Tea & Topaz

This is the second post in my Shape Up Challenge series When I feel like I want to try a new workout, I head to YouTube. There are tons of free fitness videos available there from pilates to strength training to dance. Today I wanted to share some of my favourites with you. 1. Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred - Level 1 This is a challenging workout that combines strength training and cardio. You will definitely be feeling this workout the next morning. 2. Fitness Blender Barre Workout Barre classes combine ballet and pilates. This one can be easily done at home since all you need is a chair and hand-held weights.  3. Core and Quads Yoga This 20 minute Vinyasa yoga workout focuses on the core and quads. This video screams 1990s but the workout definitely isn't outdated. This is one of the best ab workouts on YouTube and it is under 10 minutes long!

Today I wanted to share with you my favourite products for the month of January. They are a mixture of random products that are helping me get through the winter! 1. David's Tea Glass Perfect Mug : I'm a huge fan of loose leaf tea and last month I decided that I needed to invest in a better infuser. This infuser is so fine that no tea will slip through into your mug. This mug also comes with a lid to keep your tea nice and hot. It comes in a number of different colours and designs, but I've been loving the clear glass mug since I currently don't have anything like it in my mug collection. $19.50 at David's Tea stores and davidstea.com 2. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Blush in Amused : This bright pink blush is an instant mood lifter during depressing winter days. Don't let the colour scare you; the formula is easy to blend and it looks fantastic on all skin tones.  (Image Source) $31 at tartecosmetics.com, Sephora stores and sephora.com 3....