with half a banana, a bit of sweetener and unsweetened Almond Milk 

Ezekial Cereal (E)

Quick Cook or Regular Steel Cut Oats (E)

Old Fashioned Oats (E) 
Serving Idea: Bake it with Peaches or Pumpkin

Quaker Fiber & Protein Instant Oatmeal (E)

THM On Plan Sweeteners At Grocery Store

Sweet Leaf Sweet Drops – Great in coffee and desserts. 

Monk Fruit – This is my favorite brand.

Truvia 

Stevia 

Erythritol  

*You can buy any brand of the on plan sweeteners. Just watch because some brands will advertise as a blend. If that is the case, check the label because they may blend with off plan ingredients. 

THM On Plan Beverages

Sparkling Water (FP) – these are kind of an acquired taste because they are not packed with flavor but after drinking a few, I started to love them. Any unsweetened brand is on plan. I like La Croix, Bubbly, Aha and even store brands.

Bai, Bai Bubbles, Bai Tea (FP)
Serving Idea: Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet

True Lemon Brand Flavoring Packets (FP) – These cause a lot of confusion because they contain sugar. The amount is kept to 1 gram and that is why they are allowed on plan. 

Virgils Sodas (FP)

Zevia Soda (FP)

THM Alcohol 

Think you need to skip the alcohol all together while on THM? You don’t! 

Stick to unsweetened options like dry wine, spirits or even spiked seltzers. It is best to avoid beer but if you must have one, stick to the light version. 

For a full list of 20 alcohol options for Trim Healthy Mama, click here. 

Looking for something that isn’t included on the ultimate THM grocery list? You can look for it on the free THM Analyzer app or comment below & I’ll see if I can help you out!

THM Kroger Deals 1/17/21

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Save money on your favorite Trim Healthy Mama products this week. Here are the best THM Kroger Deals 1/17/21.

Best THM Deals @ Kroger THis Week - 1_17_21

When I was in my mid-20’s, I moved across the USA from Tennessee to Texas. I spent what seemed like a ton of money at the time to move. And I also quit my job before I left with no job in TX waiting on me. Smart, right?

So after spending a bunch of money and no way to replace it (remember no job!), I had to find a way to survive while I found employment.

I found out about these cool things called blogs and started reading some that taught you how to save money and coupon. I even took a class in Houston by one of my favorite bloggers, Tiffany at MyLitter. 

She taught me (and a bunch of others in the class) the grocery game. How to get tons of products for very little OOP (out of pocket) money. And it helped me eat and pay my bills during that time period!

And now that I’m a Trim Healthy Mama, I want to show you how to get the best THM Kroger Deals 1/17/21.

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THM Kroger Deals 1/17/21

*Prices listed are my local prices in West TN. Check your store for accurate pricing.

Bubbly Sparkling Water $3.99 (Buy 2)
Coupon 1: Save $3 on 2 (With Pickup or Delivery)
Coupon 2: Save .75 on 1 (Best Customer Bonus May not be available to everyone)
Expires: 2/7 
Total Cost: $4.23 or $2.11 per 8 pack

Chobani Complete Single Cup $1.25 (buy 4)
Coupon 1: Save $1 on 4
Ibotta Rebate: .75 Back 
Expires: 2/16
Total Cost: $4 OOP + .75 Back on Ibotta (.81 per cup)

Need a free Ibotta Account? Get one here & start earning rebates that transfer directly to your bank account or Paypal.

Simple Truth Organic Sprouted Bread $4.00
Coupon 1: Save 0.75 on 1
Expires: 1/26
Total Cost: $3.25
*This is probably my favorite on plan bread

Prego No Sugar Added Sauce $2.00 (buy 2)
Coupon 1:$1 off 2
Ibotta Rebate: .75 back
Expires: 1/26
Total Cost: $3 OOP + .75 Back on Ibotta ($1.12 per jar)

Bai or Bai Tea 18 oz Bottle $1.99 (Buy 2)
Coupon 1: .50 on 1 (will take off twice)
Ibotta Rebate: .50 back
Expires: 1/26
Total Cost: $2.98 OOP + .50 Back on Ibotta ($1.24 each)

Try this Bai Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet.

Truvia Naturally Sweet Calorie-Free Stevia Sweetener 9.8 oz $6.49
Coupon 1: $1.50 off 
Ibotta Rebate: $1.50 off 
Expires:2/28
Total Cost: $4.99 OOP + 1.50 Back on Ibotta ($3.49)

Love Grown Original Power O’s Cereal 8 oz $4.59 (Personal Choice)
Coupon 1: $1 off
Ibotta Rebate: $1.50 Back
Expires:2/21
Total Cost: $3.59 + $1.50 Back on Ibotta ($2.09 per bx)

See how I like to eat Love Grown O’s on this THM No Cook Meal Plan.

Banza Chickpea Pasta $3.00 (Buy 2)
Coupon 1: Save $1 on 2
Ibotta Rebate: $1 back (will be redeemable 2 times per receipt)
Expires:1/26
Total Cost: $5 OOP +$2 Back on Ibotta ($1.50 per bx)

Lily’s Chocolate Bar $2.99
Coupon 1: Save $1 (Use up to 5 times)
Expires: 1/26
Total Cost: $1.99 per bar **Great Price**

Who says you can’t eat well on a budget!?!

