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What to Pack for the Pool or Beach – All from Amazon

Summer is finally here and with that comes some beach or pool time! It is so easy to forget what you need to bring, so hopefully this guide will help you fill in the gaps. Everything is from Amazon with prime shipping!!!

Amazon Top 20 Under $20 Finds

We all love Amazon and if you have Amazon Prime, Prime shipping is so convenient! I thought I would round up some some of my favorite Amazon finds all under $20! This guide covers a variety of categories and some of these would make perfect gifts too. Check out all of my gift guides here!

7 Outfits for the 4th of July

This post is sponsored by Macy’s and ShopStyle.

With the 4th of July just around the corner, I am bringing you seven great looks for any parties you may be attending!! Right now at Macy’s, you can take 25% off during their Summer Sale and enjoy Free Shipping at $75!!

Freshen Up Your Summer Look

Summer is almost here, and I am partnering with Sole Society to share a few summer accessories to freshen your look! Their affordable prices and great designs make them one of my favorite stores!

Four Great Dresses for Summer

This post was sponsored by Walmart and ShopStyle.

I don’t know about you, but I am constantly looking for great dresses in the summer! From weddings to showers to graduation parties and more, looking out for a great dress is always on my radar! I am excited to be partnering with Walmart to bring you four fabulous and affordable dresses for summer! With Walmart’s We Dress America campaign, you can have this season’s hottest trends at affordable prices!

3 Perfect Summer Outfits

This post was sponsored by Walmart and ShopStyle.

With summer break officially here, it is time to gear up for the lake, BBQs, and running kids back and forth to camps all week long! With Walmart’s We Dress America campaign, you can have this season’s hottest trends at affordable prices! I am basically a real-life version of my “Head to Toe Under $100”!

10 Tips & Tricks to Look and Feel Your Best

This post was sponsored by Nordstrom and ShopStyle.

I remember watching an episode of Oprah many years ago! She talked about asking yourself three questions before deciding to purchase or keep an article of clothing!

  1. Is this the image I want to portray?
  2. Do I love it?
  3. Does it make me look and feel good?

Now Briton likes to throw in the question, “How much does it cost?” but I told him he can’t do that! Ha! Oprah said that if you can’t answer “yes” to each of those three questions, the item is not for you! Whether you are going through your closet and purging or in a dressing room trying to find a “just right” piece, these questions should drive you to action! I am excited to be partnering with Nordstrom to bring you ten tips and tricks to help you look and feel your best!

How to Wear One Colorful Striped Shirt Ten Ways

I saw this striped shirt and knew that it would make a great piece to wear ten ways! Love all the colors! It is lightweight and comfortable too! Also available in plus sizes. I found it to be true to size and am wearing the small. Size down if in between.

If you love this How to Wear post, make sure you check them all out here! I even have them all organized into categories for How to Wear: TopsDressesPantsShoes and Accessories!

Smoothies

Well, if you know me, you know that I start every morning with a smoothie! I love that time to get in a great serving of fruits and vegetables! I also make a REALLY large batch. I put my Sunday batch into plastic cups and straight to the freezer. Every morning around 6:30, I pull a smoothie out of the freezer and take it with me to school. Then around 8:00 I eat it at my desk! I never actually measure what I put in, but here are some approximates! 🙂   I start by putting everything into my Vitamix.

Yes, they are expensive. But, yes, they are completely worth it. My Vitamix is over 15 years old and it won’t die! I mean, secretly, I would like it to die because I would love more options than my old Vitamix has! But, no! It won’t quit! And also, their customer service is wonderful! Here are the ingredients I use. Because I make a smoothie for the whole week, this recipe will make a large portion big enough to serve 5-6 smoothies. Start by blending these ingredients:

20 ounces of Almond Milk (any milk is fine)
Big handful of spinach or kale
1/2 cup of Coconut oil (Optional)
3 scoops of protein powder (I use Beachbody’s Vanilla Vegan)

After the above ingredients are smooth, add the frozen fruit. I use:
2 Frozen Bananas
1/2 cup or so of Frozen Blueberries
1/2 cup or so of Frozen Strawberries

Another fruit option:
2 Frozen Bananas
1/2 cup or so of Frozen Mango
1/2 cup or so of Frozen Peaches

Blend and enjoy! Start your morning off right! Now, don’t stop following me after you read this! 😉 But…. I don’t like chocolate! I know, I know! It’s crazy! But my family does! So sometimes after I get my smoothie scooped out, I will add a couple tablespoons of Cocoa Powder. My kids think they are drinking a chocolate milkshake! MOM WIN!

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The $12 Dress You Will Want to Wear All Summer

This post was sponsored by Walmart and ShopStyle.

I don’t know about you, but I LIVE in knit dresses in the summer! They have the comfort of a tee and sweats, but you still look put together! These $12 dresses from Walmart are seriously awesome! They are comfortable, cute, affordable, and……. THEY HAVE POCKETS! If you are anything like me, you are going to want to pick them up in every color available! With Walmart’s We Dress America campaign, you can have this season’s hottest trends at affordable prices!

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