A royal, refreshing, cruelty free shower bath & moisturizer is a must for my summer bath & beauty regime. Especially, since I have loved "Elderflower" far before the Duchess of Sussex used it in her wedding cake to Prince Harry. Next time you are shopping click this item and add it to your Amazon Shopping cart. If you haven't tried this lotion from Casswell-Massey, I strongly urge you try it and stock up. The Cucumber-Ederflower body lotion is a fav of mine and now this scent will forever remind me of the 2018 Royal Wedding.
2. Old Fashion Fun
In honor of the old film, "The Rookie"; Darling (my husband, Louis) and I will be taking our gooses to experience some good old fashion baseball fun. Who doesn't love a crowd rallying mascot and stepping on empty peanut shells as you are trying to locate your seat. This summer kick off experience will take place watching a minor league baseball game. Get your tickets here: Rockland Bolders play at the Palisades Credit Union Park in Pamona , NY.
3. Sweet Treat
What is summer without ice cream, tacos & donuts-right? This summer The Gooses and I will be checking out this sweet spot in Redbank, New Jersey. Apparently, their dessert tacos & cream filled donuts are what the local's order. I think Luigi's Ice Cream will be our new location for #TacoTuesday !
4. Good Eats
I may not be spending my summer vacationing in the Greek Islands, but I will definitely be enjoying those old world classics, in a 21st century way at Dill MED Grill in the Hudson Valley, NY. Did someone say, "Road Trip?" Follow me this summer as I post fun, healthy places to Eat Smart & Love Life.
5. Apparel
A summer clothing staple like Madewell's Pull-On Shorts are now my ultimate summer favorite slip on shorts. They make you look & feel AMAZING whenever the occasion is for wearing them. You may even want to purchase a pair and going a size up for that comfy feel. These are great slip-on summer shorts that are true size with great color options.
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A mom of three committed to a healthy balance of diet, exercise, Elf on the Shelf, handmade Valentines, Reels and grandma’s china. A wife who knows that humor and healthy sacrifices (not unhealthy choices) keep a home happy. A woman best described as a filled-to-the-rim tall goblet of fresh squeezed lemonade; sweet, hit-the-spot satisfaction with a hint of sour and worth picking out the seeds for. A friend who wants to raise up a fierce army of strong females who recognize their potential for positive change. A gym junkie who believes the best workout is when your mascara runs faster than you do. A DIY maven on a mission to find the perfect red lipstick and deliver delicious meal prep ideas. She may know more about kitchens and kettle bells than conjunctions (grammar term!), but she strives to accept every challenge with grace, humility and a killer attitude. Adores her kids, can’t get enough of her husband, always calling after her dog.
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Pantry must-haves to curb your calorie count, satisfy your cravings & save you in a time crunch
3 Lemons
3 Oranges
3 Bananas
2 Green Apples
2 Pears
1 Avocado
Celery
Carrots
Fresh Parsley
Fresh Dill
Organic Eggs
Vanilla/Unsweetened Almond Milk
Turkey Chop Meat
8oz of Any Lean Fish
Almonds
Almond Butter
Agave
70-90% Dark Chocolate
Organic Cinnamon
Organic Garlic Powder
Organic Onion Powder
Organic Coarse Black Pepper
High Quality Sea Salt (I like Fleur De Sel)
Coconut Oil
Good EVOO
Spectrum High Quality Canola Spray Oil
Eden Scented Red Wine Vinegar
John McCann's Steel Cut Oats
Chia Seeds
Flax Seed
Can of Crushed Tomatoes
Can of Beans (any type)
Frozen Berries
Mint Tea
Coffee (I love Illy, but bagel store coffee has been good to my palate too)