Tips for Saving the Most Money

There are a few things to make your couponing journey a little easier & to ensure you get your deals. 

Download Ibotta & Check Rebates On Shopping Day

Sign up for a free account here. Ibotta rebates do expire so it is best to search the app on the date of your shopping trip to ensure everything is still available. 

It is no fun to think you are going to get a rebate only to find it expired after you bought the item. 

Remember that at this time, Ibotta doesn’t allow the pick up receipt from Kroger. This means you have to shop in store and get a traditional receipt for the Ibotta rebate items.

Check the Current Sales Price + Coupon Expiration

The expiration date listed is for the coupon. However, if the item is on sale right now, buying it before the next sales cycle would be beneficial to get the best price. For example, the Lily’s bars are on sale this week so when you combine with the coupon, you get the best possible price. 

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Skin Care Routine in Your 30’s Under $10 Per Product

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A quick and easy, once a week skin care routine to use in your 30’s. It is so affordable with each product being $10 or less!

Easy Skincare Routine in Your 30's For Glowing & Youthful Skin - All products are Under $10

When I am working I often have background noise on in the background. In the mornings, the Today Show is what I always have on. I love the mix of real news, uplifting stories, and style/self care segments. 

A couple of months ago, they had a beauty segment about 6 steps anyone can follow to get glowing skin.  That sounds great and all but it isn’t what hooked me. 

What grabbed my attention was that this plan was for those of us (like all of us) that have limited time during the week for self care and our facial routine.

Bobbie Thomas  talked about how this is a great routine for those of us that consider a makeup wipe our evening face care routine. Uhm, slow hand raise. And I am absolutely terrible about not even using the makeup wipe and sleeping in my makeup. I know, I know. My mom tells me all the time how awful this is. 

So this segment grabbed my attention. She promoted it as a once a week routine to renew your glow and take care of your face. 

Once a week was doable so I decided to try it. 

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Skin Care Routine in Your 30’s Under $10 Per Product

So once a week she wants you to do a series of things to your face to remove old makeup, exfoliate, work on fine lines, moisturize and glow. 

I love that it is a simple routine and although it has several steps, it is quick. And it is economical. Bobbie Thomas showed 3 different options for each item that she suggested. I chose to try out the least expensive product for each one. 

Here is what you do to complete this 6 step skin care routine in your 30’s Under $10 per product (and I recommend running a bath and relaxing while you do it!). 

  1. Melts – Pond’s Cleansing Balm                                                                                                                                                               Pond's Cleansing Balm

    Melts were not only a product that I had never tried but also one I had not even heard of. And it is probably my favorite item in this list! 

    I was pretty hesitant about trying the Pond’s Cleansing balm. Mostly because I grew up watching my Mom take her makeup off with the traditional Pond’s Cold Cream and I don’t like that product. 

    But the cleansing balm is totally different! You apply a small amount to dry skin until it “melts” into your skin. It does a really nice job removing mascara and other makeup without leaving residue.

    It has a pleasant and soft scent (not overpowering like the original cold cream). It also leaves your skin feeling very soft and moisturized. 

  2.  Exfoliating – Bliss Jelly Glow Peel                                                                                                                                                      Bliss Jelly Glow Peel Exfoliator

    This product was another one that I had not tried before. A jelly peel is just what the name suggests. The product is jelly like.

    When you rub it in, you will feel a very light exfoliate but it definitely doesn’t have that sandpaper feel that some scrubs have. It is much more gentle and comfortable to use.

    When you wash the jelly off, it kind of rolls off. The texture is very different from a traditional exfoliator. The peel has a pleasant light fruit scent.

  3. Bakuchiol – Bakuchiol Regenerating Facial Sheet Mask 

    Bakuchiol Regenerating Facial Sheet Mask
    I was familiar with sheet masks so this wasn’t different for me. This is the longest part of this skin care routine because you need to wear the mask for about 15 or 20 minutes (this is where that bubble bath comes in). Bakuchiol is a plant based alternative to Retinol which will help with the fine lines that start to pop up in your 30’s! 

  4. Sunscreen – Pond’s Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF

    Pond's SPF Moisturizer
    The sunscreen on the Today show segment is >$10 and I like the sunscreen that I use so I didn’t try this part out.  

    The Pond’s with SPF is the moisturizer that I use daily and it is >$10!

  5. Illuminators – Milani Soft Focus Glow 

    Milani Soft Glow Illuminator
    They said to mix with your moisturizer on the Today show before applying to your skin. I may have used too much regular moisturizer the first time but I couldn’t see any illuminating effects when using this method. 

    I ended up trying it like this and love it. Apply moisturizer/sunscreen combo. Once that is dry, I apply the Milani to my cheekbones to give a gently highlight and shimmer. 

If you are looking for some new products to try, this Skin Care Routine in Your 30’s Under $10 Per Product is worthy of review. Do you have any favorite beauty products that are $10 or less? Tell me about them in the comments! 

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