Thanks to Tesalate for sponsoring this post. The summer beach season is officially over here in New Jersey, but for me, it's just beginning! That's because after Labor Day, my favorite New Jersey beach towns lift their dog restrictions, and I can bring my pup on the beach and the boardwalk! So I was excited when I was given the opportunity to review a Tesalate beach towel—it will come in handy for our beach excursions! My towel also works great for weekend picnics. Tesalate towels are lightweight and are designed to stay sand-free and dry in half the time of a regular beach towel. Plus, Continue reading...
Farmers Market Salad
I live in Central New Jersey, which means that I have lots of wonderful farmers markets near me. I can drive just a few minutes away from my town in almost any direction and reach beautiful farmland. I love it! So recently, when I needed to come up with my family's Sunday night dinner, I decided to visit Lee's Turkey Farm, one of the local farmers markets within a few miles from my house, and pick up ingredients for a delicious salad filled with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. I also got some spring salad greens, avocado and fresh rotisserie chicken from my local supermarket. My Continue reading...
How to Have Healthy, Gorgeous Hair During the Summer
Summer is here, heralding the start of a new season with warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours. You've heard that you should wash your hair every day to keep it looking fresh and clean, but who has the time to do so? Between work, school, and social obligations, everyone is usually late. It would be simpler to just leave it dirty and leave it that way. But, according to Dr. G.K. Sharma, medical director at a world-class hair transplant center, this is bad for one’s hair. When you go more than a few days without washing your hair, the renowned hair transplant doctor warns, it Continue reading...
Summer Pasta Salad—Plus Other Fun Picnic Recipes
Welcome to the Taste Creations blog hop! Today my blogging friends and I are sharing picnic recipes, as June is such a lovely time to enjoy a picnic! I will be sharing a simple and easy recipe for a summer pasta salad that can be packed for a picnic, or can be served as a quick and easy summer dinner. Scroll to the bottom of this post to see the recipes that my friends are sharing! Summer Pasta Salad Recipe (Serves 4-6) 1 can artichoke hearts 1 cup torn fresh basil 1 16 oz package farfalle (sometimes called "bowtie" pasta) 1 cup Italian dressing 1 cup shredded mozzarella Continue reading...
How to Enjoy Your Backyard this Summer
With the Coronavirus on the increase, it's unlikely that my family and I will be traveling for summer vacation. Even if my family doesn't go away this summer, there are ways to have fun -- even if it's just in our own backyard. I am hoping to have lots of summer backyard fun with my family! Roast Hot Dogs & S'Mores This weekend, we won't be going to a cookout with family and friends. But we might enjoy some time around our new fire pit. I recently purchased a Landmann fire pit(at 50% off ) from Amazon. Eventually I would like to build a DIY paver fire pit around our metal Continue reading...
DIY 4th of July Decor — Merry Monday # 252
Welcome to the Merry Monday Linky Party! I like decorating my home for the 4th of July and enjoy creating my own decor. I really adore these DIY 4th of July decoration ideas by some of my favorite bloggers! Patriotic 4th of July Mantel - A Wonderful Thought DIY Weathered Wood American Flag - A Wonderful Thought Red, White & Blue American Denim Flag Wreath - Made in a Day No Sew Framed Americana Decor Flag - Across the Boulevard DIY Rustic Light Up Pallet Flag- TeeDiddlyDee Patriotic Wood Bead Garland with Stars - My Wee Abode Be sure to link up your projects, crafts and ideas Continue reading...
Summer Stitch Fix Box Review – Plus $25 Off Your Fix!i
This post contains affiliate links. This summer my family and I are traveling to Vermont for a family vacation. I thought it'd be fun to have some new fashions for the trip, so I ordered a Stitch Fix box. Stitch Fix is a styling service where a stylist hand picks styles specifically selected for you. The fashions arrive right on your doorstep! In today's post, I've reviewing my most recent Stitch Fix box. I recently received a Stitch Fix box with 5 fashions for summer. Stitch Fix is a fun and convenient styling service where you receive 5 fashion items especially picked for you. I have Continue reading...
Personal Pizzas on the Grill Recipe — Taste Creations Blog Hop
In the summer months, I love making dinner outside on the grill! Big pluses to cooking on the grill are that I don't dirty or heat up the kitchen, and I get to squeeze in some extra time outdoors! I'm always looking for new recipes for the grill. So I'm excited to be participating in the Taste Creations Blog Hop today. We will all be sharing recipes that can be made on a grill! (Check out my friends' recipes below in this post.) Grilled Personal Pizzas I am fairly new to grilling. I only learned to grill about 4 years ago, when I got my Weber Propane Gas Grill. Much of what I grill is pretty Continue reading...
Friday Five – A Sweet Mother’s Day, a Patio Pond & New Gear for the Grill
This post was sponsored by Keter®, which provided me with garden planters in exchange for my honest review. It's also sponsored in part by Cave Tools, which gave me a BBQ Grill Brush in exchange for my honest review. The patio pond and bamboo fountain that I mention in this post was given to me by Aquascape. I was provided a canvas photo pillow from CanvasChamp in exchange for my review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I may receive a small commission that helps fund this blog if you click on an Amazon link. Thanks! Happy Friday, everyone! This Continue reading...
Currently – A Diagnosis & Trying to Stay Hopeful {August}
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that helps to fund this blog. Thanks! Welcome to my "Currently" post. In this monthly post, I share updates on what's going on in my life. This summer has been a tough one for me. A yearly mammogram in June turned up what I've been told is early stage breast cancer. I have surgery scheduled for later this month. The diagnosis has upended my summer, as well my general usually upbeat outlook -- I'm hoping to get my life back on track after the surgery and treatment. Cancer is Continue reading...